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Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Multi-coloured Walls Ideas and Designs

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Baker Project
Baker Project
Finished Painting, LLCFinished Painting, LLC
Large country galley utility room in Cedar Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Atlanta Transitional Kitchen Renovation
Atlanta Transitional Kitchen Renovation
EK InteriorsEK Interiors
circa lighting, classic design, custom cabinets, inset cabinetry, kohler, renovation,
Traditional utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Hawkins Home
Hawkins Home
LIV Design CollectiveLIV Design Collective
Interior Designer: Tonya Olsen Photographer: Lindsay Salazar
Medium sized bohemian u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
The Johnson-Thompson House
The Johnson-Thompson House
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
The new laundry room on the ground floor services the family of seven. Beige paint, white cabinets, two side by side units, and a large utility sink help get the job done. Wide plank pine flooring continues from the kitchen into the space. The space is made more feminine with red painted chevron wallpaper. Eric Roth
Wayzata Bay Farmhouse
Wayzata Bay Farmhouse
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Design ideas for a coastal separated utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Renovation/Addition
Renovation/Addition
KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.
Medium sized modern galley utility room in Baltimore with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and green worktops.
Bybee Blvd
Bybee Blvd
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Custom white laundry room cabinets.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
FLAG interior designFLAG interior design
Laundry room utility sink.
Inspiration for a separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, granite worktops, granite splashback, multi-coloured walls and wallpapered walls.
Wayzata Bay Home
Wayzata Bay Home
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | L Cramer Builders, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Murphy & Co Design, Architect | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Coconut Lane Residence
Coconut Lane Residence
RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + DesignRAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design
Laundry room including dog bath.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey splashback, brick splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling, wallpapered walls, a feature wall and an utility sink.
Cary Laundry room remodel
Cary Laundry room remodel
Ivy Cottage CollectionsIvy Cottage Collections
Emma Scalise
Inspiration for a large rural u-shaped separated utility room in Raleigh with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Kitchen Remodel - Cypress
Kitchen Remodel - Cypress
Wamhoff Design | BuildWamhoff Design | Build
Custom Cabinets and full extension drawers with soft close slides and hinges to help with storage space in the utility room.
Photo of a traditional separated utility room in Houston with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Penthouse Condo
Penthouse Condo
Urban SeedUrban Seed
Major remodel of a 6,000 SQFT penthouse condominium. The condominium was demo'd to bare bones and built back to an exquisite contemporary penthouse with custom cabinets, custom millwork, glass enclosed wine room, dog wash room, tile flooring, and a steam-shower in the master bathroom.
"Swiss Watch" of laundry rooms
"Swiss Watch" of laundry rooms
DesignAnts LLCDesignAnts LLC
Construction : www.jmfconstructionllc.com
Small traditional l-shaped utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and orange floors.
Hannah Bay Home Renovation
Hannah Bay Home Renovation
Alair Homes ReginaAlair Homes Regina
This 1980s home was completely gutted and redone both inside and out. Including windows, roofing, Stucco and some exterior wall restructuring. All new interior layout and finishes throughout, including a new open concept kitchen living area with massive walk in butler’s pantry that is 16’ tall inside with shelving to the ceiling. The clients’ eclectic taste drove the design, and led to custom tile inlays, wainscoting and moulding, 13 different wallpapers and unique appliances. The most fun feature of this renovation was the son’s bedroom, which was quite small, but we were able to take advantage of a vaulted ceiling to create a custom-built loft bed with a ladder, lighting and charging station, and lots of shelving.
Bybee Blvd
Bybee Blvd
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Custom white laundry room cabinets.
Medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an utility sink, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Monterey Collection | Casita | Milton, GA
Monterey Collection | Casita | Milton, GA
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Casita Hickory – The Monterey Hardwood Collection was designed with a historical, European influence making it simply savvy & perfect for today’s trends. This collection captures the beauty of nature, developed using tomorrow’s technology to create a new demand for random width planks.
Mountain Modern in Yalecrest
Mountain Modern in Yalecrest
Rachael Wright DesignRachael Wright Design
Photo of a small modern galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Elk Lake, MN - 2 Story home with covered porches and carriage house
Elk Lake, MN - 2 Story home with covered porches and carriage house
Howard Homes, Inc.Howard Homes, Inc.
Design ideas for an utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
Scottsdale - 61st Place
Scottsdale - 61st Place
Castle DesignsCastle Designs
This is an example of a medium sized shabby-chic style galley separated utility room in Phoenix with a side by side washer and dryer, an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood flooring.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Multi-coloured 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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