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Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Grey Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Picturesque and Highly Practical Laundry Renovation
Picturesque and Highly Practical Laundry Renovation
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Extraordinary functionality meets timeless elegance and charm This renovation is a true testament to grasping the full potential of a space and turning it into a highly functional yet spacious and completely stylish laundry. Practicality meets luxury and innovative storage solutions blend seamlessly with modern aesthetics and Hamptons charm. The spacious Caesarstone benchtop, dedicated drying rack, high-efficiency appliances and roomy ceramic sink allow difficult chores, like folding clothes, to be handled with ease. Stunning grey splashback tiles and well-placed downlights were carefully selected to accentuate the timeless beauty of white shaker cabinetry with black feature accents and sleek black tapware
Whanganui full home interior by Du Bois
Whanganui full home interior by Du Bois
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Modern Luxurious Laundry Renovation
Modern Luxurious Laundry Renovation
Ultimate Kitchens & BathroomsUltimate Kitchens & Bathrooms
Simple but effective design changes were adopted in this multi room renovation. Modern minimalist kitchens call for integrated appliances within their design. The tall cabinetry display is visually appealing with this two-tone style. The master bedroom is only truly complete with the added luxury of an ensuite bathroom. Smart inclusions like a large format tiling, the in-wall cistern with floor pan and a fully frameless shower, ensure an open feel was gained for a small footprint of this ensuite. The wonderful transformation was made in this family bathroom, with a reconfigured floor plan. Now boasting both a freestanding bath and luxurious walk-in shower. Tiled splash backs are commonly themed in Kitchen and laundry interior design. Our clients chose this 100 x100 striking lineal patterned tile, which they matched in both their kitchen and laundry splash backs.
Traditional Kitchen with Butler Pantry
Traditional Kitchen with Butler Pantry
Living Edge KitchensLiving Edge Kitchens
Live By the Sea Photography
Coastal Island Paradise
Coastal Island Paradise
Superior Construction ServicesSuperior Construction Services
San Jose (mud / Laundry room)
San Jose (mud / Laundry room)
Pixel Design and BuildPixel Design and Build
Timeless Kitchen, Sitting Room, Laundry Room, & Mudroom Remodel
Timeless Kitchen, Sitting Room, Laundry Room, & Mudroom Remodel
KWM DesignsKWM Designs
Karen Morrison
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
ImprovaImprova
Modern Farmhouse with Golf Simulator
Modern Farmhouse with Golf Simulator
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Number 16- Laundry Detail
Number 16- Laundry Detail
Jess Hunter Interior DesignJess Hunter Interior Design
The Utilities Room- Combining laundry, Mudroom and Pantry.
White Rock Modern Farmhouse
White Rock Modern Farmhouse
Celisse Renee Creative StudiosCelisse Renee Creative Studios
Wareemba
Wareemba
All Things BuildingAll Things Building
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Anker GroupAnker Group
8614 Montgomery Avenue is a truly spectacular property
8614 Montgomery Avenue is a truly spectacular property
Team WhetzelTeam Whetzel
New Farmhouse in Franklin
New Farmhouse in Franklin
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Coastal Island Paradise
Coastal Island Paradise
Superior Construction ServicesSuperior Construction Services
HUNTINGDALE RESIDENCE
HUNTINGDALE RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
LOUD & BOLD - Custom designed and manufactured kitchen, with a slimline handless detail (shadowline) - Matte black polyurethane - Feature nook area with custom floating shelves and recessed strip lighting - Talostone's 'Super White' used throughout the whole job, splashback, benches and island (80mm thick) - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Laundry Trough
Laundry Trough
Despina DesignDespina Design
The rustic timber look laminate we selected for the Laundry is the same as used in the adjacent bathroom. We also used the same tiling designs, for a harmonious wet areas look.
East Fremantle Renovation - Before & After Photos
East Fremantle Renovation - Before & After Photos
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
Laundry and bathroom - after photo.
Birch | Bellevue
Birch | Bellevue
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The Birch's Upstairs laundry room is a functional and stylish space designed to simplify your laundry routine. The room features titanium-side by side laundry machines, offering efficient and space-saving solutions for your washing and drying needs. The white cabinets with black cabinet hardware add a touch of sophistication and elegance to the room, while providing ample storage for laundry essentials. The white walls, trim, and doors create a clean and crisp backdrop, enhancing the overall brightness of the space. Completing the look is the gray tile floor, which adds a subtle touch of texture and complements the color scheme. With its combination of practicality and aesthetic appeal, The Birch's laundry room ensures a seamless and enjoyable laundry experience.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Grey 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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