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Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Stainless Steel Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Southampton Place Residence | Modern
Southampton Place Residence | Modern
Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)
Photo of a small bohemian u-shaped utility room in Houston with open cabinets, stainless steel worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and an utility sink.
Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave
Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave
Imagine RemodelingImagine Remodeling
The back door leads to a multi-purpose laundry room and mudroom. Side by side washer and dryer on the main level account for aging in place by maximizing universal design elements.
Dream Laundry Room
Dream Laundry Room
MARK IV Builders, IncMARK IV Builders, Inc
This laundry room / mudroom is fitted with storage, counter space, and a large sink. Beadboard is painted to match the cabinets and makes a perfect backsplash.
Carpet One Design Gallery
Carpet One Design Gallery
Williams Carpet OneWilliams Carpet One
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring and brown floors.
Carpet One Gallery
Carpet One Gallery
McDonald Carpet One Floor & HomeMcDonald Carpet One Floor & Home
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Josie House
Josie House
Countrywide Construction & Design LLCCountrywide Construction & Design LLC
This is a view of one end of a long six foot wide by 12 foot long laundry room. The washer and dryer are on the opposite wall. The space next to the laundry sink is behind where the door swings and can be used for sorting laundry or storage.
Bright laundry room in the basement
Bright laundry room in the basement
Place IDPlace ID
A dark, unfinished basement becomes a bright, fresh laundry room. The large industrial steel sink and faucet is a practical addition for messy clean ups - the home owner loves working on his bicycles in the adjoining work shop.
Streetsville
Streetsville
Pizzale Design Inc.Pizzale Design Inc.
Medium sized beach style single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Luxury Vinyl Tile
Luxury Vinyl Tile
Floor Decorators Carpet OneFloor Decorators Carpet One
Large country utility room in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, vinyl flooring and an utility sink.
Carpet One Flooring Solutions
Carpet One Flooring Solutions
Modern Decore Carpet OneModern Decore Carpet One
Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
Drafting Your DesignDrafting Your Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Beaver
Beaver
The Bradburn GroupThe Bradburn Group
Design ideas for a medium sized urban single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Craftsman House
Craftsman House
Jon Hammond BuildersJon Hammond Builders
This is an example of a classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Country Manor
Country Manor
Pillar & Perch: Architects + BuildersPillar & Perch: Architects + Builders
Huge laundry room with dog wash and elevator access. Rear yard garage door for equipment and elevator access to upper garages and house.
Expansive classic single-wall utility room in Other with an utility sink, stainless steel worktops, brown walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and panelled walls.
Mud Room
Mud Room
MARK IV Builders, IncMARK IV Builders, Inc
This laundry room / mudroom is fitted with storage, counter space, and a large sink. The mosaic tile flooring makes clean-up simple. We love how the painted beadboard adds interest and texture to the walls.
Bright laundry room in the basement
Bright laundry room in the basement
Place IDPlace ID
The peninsula offers plenty of practical storage in a compact, attractive custom millwork solution.
Medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Ottawa with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, red splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Craftsman House
Craftsman House
Jon Hammond BuildersJon Hammond Builders
Classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Craftsman House
Craftsman House
Jon Hammond BuildersJon Hammond Builders
Inspiration for a classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Craftsman House
Craftsman House
Jon Hammond BuildersJon Hammond Builders
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Stainless Steel Worktops 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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