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

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Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room
Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room
Blue Envelope Designs, LLCBlue Envelope Designs, LLC
Who said a Laundry Room had to be dull and boring? This colorful laundry room is loaded with storage both in its custom cabinetry and also in its 3 large closets for winter/spring clothing. The black and white 20x20 floor tile gives a nod to retro and is topped off with apple green walls and an organic free-form backsplash tile! This room serves as a doggy mud-room, eating center and luxury doggy bathing spa area as well. The organic wall tile was designed for visual interest as well as for function. The tall and wide backsplash provides wall protection behind the doggy bathing station. The bath center is equipped with a multifunction hand-held faucet with a metal hose for ease while giving the dogs a bath. The shelf underneath the sink is a pull-out doggy eating station and the food is located in a pull-out trash bin.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Schryver Design LLCSchryver Design LLC
Three apartments were combined to create this 7 room home in Manhattan's West Village for a young couple and their three small girls. A kids' wing boasts a colorful playroom, a butterfly-themed bedroom, and a bath. The parents' wing includes a home office for two (which also doubles as a guest room), two walk-in closets, a master bedroom & bath. A family room leads to a gracious living/dining room for formal entertaining. A large eat-in kitchen and laundry room complete the space. Integrated lighting, audio/video and electric shades make this a modern home in a classic pre-war building. Photography by Peter Kubilus
MI Windows & Doors
MI Windows & Doors
Hayward LumberHayward Lumber
Design ideas for a rural single-wall utility room in Santa Barbara with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Urban Spa Retreat
Urban Spa Retreat
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
Doing the laundry is much more enjoyable when you are surrounded by this fun patterned wallpaper! Who says your Laundry Room needs to be boring?
Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Indian Lakes, Mountain Lodge Style
Indian Lakes, Mountain Lodge Style
Ellis Custom Homes LLCEllis Custom Homes LLC
Utility Room, photo by VJ Arizpe
Design ideas for a rustic utility room in Houston with green walls, an utility sink and grey worktops.
Custom River House
Custom River House
Selle Valley Construction, Inc.Selle Valley Construction, Inc.
This laundry room is fully functional with it's fold-down hanging drying rack and pull out laundry cabinets. The cabinets are custom-made in alder with louvered doors by a local wood worker. The sliding barn door is made entirely from reclaimed wood in a patchwork pattern by local artist, Rob Payne. Side-by-side washer and dryer sit underneath a linen Caesarstone quartz countertop. The floor is 2'x3' tiles of Pennsylvania Bluestone. Wall color is palladian blue by Benjamin Moore. Photography by Marie-Dominique Verdier
Under stair storage for laundry room
Under stair storage for laundry room
Jennifer KJennifer K
Basement laundry room with custom cabinets and "Terra" tile in the rosso colour line from Marca Corona Ceramiche.
Medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and shaker cabinets.
Liberty Township Staging
Liberty Township Staging
StageHouse Design LLCStageHouse Design LLC
Staging and photo by StageHouse Design
Photo of a large farmhouse galley utility room in Cincinnati with an utility sink, wood worktops, green walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Cedar Valley Parade of Homes 2018 (Hudson)
Cedar Valley Parade of Homes 2018 (Hudson)
JSR Construction IncJSR Construction Inc
Laundry room with chute from master bedroom closet
This is an example of a rustic single-wall separated utility room in Cedar Rapids with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Crown Hill Basement Refresh
Crown Hill Basement Refresh
Jackson Design BuildJackson Design Build
Jackson Design Build | Photography: NW Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with an utility sink, wood worktops, green walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and green floors.
Lot 5 Colvard Farms - Laundry Room
Lot 5 Colvard Farms - Laundry Room
Loyd Builders, LLCLoyd Builders, LLC
Photo by Eric Honeycutt
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Raleigh with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry room ideas
Laundry room ideas
Hoosier ClosetsHoosier Closets
Loads of upper cabinet storage, complete with a hanging station. The smaller cabinet next to the sink is on wheels to move around as needed. A folding station was created above the front load washer and dryer.
The Martin Home
The Martin Home
Kirk MartinKirk Martin
Laundry Room with granite and cabinets
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Summer Meadows
Summer Meadows
Meadow Ridge Builders, LLCMeadow Ridge Builders, LLC
Laundry Room
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with an utility sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Closet King LLCCloset King LLC
Raised panel doors above washer/dryer.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hardwood
Hardwood
Cut-Rite Carpets & Design Center, Inc.Cut-Rite Carpets & Design Center, Inc.
Cut-Rite Carpet and Design Center is located at 825 White Plains Road (Rt. 22), Scarsdale, NY 10583. Come visit us! We are open Monday-Saturday from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. (914) 506-5431 http://www.cutritecarpets.com/
Portuguese tile inspired this room
Portuguese tile inspired this room
Jennifer KJennifer K
Kohler Sudbury sink, American Standard 'Heritage' taps, Portuguese tile panel, BM 'Pear green walls
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and shaker cabinets.
ORGANIZZARE LA LAVANDERIA DI CASA
ORGANIZZARE LA LAVANDERIA DI CASA
Andrea Vertua ArchitettoAndrea Vertua Architetto
Studiare al meglio il progetto della lavanderia di casa è fondamentale per usufruire al meglio di tutto lo spazio a disposizione. Per questo progetto lavanderia ho utilizzato arredo IKEA Godmorgon e Pax per la parte chiusa a contenitore e IKEA Algot per la scaffalatura a giorno.
Wonderful 1st Floor Master with 3-Season Room - The Cambridge II
Wonderful 1st Floor Master with 3-Season Room - The Cambridge II
Victory Homes of Wisconsin, IncVictory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, a side by side washer and dryer, porcelain flooring, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Shouse Basement Remodel
Shouse Basement Remodel
Design Freedom, inc.Design Freedom, inc.
Laundry room with utility sink and mounted central vacuum system (photos courtesy of Paula Stewart, Weichert Realtors, Vienna, VA)
Medium sized traditional utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, green walls, laminate floors and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Green 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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