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Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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#CaliModCustom
#CaliModCustom
Alma HomesAlma Homes
Melissa Oholendt
Design ideas for a modern separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and white worktops.
Coastal Views from Doonan
Coastal Views from Doonan
Green Earth HomesGreen Earth Homes
Simply Laundry in the garage
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in Sunshine Coast with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Having fun in the Laundry Room
Having fun in the Laundry Room
Rosa Dest InteriorsRosa Dest Interiors
Jenny Melick
Design ideas for a small traditional galley utility room in Charlotte with composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, a built-in sink, white cabinets, red walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Thorncliff Home
Thorncliff Home
West Coast WindowsWest Coast Windows
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Bouril Design Studio, LLCBouril Design Studio, LLC
This multi-purpose mud/laundry room makes efficient use of the long, narrow space.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, composite countertops, orange walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
1780 Ridgecrest Drive
1780 Ridgecrest Drive
Stoneridge Custom DevelopmentStoneridge Custom Development
Spin Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, beige floors, composite countertops, porcelain flooring and beige worktops.
The Charles House
The Charles House
Z+ InteriorsZ+ Interiors
Medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in New York with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
Photography by Andrea Rugg
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
M-House Development
M-House Development
Luxe Classic Kitchens & Interiors, Inc.Luxe Classic Kitchens & Interiors, Inc.
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Project Hammond - Laundry Room
Project Hammond - Laundry Room
Michelle Berwick DesignMichelle Berwick Design
Design: Michelle Berwick Photos: Sam Stock Photos
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, a built-in sink, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Edina Modern Scandinavian
Edina Modern Scandinavian
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Retro galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building - Damien & Ana
Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building - Damien & Ana
Absolute Project ManagementAbsolute Project Management
Utility room with full height cabinets. Pull out storage and stacked washer-dryer. Bespoke terrazzo tiled floor in light green and warm stone mix.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, green floors and white worktops.
High Springs Custom Home
High Springs Custom Home
Golden Hammer ConstructionGolden Hammer Construction
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House
Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House
NMB Custom Homes & RenovationsNMB Custom Homes & Renovations
Modest priced cabinetry with a custom flair. We brought the cabinets over the washer and dryer down to finish flush to give a built in look. Simple white dal tile backsplash is accented with custom, hand painted inserts.
Sunset Drive
Sunset Drive
Superstition CabinetsSuperstition Cabinets
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rademacher Residence
Rademacher Residence
L. Farrar InteriorsL. Farrar Interiors
Danielle Atkinson, VSI Group
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Remodel in Fitchburg, WI
Laundry Room Remodel in Fitchburg, WI
Sweeney Design RemodelSweeney Design Remodel
For the laundry room, we designed the space to incorporate a new stackable washer and dryer. In addition, we installed new upper cabinets that were extended to the ceiling for additional storage.
Talis Park, Prato Way, Custom Home
Talis Park, Prato Way, Custom Home
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Amber Frederiksen Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Nevada Modern Home
Nevada Modern Home
Decker CabinetsDecker Cabinets
Decker Cabinets
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Квартира в ЖК Небо
Квартира в ЖК Небо
ANDdesign / Александра ДашкевичANDdesign / Александра Дашкевич
Гостевой санузел включает в себя так же зону постирочной. Так же в этом помещении мы сделали удобные вместительные встроенные шкафы для хранения хозяйственных предметов, таких как моющие средства, пылесос, стремянка, гладильная доска и т.д.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Composite Countertops 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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