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Utility Room with All Types of Splashback and Tongue and Groove Walls Ideas and Designs

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Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The patterned floor continues into the laundry room where double sets of appliances and plenty of countertops and storage helps the family manage household demands.
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation
Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation
DesigntankDesigntank
Veranda A Model - Ruppert
Veranda A Model - Ruppert
Front Light Building Co.Front Light Building Co.
Soos Creek Farmhouse
Soos Creek Farmhouse
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Farmhouse laundry room with shiplap walls and butcher block counters.
Collingwood (custom home)
Collingwood (custom home)
Elle Peters DesignElle Peters Design
A classic, modern farmhouse custom home located in Calgary, Canada.
Coastal Mediterranean Remodel
Coastal Mediterranean Remodel
Lola InteriorsLola Interiors
Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Grayscale Homes DesignsGrayscale Homes Designs
Laundry Room Refresh
Laundry Room Refresh
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
Ocean Street Narrabeen
Ocean Street Narrabeen
Bathrooms By OldhamBathrooms By Oldham
The brief for this home was to create a warm inviting space that suited it's beachside location. Our client loves to cook so an open plan kitchen with a space for her grandchildren to play was at the top of the list. Key features used in this open plan design were warm floorboard tiles in a herringbone pattern, navy horizontal shiplap feature wall, custom joinery in entry, living and children's play area, rattan pendant lighting, marble, navy and white open plan kitchen.
Laundry and Mudrooms
Laundry and Mudrooms
Tobias Design LLCTobias Design LLC
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.
Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration
Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration
DLR Custom BuildersDLR Custom Builders
Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085
Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Laundry with blue joinery, mosaic tiles and washing machine dryer stacked.
Laundry Room detail of reclaimed wood accent wall.
Laundry Room detail of reclaimed wood accent wall.
UserUser
Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ
Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ
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Laundry Room with reclaimed wood accent wall. Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Ranch Renovation - Laundry Room
Ranch Renovation - Laundry Room
Paxton Place DesignPaxton Place Design
Laundry room's are one of the most utilized spaces in the home so it's paramount that the design is not only functional but characteristic of the client. To continue with the rustic farmhouse aesthetic, we wanted to give our client the ability to walk into their laundry room and be happy about being in it. Custom laminate cabinetry in a sage colored green pairs with the green and white landscape scene wallpaper on the ceiling. To add more texture, white square porcelain tiles are on the sink wall, while small bead board painted green to match the cabinetry is on the other walls. The large sink provides ample space to wash almost anything and the brick flooring is a perfect touch of utilitarian that the client desired.
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.
Laundry Room / Mud Room
Laundry Room / Mud Room
Aniko Nicholson DesignAniko Nicholson Design
Nestled within the heart of a rustic farmhouse, the laundry room stands as a sanctuary of both practicality and rustic elegance. Stepping inside, one is immediately greeted by the warmth of the space, accentuated by the cozy interplay of elements. The built-in cabinetry, painted in a deep rich green, exudes a timeless charm while providing abundant storage solutions. Every nook and cranny has been carefully designed to offer a place for everything, ensuring clutter is kept at bay. A backdrop of shiplap wall treatment adds to the room's rustic allure, its horizontal lines drawing the eye and creating a sense of continuity. Against this backdrop, brass hardware gleams, casting a soft, golden glow that enhances the room's vintage appeal. Beneath one's feet lies a masterful display of craftsmanship: heated brick floors arranged in a herringbone pattern. As the warmth seeps into the room, it invites one to linger a little longer, transforming mundane tasks into moments of comfort and solace. Above a pin board, a vintage picture light casts a soft glow, illuminating cherished memories and inspirations. It's a subtle nod to the past, adding a touch of nostalgia to the room's ambiance. Floating shelves adorn the walls, offering a platform for displaying treasured keepsakes and decorative accents. Crafted from rustic oak, they echo the warmth of the cabinetry, further enhancing the room's cohesive design. In this laundry room, every element has been carefully curated to evoke a sense of rustic charm and understated luxury. It's a space where functionality meets beauty, where everyday chores become a joy, and where the timeless allure of farmhouse living is celebrated in every detail.
Mid Century Modern Update
Mid Century Modern Update
Outside ArchitectureOutside Architecture

Utility Room with All Types of Splashback and Tongue and Groove Walls 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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