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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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McRae Mews
McRae Mews
Hungerford Interior DesignHungerford Interior Design
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Countryside Retreat - Utility
Countryside Retreat - Utility
Kuche & Bagno Kitchens - Bathrooms - InteriorsKuche & Bagno Kitchens - Bathrooms - Interiors
Marek Sikora
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in West Midlands with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
This is a multi-functional space serving as side entrance, mudroom, laundry room and walk-in pantry all within in a footprint of 125 square feet. The mudroom wish list included a coat closet, shoe storage and a bench, as well as hooks for hats, bags, coats, etc. which we located on its own wall. The opposite wall houses the laundry equipment and sink. The front-loading washer and dryer gave us the opportunity for a folding counter above and helps create a more finished look for the room. The sink is tucked in the corner with a faucet that doubles its utility serving chilled carbonated water with the turn of a dial. The walk-in pantry element of the space is by far the most important for the client. They have a lot of storage needs that could not be completely fulfilled as part of the concurrent kitchen renovation. The function of the pantry had to include a second refrigerator as well as dry food storage and organization for many large serving trays and baskets. To maximize the storage capacity of the small space, we designed the walk-in pantry cabinet in the corner and included deep wall cabinets above following the slope of the ceiling. A library ladder with handrails ensures the upper storage is readily accessible and safe for this older couple to use on a daily basis. A new herringbone tile floor was selected to add varying shades of grey and beige to compliment the faux wood grain laminate cabinet doors. A new skylight brings in needed natural light to keep the space cheerful and inviting. The cookbook shelf adds personality and a shot of color to the otherwise neutral color scheme that was chosen to visually expand the space. Storage for all of its uses is neatly hidden in a beautifully designed compact package!
All the Little Details
All the Little Details
White DesignWhite Design
Make the most of a small space with a wall-mounted ironing board
Photo of a small nautical l-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
St Lucia
St Lucia
New Leaf Design StudiosNew Leaf Design Studios
The laundry has been completely replaced with this fresh, clean and functional laundry.. This image shows the pull out bench extension pushed back when not in use
Montefaro
Montefaro
Studio Henree LLCStudio Henree LLC
Design ideas for a small classic separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room Organic
Laundry Room Organic
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
Large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Waban Kitchen & Bathrooms Renovation
Waban Kitchen & Bathrooms Renovation
Design Plus Construction Corp.Design Plus Construction Corp.
Diane Brophy Photography
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Lake Minnetonka Equestrian Influence
Lake Minnetonka Equestrian Influence
ADŌR HomesADŌR Homes
Inspiration for a rural l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Webber Coleman WoodworksWebber Coleman Woodworks
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Прачечная
Прачечная
ArtechnologyArtechnology
Архитектурная студия: Artechnology Архитектор: Тимур Шарипов Дизайнер: Ольга Истомина Светодизайнер: Сергей Назаров Фото: Сергей Красюк Этот проект был опубликован на интернет-портале AD Russia Этот проект стал лауреатом премии INTERIA AWARDS 2017
Crystal Cabinets- Contemporary Laundry
Crystal Cabinets- Contemporary Laundry
Western ProductsWestern Products
Design by: Bill Tweten CKD, CBD Photo by: Robb Siverson www.robbsiverson Crystal cabinets are featured in this laundry room. A natural Maple was used to keep the space bright. Cabinetry on one side is balanced with open shelving on the opposite side giving this laundry room a spacious feeling while giving plenty of storage space. Amerock stainless steel pulls give this laundry room a contemporary flair.
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Casa Flores CabinetryCasa Flores Cabinetry
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Santiago
Modern Santiago
Chelsea Lauren InteriorsChelsea Lauren Interiors
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Martis Camp Butterfly
Martis Camp Butterfly
sagemodernsagemodern
Lisa Petrole
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Botanical Abode
Botanical Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Liz Andrews Photography and Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Newly Constructed Contemporary Home
Newly Constructed Contemporary Home
Design One InteriorsDesign One Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Orinda Urban Modern Kitchen
Orinda Urban Modern Kitchen
Ridgecrest DesignsRidgecrest Designs
Situated in the wooded hills of Orinda lies an old home with great potential. Ridgecrest Designs turned an outdated kitchen into a jaw-dropping space fit for a contemporary art gallery. To give an artistic urban feel we commissioned a local artist to paint a textured "warehouse wall" on the tallest wall of the kitchen. Four skylights allow natural light to shine down and highlight the warehouse wall. Bright white glossy cabinets with hints of white oak and black accents pop on a light landscape. Real Turkish limestone covers the floor in a random pattern for an old-world look in an otherwise ultra-modern space.
Small kitchen renovation
Small kitchen renovation
Sublime SpacesSublime Spaces
DMF Images
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Mountain Majestic - Laundry
Mountain Majestic - Laundry
Inverness Design GroupInverness Design Group
Design ideas for a rustic galley separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Light Wood 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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