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Yellow Utility Room with an Utility Sink Ideas and Designs

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Chicago mud room
Chicago mud room
Facilities Design Group PCFacilities Design Group PC
LG, R Segal
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls and concrete flooring.
Mitchell-Harris
Mitchell-Harris
Salmon Falls PartnersSalmon Falls Partners
Large country single-wall separated utility room in Portland Maine with an utility sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Cameron Park Historic Renovation
Cameron Park Historic Renovation
WilkinsonWilkinson
Oversized laundry washbasin with telephone handle handshower | Photo by Tad Davis Photography *Homeowner sourced the galvanized sink
This is an example of a classic utility room in Raleigh with an utility sink and yellow walls.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
John Mast Construction, Inc.John Mast Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
4015 SC
4015 SC
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Photo of a traditional galley utility room with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, white walls and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Brio Design HomesBrio Design Homes
Design ideas for a modern utility room in Other with an utility sink and yellow walls.
Portuguese tile inspired this room
Portuguese tile inspired this room
Jennifer KJennifer K
Kohler Sudbury sink, American Standard 'Heritage' taps, Portuguese tile panel, BM 'Pear green walls
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and shaker cabinets.
Wondrous Windermire
Wondrous Windermire
Signature Kitchen & Bath RemodelingSignature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Phoenix with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Craftsman-inspired Custom 2 Story
Craftsman-inspired Custom 2 Story
Perthel Homes, Inc.Perthel Homes, Inc.
Large laundry room with granite counter top.
Design ideas for an expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Haymarket Renovation
Haymarket Renovation
Shea Studio Interiors, IncShea Studio Interiors, Inc
Photo of a medium sized traditional separated utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, white cabinets, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Nash
The Nash
Bridgeway HomesBridgeway Homes
Coastal galley utility room in Baltimore with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and beige walls.
Jonathan I Modified- Ashwood Park
Jonathan I Modified- Ashwood Park
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hilltop House
Hilltop House
G. Christianson Construction, Inc.G. Christianson Construction, Inc.
This custom home, sitting above the City within the hills of Corvallis, was carefully crafted with attention to the smallest detail. The homeowners came to us with a vision of their dream home, and it was all hands on deck between the G. Christianson team and our Subcontractors to create this masterpiece! Each room has a theme that is unique and complementary to the essence of the home, highlighted in the Swamp Bathroom and the Dogwood Bathroom. The home features a thoughtful mix of materials, using stained glass, tile, art, wood, and color to create an ambiance that welcomes both the owners and visitors with warmth. This home is perfect for these homeowners, and fits right in with the nature surrounding the home!
Chicago mud room
Chicago mud room
Facilities Design Group PCFacilities Design Group PC
LG, R Segal
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls and concrete flooring.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Brio Design HomesBrio Design Homes
Design ideas for a large modern utility room in Other with an utility sink, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pretty and functional
Pretty and functional
Jennifer KJennifer K
Basement laundry room with Kohler Sudbury sink, American Standard taps, custom sink support. Portuguese tile panel. BM "Pear green" walls
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and shaker cabinets.
Wondrous Windermire
Wondrous Windermire
Signature Kitchen & Bath RemodelingSignature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Phoenix with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Yellow Utility Room with an Utility Sink 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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