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Modern Utility Room with Engineered Quartz Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Halstead's Bay Modern
Halstead's Bay Modern
Modern Design CabinetryModern Design Cabinetry
Bondi House
Bondi House
Danny Broe ArchitectDanny Broe Architect
Laundry under stairs - We designed the laundry under the new stairs and carefully designed the joinery so that the laundry doors look like wall panels to the stair. When closed the laundry disappears but when it's open it has everything in it. We carefully detailed the laundry doors to have the stair stringer so that your eye follows the art deco balustrade instead.
Arcos Supermatt Nano Sencha / Arcos Edition Rocco Grey / Tobacco wood
Arcos Supermatt Nano Sencha / Arcos Edition Rocco Grey / Tobacco wood
Schmidt Kitchens LoughtonSchmidt Kitchens Loughton
Beautiful utility room created using a super matt and special edition finish. Nano Sencha is a soft Green super matt texture door. Arcos Edition Rocco Grey is a textured vein finish door. Combined together with Caesarstone Cloudburst Concrete this utility room oozes class.
Back40House
Back40House
WERK | Building ModernWERK | Building Modern
Laundry space is integrated into Primary Suite Closet - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Builder: WERK | Building Modern - Photo: HAUS
TOWNHOUSE LUXURY IN DULWICH/RESIDANCE 1
TOWNHOUSE LUXURY IN DULWICH/RESIDANCE 1
Claridge ConstructionClaridge Construction
Luxury Modern Comfort
Luxury Modern Comfort
Instyle InteriorsInstyle Interiors
white shaker style inset cabinets
Los Altos Hills Shared Spaces
Los Altos Hills Shared Spaces
Form + FieldForm + Field
The Lookout Kitchen + Pantry
The Lookout Kitchen + Pantry
Thomas and Birch AlexandraThomas and Birch Alexandra
Oxford Street Laundry Room
Oxford Street Laundry Room
Jamie House DesignJamie House Design
This project was a new construction bungalow in the Historic Houston Heights. We were brought in late construction phase so while we were able to design some cabinetry we primarily were only able to give input on selections and decoration.
Sheepcliff
Sheepcliff
Black Rock Design | BuildBlack Rock Design | Build
This magnificent new home build has too many amenities to name. Laundry room with side by side appliances.
18th Century White Lias Stone Coachhouse
18th Century White Lias Stone Coachhouse
Kuche & Bagno Kitchens - Bathrooms - InteriorsKuche & Bagno Kitchens - Bathrooms - Interiors
Galley Style Laundry Room with ceiling mounted clothes airer.
Martis Camp_Ehrman Drive Hilltop
Martis Camp_Ehrman Drive Hilltop
Emily Roose InteriorsEmily Roose Interiors
A laundry space complete with two washers and two dryers and an undermount stainless steel sink and lots of cabinets to provide ample storage for this vacation home in the mountains.
Modern Laundry Room Remodel Redmond, WA
Modern Laundry Room Remodel Redmond, WA
Nip Tuck RemodelingNip Tuck Remodeling
A large laundry Room feels so roomy and all storage can be hidden with side shelves built-in to the cabinets. This is an ideal space for many tasks!
Back40House
Back40House
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Laundry space is integrated into Primary Suite Closet - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Builder: WERK | Building Modern - Photo: HAUS
Martis Camp_Ehrman Drive Hilltop
Martis Camp_Ehrman Drive Hilltop
Emily Roose InteriorsEmily Roose Interiors
A large mudroom complete with lockers and shoe cubby storage below each locker, a built-in bench and lots of extra storage space to organize all the year round mountain lifestyle needs.
Modern Italian kitchen by Exclusive Home Interiors
Modern Italian kitchen by Exclusive Home Interiors
Exclusive Home InteriorsExclusive Home Interiors
Custom made modern Italian laundry room done by Exclusive Home Interiors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
One of the best laundry rooms ever with outdoor deck and San Francisco Bay views.
Nelson Street
Nelson Street
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
Whole Home Remodel- Almaden Valley
Whole Home Remodel- Almaden Valley
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
A convenient laundry room complete with a pull-down ironing board and gourmet kitchen that is dressed to impress with crisp white cabinets and quarts countertops. A creative hidden pantry and intricate subway tile backsplash take this suburban kitchen from bland and boxy to bursting with texture, pattern, and personality. Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction
Functional Beauty
Functional Beauty
Alderidge Construction Ltd.Alderidge Construction Ltd.

Modern Utility Room with Engineered Quartz Splashback Ideas and Designs

A well designed modern 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 modern utility design.

What do I need in my modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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