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Modern Utility Room with a Belfast Sink Ideas and Designs

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Dramatic hallway and kitchen
Dramatic hallway and kitchen
LNDesignsLNDesigns
Laundry Room Remodel - after
Laundry Room Remodel - after
Emoh-Home Designers Inc.Emoh-Home Designers Inc.
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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
Modern Eclectic Family Home
Modern Eclectic Family Home
BUILT Design CollectiveBUILT Design Collective
photo credit: Haris Kenjar
Seafront Apartment in Hove_Utility Room
Seafront Apartment in Hove_Utility Room
Bean InteriorsBean Interiors
We continued the bespoke joinery through to the utility room, providing ample storage for all their needs. With a lacquered finish and composite stone worktop and the finishing touch, a tongue in cheek nod to the previous owners by mounting one of their plastered plaques...to complete the look!
Drury + Southport
Drury + Southport
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Applecross (ASJ14)
Applecross (ASJ14)
Renovation CapitalRenovation Capital
Doors: Laminex White Washed Oak Riven Finish (vertical grain). Bench: Essastone French Nougat 40mm edges Splash: Laminex Metaline Autumn Perle
Christopher Peters Kitchens & Interiors House design
Christopher Peters Kitchens & Interiors House design
Mark HardyMark Hardy
Lexington Country Signature Series - 980 Monterey Model
Lexington Country Signature Series - 980 Monterey Model
Landon HomesLandon Homes
Light, Bright, & Modern Home
Light, Bright, & Modern Home
SOLLiD CabinetrySOLLiD Cabinetry
Design: Hartford House Design & Build PC: Nick Sorensen
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Cottage Chic
Cottage Chic
Austin Bean Design StudioAustin Bean Design Studio
From the spotted wallpaper to a soaking tub surrounded by the perfect blush paint and a laundry room almost too pretty to house dirty laundry, this Tulsa home tour is one for the books.
White and blue kitchen
White and blue kitchen
Pioneers Kitchen and Bath LLC.Pioneers Kitchen and Bath LLC.
Ponderosa Court
Ponderosa Court
Du Interiors - Dulce RobertoDu Interiors - Dulce Roberto
Laundry
Laundry
Laundry
Unity KitchensUnity Kitchens
This client wanted to maximise the natural light and feeling of space within the kitchen design with an open plan layout. By keeping the benchtops light and minimizing the amount of overhead units the kitchen has retained an airy feel. The white tall & wall kitchen cabinets add to this feeling along with gorgeous plantation shutters and a classic butler's sink. Featuring a combination of Dulux Malay Grey and Dulux Half Lexicon 2 pack painted doors.
Cottage Apartment Mornington
Cottage Apartment Mornington
Provoke DesignProvoke Design
The laundry space is separate to the kitchen and had a very old water tank taking up most of the space. We removed this a place an instant hot water system outside that is also 6 star rated. This allowed for extra storage space and a broom cupboard.
Ponderosa Court
Ponderosa Court
Du Interiors - Dulce RobertoDu Interiors - Dulce Roberto
Laundry
Seabrook
Seabrook
Missy Stewart DesignsMissy Stewart Designs
Seabrook features miles of shoreline just 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Our clients found the perfect home located on a canal with bay access, but it was a bit dated. Freshening up a home isn’t just paint and furniture, though. By knocking down some walls in the main living area, an open floor plan brightened the space and made it ideal for hosting family and guests. Our advice is to always add in pops of color, so we did just with brass. The barstools, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware compliment the airy, white kitchen. The living room’s 5 ft wide chandelier pops against the accent wall (not that it wasn’t stunning on its own, though). The brass theme flows into the laundry room with built-in dog kennels for the client’s additional family members. We love how bright and airy this bayside home turned out!
Ironing Custom Cabinet
Ironing Custom Cabinet
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
Ironing clutter solved with this custom cabinet by Cabinets & Designs.
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

Modern Utility Room with a Belfast Sink Ideas and Designs

A well designed modern 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 modern utility design.

What do I need in my modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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