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Sienna Boulder
Sienna Boulder
Rochelle Lynne DesignRochelle Lynne Design
Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.
Boulder Ranch Whole Home Remodel- Laundry Room
Boulder Ranch Whole Home Remodel- Laundry Room
Melton Design BuildMelton Design Build
The unfinished basement was updated to include two bedrooms, bathroom, laundry room, entertainment area, and extra storage space. The laundry room was kept simple with a beige and white design. Towel racks were installed and a simple light was added to brighten the room. In addition, counter space and cabinets have room for storage which have functionality in the room. Studio Q Photography
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Design ideas for a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Colonel's Place
The Colonel's Place
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
A custom home for a growing family with an adorable french bulldog- Colonel Mustard. This home was to be elegant and timeless, yet designed to be able to withstand this family with 2 young children. A beautiful gourmet kitchen is the centre of this home opened onto a very comfortable living room perfect for watching the game. Engineered hardwood flooring and beautiful custom cabinetry throughout. Upstairs a spa like master ensuite is at the ready to help these parents relax after a long tiring day. Photography by: Colin Perry
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
RDM ServicesRDM Services
Photo of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Cincinnati with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and brown worktops.
Rustic Basement Retreat-Toledo, OH
Rustic Basement Retreat-Toledo, OH
Ciboro ConstructionCiboro Construction
Anna Ciboro
Medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Hartford | Renovation
Hartford | Renovation
The Bellepoint CompanyThe Bellepoint Company
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional separated utility room in Columbus with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rustic luxe
Rustic luxe
A Fine Tuned Room / Jan Coffman InteriorsA Fine Tuned Room / Jan Coffman Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige walls and brown floors.
Waterstone Residence
Waterstone Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Open shelving and painted flat panel shaker style cabinetry line this galley style laundry room. Hidden custom built pull out drying racks allows entry into the pantry on the other side of the 3 flat panel pocket door. (Ryan Hainey)
Serrano Condo
Serrano Condo
Watson Group Construction, INC.Watson Group Construction, INC.
Design ideas for a nautical separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
basement apartment
basement apartment
UserUser
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Ravenswood Penthouse
Ravenswood Penthouse
Clare Sells Homes, Inc.Clare Sells Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with an utility sink, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room with Fold-out Ironing Board
Laundry Room with Fold-out Ironing Board
Peggy Woodall - Closet Factory Senior DesignerPeggy Woodall - Closet Factory Senior Designer
A fold-out ironing board is hidden behind a false drawer front. This ironing board swivels for comfort and is the perfect place to touch up a collar and cuffs or press a freshly laundered table cloth. Peggy Woodall - designer
Modern French Farmhouse
Modern French Farmhouse
JL Norris DesignJL Norris Design
This was almost a total gut accept for the cabinets. The floor was taken out and replaced by beautiful black hexagon tile to give it a more modern French Country design and the client loved the black and white traditional Farmhouse backsplash. The utility sink need to fit the space so we decided to go with the industrial stainless steel. Open cage lighting makes the room very bright due to not having any windows.
Kitchen Extension
Kitchen Extension
Christian Builders Margate LtdChristian Builders Margate Ltd
Bootroom & Utility Room. Photography by Chris Kemp.
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic galley utility room in Kent with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Bellissimo Decor, LLCBellissimo Decor, LLC
Side by side washer dryer and ceramic tile floor. White shaker cabinets and utility craft desk. Photo: Timothy Manning Builder: Aspire Builders Design: Kristen Phillips, Bellissimo Decor
New House - Wayne, PA
New House - Wayne, PA
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Tom Crane
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with beige cabinets, an utility sink, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Showhouse on the Green
Showhouse on the Green
Julianne StirlingJulianne Stirling
Design ideas 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, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
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.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink 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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