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Utility Room with Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Lafayette ICF House
Lafayette ICF House
Blueline Custom BuildersBlueline Custom Builders
Inspiration for a classic separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
as seen on Love it or List It: Vancouver
as seen on Love it or List It: Vancouver
STOR-X Organizing Systems - EdmontonSTOR-X Organizing Systems - Edmonton
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Edmonton with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a feature wall.
Details and Finishes
Details and Finishes
Masterwork HomeMasterwork Home
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
This space off of the kitchen serves as both laundry and pantry. The cast iron sink and soapstone counters are a nod to the historical significance of this home.
Black Butte Ranch Vacation Home Remodel
Black Butte Ranch Vacation Home Remodel
Deb Seeley Designs LLCDeb Seeley Designs LLC
This small laundry room also houses the dogs bowls. The pullout to the left of the bowl is two recycle bins used for garbage and the dogs food. The stackable washer and dryer allows more space for counter space to fold laundry. The quartz slab is a reminant I was lucky enough to find. Yet to be purchased are the industrial looking shelves to be installed on the wall aboe the cabinetry. The walls are painted Pale Smoke by Benjamin Moore. Porcelain tiles were selected with a linen pattern, which blends nicely with the white oak flooring in the hallway. As well as provides easy clean up when their lab decides attack its water bowl.
Whistler Chalet
Whistler Chalet
lee luxford a+dlee luxford a+d
Kristen McGaughey Photography
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Traditional Cherry for a Fresh Start
Traditional Cherry for a Fresh Start
Holly Loots - CKBDHolly Loots - CKBD
A counter top over front load laundry appliances provides additional work space to sort and fold items, and gives the laundry room a finished appearance.
Bright & Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room
Bright & Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room
AAR DesignAAR Design
Absolutely stunning laundry room, and just as functional as it is beautiful! Marmoleum floors are durable and retro feeling, schoolhouse light fixtures, copper sink, ceaserstone countertops, and floating shelves.
New Home - Mendham, NJ
New Home - Mendham, NJ
Fleming Construction Services, LLCFleming Construction Services, LLC
Photo of an expansive classic galley separated utility room in New York with light wood cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beaded cabinets, grey floors and a submerged sink.
Edit Design Build Studio, LLC
Edit Design Build Studio, LLC
Paramount Granite CompanyParamount Granite Company
Modern utility room in Minneapolis with composite countertops.
Laundry
Laundry
JR's Custom CabinetsJR's Custom Cabinets
Design ideas for a large l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Jamestown
Jamestown
Flanagan HomesFlanagan Homes
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Upstairs Laundry Room
Upstairs Laundry Room
Cindy Fox Miller and AssociatesCindy Fox Miller and Associates
Medium sized u-shaped separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and red worktops.
Edit Design Build Studio, LLC
Edit Design Build Studio, LLC
Paramount Granite CompanyParamount Granite Company
Inspiration for a modern utility room in Minneapolis with composite countertops.

Utility Room with 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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