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Utility Room with Limestone Worktops and Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Palos Verdes Transitional
Palos Verdes Transitional
robertcabrerarobertcabrera
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, limestone worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
23775 Hogan Rd
23775 Hogan Rd
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Waterfall | Elegant Bath & Laundry
Waterfall | Elegant Bath & Laundry
Toulmin Kitchen & BathToulmin Kitchen & Bath
Photography by Holloway Productions.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Birmingham with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Double Brick Duplex 2
Double Brick Duplex 2
ARC HOMES AUSTRALIAARC HOMES AUSTRALIA
This is an example of a modern galley utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Reconstructed Laundry Area including new WC
Reconstructed Laundry Area including new WC
El Interior Designers LtdEl Interior Designers Ltd
Another room that was sealed off, recreated and recoloured. Still sticking with the brown colour theme we created this cordoned off area for laundry. We wanted a quaint, functional yet organised laundry area. We removed the typical monstrous stone sinks and replaced them with this single storage unit finished off in brown wood. The height and sunken sink ensure no stress on one's back nor elbows during laundry activities. The multi-coloured backsplash tiles not only add colour to the space but also protect the wall and paintwork from chemical detergents, water and moisture.
Newell House
Newell House
kds design groupkds design group
Mark Pinkerton
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Muskego AdditionCustom designs by Renovations Group Inc.
Muskego AdditionCustom designs by Renovations Group Inc.
Renovations Group IncRenovations Group Inc
Custom designs by Renovations Group Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Camberwell
Camberwell
Splendid KitchensSplendid Kitchens
Small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Bayou Bend Tower Residence
Bayou Bend Tower Residence
514 Design, Inc.514 Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Avenida Del Sol
Avenida Del Sol
Renaissance Homes, Littleton, CORenaissance Homes, Littleton, CO
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Burnaby Classic
Burnaby Classic
TroicoTroico
This is an example of a single-wall utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, limestone splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Palos Verdes Transitional
Palos Verdes Transitional
robertcabrerarobertcabrera
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, limestone worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, beige walls, ceramic flooring and grey cabinets.
8523 Oak Harbour Ct
8523 Oak Harbour Ct
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
1113 Pick N Shovel Ct
1113 Pick N Shovel Ct
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Alternate view of Laundry Area
Alternate view of Laundry Area
El Interior Designers LtdEl Interior Designers Ltd
Alternative view of the laundry area showing the mahogany door that encloses the space. The colour combination work effectively to create a feel of spaciousness and adequate lighting.

Utility Room with Limestone Worktops and Ceramic Flooring 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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