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Country Utility Room with Metro Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
DFW Design Co.DFW Design Co.
Carrita Seaview
Carrita Seaview
JRP Design & RemodelJRP Design & Remodel
Every remodeling project presents its own unique challenges. This client’s original remodel vision was to replace an outdated kitchen, optimize ocean views with new decking and windows, updated the mother-in-law’s suite, and add a new loft. But all this changed one historic day when the Woolsey Fire swept through Malibu in November 2018 and leveled this neighborhood, including our remodel, which was underway. Shifting to a ground-up design-build project, the JRP team worked closely with the homeowners through every step of designing, permitting, and building their new home. As avid horse owners, the redesign inspiration started with their love of rustic farmhouses and through the design process, turned into a more refined modern farmhouse reflected in the clean lines of white batten siding, and dark bronze metal roofing. Starting from scratch, the interior spaces were repositioned to take advantage of the ocean views from all the bedrooms, kitchen, and open living spaces. The kitchen features a stacked chiseled edge granite island with cement pendant fixtures and rugged concrete-look perimeter countertops. The tongue and groove ceiling is repeated on the stove hood for a perfectly coordinated style. A herringbone tile pattern lends visual contrast to the cooking area. The generous double-section kitchen sink features side-by-side faucets. Bi-fold doors and windows provide unobstructed sweeping views of the natural mountainside and ocean views. Opening the windows creates a perfect pass-through from the kitchen to outdoor entertaining. The expansive wrap-around decking creates the ideal space to gather for conversation and outdoor dining or soak in the California sunshine and the remarkable Pacific Ocean views. Photographer: Andrew Orozco
Northeast SA Whole House Project
Northeast SA Whole House Project
Shaw Company RemodelingShaw Company Remodeling
Client T&J P
Client T&J P
The Keeping Room DesignThe Keeping Room Design
Customized Laundry Basket Storage was a must for this Laundry Room.
CTD-Woods
CTD-Woods
RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)
Barbaro | Bellevue
Barbaro | Bellevue
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The Barbaro's Downstairs Laundry Room is a testament to both functionality and style. Equipped with pristine white laundry machines, this room ensures efficiency and convenience for all your laundry needs. The white countertop provides ample workspace for sorting and folding clothes, while the white subway tile backsplash adds a touch of sophistication and protects the walls from any splashes or spills. The tile floor not only offers durability but also easy maintenance. The room is elevated by the presence of dark wooden cabinets, providing plenty of storage space and adding a touch of elegance to the overall aesthetic.
Remodel Laundry Room
Remodel Laundry Room
Lechner Design & RemodelLechner Design & Remodel
Middle Tennessee Home
Middle Tennessee Home
Designs By EdnaDesigns By Edna
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
DFW Design Co.DFW Design Co.
CTD-Woods
CTD-Woods
RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)
Classic Abode
Classic Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Jennifer Treloar Photography
Northeast SA Whole House Project
Northeast SA Whole House Project
Shaw Company RemodelingShaw Company Remodeling
Client T&J P
Client T&J P
The Keeping Room DesignThe Keeping Room Design
Customized Laundry Basket Storage was a must for this Laundry Room.
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen & Bathrooms
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen & Bathrooms
Millwork Inc.Millwork Inc.
Harold - FARMHOUSE living / dining & more...
Harold - FARMHOUSE living / dining & more...
TOC design & construction inc.TOC design & construction inc.
This multi-functional laundry room / powder room, got a full make-over, WE combined the space into 1 larger space and omitted the awful laundry closet in the hallway, by stacking the washer and dryer we where able to gain more space and loads of storage. by adding a touch of farmhouse chic in materials this space not only is widely used but its fun for the whole family.
Laundry Area
Laundry Area
Labrador InteriorsLabrador Interiors
Here is a creative & stylish Laundry Area. Why hide your Washer & Dryer behind closed doors when you can make it a part of your life style
Saratoga
Saratoga
Melissa Nierman DesignsMelissa Nierman Designs
Auburn Custom Home
Auburn Custom Home
Sherman Homes Construction, Inc.Sherman Homes Construction, Inc.
Dirk Lane Loomis Farmhouse
Dirk Lane Loomis Farmhouse
UserUser
This Loomis Foothills new construction project brought years long dreams in the making for this sweet family.
East Coast Design on Lake Cowichan
East Coast Design on Lake Cowichan
McPherson CabinetryMcPherson Cabinetry
Bright and roomy galley style laundry room, with hang and folding space for a large family. The brightly painted cabinetry makes it a little more joyful to do laundry!

Country Utility Room with Metro Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

A well designed country 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 country utility design.

What do I need in my country 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 country 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 country 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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