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Utility Room with Wood Worktops and Granite Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
215 Boul Saint-Laurent #32
215 Boul Saint-Laurent #32
Big Panda DesignBig Panda Design
Inspiration for a small urban laundry cupboard in Montreal with a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
West Des Moines, IA - Addition | Laundry Room | Eclectic Style
West Des Moines, IA - Addition | Laundry Room | Eclectic Style
Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.
Photography: Paul Gates
Inspiration for a large eclectic galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Custom Cabinet for Washer/Dryer
Custom Cabinet for Washer/Dryer
Paula McDonald Design Build & InteriorsPaula McDonald Design Build & Interiors
A unique feature of this 1929 pre-war apartment is washer and vented dryer in the kitchen. While a welcome asset in such a compact old kitchen, we had to move the door entrance to accommodate a full sized unit. This required shrinking the cabinets directly across from it for adequate passage. We concealed the unit in the beautiful matching custom cabinetry so that it essentially disappears. In addition, we added the required electrical bridge for future upgrade from the service entrance to the breaker panel, which is hidden above the crown.
Palm Island
Palm Island
The Closets CompanyThe Closets Company
Laundry in Chocolate Pearl
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks
Eve Mode DesignEve Mode Design
Sherman Oaks 1950s Style Galley Kitchen Updated for Couple Aging In Place The newly married couple in this Sherman Oaks residence knew they would age together in this house. It was a second marriage for each and they wanted their remodeled kitchen to reflect their shared aesthetic and functional needs. Here they could together enjoy cooking and entertaining for their many friends and family. The traditional-style kitchen was expanded by blending the kitchen, dining area and laundry, maximizing space and creating an open, airy environment. Custom white cabinets, dark granite counters, new lighting and a large sky light contribute to the feeling of a much larger, brighter space. The separate laundry room was eliminated and the washer/dryer are now hidden by pocket doors in the cabinetry. The adjacent bathroom was updated with white beveled tile, rich wall colors and a custom vanity to complement the new kitchen. The comfortable breakfast nook adds its own personality with a brightly cushioned custom banquette and antique table that the owner was determined to keep! Photos: Christian Romero
Shawnee Woods
Shawnee Woods
Tays & Co Design StudiosTays & Co Design Studios
Country galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and granite worktops.
NORTH PERTH - Laundry Renovation
NORTH PERTH - Laundry Renovation
Hatch RenovationsHatch Renovations
Medium sized modern galley utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Ada Modern Classic
Ada Modern Classic
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and green worktops.
Otter + Howell Mudroom/ Laundry Room
Otter + Howell Mudroom/ Laundry Room
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Photo of a medium sized country utility room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Bradbury Street Craftsman Remodel
Bradbury Street Craftsman Remodel
GMG ArchitectsGMG Architects
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Tidal Mill Place
Tidal Mill Place
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Patrick Brickman
Photo of a medium sized rural l-shaped separated utility room in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Jenna Sue Design Co.Jenna Sue Design Co.
Gary Johnson
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse galley separated utility room in Tampa with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Lake Cornelia Laundry
Lake Cornelia Laundry
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Jenna & Lauren Weiler
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Oakville Millwork Design
Oakville Millwork Design
Paige Elizabeth InteriorsPaige Elizabeth Interiors
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large traditional utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
MODERN FARMHOUSE TALLAHASSEE
MODERN FARMHOUSE TALLAHASSEE
BRIDGEWATER BUILDERS, LLCBRIDGEWATER BUILDERS, LLC
Medium sized farmhouse galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Howard Rd Renovation
Howard Rd Renovation
Broswick Builders LtdBroswick Builders Ltd
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Dewhurst Residence
Dewhurst Residence
Services Rendered Interior DesignServices Rendered Interior Design
Photo by: Valerie Wilcox
Photo of a scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Koleas, Laundry
Koleas, Laundry
Interior Exterior Designs Inc.Interior Exterior Designs Inc.
Laundry, face frame, inset, white lacquer, furniture grade. Dhasti Williams
Small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floors.

Utility Room with Wood Worktops and Granite 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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