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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Howell Residence
Howell Residence
Design Actually, LLCDesign Actually, LLC
Ample storage and function were an important feature for the homeowner. Beth worked in unison with the contractor to design a custom hanging, pull-out system. The functional shelf glides out when needed, and stores neatly away when not in use. The contractor also installed a hanging rod above the washer and dryer. You can never have too much hanging space! Beth purchased mesh laundry baskets on wheels to alleviate the musty smell of dirty laundry, and a broom closet for cleaning items. There is even a cozy little nook for the family dog.
Offset House
Offset House
Amrish Maharaj ArchitectureAmrish Maharaj Architecture
With side access, the new laundry doubles as a mudroom for coats and bags.
Medium sized modern galley utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Fossil Creek Laundry Room- Dog Shower & Soaking Sink
Fossil Creek Laundry Room- Dog Shower & Soaking Sink
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
This light filled laundry room is as functional as it is beautiful. It features a vented clothes drying cabinet, complete with a hanging rod for air drying clothes and pullout mesh racks for drying t-shirts or delicates. The handy dog shower makes it easier to keep Fido clean and the full height wall tile makes cleaning a breeze. Open shelves above the dog shower provide a handy spot for rolled up towels, dog shampoo and dog treats. A laundry soaking sink, a custom pullout cabinet for hanging mops, brooms and other cleaning supplies, and ample cabinet storage make this a dream laundry room. Design accents include a fun octagon wall tile and a whimsical gold basket light fixture.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Bella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLCBella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
A Basement Remodel Not Just For The Kids
A Basement Remodel Not Just For The Kids
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This dedicated laundry room gives a peaceful moment with the simply white cabinets and the light gray touch of the hardware, appliances and floor. The laundry storage baskets makes it a lot better!
Fairway Design
Fairway Design
Katie Grace DesignsKatie Grace Designs
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Little Rock with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Providence
Providence
Brooke Cole InteriorsBrooke Cole Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional separated utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and feature lighting.
Laundry Room Makeover
Laundry Room Makeover
Paolucci DesignsPaolucci Designs
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, wood worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
#RaspberryHillHouse - Main Floor and Porch
#RaspberryHillHouse - Main Floor and Porch
Alma HomesAlma Homes
Laura Rae Photography
Design ideas for a small vintage single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, white cabinets, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, shaker cabinets and quartz worktops.
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Kowalske Kitchen & BathKowalske Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Rusholme Restored
Rusholme Restored
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Asheville, NC-Modern Mountain
Asheville, NC-Modern Mountain
Wright Jenkins Home DesignWright Jenkins Home Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
Rouse St, Port Melbourne
Rouse St, Port Melbourne
M.J.Harris GroupM.J.Harris Group
The industrial feel carries from the bathroom into the laundry, with the same tiles used throughout creating a sleek finish to a commonly mundane space. With room for both the washing machine and dryer under the bench, there is plenty of space for sorting laundry. Unique to our client’s lifestyle, a second fridge also lives in the laundry for all their entertaining needs.
The Modern Tudor
The Modern Tudor
Fitch Design CompanyFitch Design Company
A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls and ceramic flooring.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
JRP Design & RemodelJRP Design & Remodel
Our clients wanted the ultimate modern farmhouse custom dream home. They found property in the Santa Rosa Valley with an existing house on 3 ½ acres. They could envision a new home with a pool, a barn, and a place to raise horses. JRP and the clients went all in, sparing no expense. Thus, the old house was demolished and the couple’s dream home began to come to fruition. The result is a simple, contemporary layout with ample light thanks to the open floor plan. When it comes to a modern farmhouse aesthetic, it’s all about neutral hues, wood accents, and furniture with clean lines. Every room is thoughtfully crafted with its own personality. Yet still reflects a bit of that farmhouse charm. Their considerable-sized kitchen is a union of rustic warmth and industrial simplicity. The all-white shaker cabinetry and subway backsplash light up the room. All white everything complimented by warm wood flooring and matte black fixtures. The stunning custom Raw Urth reclaimed steel hood is also a star focal point in this gorgeous space. Not to mention the wet bar area with its unique open shelves above not one, but two integrated wine chillers. It’s also thoughtfully positioned next to the large pantry with a farmhouse style staple: a sliding barn door. The master bathroom is relaxation at its finest. Monochromatic colors and a pop of pattern on the floor lend a fashionable look to this private retreat. Matte black finishes stand out against a stark white backsplash, complement charcoal veins in the marble looking countertop, and is cohesive with the entire look. The matte black shower units really add a dramatic finish to this luxurious large walk-in shower. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC
Modern Home on The Rim at Tetherow, Bend, OR
Modern Home on The Rim at Tetherow, Bend, OR
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Zaharias DesignZaharias Design
Laundry Room with concealed clothes hanging rod that is hidden when cabinet is closed. Matte grey laminate cabinet finish, Caesarstone counter, white matte ceramic tile backsplash, porcelain tile floor.
Nevada I
Nevada I
Ashley Martin HomeAshley Martin Home
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Orlando with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey floors and beige worktops.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Inspiration for a modern single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Blue's Beach House (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Blue's Beach House (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Heritage Homes of JacksonvilleHeritage Homes of Jacksonville
Medium sized nautical l-shaped utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Grey Floors 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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