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Utility Room with Grey Splashback and Cement Tile Splashback Ideas and Designs

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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
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.
New Beginnings in Onehunga
New Beginnings in Onehunga
Refresh Renovations Auckland WestRefresh Renovations Auckland West
tucked in a corner of the bathroom, this cleverly designed laundry space makes washing clothes a breeze. A hanger to dry delicates and storage galore.
Pasadena, CA / Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build
Pasadena, CA / Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build
ING ConstructionING Construction
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build / Closet Stackable Washer and Dryer
Shuffling The Decks
Shuffling The Decks
Jaffe Architecture + InteriorsJaffe Architecture + Interiors
Strathcona Custom Build
Strathcona Custom Build
Apollo HomesApollo Homes
Laundry Room with a split level counter
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
The Swan Kitchen
The Swan Kitchen
Minosa | Design Life BetterMinosa | Design Life Better
Concealed laundry finished in warm veneer accessed via the kitchen. Image: Nicole England
WCH - Denver
WCH - Denver
Tharp Custom CabinetryTharp Custom Cabinetry
Laundry Room and Bathroom Makeover
Laundry Room and Bathroom Makeover
AFR ConstructionAFR Construction
Villetta multifamigliare al Lago d'Iseo
Villetta multifamigliare al Lago d'Iseo
PRF Studio di Gianluca PezzoliPRF Studio di Gianluca Pezzoli
La lavanderia è quell'ambiente che deve essere funzionale, nel caso che sia pure il bagno della zona giorno e degli ospiti, deve essere anche elegante (quindi all'interno del mobile abbiamo nascosto la lavatrice ed il lavabo è trasformabile
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.
The Kensington | Bellevue, WA
The Kensington | Bellevue, WA
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The Kensington's laundry room is a functional and stylish space designed to make laundry tasks easier. The room features black hardware, adding a touch of sophistication to the white cabinets. A cabinet lazy susan provides convenient storage and easy access to laundry essentials. The room is equipped with Electrolux appliances, known for their efficiency and performance. The grey countertop offers a durable and practical surface for folding clothes or sorting laundry. The grey tile floor adds a modern touch and is easy to clean. A silver sink with a stainless steel finish provides a convenient area for handwashing or pre-treating stains. The tile wall adds texture and visual interest to the room. White ceiling lights ensure sufficient lighting for the laundry tasks. The white trim and walls create a clean and bright atmosphere, making the room feel spacious and inviting. With its efficient layout and stylish design, the Kensington's laundry room is a perfect space for taking care of laundry needs.
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.
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
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
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.
Laundry Room and Bathroom Makeover
Laundry Room and Bathroom Makeover
AFR ConstructionAFR Construction
New Beginnings in Onehunga
New Beginnings in Onehunga
Refresh Renovations Auckland WestRefresh Renovations Auckland West
Laundry Room and Bathroom Makeover
Laundry Room and Bathroom Makeover
AFR ConstructionAFR Construction

Utility Room with Grey Splashback 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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