skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Utility Room
  2. Sink: Built-in

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Quartz Worktops Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 306 photos
Item 1 of 3
The Ryburgh
The Ryburgh
Naked KitchensNaked Kitchens
A dream utility room, paired with a sophisticated bar area and all finished in our distinctive oak black core.
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, a concealed washer and dryer and white worktops.
Marsh Pointe Mudroom & Laundry
Marsh Pointe Mudroom & Laundry
Arbor HausArbor Haus
Marnie Swenson, MJFotography, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Summer House
Summer House
Lim Design Studio, IncLim Design Studio, Inc
Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops and white worktops.
Allanhurst Project Toronto
Allanhurst Project Toronto
HOPE DESIGNSHOPE DESIGNS
This completely updated laundry room with custom built in countertop, storage cabinets, stainless steel deep laundry sink, industrial faucet with extending hose is sure to make laundry day much more streamlined. Also updated with new Samsung energy efficient front loading washing machine & dryer to finish off this crisp, clean laundry room with a custom design.
Long Marsh Lane, North Oaks
Long Marsh Lane, North Oaks
Ohana Home & DesignOhana Home & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized retro single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Sara Levy DesignsSara Levy Designs
We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks.
Poulson Residence
Poulson Residence
B&B BuildersB&B Builders
Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Catalina
Catalina
RI StudioRI Studio
Fun and functional utility room with added storage
Design ideas for a large modern separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, purple walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Rancho Valencia
Rancho Valencia
McCullough Design Development, Inc.McCullough Design Development, Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in San Diego with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Ripon
Ripon
Studio NestStudio Nest
We paired this rich shade of blue with smooth, white quartz worktop to achieve a calming, clean space. This utility design shows how to combine functionality, clever storage solutions and timeless luxury.
Laundry Room and Garage Addition
Laundry Room and Garage Addition
Down Home RenovationsDown Home Renovations
Design ideas for a medium sized separated utility room in Nashville with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
2018 Tour of Homes: Stanko Construction Corp
2018 Tour of Homes: Stanko Construction Corp
Cherry City Interiors & DesignCherry City Interiors & Design
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Ayrshire Laundry/Bar Area
Ayrshire Laundry/Bar Area
Ashwood Designs and Custom HomesAshwood Designs and Custom Homes
Clients had a large wasted space area upstairs and wanted to better utilize the area. They decided to add a large laundry area that provided tons of storage and workspace to properly do laundry. This family of 5 has deeply benefited from creating this more functional beautiful laundry space.
C-295
C-295
Construction Réjean MorinConstruction Réjean Morin
Samuel Morin Technologue
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
Sunny Isles - Jade Ocean
Sunny Isles - Jade Ocean
Mothe DesignMothe Design
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Miami with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, porcelain flooring and white floors.
Louis Lane
Louis Lane
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Coastal Contempo
Coastal Contempo
Vision HomeVision Home
Inspiration for a large coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Modern Rustic Enchantress Cottage
Modern Rustic Enchantress Cottage
Christian Builders Margate LtdChristian Builders Margate Ltd
Bespoke, Secret utility room! Doors hide a sink, water softener and the washing machine & tumble dryer! Chris Kemp
Design ideas for a small country single-wall laundry cupboard in Kent with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, limestone flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
London Flat RenovationsLondon Flat Renovations
We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks. The washer and drier are raised off the floor for easy access as well as additional storage for baskets below.
Country Lane Classic
Country Lane Classic
Martineau HomesMartineau Homes
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Quartz Worktops 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.
1
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.