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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Cement Tile Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Factor Design BuildFactor Design Build
The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space. Around the corner, you'll find a mudroom that carries the cabinet finishes into a built-in coat hanging and shoe storage space.
Menlo Park New Construction
Menlo Park New Construction
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
All the Little Details
All the Little Details
White DesignWhite Design
Make the most of a small space with a wall-mounted ironing board
Country Charm – Beaconsfield home
Country Charm – Beaconsfield home
TOC design & construction inc.TOC design & construction inc.
With today's melamine selection, you can create practical, resistant, beautiful solutions without breaking the bank. In this laundry / mudroom / powder room, I was able to do just that, by building a wall to wall storage area, incorporating the washer and dryer, sink area, above cabinetry, hanging and folding stations, this once dated, dark and gloomy space got a makeover that the client is proud to use . Materials used: FLOORING; existing ceramic tile - WALL TILE; metro subway 12” x 4” high gloss white – CUSTOM CABINETS; Uniboard G22 Ribbon white – COUNTERS; Polar white - WALL PAINT; 6206-21 Sketch paper.
| Northwest Hills Modern |
| Northwest Hills Modern |
Amy Pearson DesignAmy Pearson Design
APD was hired to update the primary bathroom and laundry room of this ranch style family home. Included was a request to add a powder bathroom where one previously did not exist to help ease the chaos for the young family. The design team took a little space here and a little space there, coming up with a reconfigured layout including an enlarged primary bathroom with large walk-in shower, a jewel box powder bath, and a refreshed laundry room including a dog bath for the family’s four legged member!
You can do black in a small room
You can do black in a small room
Collaroy Kitchen CentreCollaroy Kitchen Centre
25 year old modular kitchen with very limited benchspace was replaced with a fully bespoke kitchen with all the bells and whistles perfect for a keen cook.
Rouse St, Port Melbourne
Rouse St, Port Melbourne
M.J.Harris GroupM.J.Harris Group
The industrial feel carries from the bathroom into the laundry, with the same tiles used throughout creating a sleek finish to a commonly mundane space. With room for both the washing machine and dryer under the bench, there is plenty of space for sorting laundry. Unique to our client’s lifestyle, a second fridge also lives in the laundry for all their entertaining needs.
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
TUMBLE CREEK custom home
TUMBLE CREEK custom home
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
Working with repeat clients is always a dream! The had perfect timing right before the pandemic for their vacation home to get out city and relax in the mountains. This modern mountain home is stunning. Check out every custom detail we did throughout the home to make it a unique experience!
Rouse St, Port Melbourne
Rouse St, Port Melbourne
M.J.Harris GroupM.J.Harris Group
The industrial feel carries from the bathroom into the laundry, with the same tiles used throughout creating a sleek finish to a commonly mundane space. With room for both the washing machine and dryer under the bench, there is plenty of space for sorting laundry. Unique to our client’s lifestyle, a second fridge also lives in the laundry for all their entertaining needs.
Modern New Build Home
Modern New Build Home
Windram and WoodWindram and Wood
| Northwest Hills Modern |
| Northwest Hills Modern |
Amy Pearson DesignAmy Pearson Design
APD was hired to update the primary bathroom and laundry room of this ranch style family home. Included was a request to add a powder bathroom where one previously did not exist to help ease the chaos for the young family. The design team took a little space here and a little space there, coming up with a reconfigured layout including an enlarged primary bathroom with large walk-in shower, a jewel box powder bath, and a refreshed laundry room including a dog bath for the family’s four legged member!
Beautiful and Fresh California Modern Coastal Home
Beautiful and Fresh California Modern Coastal Home
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Central Residence
Central Residence
Dylan Barber Building DesignDylan Barber Building Design
Country Charm – Beaconsfield home
Country Charm – Beaconsfield home
TOC design & construction inc.TOC design & construction inc.
With today's melamine selection, you can create practical, resistant, beautiful solutions without breaking the bank. In this laundry / mudroom / powder room, I was able to do just that, by building a wall to wall storage area, incorporating the washer and dryer, sink area, above cabinetry, hanging and folding stations, this once dated, dark and gloomy space got a makeover that the client is proud to use . Materials used: FLOORING; existing ceramic tile - WALL TILE; metro subway 12” x 4” high gloss white – CUSTOM CABINETS; Uniboard G22 Ribbon white – COUNTERS; Polar white - WALL PAINT; 6206-21 Sketch paper.
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
Strathcona Custom Build
Strathcona Custom Build
Apollo HomesApollo Homes
Laundry Room with a split level counter
Woolloomooloo, NSW
Woolloomooloo, NSW
Milk Chocolate ProjectsMilk Chocolate Projects
Luxury Lakehouse
Luxury Lakehouse
Tailored Spaces, Natalie SpiniolasTailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas
Dove White Avery Kitchen
Dove White Avery Kitchen
Britany Hanthorn with MBS InteriorsBritany Hanthorn with MBS Interiors
This remodel transformed an old country home into the modern living space this new young owner aspired. The kitchen was designed in KraftMaid's Avery door finished in Dove White with a Midnight accenting island and Zodiaq's Coarse Carrara quartz counters. Hardware is Berenson Hardware's American Classics Collection pulls in Brushed Nickel.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Cement Tile 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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