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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Lino Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Marmoleum flooring and a fun orange counter add a pop of color to this well-designed laundry room. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Gary Randolph Master Builder
Gary Randolph Master Builder
AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Blue-Hue Laundry Room
Blue-Hue Laundry Room
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
This laundry room is built for practicality, ease, and order – without feeling stiff or industrial. Custom-built cabinetry is home to 2 sets of washers & dryers, while maximizing the full wall with storage space. A long counter means lots of room for sorting, folding, spot cleaning, or even just setting a laundry basket down between loads. The sink is tidily tucked away in the corner of the counter, leaving the maximum amount of continuous counter space possible, without ignoring the necessities. The Mount Saint Anne shaker cabinets (with gold hardware) keep the room feeling cool and fresh, while adding the colour needed to keep the space feeling welcoming. A truly serene space, this laundry room may actually prove to be a refuge of peaceful productivity in an otherwise busy house. PC: Fred Huntsberger
Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room
Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
This compact dual purpose laundry mudroom is the point of entry for a busy family of four. One side provides laundry facilities including a deep laundry sink, dry rack, a folding surface and storage. The other side of the room has the home's electrical panel and a boot bench complete with shoe cubbies, hooks and a bench. The flooring is rubber.
Preppy Classic Home
Preppy Classic Home
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Troy Thies, Photography | Swan Architecture, Architect | Great Neighborhood Homes, Builder Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For info about our work: design@oharainteriors.com
White Laundry / Pantry
White Laundry / Pantry
Vision DesignVision Design
Large traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
ASID Showcase House
ASID Showcase House
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Laundry room in rustic textured melamine for 2015 ASID Showcase Home Interior Deisgn by Renae Keller Interior Design, ASID
This is an example of a medium sized nautical galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, lino flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Tailored Ranch Remodel
Tailored Ranch Remodel
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
The laundry room in this remodel was taken from cluttered and cramped to clean and spacious. The cloud wallpaper adds a whimsical element to a minimalist space. Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Dove White OC-17. Countertops: Quartz in Arctic. Contractor: Dave Klein Construction. Interior design by Studio Z Architecture.
Laundry Room gets a Multi-Use Overhaul
Laundry Room gets a Multi-Use Overhaul
Lampert Lumber - Rice LakeLampert Lumber - Rice Lake
This previous laundry room got an overhaul makeover with a kitchenette addition for a large family. The extra kitchen space allows this family to have multiple cooking locations for big gatherings, while also still providing a large laundry area and storage.
Mille Lacs Lake Remodel & Addition
Mille Lacs Lake Remodel & Addition
Vercon Inc.Vercon Inc.
Northway Construction
Photo of a large rustic galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Interiors
Interiors
Y Rosemary Fivian Architect IncY Rosemary Fivian Architect Inc
Undermount Laundry sink, cabinets & white Porcelanosa wall tile
Small modern single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Gary Randolph House
Gary Randolph House
AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Lucy Johnson Interior DesignLucy Johnson Interior Design
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bothell Addition & Remodel
Bothell Addition & Remodel
Rainier Custom HomesRainier Custom Homes
Small traditional galley separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
White Laundry / Pantry
White Laundry / Pantry
Vision DesignVision Design
Design ideas for a large classic galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Gary Randolph Master Builder
Gary Randolph Master Builder
AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
ASID Showcase House
ASID Showcase House
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Laundry room in rustic textured melamine for 2015 ASID Showcase Home Interior Deisgn by Renae Keller Interior Design, ASID
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, lino flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
The Owl Project
The Owl Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Photo of a small classic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Castle Rock Farm House
Castle Rock Farm House
Rosemount Woods, Inc.Rosemount Woods, Inc.
Small traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room
Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
Photo of a small farmhouse galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Lino 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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