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

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Washington Kitchen Renovation & Garage Addition
Washington Kitchen Renovation & Garage Addition
Darrell C Kauric Architect LLCDarrell C Kauric Architect LLC
Darrell Kauric
East Bay Drive, Osterville
East Bay Drive, Osterville
Lewis & Weldon Custom KitchensLewis & Weldon Custom Kitchens
Kitchen & Bath Designers
Stunning and stylish renovation
Stunning and stylish renovation
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Laundry room with everything including the kitchen sink!!. Cavity sliding doors separate the powder room from the laundry and from the hallway. Spectacular laundry has been carefully thought through!
Laundry
Laundry
Treetown Designer KitchensTreetown Designer Kitchens
Treetown
Du Clairvaux
Du Clairvaux
Louis L'artisanLouis L'artisan
This updated ain floor transformation keeps a traditional style while having updated functionality and finishes. This space boasts interesting, quirky and unexpected design features everywhere you look.
A Traditional, Country Style Family Home
A Traditional, Country Style Family Home
burlanes interiorsburlanes interiors
Located in the heart of Sevenoaks, this beautiful family home has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, of which Burlanes were commissioned for, including a new traditional, country style kitchen and larder, utility room / laundry, and bespoke storage solutions for the family sitting room and children's play room.
Starmark Kitchen, Laundry & Baths in Cherry Bridgeport & Maple White
Starmark Kitchen, Laundry & Baths in Cherry Bridgeport & Maple White
Cabinetry by Better BiltCabinetry by Better Bilt
Cabinetry: Starmark Style: Bridgeport w/ Five Piece Drawer Fronts Finish: Cherry Natural/Maple White Countertop: (Contractor Provided) Sink: (Contractor Provided) Hardware: (Contractor Provided) Tile: (Contractor Provided) Designer: Andrea Yeip Builder/Contractor: Holsbeke Construction
White Laundry Room / Mud Room Combination
White Laundry Room / Mud Room Combination
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Classic white cabinets were used in this large laundry room/ mudroom combination. A drop zone was added near the door from the garage to collect keys/phones/etc. Limestone wood looking tile was used on the floor. Grey walls, white cabinets, and soapstone countertops add storage and a classic look.
Arts and Crafts Kitchen Remodel
Arts and Crafts Kitchen Remodel
Axtell ConstructionAxtell Construction
Acton 8 Kitchen & Laundry
Acton 8 Kitchen & Laundry
Homestead KitchensHomestead Kitchens
Colorful Collaborations
Colorful Collaborations
Fresh Air Designs, Inc.Fresh Air Designs, Inc.
This laundry/mud room combined white-maple exterior cabinetry with dark chocolate-cherry cabinetry. Effortlessly fused together with this multi-white engineered stone, this combination of color adds warmth to this large open space. These same color combinations are replicated in the open U-shaped kitchen. The laundry space is equipped with undercabinet lighting to increase utility with additional cabinet hardware, such as the hanging rod, to allow for additional storage.
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!
Shavano Creek Addition
Shavano Creek Addition
Betsy Homan Interior Design LLCBetsy Homan Interior Design LLC
Laundry Room with specialized storage for laundry items, beach towels and art supplies, gift wrapping, and arts and crafts supplies. Photographer: Michael Hunter
Edna Valley Home
Edna Valley Home
Isaman design, Inc.Isaman design, Inc.
Perched in the foothills of Edna Valley, this single family residence was designed to fulfill the clients’ desire for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Much of the program and architectural forms were driven by the picturesque views of Edna Valley vineyards, visible from every room in the house. Ample amounts of glazing brighten the interior of the home, while framing the classic Central California landscape. Large pocketing sliding doors disappear when open, to effortlessly blend the main interior living spaces with the outdoor patios. The stone spine wall runs from the exterior through the home, housing two different fireplaces that can be enjoyed indoors and out. Because the clients work from home, the plan was outfitted with two offices that provide bright and calm work spaces separate from the main living area. The interior of the home features a floating glass stair, a glass entry tower and two master decks outfitted with a hot tub and outdoor shower. Through working closely with the landscape architect, this rather contemporary home blends into the site to maximize the beauty of the surrounding rural area.
Bucks County Transitional
Bucks County Transitional
Gacek Design Group, Inc.Gacek Design Group, Inc.
Redcliffe Waterfront Renovation
Redcliffe Waterfront Renovation
D Pearce Constructions Pty LtdD Pearce Constructions Pty Ltd
Collected Charm
Collected Charm
Pink Door DesignsPink Door Designs
SHOWROOM - Laundry Display
SHOWROOM - Laundry Display
SHOWCASE -- Hastings, NebraskaSHOWCASE -- Hastings, Nebraska
Rover is hanging out on a pet bed. If you have a Big Rover who can't fit in a niche, use this space for pet food bowls instead.
Cherry Kitchen with Pop of Blue
Cherry Kitchen with Pop of Blue
Castleman Carpentry, LLCCastleman Carpentry, LLC
The custom cherry cabinetry is carried over into the laundry room.
Monifieth utility room
Monifieth utility room
Liberty Fitting Service LtdLiberty Fitting Service Ltd
small utility room

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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