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Utility Room with Metro Tiled Splashback and Grey Walls Ideas and Designs

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Mariposa Project
Mariposa Project
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Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Cameron Homes Inc.Cameron Homes Inc.
The Lakeside | Main Level Remodel
The Lakeside | Main Level Remodel
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
Mudroom and laundry area. White painted shaker cabinets with a double stacked washer and dryer. The textured backsplash was rearranged to run vertically to visually elongated the room. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
The Pelican Lane Remodel: Modern Farmhouse Laundry
The Pelican Lane Remodel: Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Mavella HomeMavella Home
The laundry room features gray shaker cabinetry, a butcher block countertop for warmth, and a simple white subway tile to offset the bold black, white, and gray patterned floor tiles.
HOME BEAUTIFUL - FEBRUARY 2020
HOME BEAUTIFUL - FEBRUARY 2020
UserUser
Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee
Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee
Rigsby Group, Inc.Rigsby Group, Inc.
We opened up this unique space to expand the Laundry Room and Mud Room to incorporate a large expansion for the Pantry Area that included a Coffee Bar and Refrigerator. This remodeled space allowed more functionality and brought in lots of sunlight into the spaces.
Wildwood-Laundry Room
Wildwood-Laundry Room
Youtopia DesignsYoutopia Designs
What makes an Interior Design project great? All the details! Let us take your projects from good to great with our keen eye for all the right accessories and final touches.
Wayland Modern Farmhouse
Wayland Modern Farmhouse
Walnut Creek DesignWalnut Creek Design
Laundry room and half bath | Murray 0522
Laundry room and half bath | Murray 0522
William French Home ImprovementsWilliam French Home Improvements
Shabby Chic Laundry Room
Shabby Chic Laundry Room
La Costa Cabinets & DesignLa Costa Cabinets & Design
Laundry room gets a whole new look with this modern eclectic blend of materials and textures. A tiled rug look under foot adds warmth and interest. A rustic rusty white ceramic subway tile adds weathered charm. Wood floating shelves compliment the warm tones found in the white textured laminate cabinetry.
Pine Valley Drive
Pine Valley Drive
Webber Development & ConstructionWebber Development & Construction
McGinnis Leathers
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Seabrook
Seabrook
Missy Stewart DesignsMissy Stewart Designs
Seabrook features miles of shoreline just 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Our clients found the perfect home located on a canal with bay access, but it was a bit dated. Freshening up a home isn’t just paint and furniture, though. By knocking down some walls in the main living area, an open floor plan brightened the space and made it ideal for hosting family and guests. Our advice is to always add in pops of color, so we did just with brass. The barstools, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware compliment the airy, white kitchen. The living room’s 5 ft wide chandelier pops against the accent wall (not that it wasn’t stunning on its own, though). The brass theme flows into the laundry room with built-in dog kennels for the client’s additional family members. We love how bright and airy this bayside home turned out!
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
LUXURY IN BLACK - Matte black 'shaker' profile cabinetry - Feature Polytec 'Prime Oak' lamiwood doors - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss subway tiles with black grout - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel
Fresh on the Market
Fresh on the Market
Savori SpacesSavori Spaces
Artist Multi-Function Studio and Home
Artist Multi-Function Studio and Home
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Piney Point Whole-House Remodel
Piney Point Whole-House Remodel
MMI DesignMMI Design
Wildwood-Laundry Room
Wildwood-Laundry Room
Youtopia DesignsYoutopia Designs
This high-functioning laundry room does double duty as the dog area! Who else loves these built-in bowls?
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Modern Romance
Modern Romance
Dependable Renovations LtdDependable Renovations Ltd

Utility Room with Metro Tiled Splashback and Grey 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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