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Utility Room with Tile Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Nellie Gail Residence, CA
Nellie Gail Residence, CA
Debra L. Bryant, ASID, CID Interior DesignDebra L. Bryant, ASID, CID Interior Design
AG Photography, Laundry Room
Mediterranean utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile countertops, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange worktops and orange walls.
Evergreen Place family home
Evergreen Place family home
Evergreen HomesEvergreen Homes
This is an example of a contemporary separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Madison County Cabinets
Madison County Cabinets
Madison County Cabinets, Inc.Madison County Cabinets, Inc.
Photo of a small classic single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Carrington Street
Carrington Street
Amy Campbell ArchitectAmy Campbell Architect
Custom joinery in laundry room, with tiled bench and timber cabinets. Hanging laundry drying rack below a racked ceiling. Timber-framed windows overlooking a bullnose verandah.
The Churchill - Custom Home
The Churchill - Custom Home
Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Iron & Wine
Iron & Wine
Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Twist Road Residence
Twist Road Residence
Wall Street WoodworkingWall Street Woodworking
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
ナチュラルキッチン
ナチュラルキッチン
ブルーハウスブルーハウス
Design ideas for a large mediterranean single-wall utility room in Nagoya with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
The Old Schoolhouse
The Old Schoolhouse
Carleen GosneyCarleen Gosney
Caleb Melvin
Inspiration for a large country galley separated utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, purple walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Our Work
Our Work
Cedar River Cabinetry LLCCedar River Cabinetry LLC
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Reserve at Newcastle 8245 154th Ave SE
Reserve at Newcastle 8245 154th Ave SE
Realogics Sotheby's International RealtyRealogics Sotheby's International Realty
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Meydenbauer
Meydenbauer
American Classic HomesAmerican Classic Homes
Design ideas for a single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, tile countertops and ceramic flooring.
The Treehouse
The Treehouse
Carleen GosneyCarleen Gosney
mike@seidlphoto.com
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Twist Road Residence
Twist Road Residence
Wall Street WoodworkingWall Street Woodworking
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
35th Ct East Vacant Staging Project
35th Ct East Vacant Staging Project
Home Styling by DeniseHome Styling by Denise
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mulberry Place Custom Lodge
Mulberry Place Custom Lodge
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Bernard Russo
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Interiors
Interiors
Erickson ConstructionErickson Construction
This is an example of a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Keystone Private Lodge
Keystone Private Lodge
McCrerey Fine Homes, LLCMcCrerey Fine Homes, LLC
Studio Kiva Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Denver with tile countertops, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde
Made To Order Woodworks LLCMade To Order Woodworks LLC
Bedell Photography www.bedellphoto.smugmug.com
Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.

Utility Room with Tile Countertops 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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