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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Granite Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Functional Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Functional Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Functional Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Mud Room Organized
Mud Room Organized
J. Peterson Design, LLCJ. Peterson Design, LLC
This long narrow laundry room was transformed into amazing storage for a family with 3 baseball playing boys. Lots of storage for sports equipment and shoes and a beautiful dedicated laundry area.
West End 2018 Parade Home
West End 2018 Parade Home
Homes of Distinction, Inc.Homes of Distinction, Inc.
Contemporary Kitchen and Hearth Room Remodel
Contemporary Kitchen and Hearth Room Remodel
Studio605Studio605
Shawnee Woods
Shawnee Woods
Tays & Co Design StudiosTays & Co Design Studios
Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon
Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon
The Hidden TouchThe Hidden Touch
This is a hidden cat feeding and liter box area in the cabinetry of the laundry room. This is an excellent way to contain the smell and mess of a cat.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Cameron Homes Inc.Cameron Homes Inc.
Modern Masterpiece
Modern Masterpiece
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Laundry Room w/ Chai Latte Classic Paint Cabinets and Giallo Traversella Granite
Laundry Room w/ Chai Latte Classic Paint Cabinets and Giallo Traversella Granite
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In the laundry room, Medallion Gold series Park Place door style with flat center panel finished in Chai Latte classic paint accented with Westerly 3 ¾” pulls in Satin Nickel. Giallo Traversella Granite was installed on the countertop. A Moen Arbor single handle faucet with pull down spray in Spot Resist Stainless. The sink is a Blanco Liven laundry sink finished in truffle. The flooring is Kraus Enstyle Culbres vinyl tile 12” x 24” in the color Blancos.
Grey Oaks- Laundry Room
Grey Oaks- Laundry Room
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Denali Construction Landscape Architect: G Design Studio, LLC. Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
2017 MchHenry Laundry Room
2017 MchHenry Laundry Room
Oliver Construction LLCOliver Construction LLC
Photos by Jennifer Oliver
Bracken Av
Bracken Av
RoomfourRoomfour
This laundry is a space savers dream! Machines stacked nicely with enough room to store whatever you need above (like that washing basket that just doesn't really GO anywhere). Fitted neatly is the laundry trough with a simple tap. The black tiles really do make the space it's own. Who said laundries had to be boring?
New Life, New Home
New Life, New Home
AV Architects + BuildersAV Architects + Builders
AV Architects + Builders Location: Falls Church, VA, USA Our clients were a newly-wed couple looking to start a new life together. With a love for the outdoors and theirs dogs and cats, we wanted to create a design that wouldn’t make them sacrifice any of their hobbies or interests. We designed a floor plan to allow for comfortability relaxation, any day of the year. We added a mudroom complete with a dog bath at the entrance of the home to help take care of their pets and track all the mess from outside. We added multiple access points to outdoor covered porches and decks so they can always enjoy the outdoors, not matter the time of year. The second floor comes complete with the master suite, two bedrooms for the kids with a shared bath, and a guest room for when they have family over. The lower level offers all the entertainment whether it’s a large family room for movie nights or an exercise room. Additionally, the home has 4 garages for cars – 3 are attached to the home and one is detached and serves as a workshop for him. The look and feel of the home is informal, casual and earthy as the clients wanted to feel relaxed at home. The materials used are stone, wood, iron and glass and the home has ample natural light. Clean lines, natural materials and simple details for relaxed casual living. Stacy Zarin Photography
A view from Manhattan
A view from Manhattan
Zarrillo's Custom Design Kitchens, Inc.Zarrillo's Custom Design Kitchens, Inc.
Zarrillo's
Craftsman Style Family Home -Laundry Room
Craftsman Style Family Home -Laundry Room
Rachel Oliver Design, LLCRachel Oliver Design, LLC
The super compact laundry room was designed to use every inch of space. Counter top has plenty of room for folding and myriad cabinets and drawers make it easy to store brooms, soap, towels, etc. Photo: Ashley Hope; AWH Photo & Design; New Orleans, LA
Lake Cornelia Laundry
Lake Cornelia Laundry
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Jenna & Lauren Weiler
Regatta St. Project
Regatta St. Project
Davina DesignsDavina Designs
This laundry room accommodates laundry, art projects, pets and more. We decided to stack the washer and dry to maximize the space as much as possible. We wrapped the counter around the back of the room to give the owners a folding table and included as many cabinets as possible to maximize storage. Our favorite part was the very fun chevron wallpaper.
Shiner
Shiner
BK Hudson Custom BuildersBK Hudson Custom Builders
Rhoads Residence
Rhoads Residence
J 3 ArchitectsJ 3 Architects

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Granite Worktops 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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