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

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Brookfield Prairie Home
Brookfield Prairie Home
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
The high functioning laundry room has open shelving for baskets and a wood folding counter over the washer and dryer. The wallpaper and floating wood shelf for display are what make the space warm and inviting. There is full closet backed up to this built in wall of storage that doubles the hiding areas so that this central laundry can look tidy even on laundry day!
White laundry room, fun floor tile
White laundry room, fun floor tile
Tracy Berman InteriorsTracy Berman Interiors
The laundry room is all white with a fun marble subway tile and a unique floor tile pattern that transitions into the wood floor. This room is highly functional with its large countertop space for those long laundry days.
Agencement totale d'une pièce en une buanderie - JL Décorr by Jeanne Pezeril
Agencement totale d'une pièce en une buanderie - JL Décorr by Jeanne Pezeril
JLDecorrJLDecorr
Agencement totale d'une pièce d'un garage en une buanderie claire et épurée afin de laisser place à l'ergonomie nécessaire pour ce genre de pièce. Petit budget respecté avec quelques idées de détournement. Mise en couleur dans une ambiance scandinave, blanc bois clair et vert de gris. Projet JL Décorr by Jeanne Pezeril
Gresham Garage Conversion
Gresham Garage Conversion
Neil Kelly CompanyNeil Kelly Company
A laundry room, mud room, and 3/4 guest bathroom were created in a once unfinished garage space. We went with pretty traditional finishes, leading with both creamy white and dark wood cabinets, complemented by black fixtures and river rock tile accents in the shower.
A Cape Cod Wonderfully Repurposed Lower Level Walk Out
A Cape Cod Wonderfully Repurposed Lower Level Walk Out
Alyson Abby InteriorsAlyson Abby Interiors
Coastal Farmhouse Kitchen
Coastal Farmhouse Kitchen
Callen Construction, Inc.Callen Construction, Inc.
A room dedicated to laundry. With open shelving, custom cabinetry, and a sink right next to the washer and dryer, laundry is now done with ease.
Bull Mountain
Bull Mountain
DSC DesignWorksDSC DesignWorks
Agencement totale d'une pièce en une buanderie - JL Décorr by Jeanne Pezeril
Agencement totale d'une pièce en une buanderie - JL Décorr by Jeanne Pezeril
JLDecorrJLDecorr
Agencement totale d'une pièce d'un garage en une buanderie claire et épurée afin de laisser place à l'ergonomie nécessaire pour ce genre de pièce. Petit budget respecté avec quelques idées de détournement. Mise en couleur dans une ambiance scandinave, blanc bois clair et vert de gris. Projet JL Décorr by Jeanne Pezeril
Traditional Fort Langley Custom Home
Traditional Fort Langley Custom Home
Narrow Gate DevelopmentsNarrow Gate Developments
2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Residential Additions Under $100,000
2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Residential Additions Under $100,000
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Remodel Boutique, Austin, Texas, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Addition Under $100,000
Roma
Roma
Cleve Adamson Custom HomesCleve Adamson Custom Homes
Bath & Laundry Rooms
Bath & Laundry Rooms
Tiles N' MoreTiles N' More
Rénovation d'une buanderie
Rénovation d'une buanderie
CréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieurCréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieur
MARIDOR
MARIDOR
LUPO Design et Agencement d'EspacesLUPO Design et Agencement d'Espaces
Coin buanderie dans le fond de cette cuisine aux 1000 recoins
Laundry/ /Mudroom in Pittsboro, NC
Laundry/ /Mudroom in Pittsboro, NC
Carolina Cabinet CompanyCarolina Cabinet Company
Laundry room and mudroom in Pittsboro, NC. With stacked washer and dryer. 4 utility cabinets for storage. A sink and folding area. Shoe storage. Window seating area for putting on shoes. Complete with Merillat Classic cabinetry portrait door style and dusk stain.
2810 Kipps Colony
2810 Kipps Colony
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
Summer Pointe Contemporary Home
Summer Pointe Contemporary Home
Sage Kitchen & Bath DesignSage Kitchen & Bath Design
Fresh Farmhouse Vibes on the Lake
Fresh Farmhouse Vibes on the Lake
Lampert Lumber - Rice LakeLampert Lumber - Rice Lake
White laundry room, fun floor tile
White laundry room, fun floor tile
Tracy Berman InteriorsTracy Berman Interiors
The laundry room is all white with a fun marble subway tile and a unique floor tile pattern that transitions into the wood floor. This room is highly functional with its large countertop space for those long laundry days.
Appartement colocation 68m2 Besançon
Appartement colocation 68m2 Besançon
Nouvelle Aire DécoNouvelle Aire Déco
Grace a cette redistribution d'espace nous avons pu agrandir la surface de meuble de la cuisine et gagné en mobilité.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Wood 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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