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Utility Room with Engineered Stone Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Lake Oswego Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel
Lake Oswego Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel
Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLCAngie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC
A quartz countertop provides a durable work surface.
Mid Century Modern Ranch
Mid Century Modern Ranch
Froze Design Build, Inc.Froze Design Build, Inc.
Richard Froze
Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry
Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry
La Costa Cabinets & DesignLa Costa Cabinets & Design
An open 2 story foyer also serves as a laundry space for a family of 5. Previously the machines were hidden behind bifold doors along with a utility sink. The new space is completely open to the foyer and the stackable machines are hidden behind flipper pocket doors so they can be tucked away when not in use. An extra deep countertop allow for plenty of space while folding and sorting laundry. A small deep sink offers opportunities for soaking the wash, as well as a makeshift wet bar during social events. Modern slab doors of solid Sapele with a natural stain showcases the inherent honey ribbons with matching vertical panels. Lift up doors and pull out towel racks provide plenty of useful storage in this newly invigorated space.
Family Laundry and Mudroom
Family Laundry and Mudroom
Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLCFritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC
Custom sliding barn door with decorative layout
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Villa West DesignsVilla West Designs
Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room
Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room
Ann McCulloch Shop & StudioAnn McCulloch Shop & Studio
Laundry room. Bright wallpaper, matching painted furniture style cabinetry and copper farm sink. Floor is marmoleum squares. Photo by: David Hiser
A Relaxing and Rustic Laundry Room
A Relaxing and Rustic Laundry Room
In The Details, Inc.In The Details, Inc.
This Craftsman Style laundry room is complete with Shaw farmhouse sink, oil rubbed bronze finishes, open storage for Longaberger basket collection, natural slate, and Pewabic tile backsplash and floor inserts. Architect: Zimmerman Designs General Contractor: Stella Contracting Photo Credit: The Front Door Real Estate Photography Cabinetry: Pinnacle Cabinet Co.
Fort Langley Modern Renovation
Fort Langley Modern Renovation
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Laundry would not feel like a chore in this beautiful space! Design: One SEED Architecture + Interiors Photo Credit - Brice Ferre
Transitional/Modern Home
Transitional/Modern Home
Kon-strux DevelopmentsKon-strux Developments
A warm colour palette in a transtional/modern space, perfect for any family. Floor to ceiling custom cabinetry provides an abundance of storage, adding functionality to the mudroom and close access to the laundry area. Danene Lenstra - photography
Mudrooms / Laundry
Mudrooms / Laundry
Penny Lane Home Builders, LLCPenny Lane Home Builders, LLC
Historic Home Back to the Future Remodel
Historic Home Back to the Future Remodel
A Kinder SpaceA Kinder Space
With the lower cabinets open the washer and dryer is fully usable. Michael Andrew, Photo Credit
Double your Pleasure, Double your Fun
Double your Pleasure, Double your Fun
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
Surprise! Stacked compact laundry machines are tucked behind the tall pantry cabinet along with a broom closet (not shown). The adjoining countertop is perfect for folding laundry, prepare pet meals, arranging flowers and more!
Bent Tree
Bent Tree
PCW design/buildPCW design/build
A. Polderman
West Chester Laundry and Powder Room
West Chester Laundry and Powder Room
UserUser
Lake Project
Lake Project
Terrastone CorporationTerrastone Corporation
Whelen Court
Whelen Court
Genesis Kitchens & DesignGenesis Kitchens & Design
Colourful Laundry
Colourful Laundry
Royston Wilson DesignRoyston Wilson Design
Andrew Ashton
Mudrooms / Laundry
Mudrooms / Laundry
Penny Lane Home Builders, LLCPenny Lane Home Builders, LLC
Little by Little - Superior, CO
Little by Little - Superior, CO
Alpine Summit HomesAlpine Summit Homes
We reconfigured the layout of laundry room to maximize space and efficiency. We special ordered frameless maple cabinets that matched the homeowner's kitchen cabinets. We also added recessed lighting to give the space a brighter feel.
Exposed Brick Wall in Laundry Room
Exposed Brick Wall in Laundry Room
dRemodelingdRemodeling
To add some character and texture, the exposed brick wall adds a beautiful contrast to the laundry room.

Utility Room with Engineered Stone Countertops 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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