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Contemporary Utility Room with Porcelain Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Miramar Kitchen Makeover
Miramar Kitchen Makeover
Honour CreativeHonour Creative
Castle Hill
Castle Hill
ENI Design Interior ArchitectureENI Design Interior Architecture
CLIENT WANTED A LAUNDRY THAT IS NOT BORING SO WE ADDED THE ZIG ZAG TILES
Belleview Residence - Laundry
Belleview Residence - Laundry
Living Radius Architecture & Interior Design Inc.Living Radius Architecture & Interior Design Inc.
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
London Flat RenovationsLondon Flat Renovations
We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks. The washer and drier are raised off the floor for easy access as well as additional storage for baskets below.
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Coburg Victoria Renovation
Coburg Victoria Renovation
Architect HewsonArchitect Hewson
Family laundry with generous benchtops and under stair storage.
Downtown Issaquah Single Family Home Attached Project (Duplex, Condo, Townhouse)
Downtown Issaquah Single Family Home Attached Project (Duplex, Condo, Townhouse)
Ecolux Construction LLCEcolux Construction LLC
A contemporary and modern farmhouse feel in the heart of the an up and coming mining city.
Private house in Sofia, Bulgaria
Private house in Sofia, Bulgaria
FineArchitectsFineArchitects
Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop
Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
London Flat RenovationsLondon Flat Renovations
We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks. The washer and drier are raised off the floor for easy access as well as additional storage for baskets below.
Refined Simplicity
Refined Simplicity
Lux InteriorsLux Interiors
Urban Habitat
Urban Habitat
UserUser
Spacious laundry with separate entrance, connected to the butlers pantry and kitchen.
Franklin St. Kitchen Renovation
Franklin St. Kitchen Renovation
The Gaines Group ArchitectsThe Gaines Group Architects
Caitlin Funkhouser Photography
Collis, Brighton East
Collis, Brighton East
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Eclectic Kitchen & Butler's Pantry
Eclectic Kitchen & Butler's Pantry
LindenCraft Fine Renovation and DesignLindenCraft Fine Renovation and Design
Modern White Laundry
Modern White Laundry
de Wacht Cabinets & Design Pty LTDde Wacht Cabinets & Design Pty LTD
Ensuite Bathroom Reno
Ensuite Bathroom Reno
Lemmontree DesignLemmontree Design
Well, it's finally completed and the final photo shoot is done. ⠀ It's such an amazing feeling when our clients are ecstatic with the final outcome. What started out as an unfinished, rough-in only room has turned into an amazing "spa-throom" and boutique hotel ensuite bathroom.⠀ *⠀ We are over-the-moon proud to be able to give our clients a new space, for many generations to come. ⠀ *PS, the entire family will be at home for the weekend to enjoy it too...⠀
Van Nuys, Colbath - Kitchen
Van Nuys, Colbath - Kitchen
Luxe RemodelLuxe Remodel
Avesha Michael
Granville ave
Granville ave
Grenor HomesGrenor Homes
This laundry space is bright and open even though it is a small space. Wood accent handles tie in beautifully with the simple, but elegant white shaker doors of the custom millwork.
Lockwoods Residence
Lockwoods Residence
Atmosphere DesignsAtmosphere Designs
A contemporary renovation to suite a growing family. Our clients brief was modern, sleek and functional. With a colour palette of soft greys, whites and warm timber tones this family home is both inviting as well as being low maintenance. The enourmouse Laundry in this home has ample storage, functional bench space and a designated area for clothes hangers. Keeping the rest of the house free from the laundry clutter.

Contemporary Utility Room with Porcelain Splashback Ideas and Designs

A well designed contemporary 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 contemporary utility design.

What do I need in my contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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