Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and Marble Flooring Ideas and Designs

A pre-fab construction was turned into a dog kennel for grooming and boarding. Marble Tile floors with radiant heating, granite countertops with an elevated drop in tub for grooming, and a washer and dryer for cleaning bedding complete this ultimate dog kennel.

Nedlands Home

Western Cabinets

This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Brooklyn

P.A.H. Innovative Construction

Design ideas for an utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, marble flooring, white floors and white worktops.

Bristol Home Hair Salon

Hannah Redden Interiors

Photo of a small modern galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, green walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.

Laundry Room Dual Clothes Washer & Dryer

Rembrandt Construction

Laundry room dual clothes washer & dryer. Home built by Rembrandt Construction, Inc - Traverse City, Michigan 231.645.7200 www.rembrandtconstruction.com . Photos by George DeGorski

Waterside - Lakefront Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Pete's Construction, Inc. Photographer: Jeff Garland Why choose when you don't have to? Today's top architectural styles are reflected in this impressive yet inviting design, which features the best of cottage, Tudor and farmhouse styles. The exterior includes board and batten siding, stone accents and distinctive windows. Indoor/outdoor spaces include a three-season porch with a fireplace and a covered patio perfect for entertaining. Inside, highlights include a roomy first floor, with 1,800 square feet of living space, including a mudroom and laundry, a study and an open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Upstairs, 1400 square feet includes a large master bath and bedroom (with 10-foot ceiling), two other bedrooms and a bunkroom. Downstairs, another 1,300 square feet await, where a walk-out family room connects the interior and exterior and another bedroom welcomes guests.

Mapleton — 2014 Parade of Homes

Raykon Construction

Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, marble flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

THE H Residence Condominium 304

Pinnacle Design

Dan Denardo
Inspiration for a retro single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.

Olympus Cove Remodel

User

Amy Tibbals City Home Collective
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Eltham New Home

The Kitchen Designer

Traditional style laundry with raised washing machine and dryer for ease of access. Tall storage for brooms, mops and vacuum cleaner. Three pullout laundry hampers for easy sorting of dirty clothes. Drawers for storage of cleaning products. Textured tiles to splashback and reconstituted stone benchtop. Photography by [V]style +imagery (Vicki Morskate)

Casa de Romarc - Winston Hills

Perfect Square Design

Modern Laundry room in new build concealed behind the kitchen.
Design ideas for a large modern galley utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, all styles of cabinet, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.

Villa Bång

Sjöberg & Thermé

Photo of a large scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Stockholm with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

San Mateo - Eclectic Colonial

A.V. Builders Inc.

Practically designed laundry room space, with Caesarstone counters over washer and dryer.
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

caldera

cactus design and building

gena ferguson
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, multi-coloured walls, marble flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Nedlands Home

Western Cabinets

Large contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Mapleton — 2014 Parade of Homes

Raykon Construction

Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls and marble flooring.

ROBINSON

KJ Construction

Photo of a mediterranean single-wall utility room in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Parade of Homes 2016 522 N Stratford Road

Emerald Pearl Kitchen & Bath INC.

Granite Luna Pearl
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, marble flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.

Dog House

La Costa Cabinets & Design

161m2 Champ de Mars Paris 7e

Agence Crea3

Photo of a large classic utility room in Paris with a single-bowl sink, white walls, marble flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and Marble 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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