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Large Utility Room with Porcelain Splashback Ideas and Designs

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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.
Milano Multi Finishes, New Construction, SRB, FL
Milano Multi Finishes, New Construction, SRB, FL
Marquis Fine CabinetryMarquis Fine Cabinetry
Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finish: Spiaggia Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Stainless Steel Toe-Kick
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Sara Levy DesignsSara Levy Designs
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.
Aspen Estates Showhome - Homes By Us
Aspen Estates Showhome - Homes By Us
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
This incredible Homes By Us showhome is a classic beauty. The large oak kitchen boasts a waterfall island, and a beautiful hoodfan with custom quartz backsplash and ledge. The living room has a sense of grandeur with high ceilings and an oak panelled fireplace. A black and glass screen detail give the office a sense of separation while still being part of the open concept. The stair handrail seems simple, but was a custom design with turned tapered spindles to give an organic softness to the home. The bedrooms are all unique. The girls room is especially fun with the “lets go girls!” sign, and has an eclectic fun styling throughout. The cozy and dramatic theatre room in the basement is a great place for any family to watch a movie. A central space for entertaining at the basement bar makes this basement an entertaining dream. There is a room for everyone in this home, and we love the overall aesthetic! We definitely have home envy with this project!
Elsinore Blue
Elsinore Blue
Wholesale CabinetsWholesale Cabinets
2020 Dreamlife Lottery Show Home
2020 Dreamlife Lottery Show Home
Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
Laundry Craft Room to die for, butcher block island for building those special projects, lots of countertop space to have your own home-office or craft room, lots of natural light - beyond spectacular!
Maitland 1960s Home Remodel
Maitland 1960s Home Remodel
KBF Design GalleryKBF Design Gallery
This 1960s home had a complete makeover! From moving walls, to taking walls out, to restructuring the whole house, these clients can hardly recognize their new space. This home has a very upgraded and fresh feel to it with the light wood floors, white countertops and cabinetry, and personal lighting.
River Road Murray Project
River Road Murray Project
CR StoneCR Stone
Large Laundry with Double Washers and Dryers. Stone Benchtops installed by CR Stone
Kitchen Refresh Brightens Space
Kitchen Refresh Brightens Space
Skydell Contracting Inc.Skydell Contracting Inc.
Home in the Cedars - Calgary AB
Home in the Cedars - Calgary AB
Velin HomesVelin Homes
Situated in a beautiful acreage community, this modern home has great views all around. Following a day enjoying all that the area has to offer, watch the sunset over the rocky mountains. The residence is a 4-bedroom, 2900 sq/ft custom home with uniquely beautiful features and accents. With room for entertaining and playing, this home is designed for your lifestyle.
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Sara Levy DesignsSara Levy Designs
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.
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.
CASTLE HILL RESIDENCE
CASTLE HILL RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
GRAND OPULANCE - Custom designed and manufactured laundry with extra tall cabinetry - White satin 'Shaker' style doors - In built pull-out laundry hamper baskets - Clothes drying room with ample hanging space - 2 x Butlers sinks - 40mm Mitred marble look benchtop - Satin nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
House of the year entry
House of the year entry
Fortified Homes LtdFortified Homes Ltd
Laundry
Laundry
MIKE EDWARDS ARCHITECTUREMIKE EDWARDS ARCHITECTURE
Modern Laundry
Divergence
Divergence
Triple Dot Design StudioTriple Dot Design Studio
A bright, light and fun laundry room. Mint coloured cabinets, plenty of hanging space, and plenty of shoe space for a busy and young family. Darker hand painted fun floor tiles hide the dirt that gets brought in from the outdoors.
An Entertainers Dream, Apartment Living
An Entertainers Dream, Apartment Living
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
Home in the Cedars - Calgary AB
Home in the Cedars - Calgary AB
Velin HomesVelin Homes
Situated in a beautiful acreage community, this modern home has great views all around. Following a day enjoying all that the area has to offer, watch the sunset over the rocky mountains. The residence is a 4-bedroom, 2900 sq/ft custom home with uniquely beautiful features and accents. With room for entertaining and playing, this home is designed for your lifestyle.
Going with the Flow - Laundry Room
Going with the Flow - Laundry Room
ARTium Design BuildARTium Design Build
Undermount Laundry Sink with Champagne Bronze Faucet
519 Copper Ridge
519 Copper Ridge
Tag & Associates, LLCTag & Associates, LLC

Large Utility Room with Porcelain 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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