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Large Utility Room with an Utility Sink Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Galley style laundry room with vintage laundry sink and work bench. Photography by Spacecrafting
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
Ke Design Collective Inc.Ke Design Collective Inc.
Custom Atlanta Home
Custom Atlanta Home
Vincent Longo Custom BuildersVincent Longo Custom Builders
Homearama 2016 - G.A. White - Chambal
Homearama 2016 - G.A. White - Chambal
Mauk Cabinets by DesignMauk Cabinets by Design
This is easily our most stunning job to-date. If you didn't have the chance to walk through this masterpiece in-person at the 2016 Dayton Homearama Touring Edition, these pictures are the next best thing. We supplied and installed all of the cabinetry for this stunning home built by G.A. White Homes. We will be featuring more work in the upcoming weeks, so check back in for more amazing photos! Designer: Aaron Mauk Photographer: Dawn M Smith Photography Builder: G.A. White Homes
Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Debbie SykesDebbie Sykes
Dawn Smith Photography
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Organized laundry room
Organized laundry room
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Cleanliness and organization are top priority for this large family laundry room/mudroom. Concrete floors can handle the worst the kids throw at it, while baskets allow separation of clothing depending on color and dirt level!
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
The Colonel's Place
The Colonel's Place
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
A custom home for a growing family with an adorable french bulldog- Colonel Mustard. This home was to be elegant and timeless, yet designed to be able to withstand this family with 2 young children. A beautiful gourmet kitchen is the centre of this home opened onto a very comfortable living room perfect for watching the game. Engineered hardwood flooring and beautiful custom cabinetry throughout. Upstairs a spa like master ensuite is at the ready to help these parents relax after a long tiring day. Photography by: Colin Perry
South of Broad
South of Broad
Jill Frey Kitchen DesignJill Frey Kitchen Design
william quarles photographer
Southlake, Texas
Southlake, Texas
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Clean White Laundry Room
Clean White Laundry Room
Minotti DesignMinotti Design
The laundry room demand function and storage, and both of those goals were accomplished in this design. The white acrylic cabinets and quartz tops give a fresh, clean feel to the room. The 3 inch thick floating shelves that wrap around the corner of the room add a modern edge and the over sized hardware continues the contemporary feel. The room is slightly warmed with the cool grey marble floors. There is extra space for storage in the pantry wall and ample countertop space for folding.
Portfolio
Portfolio
KB Construction and DesignKB Construction and Design
Carpet One Flooring Solutions
Carpet One Flooring Solutions
Modern Decore Carpet OneModern Decore Carpet One
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Liberty Closet and Garage CompanyLiberty Closet and Garage Company
Beautifully designed laundry room. White with Shaker doors & drawer fronts. Pull out ironing board in the drawer.
Mitchell-Harris
Mitchell-Harris
Salmon Falls PartnersSalmon Falls Partners
Major Residence Phase IV
Major Residence Phase IV
G Squared DesignG Squared Design
Photo by From the Hip Photography
Project 3307-1 St. Paul Summit Ave Whole-House Remodel w/ Custom Mosaic Shower
Project 3307-1 St. Paul Summit Ave Whole-House Remodel w/ Custom Mosaic Shower
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
No strangers to remodeling, the new owners of this St. Paul tudor knew they could update this decrepit 1920 duplex into a single-family forever home. A list of desired amenities was a catalyst for turning a bedroom into a large mudroom, an open kitchen space where their large family can gather, an additional exterior door for direct access to a patio, two home offices, an additional laundry room central to bedrooms, and a large master bathroom. To best understand the complexity of the floor plan changes, see the construction documents. As for the aesthetic, this was inspired by a deep appreciation for the durability, colors, textures and simplicity of Norwegian design. The home’s light paint colors set a positive tone. An abundance of tile creates character. New lighting reflecting the home’s original design is mixed with simplistic modern lighting. To pay homage to the original character several light fixtures were reused, wallpaper was repurposed at a ceiling, the chimney was exposed, and a new coffered ceiling was created. Overall, this eclectic design style was carefully thought out to create a cohesive design throughout the home. Come see this project in person, September 29 – 30th on the 2018 Castle Home Tour.
Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room
Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room
Blue Envelope Designs, LLCBlue Envelope Designs, LLC
Who said a Laundry Room had to be dull and boring? This colorful laundry room is loaded with storage both in its custom cabinetry and also in its 3 large closets for winter/spring clothing. The black and white 20x20 floor tile gives a nod to retro and is topped off with apple green walls and an organic free-form backsplash tile! This room serves as a doggy mud-room, eating center and luxury doggy bathing spa area as well. The organic wall tile was designed for visual interest as well as for function. The tall and wide backsplash provides wall protection behind the doggy bathing station. The bath center is equipped with a multifunction hand-held faucet with a metal hose for ease while giving the dogs a bath. The shelf underneath the sink is a pull-out doggy eating station and the food is located in a pull-out trash bin.

Large 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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