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Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

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Voss
Voss
Sand County Contracting, LLCSand County Contracting, LLC
Design ideas for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Fall Parade House 2016
Fall Parade House 2016
Rybak HomesRybak Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Tiffany Beachy DesignsTiffany Beachy Designs
After removing an old hairdresser's sink, this laundry was a blank slate. Needs; cleaning cabinet, utility sink, laundry sorting. Custom cabinets were made to fit the space including shelves for laundry baskets, a deep utility sink, and additional storage space underneath for cleaning supplies. The tall closet cabinet holds brooms, mop, and vacuums. A decorative shelf adds a place to hang dry clothes and an opportunity for a little extra light. A fun handmade sign was added to lighten the mood in an otherwise solely utilitarian space.
Ford Complete Makeover
Ford Complete Makeover
Turner Troxell CompanyTurner Troxell Company
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Baltimore with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Tiffany Beachy DesignsTiffany Beachy Designs
After removing an old hairdresser's sink, this laundry was a blank slate. Needs; cleaning cabinet, utility sink, laundry sorting. Custom cabinets were made to fit the space including shelves for laundry baskets, a deep utility sink, and additional storage space underneath for cleaning supplies. The tall closet cabinet holds brooms, mop, and vacuums. A decorative shelf adds a place to hang dry clothes and an opportunity for a little extra light. A fun handmade sign was added to lighten the mood in an otherwise solely utilitarian space.
Traditional with a Twist
Traditional with a Twist
UserUser
Laundry room and powder room combination with blue and gray textured grasscloth wallpaper with coordinating woven strap baskets for storage. White wire functional shelving along perimeter. Wall hooks for beach towels from pool use. Side by side washer and dryer, along with white utility sink with legs and chrome faucet. White, round front, toilet sit next to white painted laundry cabinet with raised panel door style and solid surface slab counter top and backsplash and left hand sidesplash. Beach themed accessories and artwork.
laundry space and cabinet
laundry space and cabinet
Wysocki Brothers Remodeling IncWysocki Brothers Remodeling Inc
Small rural galley separated utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Banks Home Renovation
Banks Home Renovation
Weitzer CompanyWeitzer Company
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Denali Model
Denali Model
J Michael BuildersJ Michael Builders
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition
Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition
Balducci Additions & RemodelingBalducci Additions & Remodeling
Landry room with side by site washer dryer and a pair of storage cabinets with hanging racks above
Small traditional separated utility room in Richmond with an utility sink, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Pretty Little Laundry Room
Pretty Little Laundry Room
M DesignM Design
This space wasn't large, but it needed to be highly functional. We purchased new, front-loading washer & dryer appliances so that we could install easy to maintain Caesarstone countertops and create valuable horizontal space to fold laundry and store frequently used items such as hand & laundry soap. We installed a small but deep sink and a faucet with a goodneck to ensure tall buckets could fit in the sink. The jewel of this bathroom is the carrara marble backsplash in an arabesque pattern. It is divine and elevates the space from a ordinary laundry room to an extraordinarily pretty space. Tracey Ayton Photography.
Let's talk traffic flow--
Let's talk traffic flow--
James C Schell LLCJames C Schell LLC
-- especially in the summer! We extended the laundry room so the kids can come in from the pool and drop their towels. Custom cabinetry in the laundry area keeps everything organized and out of the way.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Interiors by CharlieInteriors by Charlie
Inspiration for a modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with an utility sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Simply OrganizedSimply Organized
Inspiration for a modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
J. Residence
J. Residence
Design Direction, Inc.Design Direction, Inc.
Photo of a large classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Eclectic Renovation - Sustainable Design
Eclectic Renovation - Sustainable Design
Kay Hagan, ASID/LEED APKay Hagan, ASID/LEED AP
Photo of an eclectic utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Laundry Room
The Laundry Room
Irby HomesIrby Homes
Mud room leading to exterior pool. Front load washer and dryer with quartz top. White wainscoting walls with storage for hooks and hangers.
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style u-shaped utility room in Baltimore with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Custom Home Rural Central Ohio
Custom Home Rural Central Ohio
Ballard Architectural StudioBallard Architectural Studio
View of dutch door into laundry/utility and garage
This is an example of a medium sized utility room in Columbus with an utility sink, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition
Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition
Balducci Additions & RemodelingBalducci Additions & Remodeling
Landry room with side by site washer dryer and a pair of storage cabinets with hanging racks above
Photo of a small classic galley separated utility room in Richmond with an utility sink, grey cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and shaker cabinets.
Voss
Voss
Sand County Contracting, LLCSand County Contracting, LLC
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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