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Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Ceramic Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Havant House
Havant House
DIMA | Design In Mind ArchitectsDIMA | Design In Mind Architects
A small European laundry is highly functional and conserves space which can be better utilised within living spaces
Josh Wynne Construction
Josh Wynne Construction
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Butler's Pantry. Mud room. Dog room with concrete tops, galvanized doors. Cypress cabinets. Horse feeding trough for dog washing. Concrete floors. LEED Platinum home. Photos by Matt McCorteney.
Ravenswood Ground Floor Utility Room
Ravenswood Ground Floor Utility Room
Studio FabbriStudio Fabbri
The compact and functional ground floor utility room and WC has been positioned where the original staircase used to be in the centre of the house. We kept to a paired down utilitarian style and palette when designing this practical space. A run of bespoke birch plywood full height cupboards for coats and shoes and a laundry cupboard with a stacked washing machine and tumble dryer. Tucked at the end is an enamel bucket sink and lots of open shelving storage. A simple white grid of tiles and the natural finish cork flooring which runs through out the house.
Custom Clyde Hill Home
Custom Clyde Hill Home
Nip Tuck RemodelingNip Tuck Remodeling
A multi-purpose room including stacked washer/dryer, deep utility sink, quartz counters, dog shower, and dog bed.
Laundry Room Remodel - Bellevue, Washington
Laundry Room Remodel - Bellevue, Washington
Ellen Weiss DesignEllen Weiss Design
Small and compact laundry room remodel in Bellevue, Washington.
Laundry room
Laundry room
BERNHILL HOMES LLCBERNHILL HOMES LLC
Laundry room
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Leslie Foster Interiors, LLCLeslie Foster Interiors, LLC
This laundry room design features custom cabinetry and storage to accommodate a family of 6. Storage includes built-in, pull-out hampers, built-in drying clothes racks that slide back out of view when full or not in use. Built-in storage for chargeable appliances and power for a clothes iron with pull-out ironing board.
ADDITION TO SOMERSET
ADDITION TO SOMERSET
Gemini Design Group LLCGemini Design Group LLC
new laundry room with granite counter and herringbone subway tile backsplash
KITCHEN REMODEL: The Do Over
KITCHEN REMODEL: The Do Over
Burge Builders, IncBurge Builders, Inc
In this laundry room, shelving and a large utility sink overcrowded this area with little storage space for laundry and cleaning supplies. By removing those items, we were able to create more space for storage and a place to hang clothes to dry without taking space from the room.
Mud room with dog shower
Mud room with dog shower
Morisset DesignMorisset Design
Streetsville
Streetsville
Pizzale Design Inc.Pizzale Design Inc.
Baulkham Hills - Bespoke
Baulkham Hills - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Minimize to Maximize - A Garage Conversion
Minimize to Maximize - A Garage Conversion
FLAG interior designFLAG interior design
A dedicated laundry room with two stackable washer and dryer units. Custom wood cabinetry, plantation shutters, and ceramic tile flooring.
Mud room with dog shower
Mud room with dog shower
Morisset DesignMorisset Design
New Laundry Room cabinets with sink and backsplash
New Laundry Room cabinets with sink and backsplash
UserUser
Custom laundry room storage with a new sink added and backsplash tile.
Кофе, мята и амарант
Кофе, мята и амарант
Грушева МарияГрушева Мария
Custom Kitchens
Custom Kitchens
GK Interior Solutions Inc.GK Interior Solutions Inc.
Painted white shaker kitchen with granite countertops. Custom laundry room and pantry to match provides an extension of the kitchen.
522 E. Henry St.
522 E. Henry St.
Barrel & Board DesignBarrel & Board Design
The spacious laundry room doubles as dedicated space for the precious pups of this family. The lower cabinets were converted into kennels (which remain open most of the time). The space has ceramic tile floors and walls, wall cabinets above the quartz counters and an oversized sink for easy baths for the pups. Additionally there is a washer/dryer unit and a full height pantry cabinet.
Baulkham Hills - Bespoke
Baulkham Hills - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Madrid | Bellevue
Madrid | Bellevue
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The Madrid's laundry room combines functionality and style. White laundry machines provide the necessary appliances for handling laundry tasks. The white and black tiles on the floor add a touch of visual interest and a sleek look to the room. White windows allow natural light to brighten the space. Silver cabinet hardware adds a subtle metallic accent to the wooden distressed cabinets, providing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. A white countertop offers a clean and practical surface for folding and organizing laundry. The Madrid's laundry room is a well-designed and efficient space for taking care of laundry needs.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Ceramic 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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