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Traditional Utility Room with All Types of Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Lakehouse at Kingsgate
Lakehouse at Kingsgate
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Showplace EVO Laundry & Pantry in Pendleton Dorian Gray & Natural Walnut
Showplace EVO Laundry & Pantry in Pendleton Dorian Gray & Natural Walnut
Cabinetry by Better BiltCabinetry by Better Bilt
Cabinetry: Showplace EVO Style: Pendleton w/ Five Piece Drawers Finish: Paint Grade – Dorian Gray/Walnut - Natural Countertop: (Customer’s Own) White w/ Gray Vein Quartz Plumbing: (Customer’s Own) Hardware: Richelieu – Champagne Bronze Bar Pulls Backsplash: (Customer’s Own) Full-height Quartz Floor: (Customer’s Own) Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Carson’s Installations – Paul Carson
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
The finished project! The white built-in locker system with a floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Black herringbone slate floor, and wood countertop for easy folding. And peep those leather pulls!
Osbourne Road
Osbourne Road
Provincial KitchensProvincial Kitchens
Waverton - Home Renovation
Waverton - Home Renovation
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
The kitchen and dining room are part of a larger renovation and extension that saw the rear of this home transformed from a small, dark, many-roomed space into a large, bright, open-plan family haven. With a goal to re-invent the home to better suit the needs of the owners, the designer needed to consider making alterations to many rooms in the home including two bathrooms, a laundry, outdoor pergola and a section of hallway. This was a large job with many facets to oversee and consider but, in Nouvelle’s favour was the fact that the company oversaw all aspects of the project including design, construction and project management. This meant all members of the team were in the communication loop which helped the project run smoothly. To keep the rear of the home light and bright, the designer choose a warm white finish for the cabinets and benchtop which was highlighted by the bright turquoise tiled splashback. The rear wall was moved outwards and given a bay window shape to create a larger space with expanses of glass to the doors and walls which invite the natural light into the home and make indoor/outdoor entertaining so easy. The laundry is a clever conversion of an existing outhouse and has given the structure a new lease on life. Stripped bare and re-fitted, the outhouse has been re-purposed to keep the historical exterior while provide a modern, functional interior. A new pergola adjacent to the laundry makes the perfect outside entertaining area and can be used almost year-round. Inside the house, two bathrooms were renovated utilising the same funky floor tile with its modern, matte finish. Clever design means both bathrooms, although compact, are practical inclusions which help this family during the busy morning rush. In considering the renovation as a whole, it was determined necessary to reconfigure the hallway adjacent to the downstairs bathroom to create a new traffic flow through to the kitchen from the front door and enable a more practical kitchen design to be created.
Clean lines, smooth transition
Clean lines, smooth transition
Synergy Builders Inc.Synergy Builders Inc.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink. Versailles pattern tile floor, open shelves.
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Willow Glen Traditional Remodel
Willow Glen Traditional Remodel
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Alamo Kitchen & Bath Renovation - StarMark Cabinetry
Alamo Kitchen & Bath Renovation - StarMark Cabinetry
Distinctive CabinetryDistinctive Cabinetry
This transitional laundry room design features white cabinets by Starmark Cabinetry, subway tile and wood floors.
Wayzata - Traditional Total Home Remodel
Wayzata - Traditional Total Home Remodel
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Remodeler: Michels Homes Interior Design: Jami Ludens, Studio M Interiors Cabinetry Design: Megan Dent, Studio M Kitchen and Bath Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation
Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation
Phase One DesignPhase One Design
Hidden washer and dryer in open laundry room.
Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet
Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room, Medallion Silverline cabinetry in Lancaster door painted in Macchiato was installed. A Kitty Pass door was installed on the base cabinet to hide the family cat’s litterbox. A rod was installed for hanging clothes. The countertop is Eternia Finley quartz in the satin finish.
Laundry and Mudrooms
Laundry and Mudrooms
Tobias Design LLCTobias Design LLC
Utility room
Utility room
Gemma Dudgeon InteriorsGemma Dudgeon Interiors
Shaker kitchen style and soft pink walls in the utility room
Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse
Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
Utility connecting to the kitchen with plum walls and ceiling, wooden worktop, belfast sink and copper accents. Mustard yellow gingham curtains hide the utilities.
BAYSHORE BEAUTIFUL
BAYSHORE BEAUTIFUL
Lindross RemodelingLindross Remodeling
Lake House
Lake House
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Laundry room with custom bench and glass storage door. Dual washer and dryers.
Bloomfield Hills, Lakewood Heights Mud Room/Laundry Room Renovation
Bloomfield Hills, Lakewood Heights Mud Room/Laundry Room Renovation
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
By simply widening arch ways and removing a door opening, we created a nice open flow from the mud room right through to the laundry area. The space opened to a welcoming area to keep up with the laundry for a family of 6 along with a planning space and a mini office/craft/wrapping desk.
Brendonshire Residence
Brendonshire Residence
Jones Design Group LLCJones Design Group LLC

Traditional Utility Room with All Types of Splashback Ideas and Designs

A well designed traditional 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 traditional utility design.

What do I need in my traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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