Utility Room with Engineered Stone Countertops and Multicoloured Worktops Ideas and Designs

Edmonton Rhatigan Ridge - Interior & Exterior Renovation

These clients were referred to us by some very nice past clients, and contacted us to share their vision of how they wanted to transform their home. With their input, we expanded their front entry and added a large covered front veranda. The exterior of the entire home was re-clad in bold blue premium siding with white trim, stone accents, and new windows and doors. The kitchen was expanded with beautiful custom cabinetry in white and seafoam green, including incorporating an old dining room buffet belonging to the family, creating a very unique feature. The rest of the main floor was also renovated, including new floors, new a railing to the second level, and a completely re-designed laundry area. We think the end result looks fantastic!

Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA

Ryann Reed Design Build

A rustic style mudroom / laundry room in Warrington, Pennsylvania. A lot of times with mudrooms people think they need more square footage, but what they really need is some good space planning.

Narrabeen Project

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Inspiration for a small nautical single-wall utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a drop ceiling.

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel
Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and multicoloured worktops.

Campsie

Love Coming Home

Existing laundry and wc gutted, wall removed to open up space for a functioning laundry and bathroom space. New flooring and ceiling with down lights

#Fishscale Tide

Angie Keyes CKBD

Design ideas for a medium sized coastal utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl flooring, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Glam Project

Parsons Interiors Ltd.

Laundry Room Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Large traditional galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Lucas Family Farmhouse

BGI Design

Inspiration for an expansive farmhouse u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.

Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

This 2,500 square-foot home, combines the an industrial-meets-contemporary gives its owners the perfect place to enjoy their rustic 30- acre property. Its multi-level rectangular shape is covered with corrugated red, black, and gray metal, which is low-maintenance and adds to the industrial feel. Encased in the metal exterior, are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an aging-in-place suite that is made for the in-laws. This home also boasts two garage doors that open up to a sunroom that brings our clients close nature in the comfort of their own home. The flooring is polished concrete and the fireplaces are metal. Still, a warm aesthetic abounds with mixed textures of hand-scraped woodwork and quartz and spectacular granite counters. Clean, straight lines, rows of windows, soaring ceilings, and sleek design elements form a one-of-a-kind, 2,500 square-foot home

Laundry Room

Girka Group, LLC

Laundry room renovation with chevron natural stone tile backplash; Cambria counters, deep stainless laundry sink. Black and white laundry.
Photo of a small galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and multicoloured worktops.

Interior Remodel

Kessler Construction LLC

Laundry room with side by side washer dryer.
Small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Jacksonville with engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Loads of Fun!

Just Basements

A farmhouse laundry sink adds charm and is perfect for soaking clothes - and for washing the homeowner's small dog. A combination of closed and open storage creates visual interest while providing easy access to items used most.

West 71st Street Addition & Whole House

Schloegel Design Remodel

The cabinets are gloss laminate and topped with quartz counters. We laid the woodgrain tile in a chevron pattern to add interest to the space.
Medium sized galley utility room in Kansas City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.

Elegant Estate

12/12 Architects & Planners

This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.

Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

Belrose Laundry

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, multicoloured worktops, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.

Transitional Custom Home in Webster

Gerber Homes

This laundry room features custom shaker cabinets with a built-in sink and beautiful ceramic tile floors.
Photo of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and multicoloured worktops.

Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA

Ryann Reed Design Build

A rustic style mudroom / laundry room in Warrington, Pennsylvania. A lot of times with mudrooms people think they need more square footage, but what they really need is some good space planning.

Utility Room with Engineered Stone Countertops and Multicoloured Worktops 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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