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Orange Utility Room with an Utility Sink Ideas and Designs

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Hood 10
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
The finished project! The white built-in locker system with a floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Black herringbone slate floor, and wood countertop for easy folding.
New Project
New Project
Home Elements Design StudioHome Elements Design Studio
Award Winning Laundry Room
Award Winning Laundry Room
GOLDEN GATE KITCHENSGOLDEN GATE KITCHENS
Winner: First Place California Home & Design Achievement Awards, Specialty Space. Laundry Room that doubles as Butlers Pantry when entertaining, Photo by Matthew Millman
Bright Basement Laundry Room
Bright Basement Laundry Room
A. Klein Interior Design LLCA. Klein Interior Design LLC
Orange walls aren't for everyone, but this client wanted a bright happy space to do her laundry. There is little natural light in this room and the color is like sunshine. The fun, random pattern floor tiles and vintage accents add to the charm. Kaskel Photo
Vibrant Home Remodel in Bethesda, MD
Vibrant Home Remodel in Bethesda, MD
Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
Greg Hadley Photography
Ravenwood Remodel
Ravenwood Remodel
Cabinet Genies, Inc.Cabinet Genies, Inc.
Recently completed home in South Cape executed in conjunction with Ravenwood Homes-Cape Coral. Classically traditional home displaying an expansive medium brown kitchen with granite stone countertops. The bathroom cabinetry is finished in an antique white paint that keeps the space open and air. The brown glaze on the doors complements the brown and beige countertops. Kitchen/Laundry - Designer's Choice Cabinetry (Style: Breckenridge, Color: Wheat) Bathrooms - Designer's Choice Cabinetry (Style: Breckendridge, Color: Ivory w/ Wiped Brown Glaze) Hardware: Top Knobs(M1173) Accessories: Rev-A-Shelf (4WCBM-2430DM-2)
Blaine House
Blaine House
Refine by UICRefine by UIC
Doing laundry in this room takes it from being a dreaded chore to an enjoyable activity. What good space and storage!
American Journey
American Journey
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
Fraley and CompanyFraley and Company
In addition to the kitchen remodel, we converted an existing garage into a laundry, entry, and additional kitchen storage space.
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!
Two Addition Remodel
Two Addition Remodel
DesignLine Home TransformationsDesignLine Home Transformations
John Magor Photography
Hood 10
Hood 10
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
Award Winning Laundry Room
Award Winning Laundry Room
GOLDEN GATE KITCHENSGOLDEN GATE KITCHENS
Laundry Room that doubles as Butlers Pantry when entertaining Farm sink can be filled with ice to cool drinks Photo by Matthew Millman

Orange 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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