Utility Sink Design Options
I generally have a plan before I share pictures with you but today I’m asking you to help me figure out the plan. I’m stuck. I can’t decide what to do in the area where I’m putting my utility sink. My crafting supplies have been stored away for so long that I can’t visualize how I might want to use a utility sink area.
The main focus is function. What are all the tasks that one might perform in a craft room utility sink area? I have thought of these: Washing hands, paint brushes, and stamps. That is as far as my imagination takes me. Because I don’t have a firm grasp of all the ways I might ever want to use this area I don’t know the best way to set it up. That’s where you come in.
The sink is 30″ wide and I don’t have a ton of space left for countertop. Visually I like the sink centered.
But if I push the sink over to the side it gives me more counter space.
If the sink is on one side I visually like it on the right because it offsets the slanted ceiling.
I have 14″ of space that I can use on the adjoining wall to the right. I think the best use of that space is closed storage.
I could build lower cabinets and have a 14″ deep countertop. What would be the benefit? Might I need more counter space in that area?
I’m not worried about the wall above the sink for now though I’ll probably just do a simple open shelf. Or will I want a way to hang drying fabric? Perhaps I want to dye fabric or make my own paper?
This is why I’m asking for your help. All you active crafters out there:
- What would you do in this space?
- What is the most functional layout?
- How do you (or would you want to) use a utility sink in your crafting space?
The one thing I don’t want to do is look back in a year or two and “wish I had thought of that” and built the space differently. I like to think about all the ways I might ever use a space before I build it so give me your best and most “out there” ideas. I’m ready to build so let’s get this figured out! 😀
I agree with others… centered. Depending on what you will be washing in the sink, you might want that freedom to the left and right to move around. Plus you can use one side for dirty stuff and the other side for clean.
I also agree with Amy. When washing utensils, etc. you will need a space to lay the dirty and an alternate space to lay the clean. I also agree that visually, a centred sink is more appealing, especially if you intend on installing an upper, hanging light fixture. Lower cabinetry with extra counter space will never be something that you will regret! You can always build upper open shelving to store linens, rags and supplies in baskets. It’s also a perfect area for a coffee station in your workshop!
I would want space on both sides of the sink. Just finished replacing countertops and a 32 year old SS sink. Now have a 30″ wide, 8″ deep si k. Believe me when I say 8″ deep is plenty deep! Do love the width tho! You can expand the countertop space with a SS rack that has rods connected on the end with silicone and folds in fourths for storage. Can use for drying and will accept hot pots. I like the sink centered because if you are using dyes, then splashes will discolor the wall. Also, like the countertop extended on the right side, ever tho it is shallow. Good luck!
Agree with Amy. Centered sink and counter/storage on the right. Storage all the way to the ceiling makes it feel claustrophobic and as if you are just trying to fit in a sink. The additional counters feel more planned to me. And I think you have ample enough storage so far in this room.
I’d go for the centered sink and the counter/storage on the right. For me at least when I’m working, I tend to use both hands so I set things down on both sides to use. I also always, always, always, run out of countertop space!!!