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Affordable Utility Room with a Submerged Sink Ideas and Designs

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Eliza House
Eliza House
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Bathroom & Laundry Combined
Bathroom & Laundry Combined
Fabl DesignFabl Design
White Laundry Room
White Laundry Room
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
This laundry room was updated with Medallion Gold Full Overlay cabinets in Park Place Raised Panel with Maple Chai Latte Classic paint. The countertop is Iced White quartz with a roundover edge and a new Lenova stainless steel laundry tub and Elkay Pursuit faucet in lustrous steel. The backsplash is Mythology Aura ceramic tile..
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Cypress Oak Creek
Cypress Oak Creek
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
Combination Bathroom, Laundry & Utility Room
Combination Bathroom, Laundry & Utility Room
Dulce Feito-Daly Interior Design, LLCDulce Feito-Daly Interior Design, LLC
Two adjoining challenging small spaces with three functions transformed into one great space: Laundry Room, Full Bathroom & Utility Room.
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Sophisticated Townhouse
Sophisticated Townhouse
Bates JoineryBates Joinery
Clean simple laundry with a neutral colour palette
Laundry alcove
Laundry alcove
Joni Spear Interior DesignJoni Spear Interior Design
A fully functioning laundry space was carved out of a guest bedroom and located in the hallway on the 2nd floor.
Ashfield - Laundry Renovation
Ashfield - Laundry Renovation
Balnei & ColinaBalnei & Colina
A gorgeous Hamptons style laundry complete with shaker doors and bespoke handles to complete the look. The laundry has plenty of storage and combined with added workspace via the island bench the new laundry layout. Photography: Urban Angles
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Lisa Holt DesignLisa Holt Design
Fun Laundry room with faux painting David Shapiro
Candlewood Cottage Redux
Candlewood Cottage Redux
At Home Design LLCAt Home Design LLC
Mudroom converted to laundry room in this cottage home.
Transitional Elegance Laundry Room
Transitional Elegance Laundry Room
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
Who wouldn't mind doing laundry in such a bright and colorful laundry room? Custom cabinetry allows for creating a space with the exact specifications of the homeowner. From a hanging drying station, hidden litterbox storage, antimicrobial and durable white Krion countertops to beautiful walnut shelving, this laundry room is as beautiful as it is functional. Stephen Allen Photography
Highland Park Laundry Room
Highland Park Laundry Room
Kelly Martin InteriorsKelly Martin Interiors
Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Stunning Kitchen and Whole House Remodel - from "Outdated" to "Gorgeous"!
Stunning Kitchen and Whole House Remodel - from "Outdated" to "Gorgeous"!
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
Cabinet painted in Benjamin Moore's BM 1552 "River Reflections". Photo by Matthew Niemann
Historic Walk Through Laundry Room Addition
Historic Walk Through Laundry Room Addition
Alchemy HomesAlchemy Homes
Rochester Mudroom
Rochester Mudroom
Lindsey MarkelLindsey Markel
For this mudroom remodel the homeowners came in to Dillman & Upton frustrated with their current, small and very tight, laundry room. They were in need of more space and functional storage and asked if I could help them out. Once at the job site I found that adjacent to the the current laundry room was an inefficient walk in closet. After discussing their options we decided to remove the wall between the two rooms and create a full mudroom with ample storage and plenty of room to comfortably manage the laundry. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Crestwood series, Highland door, Maple, Shell Gray stain Counter: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Arcadia Quartz Hardware: Top Knobs, M271, M530 Brushed Satin Nickel Flooring: Porcelain tile, Crossville, 6x36, Speakeasy Zoot Suit Backsplash: Olympia, Verona Blend, Herringbone, Marble Sink: Kohler, River falls, White Faucet: Kohler, Gooseneck, Brushed Stainless Steel Shoe Cubbies: White Melamine Washer/Dryer: Electrolux
Creemore Laundry Room
Creemore Laundry Room
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
Photography by Valerie Wilcox
Historic Palo Alto Chef's kitchen~
Historic Palo Alto Chef's kitchen~
Design MattersDesign Matters
Combination White and Green Traditional Cabinetry with recessed panel and five piece drawer heads, Fireclay glazed ceramic tile back splash, and flamed black granite counters
Russian River Barn Home
Russian River Barn Home
Kadello & Larsen Architectural DesignsKadello & Larsen Architectural Designs

Affordable Utility Room with a Submerged 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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