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Utility Room with Tile Countertops and Grey Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Inspiration for a large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Arbors At Echo Falls Lot 1
Arbors At Echo Falls Lot 1
Meydenbauer GroupMeydenbauer Group
Large traditional single-wall utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Laundry room
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, all styles of cabinet, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.
Donner Lake, Truckee
Donner Lake, Truckee
Gunter ConstructionGunter Construction
Rustic utility room in Sacramento with tile countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
The Hyde - Laundry
The Hyde - Laundry
Papallo KitchensPapallo Kitchens
Custom laundry with black wenge ravine and bronze applied metal finish to doors and panels. Custom handmade brass trim to kickfaces and shadowlines. Miele appliances. Photo Credit: Edge Design Consultants.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.
Our client's wanted to create a home that was a blending of a classic farmhouse style with a modern twist, both on the interior layout and styling as well as the exterior. With two young children, they sought to create a plan layout which would provide open spaces and functionality for their family but also had the flexibility to evolve and modify the use of certain spaces as their children and lifestyle grew and changed.
The Rockwood
The Rockwood
Urban NW HomesUrban NW Homes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Portland with tile countertops, ceramic flooring and grey worktops.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Inspiration for a large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Design ideas for a large urban utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Photo of a large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
This laundry was designed several months after the kitchen renovation - a cohesive look was needed to flow to make it look like it was done at the same time. Similar materials were chosen but with individual flare and interest. This space is multi functional not only providing a space as a laundry but as a separate pantry room for the kitchen - it also includes an integrated pull out drawer fridge.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Design ideas for a large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
This is an example of a large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
This is an example of a large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.
Our client's wanted to create a home that was a blending of a classic farmhouse style with a modern twist, both on the interior layout and styling as well as the exterior. With two young children, they sought to create a plan layout which would provide open spaces and functionality for their family but also had the flexibility to evolve and modify the use of certain spaces as their children and lifestyle grew and changed.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
This is an example of a large urban utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
The Rockwood
The Rockwood
Urban NW HomesUrban NW Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Portland with tile countertops, ceramic flooring and grey worktops.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Inspiration for a large urban utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Tile Countertops and Grey 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.
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