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South of Broad
South of Broad
Jill Frey Kitchen DesignJill Frey Kitchen Design
william quarles photographer
Large classic galley utility room in Charleston with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
Ke Design Collective Inc.Ke Design Collective Inc.
Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Spin DesignSpin Design
The sperate laundry room was integrated into the kitchen and the client loves having the laundry hidden behind cupboards. The door to the backyard allows are easy access to the washing line.
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.
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped 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.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Thayer Design BuildThayer Design Build
Retro utility room in Other with an utility sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Doolittle Design Co.Doolittle Design Co.
Laundry room storage with stainless steel utility sink.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and grey worktops.
Southlake, Texas
Southlake, Texas
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Large classic galley separated utility room in Dallas with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Clean White Laundry Room
Clean White Laundry Room
Minotti DesignMinotti Design
The laundry room demand function and storage, and both of those goals were accomplished in this design. The white acrylic cabinets and quartz tops give a fresh, clean feel to the room. The 3 inch thick floating shelves that wrap around the corner of the room add a modern edge and the over sized hardware continues the contemporary feel. The room is slightly warmed with the cool grey marble floors. There is extra space for storage in the pantry wall and ample countertop space for folding.
Portfolio
Portfolio
KB Construction and DesignKB Construction and Design
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and red worktops.
Laundry Room Remodel - Bellevue, Washington
Laundry Room Remodel - Bellevue, Washington
Ellen Weiss DesignEllen Weiss Design
Small and compact laundry room remodel in Bellevue, Washington.
Inspiration for a small traditional separated utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and black floors.
Providence Laundry Room
Providence Laundry Room
Mandy Key Interior DesignMandy Key Interior Design
Basement laundry room in 1890's home renovated to bring in the light with neutral palette. We skirted the existing utility sink and added a butcher block counter to create a workspace. Vintage hardware and Dash & Albert rug complete the look.
Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room
Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room
Suzanne MacCrone RogersSuzanne MacCrone Rogers
Renovation of a master bath suite, dressing room and laundry room in a log cabin farm house. The laundry room has a fabulous white enamel and iron trough sink with double goose neck faucets - ideal for scrubbing dirty farmer's clothing. The cabinet and shelving were custom made using the reclaimed wood from the farm. A quartz counter for folding laundry is set above the washer and dryer. A ribbed glass panel was installed in the door to the laundry room, which was retrieved from a wood pile, so that the light from the room's window would flow through to the dressing room and vestibule, while still providing privacy between the spaces. Interior Design & Photo ©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers Architectural Design - Robert C. Beeland, AIA, NCARB
24th St.
24th St.
Andre Rothblatt ArchitectureAndre Rothblatt Architecture
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
CT Farmhouse
CT Farmhouse
Salisbury ArtisansSalisbury Artisans
Designs by Amanda Jones Photo by David Bowen
Small rural single-wall utility room in New York with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, brick flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
The Windsor
The Windsor
Nathan Homes LLCNathan Homes LLC
Photo of a classic galley separated utility room in Omaha with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
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/Mudroom
Laundry Room/Mudroom
Christie Share DesignsChristie Share Designs
Christie Share
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room – Red Pine Farm – 2015 Model
Laundry Room – Red Pine Farm – 2015 Model
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Spacious laundry room with large utility sink, open shelves, plenty of cabinets and a vintage deco-inspired mirco-hexagonal tile floor. Photography by Spacecrafting
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.

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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