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Traditional Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink Ideas and Designs

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Cubby Storage in Mud Room
Cubby Storage in Mud Room
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Open cubbies were placed near the back door in this mudroom / laundry room. The vertical storage is shoe storage and the horizontal storage is great space for baskets and dog storage. A metal sheet pan from a local hardware store was framed for displaying artwork. The bench top is stained to hide wear and tear. The coat hook rail was a DIY project the homeowner did to add a bit of whimsy to the space.
Washer and dryer custom cabinetry
Washer and dryer custom cabinetry
Good Construction IncGood Construction Inc
Custom cabinetry allows for easy access to laundry supplies as well as elevates front loading washer and dryer for better functionality.
Underwood - Alexandria, VA
Underwood - Alexandria, VA
Ronda RoyaltyRonda Royalty
Rutt Regency classic laundry room! Photo by Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
Organized Mudroom and Laundry
Organized Mudroom and Laundry
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!
Modern French Provincial
Modern French Provincial
Kristin Hoaglund DesignKristin Hoaglund Design
This beautiful French Provincial home is set on 10 acres, nestled perfectly in the oak trees. The original home was built in 1974 and had two large additions added; a great room in 1990 and a main floor master suite in 2001. This was my dream project: a full gut renovation of the entire 4,300 square foot home! I contracted the project myself, and we finished the interior remodel in just six months. The exterior received complete attention as well. The 1970s mottled brown brick went white to completely transform the look from dated to classic French. Inside, walls were removed and doorways widened to create an open floor plan that functions so well for everyday living as well as entertaining. The white walls and white trim make everything new, fresh and bright. It is so rewarding to see something old transformed into something new, more beautiful and more functional.
Banjup - New Home Building
Banjup - New Home Building
Studio Seventy FourStudio Seventy Four
Photography by Studio Galea
Saint George Reserve
Saint George Reserve
Carrick Custom Home DesignCarrick Custom Home Design
Teressa Sorensen
2016 St. Jude Dream Home
2016 St. Jude Dream Home
McLain Homes, LLCMcLain Homes, LLC
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
A simple and clean Laundry Room efficiently everything you need in a small footprint. John Wilbanks Photography
Bungaloft Living
Bungaloft Living
David Small DesignsDavid Small Designs
Jason Hartog
Queens Harbour New Construction
Queens Harbour New Construction
LC-Design StudioLC-Design Studio
Impactful design can be found even in the smallest spaces. Who wouldn’t want to come and do laundry in this delightfully warm and inviting laundry room? The gold brick tile and lobster print wall paper bring a sense of class and whimsy that would make anyone want to visit the space.
Hawthorn Woods Kitchen Remodel
Hawthorn Woods Kitchen Remodel
Belle Maison Interiors LLCBelle Maison Interiors LLC
Bright and spacious mudroom/laundry room.
Colorful St. Paul Cottage
Colorful St. Paul Cottage
Copper CreekCopper Creek
Builder: Copper Creek, LLC Architect: David Charlez Designs Interior Design: Bria Hammel Interiors Photo Credit: Spacecrafting
Addison
Addison
Lauren Shadid Architecture + InteriorsLauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors
Holly Lepere
Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Pull Out Shelves in Wichita
Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Pull Out Shelves in Wichita
Harmony Home Concepts | Slide Out Shelf SolutionsHarmony Home Concepts | Slide Out Shelf Solutions
Pull out shelves installed in the laundry room make deep cabinet space easily accessible. These standard height slide out shelves fully extend and can hold up to 100 pounds!
Modern Rustic Charm
Modern Rustic Charm
M.C. Enterprises ConstructionM.C. Enterprises Construction
All the cabinetry in this laundry room is great for all the linen storage.
Lake Oswego Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel
Lake Oswego Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel
Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLCAngie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC
A quartz countertop provides a durable work surface.
Grey Laundry Room
Grey Laundry Room
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
This laundry room was created by removing the existing bathroom and bedroom closet. Medallion Designer Series maple full overlay cabinet’s in the Potters Mill door style with Harbor Mist painted finish was installed. Formica Laminate Concrete Stone with a bull edge and single bowl Kurran undermount stainless steel sink with a chrome Moen faucet. Boulder Terra Linear Blend tile was used for the backsplash and washer outlet box cover. On the floor 12x24 Mediterranean Essence tile in Bronze finish was installed. A Bosch washer & dryer were also installed.
Grandview Heights Estate Home
Grandview Heights Estate Home
First Impression Designs Inc.First Impression Designs Inc.
Vienna, VA Multi-Room Remodel
Vienna, VA Multi-Room Remodel
Cabinet Discounters, Inc.Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

Traditional Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink Ideas and Designs

A well designed traditional 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 traditional utility design.

What do I need in my traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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