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Small Utility Room with Cement Tile Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Factor Design BuildFactor Design Build
The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space. Around the corner, you'll find a mudroom that carries the cabinet finishes into a built-in coat hanging and shoe storage space.
Glass Pocket Door
Glass Pocket Door
Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBAJan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA
The laundry area had no door, adding a glass pocket door brings in the light and changes it up a bit. Installing a transom window above adds a unique detail. Painting the trim the same color as the cabinets helps to tie it all together. Pure Lee Photography Amanda Neiges
Laundry Room Remodel
Laundry Room Remodel
Lakeview Living LLCLakeview Living LLC
Laundry room remodel in farmhouse style.
Projet Coton
Projet Coton
Cap ou pas Cap DécorationCap ou pas Cap Décoration
Dans ce projet les clients ont souhaité organisé leur pièce buanderie/vestiaire en créant beaucoup de rangements, en y intégrant joliment la machine à laver ainsi que l'évier existant, le tout dans un style campagne chic.
White Laundry Room
White Laundry Room
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
This laundry room was updated with Medallion Gold Full Overlay cabinets in Park Place Raised Panel with Maple Chai Latte Classic paint. The countertop is Iced White quartz with a roundover edge and a new Lenova stainless steel laundry tub and Elkay Pursuit faucet in lustrous steel. The backsplash is Mythology Aura ceramic tile.
New Beginnings in Onehunga
New Beginnings in Onehunga
Refresh Renovations Auckland WestRefresh Renovations Auckland West
tucked in a corner of the bathroom, this cleverly designed laundry space makes washing clothes a breeze. A hanger to dry delicates and storage galore.
Jaclyn Johnson Tumbleweed Laundry Room Backsplash
Jaclyn Johnson Tumbleweed Laundry Room Backsplash
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
With the perfect dose of soft pink, Jaclyn Johnson’s laundry room is elevated to another level of chic thanks to a backsplash of handmade 3x9 Ceramic Tile in Tumbleweed. DESIGN Jaclyn Johnson PHOTOS Jessica Bordner Tile Shown Tumbleweed 3 x 9
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on KhyberBespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber
You can do black in a small room
You can do black in a small room
Collaroy Kitchen CentreCollaroy Kitchen Centre
25 year old modular kitchen with very limited benchspace was replaced with a fully bespoke kitchen with all the bells and whistles perfect for a keen cook.
All the Little Details
All the Little Details
White DesignWhite Design
Make the most of a small space with a wall-mounted ironing board
White Laundry Room
White Laundry Room
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
This laundry room was updated with Medallion Gold Full Overlay cabinets in Park Place Raised Panel with Maple Chai Latte Classic paint. The countertop is Iced White quartz with a roundover edge and a new Lenova stainless steel laundry tub and Elkay Pursuit faucet in lustrous steel. The backsplash is Mythology Aura ceramic tile.
BURRADOO RESIDENCE
BURRADOO RESIDENCE
JMP Interior DesignJMP Interior Design
All the Little Details
All the Little Details
White DesignWhite Design
Blue and white cement tile, Cle new west pattern five
Projet Coton
Projet Coton
Cap ou pas Cap DécorationCap ou pas Cap Décoration
Dans ce projet les clients ont souhaité organisé leur pièce buanderie/vestiaire en créant beaucoup de rangements, en y intégrant joliment la machine à laver ainsi que l'évier existant, le tout dans un style campagne chic.
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on KhyberBespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber
Nerida Ave
Nerida Ave
Hawk RenovationsHawk Renovations
Laundry Room Remodel
Laundry Room Remodel
Lakeview Living LLCLakeview Living LLC
Laundry room remodel in farmhouse style.
Villetta multifamigliare al Lago d'Iseo
Villetta multifamigliare al Lago d'Iseo
PRF Studio di Gianluca PezzoliPRF Studio di Gianluca Pezzoli
La lavanderia è quell'ambiente che deve essere funzionale, nel caso che sia pure il bagno della zona giorno e degli ospiti, deve essere anche elegante (quindi all'interno del mobile abbiamo nascosto la lavatrice ed il lavabo è trasformabile
Complete Rental Renovation
Complete Rental Renovation
Right Hand RenovationsRight Hand Renovations
New Beginnings in Onehunga
New Beginnings in Onehunga
Refresh Renovations Auckland WestRefresh Renovations Auckland West

Small Utility Room with Cement Tile 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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