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Laundry/Mud Room Remodel
Laundry/Mud Room Remodel
Perspektiv Design,LLCPerspektiv Design,LLC
Beautiful laundry room remodel! In this project, we maximized storage, built-in a new washer and dryer, installed a wall-hung sink, and added locker storage to help the family stay organized.
High Park-Swansea
High Park-Swansea
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Perched above High Park, this family home is a crisp and clean breath of fresh air! Lovingly designed by the homeowner to evoke a warm and inviting country feel, the interior of this home required a full renovation from the basement right up to the third floor with rooftop deck. Upon arriving, you are greeted with a generous entry and elegant dining space, complemented by a sitting area, wrapped in a bay window. Central to the success of this home is a welcoming oak/white kitchen and living space facing the backyard. The windows across the back of the house shower the main floor in daylight, while the use of oak beams adds to the impact. Throughout the house, floor to ceiling millwork serves to keep all spaces open and enhance flow from one room to another. The use of clever millwork continues on the second floor with the highly functional laundry room and customized closets for the children’s bedrooms. The third floor includes extensive millwork, a wood-clad master bedroom wall and an elegant ensuite. A walk out rooftop deck overlooking the backyard and canopy of trees complements the space. Design elements include the use of white, black, wood and warm metals. Brass accents are used on the interior, while a copper eaves serves to elevate the exterior finishes.
Sulky Lane Project
Sulky Lane Project
Pure Design InteriorsPure Design Interiors
The blue cabinets in the laundry room act as the focal point for this laundry room. The blue cabinets also accent the wood casing on the windows creating a pop of warmth in the room. The goal was to add storage, space for folding laundry, and hanging clothes.
Eltham New Home
Eltham New Home
The Kitchen DesignerThe Kitchen Designer
Traditional style laundry with raised washing machine and dryer for ease of access. Tall storage for brooms, mops and vacuum cleaner. Drawers for storage of cleaning products. Three pullout laundry hampers for easy sorting of dirty clothes. Textured tiles to splashback and reconstituted stone benchtop. Photography by [V]style +imagery (Vicki Morskate)
Contemporary Rural
Contemporary Rural
Sarah Gordon HomeSarah Gordon Home
Caitlin & Jones
Bearspaw Modern Farmhouse
Bearspaw Modern Farmhouse
Veranda Estate Homes Inc.Veranda Estate Homes Inc.
See more photos of this project on our website, https://verandahomes.ca/completed-homes/bearspaw-modern-farmhouse
Emrik III Story & 1/2 Plan
Emrik III Story & 1/2 Plan
Rob Washam Construction, Inc.Rob Washam Construction, Inc.
Lockeland Springs Renovation
Lockeland Springs Renovation
ArchiNerd PLLCArchiNerd PLLC
Family Home, Oxfordshire
Family Home, Oxfordshire
KG Lifestyle & Interiors LtdKG Lifestyle & Interiors Ltd
Chris Snook
Custom Small Spaces
Custom Small Spaces
Arquero HomesArquero Homes
Amberwood - W5763 Jochmann Drive
Amberwood - W5763 Jochmann Drive
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
James St House
James St House
Romona Sandon DesignsRomona Sandon Designs
Laundry detail. Photo by Dion Robeson
River Craftsman
River Craftsman
GO Architectural Design, PLLCGO Architectural Design, PLLC
Hallway to laundry room with barn door.
Laurel Cove
Laurel Cove
Cabinet Concepts, GreensboroCabinet Concepts, Greensboro
Lee Williams
Eltham New Home
Eltham New Home
The Kitchen DesignerThe Kitchen Designer
Traditional style laundry with raised washing machine and dryer for ease of access. Tall storage for brooms, mops and vacuum cleaner. Three pullout laundry hampers for easy sorting of dirty clothes. Drawers for storage of cleaning products. Textured tiles to splashback and reconstituted stone benchtop. Photography by [V]style +imagery (Vicki Morskate)
Hillside Retreat
Hillside Retreat
TheoremTheorem
Bold & Modern
Bold & Modern
Andrew Osborne KitchensAndrew Osborne Kitchens
CTD-Woods
CTD-Woods
RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)
Como Azzuro and Astoria Oak with Silestone Miami Vena quartz worktops
Como Azzuro and Astoria Oak with Silestone Miami Vena quartz worktops
Zara Kitchen DesignZara Kitchen Design
Revolution Farmhouse | Pebble Wood | Owensboro, KY
Revolution Farmhouse | Pebble Wood | Owensboro, KY
Jagoe Homes Inc.Jagoe Homes Inc.

Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and Blue Cabinets 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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