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Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Abrami-Gill Case Study
Abrami-Gill Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Metro matt lacquer handle-less bespoke furniture in Farrow and Ball Pavilion Grey with worksurface in Blanco Zeus Rustic Oak, painted glass splashback in Mushroom. Roundhouse bespoke kitchens start at £35,000. Roundhouse 11 Wigmore St, London W1U 1PE. 020 7297 6220. www.roundhousedesign.com. Photography by Nick Kane
Buena Park Home
Buena Park Home
State College DistributorsState College Distributors
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Orange County with multi-coloured floors, an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops and white walls.
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.
Traditional Interiors - Laundry Room
Traditional Interiors - Laundry Room
Steven Odams Architects, LLCSteven Odams Architects, LLC
This is an example of a classic utility room in New York with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and slate flooring.
Whole House Remodel - Almaden Valley
Whole House Remodel - Almaden Valley
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a small classic galley separated utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, ceramic flooring, grey splashback and grey worktops.
Custom Atlanta Home
Custom Atlanta Home
Vincent Longo Custom BuildersVincent Longo Custom Builders
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, composite countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Showhouse on the Green
Showhouse on the Green
Julianne StirlingJulianne Stirling
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Barsegian residents
Barsegian residents
Barsegian Floor CoveringBarsegian Floor Covering
Double washer and dryers vertical stacked
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Custom Meadowglen
Custom Meadowglen
Natale Building Corp.Natale Building Corp.
Drew Zinck
Inspiration for a large traditional separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
Luxury Modern Farmhouse in Town & Country, MO
Luxury Modern Farmhouse in Town & Country, MO
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
The mudroom in this modern farmhouse is made with custom cubbies and expansive storage.
Design ideas for a large rural galley utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
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.
Voss
Voss
Sand County Contracting, LLCSand County Contracting, LLC
This is an example of 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.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Chaffey Building GroupChaffey Building Group
Photo of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Van Natta Model
Van Natta Model
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
There is a lot of storage space throughout the room. The white large washer and dryer even lends a modern taste to the room. Photos By: Thomas Graham
Кофе, мята и амарант
Кофе, мята и амарант
Грушева МарияГрушева Мария
Design ideas for a small bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
New Edition - Harrison Lakes
New Edition - Harrison Lakes
Windsor HomesWindsor Homes
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and composite countertops.
Digital Art
Digital Art
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and beige worktops.
Showhouse on the Green
Showhouse on the Green
Julianne StirlingJulianne Stirling
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, beige walls and travertine flooring.
Creve Coeur Residence
Creve Coeur Residence
Jeffrey Homes LLCJeffrey Homes LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Ristrutturazione a Milano
Ristrutturazione a Milano
Maria Antonietta GiuliiMaria Antonietta Giulii
Vista interna della lavanderia di dimensioni compatte. Le ante sono lisce e di colore bianco. Attrezzature interne mensole bianche, lavatoio, lavatrice e asciugatrice integrati. Il pavimento è in gres porcellanato beige.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Composite Countertops 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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