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Budget Utility Room with an Utility Sink Ideas and Designs

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Wrexham Ct Basement Reno
Wrexham Ct Basement Reno
Trust the Vision DecorTrust the Vision Decor
Sean Dooley Photography
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, wood worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
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.
Snitch residence renovations
Snitch residence renovations
Ground Up PlumbingGround Up Plumbing
New trough cabinet, floor to ceiling wall tiling and new quarter turn tapware
This is an example of a small bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer 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.
Logan - Custom Home Design in Naples, Florida
Logan - Custom Home Design in Naples, Florida
South Florida ArchitectureSouth Florida Architecture
Professional Photography by South Florida Design
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry Room makeover
Laundry Room makeover
Diskin DesignsDiskin Designs
Reclaimed floating wood counter and shelf...built-in ironing board, new LVP flooring, brightens up and organizes the space. Great for laundry and for washing the little dogs.
Havant House
Havant House
DIMA | Design In Mind ArchitectsDIMA | Design In Mind Architects
A small European laundry is highly functional and conserves space which can be better utilised within living spaces
This is an example of a small scandi single-wall utility room in Geelong with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls and white worktops.
Cherry Hill Laundry Room
Cherry Hill Laundry Room
Closet POSSIBLECloset POSSIBLE
White Chocolate color with wall mounted storage, covered storage, folding surface/deck and open shelving.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Noble Ct Home
Noble Ct Home
Golden LightingGolden Lighting
Renovated Dedicated Laundry Room featuring 3 Light Semi-Flush Track Light from the Duncan Collection by Golden Lighting
Photo of a medium sized classic separated utility room in Jacksonville with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Weston Lakes Cabinetry
Weston Lakes Cabinetry
Cabinetry GuruCabinetry Guru
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Ambler Bathrooms and Laundry
Ambler Bathrooms and Laundry
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
This is an example of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
DC Row House
DC Row House
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
Stu Estler
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with an utility sink, blue walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
CL MJ
CL MJ
Southeastern InteriorsSoutheastern Interiors
Daltile Skybridge 12x24 in Grey on Running Bond pattern with Tec PowerGrout Light Pewter grout. Photos courtesy of Lindsey Farrar & Milton Built Homes
Second Story Simplicity
Second Story Simplicity
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The laundry room at the top of the stair has been home to drying racks as well as a small computer work station. There is plenty of room for additional storage, and the large square window allows plenty of light.
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.
Old Town Remodel
Old Town Remodel
Rudkin Contracting, Inc.Rudkin Contracting, Inc.
Small contemporary separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Emerald Lane
Emerald Lane
Verve Design LLCVerve Design LLC
KMB Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Noble Ct Home
Noble Ct Home
Golden LightingGolden Lighting
Renovated Dedicated Laundry Room featuring 3 Light Semi-Flush Track Light from the Duncan Collection by Golden Lighting
Photo of a medium sized classic separated utility room in Jacksonville with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Contemporary West Seattle Remodel
Contemporary West Seattle Remodel
International KitchensInternational Kitchens
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, bamboo flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, beige worktops and dark wood cabinets.

Budget 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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