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Contemporary Utility Room with a Belfast Sink Ideas and Designs

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Light Grey Utility Room by The Secret Drawer
Light Grey Utility Room by The Secret Drawer
The Secret DrawerThe Secret Drawer
The cabinetry in this practical space is painted with Paint & Paper Library 'Lead V'; handles are Armac Martin 'Cotswold Bun Knob' in Satin Chrome finish; sink is Shaws 'Pennine' 600mm single bowl pot sink; tap is Perrin & Rowe 'Oribiq' in Pewter finish; worktops are Statuario Marble. The washing machine and tumble dryer are both Miele appliances, and are meticulously tested to provide at least 20 years of use.
Durham renovation
Durham renovation
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This renovation consisted of a complete kitchen and master bathroom remodel, powder room remodel, addition of secondary bathroom, laundry relocate, office and mudroom addition, fireplace surround, stairwell upgrade, floor refinish, and additional custom features throughout.
Cool and practical utility room
Cool and practical utility room
York House DesignsYork House Designs
Before we started this dream laundry room was a draughty lean-to with all sorts of heating and plumbing on show. Now all of that is stylishly housed but still easily accessible and surrounded by storage. Contemporary, charcoal wood grain and knurled brass handles give these shaker doors a cool, modern edge.
Gardenvale project Hamptons shaker style laundry
Gardenvale project Hamptons shaker style laundry
Destination LivingDestination Living
High Park Residence
High Park Residence
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
This basement laundry/bathroom combination provides large, contemporary bathroom facilities for guests (there isn't a main floor powder room in the house) with a custom glass shower enclosure and large farmhouse-style porcelain sink. The extra deep sink doubles as the perfect spot for hand-washing and the ceiling-mounted dry-hang bar keeps things tidy. The Caesarstone quartz counter provides a nice large folding surface for laundry or toiletries.
Whiteacres House
Whiteacres House
Create PerfectCreate Perfect
This long thin utility has one end for cleaning and washing items including an enclosed washer and dryer and a butler sink. The other end boasts and bootroom beanch and hanging area for getting ready and returning from long walks with the dogs.
Pet Parlor with Hideaway Food Storage and Bowls
Pet Parlor with Hideaway Food Storage and Bowls
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
This unique space is loaded with amenities devoted to pampering four-legged family members, including an island for brushing, built-in water fountain, and hideaway food dish holders.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Bakker DesignBakker Design
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Legacy CraftLegacy Craft
We recently created this super stylish and functional laundry room, equipped with custom made, fold-away clothes drying racks, an area that doubles as a gift wrapping station with drawers that dispense ribbons, and many other unique features.
Argonne Dr
Argonne Dr
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Bathroom and Laundry Room
Bathroom and Laundry Room
Roger's Carpet OneRoger's Carpet One
Briar Hill Laundry for Baulch Services
Briar Hill Laundry for Baulch Services
GDP Interior DesignGDP Interior Design
Laundry with functionality and loads of flair. Leading onto outdoor entertaining area, it doubles as a utility area for serving and preparation. Photography by Urban Abode, Melbourne
Abbotsford Penthouse Renovation
Abbotsford Penthouse Renovation
Master Painting & RenovationsMaster Painting & Renovations
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Briar Hill - Laundry beauty & function
Briar Hill - Laundry beauty & function
Baulch ServicesBaulch Services
Luke Barrett - Urban
Grand Drive
Grand Drive
Design Squared ArchitectsDesign Squared Architects
Pet Parlor features Large Sink for Pet Baths
Pet Parlor features Large Sink for Pet Baths
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
Large, stainless steel sink with wall faucet that has a sprinkler head makes bath time easier. This unique space is loaded with amenities devoted to pampering four-legged family members, including an island for brushing, built-in water fountain, and hideaway food dish holders.
Kincumber House
Kincumber House
Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/LDanielle Victoria Design Studio P/L
Arbors || New Construction || St. George, Utah || Laundry
Arbors || New Construction || St. George, Utah || Laundry
Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
Larchmont, NY
Larchmont, NY
color theory Bostoncolor theory Boston
Michael J Lee

Contemporary Utility Room with a Belfast Sink Ideas and Designs

A well designed contemporary 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 contemporary utility design.

What do I need in my contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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