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Utility Room with Wood Worktops and Laminate Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Crown Hill Basement Refresh
Crown Hill Basement Refresh
Jackson Design BuildJackson Design Build
Jackson Design Build | Photography: NW Architectural Photography
Medium sized classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with an utility sink, wood worktops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, green floors and grey walls.
House on the Lake- Shorewood
House on the Lake- Shorewood
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
Cozy 2nd floor laundry with wall paper accented walls.
Small beach style u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops and ceramic flooring.
Double Islands, Kegerator, Hidden Pantry.. What Else?
Double Islands, Kegerator, Hidden Pantry.. What Else?
Beyond the Box, Inc.Beyond the Box, Inc.
Fun, blue laundry cabinets with laminate countertops.
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Morningside
Morningside
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room Makeover
Laundry Room Makeover
Paolucci DesignsPaolucci Designs
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, wood worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Lake Elmo Home
Lake Elmo Home
Bria Hammel InteriorsBria Hammel Interiors
Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a beach style utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops and multi-coloured walls.
Bird Residence
Bird Residence
Alleanza Custom HomesAlleanza Custom Homes
Photo of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and laminate countertops.
Ellis Avenue
Ellis Avenue
Renaissance RemodelingRenaissance Remodeling
Scott Conover
Large traditional separated utility room in Boise with white cabinets, laminate countertops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, black floors, white worktops and grey walls.
Seattle, WA - Transitional - African Mahogany Laundry Room Countertop
Seattle, WA - Transitional - African Mahogany Laundry Room Countertop
Grothouse Wood CountertopsGrothouse Wood Countertops
Grothouse Wood Countertop Details: Countertop Wood: African Mahogany Construction Style: Flat Grain Countertop Thickness: 1-1/2" thick Countertop Edge Profile: 1/8" Roundover Wood Countertop Finish: Durata® Permanent Finish in 55 Sheen Wood Stain: The Favorite #03012 Designer: Collaborative Interiors Photography: NW Architectural / Homeworks by Kelly
The Ultimate Laundry Room - Harrison, NY
The Ultimate Laundry Room - Harrison, NY
transFORM HometransFORM Home
transFORM’s custom-designed laundry room welcomes you in and invites you to stay a while. This unit was made from white melamine and complementing candlelight finishes. Shaker style doors were further enhanced with frosted glass inserts, which create and attractive space for a dreaded chore. Lift up cabinet doors provide full access to upper cabinets that are hard to reach. The sliding chrome baskets and matching hardware reflect the metallic look of the washer/dryer and tie the design together. Drying racks allow you to hang and drip-dry your clothes without causing a mess or taking up space. Tucked away in the drawer is transFORM’s built-in ironing board, which can be pulled out when needed and conveniently stowed away when not in use. With deep counter space and added features, your laundry room becomes a comfortable and calming place to do the household chores.
Cape Cod Refresh
Cape Cod Refresh
Marvista Design + BuildMarvista Design + Build
The ambitious reconfiguration of the first floor brought forth a remarkable transformation, shaping a space that seamlessly blends convenience and modern aesthetics. Walls were expertly repurposed to carve out a generous, open kitchen adorned with a sprawling island, becoming the vibrant heart of the home. This culinary haven, complete with ample seating, serves as a gathering point for cherished moments. Adjacent stands a walk-in pantry and a thoughtfully integrated laundry room, offering practicality without compromising elegance. Abundant shelving adorns the walls and island, creating a sanctuary for books and treasured items, while cleverly concealed storage solutions ensure a clutter-free environment. An expanded powder bath with the addition of a shower and tub is now conveniently connected to the guest room with a hallway entrance as well for easy access. This reimagined layout not only maximizes functionality but also breathes new life into the home, fostering an inviting and harmonious living space for both relaxation and entertainment.
Lush laundry
Lush laundry
moico inc.moico inc.
"Wallpaper" tiles give the illusion of paper wallpaper with the durability and cleanability of ceramic tile. These large tiles [48" x 24"], are designed with a repeat pattern to ensure the pattern is continuous throughout the room.
Private Lodge
Private Lodge
Scathain LLCScathain LLC
Inspiration for a large rustic utility room in Milwaukee with light wood cabinets and wood worktops.
A Contemporary Kitchen Reno
A Contemporary Kitchen Reno
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
Laundry renovation as part of a larger kitchen renovation for our customers that are a lovely family from the bustling suburb of St Heliers. Their design brief was to create a kitchen that would not only cater to their practical needs but also serve as the central hub of their home.
Resort Style Living
Resort Style Living
Shannon Pepper DesignShannon Pepper Design
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, pink splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Classic galley separated utility room in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Mariposa Project
Mariposa Project
Home Suite Design & RealtyHome Suite Design & Realty
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Renovation
Laundry Renovation
Andrew OffenbacherAndrew Offenbacher
1960s laundry room renovation. Nurazzo tile floors. Reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash. Maple butcher-block counter. IKEA cabinets w/backlit glass. Focal Point linear Seem semi-recessed LED light. Salsbury lockers. 4-panel glass pocket door. Red washer/dryer combo for pop of color.
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
The finished project! The white built-in locker system with a floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Black herringbone slate floor, and wood countertop for easy folding.
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.

Utility Room with Wood Worktops and Laminate 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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