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Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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ORGANIZZARE LA LAVANDERIA DI CASA
ORGANIZZARE LA LAVANDERIA DI CASA
Andrea Vertua ArchitettoAndrea Vertua Architetto
Studiare al meglio il progetto della lavanderia di casa è fondamentale per usufruire al meglio di tutto lo spazio a disposizione. Per questo progetto lavanderia ho utilizzato arredo IKEA Godmorgon e Pax per la parte chiusa a contenitore e IKEA Algot per la scaffalatura a giorno.
Las Vegas Lifestyle Residence
Las Vegas Lifestyle Residence
Warwick Stone CreativeWarwick Stone Creative
Custom cabinets in Laundry room carefully matched to the "Champagne" colored appliances. Glass fronted Drinks fridge is by Frigidaire. Also provides towel storage for the adjacent pool.
Oakwood Historical Renovation
Oakwood Historical Renovation
Greater Dayton Building & RemodelingGreater Dayton Building & Remodeling
Basement Bathroom & Laundry Room
Basement Bathroom & Laundry Room
CRS Renovation & DesignCRS Renovation & Design
By renovating a portion of the basement, style and functionality were introduced with the addition of a 3-piece bathroom and a laundry room. A Cutler vanity in “Sundown” was installed and a luxurious stand-up shower was created with “Lugano Light Grey” porcelain tiles, which were carried into the floor from the bathroom to the hallway and into the laundry room. Cabinets in “Cascade White” frame the new washer and dryer with a utility sink to finish off the space.
Dream Laundry Room
Dream Laundry Room
MARK IV Builders, IncMARK IV Builders, Inc
This laundry room / mudroom is fitted with storage, counter space, and a large sink. Beadboard is painted to match the cabinets and makes a perfect backsplash.
Presidio Heights Remodel
Presidio Heights Remodel
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
The downstairs laundry room was carved out of the service area. Located next to the mudroom, it provides the necessary machinery for larger loads of laundry or extra towels, bedding, etc.
Laundry Room/Mudroom
Laundry Room/Mudroom
Christie Share DesignsChristie Share Designs
Christie Share
Silver Oak Bosky Dell
Silver Oak Bosky Dell
The WhiteHouse CollectionThe WhiteHouse Collection
Sweetwater Parade House 2018 - Laundry
Sweetwater Parade House 2018 - Laundry
Loyd Builders, LLCLoyd Builders, LLC
Photo by Eric Honeycutt
Summer Meadows
Summer Meadows
Meadow Ridge Builders, LLCMeadow Ridge Builders, LLC
Laundry Room
Mudroom and Laundry
Mudroom and Laundry
Jessica EarleyJessica Earley
Laundry Room and Mudroom Space. Converted reach-in closet into a Mudroom (cubby space with seating). Jessica Earley
DreamDesign 33: Spectacular Spanish Riverfront
DreamDesign 33: Spectacular Spanish Riverfront
Starr Custom HomesStarr Custom Homes
This 5466 SF custom home sits high on a bluff overlooking the St Johns River with wide views of downtown Jacksonville. The home includes five bedrooms, five and a half baths, formal living and dining rooms, a large study and theatre. An extensive rear lanai with outdoor kitchen and balcony take advantage of the riverfront views. A two-story great room with demonstration kitchen featuring Miele appliances is the central core of the home.
Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo Addition
Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo Addition
Duke RenovationsDuke Renovations
The unique utility sink adds interest and color to the new laundry/craft room.
Award Winning Laundry Room
Award Winning Laundry Room
GOLDEN GATE KITCHENSGOLDEN GATE KITCHENS
Laundry Room that doubles as Butlers Pantry when entertaining Farm sink can be filled with ice to cool drinks Photo by Matthew Millman
Castro Full House Remodel
Castro Full House Remodel
Jenny Gregory Interior Architecture & DesignJenny Gregory Interior Architecture & Design
Large dysfunctional laundry room divided to create new guest bath and smaller laundry room space with lots of storage and stacked washer / dryer
Hawkins Home
Hawkins Home
LIV Design CollectiveLIV Design Collective
Interior Designer: Tonya Olsen Photographer: Lindsay Salazar
Penthouse Condo
Penthouse Condo
Urban SeedUrban Seed
Major remodel of a 6,000 SQFT penthouse condominium. The condominium was demo'd to bare bones and built back to an exquisite contemporary penthouse with custom cabinets, custom millwork, glass enclosed wine room, dog wash room, tile flooring, and a steam-shower in the master bathroom.
Swanborne Project
Swanborne Project
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
Laundry Room Refresh
Laundry Room Refresh
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
French Traditional
French Traditional
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Porcelain Flooring 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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