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Traditional Utility Room with Glass Sheet Splashback Ideas and Designs

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A Small Yet Highly Functional Utility Room
A Small Yet Highly Functional Utility Room
York House DesignsYork House Designs
A small, yet highly functional utility room was thoughtfully designed in order to maximise the space in this compact area. Double-height units were introduced to make the most of the utility room, offering ample storage options without compromising on style and practicality.
Traditional kitchen in Seaforth
Traditional kitchen in Seaforth
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
This home renovation clearly demonstrates how quality design, product and implementation wins every time. The clients' brief was clear - traditional, unique and practical, and quality, quality, quality. The kitchen design boasts a fully integrated double-door fridge with water/ice dispenser, generous island with ample seating, large double ovens, beautiful butler's sink, underbench cooler drawer and wine fridge, as well as dedicated snack preparation area. The adjoining butler's pantry was a must for this family's day to day needs, as well as for frequent entertaining. The nearby laundry utilises every inch of available space. The TV unit is not only beautiful, but is also large enough to hold a substantial movie & music library. The study and den are custom built to suit the specific preferences and requirements of this discerning client.
Mr and Mrs Whaton
Mr and Mrs Whaton
Decor Kitchens & BathroomsDecor Kitchens & Bathrooms
Second Nature Milbourne in Sage. Soft Mazzarino Quarry laminate worktop and upstands. Neff integrated washing machine,
Textured Treasure
Textured Treasure
Andersonville Kitchen & BathAndersonville Kitchen & Bath
This kitchen designed by Andersonville Kitchen and Bath includes Dura Supreme Cabinetry, Carson Panel painted cabinets in the color Classic White, as well as, Caesarstone Quartz Countertop in Statuario Nuvo on perimeter and SIlestone Charcoal Soapstone in Suede finish on the bar areas. Additionally the glass backsplash is custom made with a paint matched color with rain texture.
Oak and Almond Shaker Kitchen
Oak and Almond Shaker Kitchen
C & C KitchensC & C Kitchens
A sophisticated Oak shaker kitchen which has been enhanced with bronze glass splashbacks and contracting Almond shaker units. These units have also been extended into the adjoining utility room.
Private Residence Bull Mountain
Private Residence Bull Mountain
The WhiteHouse CollectionThe WhiteHouse Collection
American Walnut Pattern Matched Corian Waterfall Island Kitchen
American Walnut Pattern Matched Corian Waterfall Island Kitchen
Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom CoNewcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co
Sitting beautifully in a newly built self build in the heart of County Durham, our unique American Walnut, pattern matched, hand made furniture perfectly accentuates our 4.2 metre Waterfall Island installation in Corian...
Traditional kitchen in Seaforth
Traditional kitchen in Seaforth
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
This home renovation clearly demonstrates how quality design, product and implementation wins every time. The clients' brief was clear - traditional, unique and practical, and quality, quality, quality. The kitchen design boasts a fully integrated double-door fridge with water/ice dispenser, generous island with ample seating, large double ovens, beautiful butler's sink, underbench cooler drawer and wine fridge, as well as dedicated snack preparation area. The adjoining butler's pantry was a must for this family's day to day needs, as well as for frequent entertaining. The nearby laundry utilises every inch of available space. The TV unit is not only beautiful, but is also large enough to hold a substantial movie & music library. The study and den are custom built to suit the specific preferences and requirements of this discerning client.

Traditional Utility Room with Glass Sheet 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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