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Utility Room with Porcelain Splashback and White Floors Ideas and Designs

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Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Compact Laundry Room Renovation
Compact Laundry Room Renovation
Henrietta Heisler Interiors IncHenrietta Heisler Interiors Inc
This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access.
Villa M&G
Villa M&G
manuarino architettura design comunicazione.manuarino architettura design comunicazione.
stanza lavanderia con lavatrice, asciugatrice e spazio storage
Wyre Hall Project: Boot Room
Wyre Hall Project: Boot Room
Roccia Tiles, Bathrooms & KitchensRoccia Tiles, Bathrooms & Kitchens
Traditional Boot Room
Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Garden Village - Burnaby
Garden Village - Burnaby
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Douglas Residence
Douglas Residence
Pasco DesignPasco Design
Extension to rear of Edwardian house, incorporating kitchen/living, bathroom, laundry and study. Black and white laundry - black joinery/white benchtops, black and white splashback. Stainless steel undermount sink and black mixer tap.
Rising Star Road, Fayetteville
Rising Star Road, Fayetteville
The Norwood GroupThe Norwood Group
Beechwood
Beechwood
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
Classic, timeless, and ideally positioned on a picturesque street in the 4100 block, discover this dream home by Jessica Koltun Home. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece. Countless custom features and finishes include museum-quality walls, white oak beams, reeded cabinetry, stately millwork, and white oak wood floors with custom herringbone patterns. First-floor amenities include a barrel vault, a dedicated study, a formal and casual dining room, and a private primary suite adorned in Carrara marble that has direct access to the laundry room. The second features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an oversized game room that could also be used as a sixth bedroom. This is your opportunity to own a designer dream home.
Vista Bungalow
Vista Bungalow
Kyle BuildKyle Build
Laundry Room featuring Raintree Green Cabinets and a Compact Washer and Dryer.
CASTLE HILL RESIDENCE
CASTLE HILL RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
GRAND OPULANCE - Custom designed and manufactured laundry with extra tall cabinetry - White satin 'Shaker' style doors - In built pull-out laundry hamper baskets - Clothes drying room with ample hanging space - 2 x Butlers sinks - 40mm Mitred marble look benchtop - Satin nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Michelle Viret DesignMichelle Viret Design
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Santa Monica Garden House
Santa Monica Garden House
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
This light and bright, sunny space combines white wood, maple and black accent hardware. The wood planking ceramic tile is a perfect partner for the white, solid surface counters. Coastal accents in blue tie the entire look together.
The Kingsway Transitional
The Kingsway Transitional
Geometra Design Ltd.Geometra Design Ltd.
CASTLE HILL RESIDENCE
CASTLE HILL RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
GRAND OPULANCE - Custom designed and manufactured laundry with extra tall cabinetry - White satin 'Shaker' style doors - In built pull-out laundry hamper baskets - Clothes drying room with ample hanging space - 2 x Butlers sinks - 40mm Mitred marble look benchtop - Satin nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Built in Washer & Dryer
Built in Washer & Dryer
PARKinteriordesignPARKinteriordesign
removed the existing washer dryer room and created built in washer dryer space as part of galley kitchen
Farmhouse Dreams
Farmhouse Dreams
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Фото проекта: Морозные луга "ЖК Город на реке Тушино 2018"
Фото проекта: Морозные луга "ЖК Город на реке Тушино 2018"
Elements studioElements studio

Utility Room with Porcelain Splashback and White Floors 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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