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Utility Room with an Utility Sink Ideas and Designs

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Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room
Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room
Blue Envelope Designs, LLCBlue Envelope Designs, LLC
Who said a Laundry Room had to be dull and boring? This colorful laundry room is loaded with storage both in its custom cabinetry and also in its 3 large closets for winter/spring clothing. The black and white 20x20 floor tile gives a nod to retro and is topped off with apple green walls and an organic free-form backsplash tile! This room serves as a doggy mud-room, eating center and luxury doggy bathing spa area as well. The organic wall tile was designed for visual interest as well as for function. The tall and wide backsplash provides wall protection behind the doggy bathing station. The bath center is equipped with a multifunction hand-held faucet with a metal hose for ease while giving the dogs a bath. The shelf underneath the sink is a pull-out doggy eating station and the food is located in a pull-out trash bin.
Bathroom and Laundry Room Remodel
Bathroom and Laundry Room Remodel
CK Independent Living BuildersCK Independent Living Builders
Pismo Beach, Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodels
Pismo Beach, Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodels
J D Green ConstructionJ D Green Construction
Swanborne Project
Swanborne Project
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
222 NE 5th Court
222 NE 5th Court
Marc Julien HomesMarc Julien Homes
Vintage architecture meets modern-day charm with this Mission Style home in the Del Ida Historic District, only two blocks from downtown Delray Beach. The exterior features intricate details such as the stucco coated adobe architecture, a clay barrel roof and a warm oak paver driveway. Once inside this 3,515 square foot home, the intricate design and detail are evident with dark wood floors, shaker style cabinetry, a Estatuario Silk Neolith countertop & waterfall edge island. The remarkable downstairs Master Wing is complete with wood grain cabinetry & Pompeii Quartz Calacatta Supreme countertops, a 6′ freestanding tub & frameless shower. The Kitchen and Great Room are seamlessly integrated with luxurious Coffered ceilings, wood beams, and large sliders leading out to the pool and patio. Robert Stevens Photography
Rivia-A
Rivia-A
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry
Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Combination layout of laundry, mudroom & pantry rooms come together in cabinetry & cohesive design. Soft maple cabinetry finished in our light, Antique White stain creates the lake house, beach style.
Windward Side Complete Renovation
Windward Side Complete Renovation
R Clary Builders Inc.R Clary Builders Inc.
Airy Modern Kitchen + Master Bath Transformation
Airy Modern Kitchen + Master Bath Transformation
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Acadia Building CompanyAcadia Building Company
Laundry room with hanging space and utility sink.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Marin Kitchen Works Inc.Marin Kitchen Works Inc.
Goshen Estate
Goshen Estate
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
The laundry room was created out of part of the clients office space and the new garage addition. Debbie Schwab Photography
Hood 10
Hood 10
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
dogs dream
dogs dream
Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLCArtistic Renovations of Ohio LLC
this dog wash is a great place to clean up your pets and give them the spa treatment they deserve. There is even an area to relax for your pet under the counter in the padded cabinet.
Laundry Room/Mudroom
Laundry Room/Mudroom
Christie Share DesignsChristie Share Designs
Christie Share
Woodland Renovation
Woodland Renovation
Deborah LeamannDeborah Leamann
This laundry has the same stone flooring as the mudroom connecting the two spaces visually. While the wallpaper and matching fabric also tie into the mudroom area. Raised washer and dryer make use easy breezy. A Kohler sink with pull down faucet from Newport brass make doing laundry a fun task.
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Class Romantic Ranch
Class Romantic Ranch
KBG DesignKBG Design
Details
Details
Williams Drake: Custom Homes I Renovation I DesignWilliams Drake: Custom Homes I Renovation I Design
Lauren Brown: www.versatileimaging.com

Utility Room with an Utility Sink 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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