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Large Utility Room with Ceramic Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Modern country-style utility
Modern country-style utility
Lima KitchensLima Kitchens
A beautiful modern-country style utility/boot room, making use of the large space to obtain plenty of storage while including traditional features such as shelving, tongue and groove panelling and a belfast sink.
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
ID by GwenID by Gwen
The Brewmaster's Basement
The Brewmaster's Basement
Adlyn Construction Inc.Adlyn Construction Inc.
Lyders Residence
Lyders Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Upper Level Laundry Room
Upper Level Laundry Room
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Sunny, upper-level laundry room features: Beautiful Interceramic Union Square glazed ceramic tile floor, in Hudson. Painted shaker style custom cabinets by Ayr Cabinet Company includes a natural wood top, pull-out ironing board, towel bar and loads of storage. Two huge fold down drying racks. Thomas O'Brien Katie Conical Pendant by Visual Comfort & Co. Kohler Iron/Tones™ undermount porcelain sink in Sea Salt. Newport Brass Fairfield bridge faucet in flat black. Artistic Tile Melange matte white, ceramic field tile backsplash. Tons of right-height folding space. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.
Calle Del Cerrito
Calle Del Cerrito
Joseph Rodrigues InteriorsJoseph Rodrigues Interiors
Laundry Room Remodel
Beacon New Construction
Beacon New Construction
UserUser
Redmond Home Addition
Redmond Home Addition
Nip Tuck RemodelingNip Tuck Remodeling
The Laundry Room, Also, known as the cat room - is all about sophistication and functional design. The brick tile continues into this space along with rich wood stained cabinets, warm paint and simple yet beautiful tiled backsplashes. Storage is no problem in here along with the built-in washer and dryer.
ASC Chicago to Burbs
ASC Chicago to Burbs
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Mudroom storage
Mudroom storage
Studio 76 Kitchens and BathsStudio 76 Kitchens and Baths
An existing laundry area and an existing office, which had become a “catch all” space, were combined with the goal of creating a beautiful, functional, larger mudroom / laundry room! Several concepts were considered, but this design best met the client’s needs. Finishes and textures complete the design providing the room with warmth and character. The dark grey adds contrast to the natural wood-tile plank floor and coordinate with the wood shelves and bench. A beautiful semi-flush decorative ceiling light fixture with a gold finish was added to coordinate with the cabinet hardware and faucet. A simple square undulated backsplash tile and white countertop lighten the space. All were brought together with a unifying wallcovering. The result is a bright, updated, beautiful and spacious room that is inviting and extremely functional.
Bright White & Blue
Bright White & Blue
Mise en Place DesignMise en Place Design
Brasada Ranch Views
Brasada Ranch Views
Amy Troute Inspired Interior DesignAmy Troute Inspired Interior Design
Mud room, hobby space, home office AND laundry room, this spacious and creatively-clad room does it all! Herringbone tile floors and a custom 18-foot carpet tile runner allow for easy clean up when dogs and grandkids come in from rowdy play and there is plenty of storage for absolutely everything. Photography by Chris Murray Productions
Central Alberta Residence - Laundry Room
Central Alberta Residence - Laundry Room
Uniik DesignUniik Design
Modern country-style utility
Modern country-style utility
Lima KitchensLima Kitchens
A beautiful modern-country style utility/boot room, making use of the large space to obtain plenty of storage while including traditional features such as shelving, tongue and groove panelling and a belfast sink.
Great Laundry Room with New White Window - Renewal by Andersen Georgia
Great Laundry Room with New White Window - Renewal by Andersen Georgia
Renewal by Andersen of AtlantaRenewal by Andersen of Atlanta
Terrific laundry room with new double hung window with grilles we installed. This great new white window lets in lots of light and offers excellent energy efficiency in this large laundry and utility room. Find out more about getting new windows installed in your home from Renewal by Andersen of Georgia, serving the entire state.
Tropical Oasis for a well traveled family
Tropical Oasis for a well traveled family
Woodsman Kitchens and FloorsWoodsman Kitchens and Floors
These well traveled "empty nesters" have created their own tropical oasis to come home to and do plenty of entertaining! This 1980's ranch was transformed into this modern open-concept home with tropical accents and attention to detail. Stunning painted white all wood inset cabinets with a dramatic engineered quartz counters, center island, built-ins galore with glass inserts, modern lighting and a large sliding picture window to the tropical outdoor space and pool. The Luxury Vinyl floors by are stunning as well as practical for this super fun well lived in home.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Contemporáneo Lavadero
Contemporáneo Lavadero
Baulkham Hills - Bespoke
Baulkham Hills - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Laundry Room Addition
Laundry Room Addition
Way Of Life ConstructionWay Of Life Construction

Large Utility Room with Ceramic Splashback 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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