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Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Blue Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Farmhouse Basement
Farmhouse Basement
MODERN TRADITION KITCHEN & BATHMODERN TRADITION KITCHEN & BATH
This Fieldstone laundry built in in a Breeze Blue using a the Commerce door style. Client paired with wood countertops and brass accents.
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall utility room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and brown worktops.
Brattle Street Victorian
Brattle Street Victorian
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boston with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and blue worktops.
Transitional Family Home
Transitional Family Home
Skapa DesignSkapa Design
This lovely transitional home in Minnesota's lake country pairs industrial elements with softer formal touches. It uses an eclectic mix of materials and design elements to create a beautiful yet comfortable family home.
Maida Vale Family Home Renovation
Maida Vale Family Home Renovation
Catherine Wilman InteriorsCatherine Wilman Interiors
Front entrance and utility room for the family home we renovated in Maida Vale, London. Photography: Alexander James
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in London with an utility sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
222 NE 5th Court
222 NE 5th Court
Marc Julien HomesMarc Julien Homes
Vintage architecture meets modern-day charm with this Mission Style home in the Del Ida Historic District, only two blocks from downtown Delray Beach. The exterior features intricate details such as the stucco coated adobe architecture, a clay barrel roof and a warm oak paver driveway. Once inside this 3,515 square foot home, the intricate design and detail are evident with dark wood floors, shaker style cabinetry, a Estatuario Silk Neolith countertop & waterfall edge island. The remarkable downstairs Master Wing is complete with wood grain cabinetry & Pompeii Quartz Calacatta Supreme countertops, a 6′ freestanding tub & frameless shower. The Kitchen and Great Room are seamlessly integrated with luxurious Coffered ceilings, wood beams, and large sliders leading out to the pool and patio. Robert Stevens Photography
Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room
Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room
Debra Kling Colour ConsultantDebra Kling Colour Consultant
Laundry/ Mud Room Combination in a busy Colonial home.
Medium sized rural separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Turquoise Laundry/Mud Room
Turquoise Laundry/Mud Room
Design Hintz Interior DesignDesign Hintz Interior Design
Medium sized eclectic utility room in Salt Lake City with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
427 S. 16th
427 S. 16th
J. De Leon Home Builder/ RemodelingJ. De Leon Home Builder/ Remodeling
Design ideas for a single-wall separated utility room in Austin with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Paint Color Consultation and Organization-AFTER
Paint Color Consultation and Organization-AFTER
Style Savvy DesignsStyle Savvy Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, vinyl flooring and beige floors.
Mainline Classic Contemporary
Mainline Classic Contemporary
Airy KitchensAiry Kitchens
Small classic utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, painted wood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and blue floors.
Laundry Redo
Laundry Redo
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
Design ideas for a small rural utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback and white worktops.
French Gray Traditional
French Gray Traditional
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Raleigh with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
French Traditional
French Traditional
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Dallas with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Austin Traditionally Ecclectic
Austin Traditionally Ecclectic
Kim ArmstrongKim Armstrong
the tile in this laundry room has Tabarka studio floor tile, there is a drying closet where you can hang your wet clothes and it is vented to allow air circulation. sink in the laundry room, wall mount sink that we built the cabinets around. washer dryer on pedestals. cabinet color robins egg blue
Laundry
Laundry
Sophie Piesse Architect, PASophie Piesse Architect, PA
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary utility room in Raleigh with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Craftsman Expansion
Craftsman Expansion
Schulte Design BuildSchulte Design Build
Our clients loved their homes location but needed more space. We added two bedrooms and a bathroom to the top floor and dug out the basement to make a daylight living space with a rec room, laundry, office and additional bath. Although costly, this is a huge improvement to the home and they got all that they hoped for.
The Martin Home
The Martin Home
Kirk MartinKirk Martin
Laundry Room with granite and cabinets
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Crown Court- New Build
Crown Court- New Build
Lyrd InteriorsLyrd Interiors
Laundry room details with ample storage, hanging space, and a countertop workspace with a sink!
Classic utility room in Houston with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, beige floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Blue Cabinets 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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