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Utility Room with White Cabinets and Grey Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Modern Meets Farmhouse
Modern Meets Farmhouse
Live Well Designs, LLCLive Well Designs, LLC
Duplex Armor - Buanderie
Duplex Armor - Buanderie
Kaer Studio - Cabinet d'Architecture d'IntérieurKaer Studio - Cabinet d'Architecture d'Intérieur
Transitional Gem in Willow Glen
Transitional Gem in Willow Glen
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Double Washer and Dryer Laundry Room
Double Washer and Dryer Laundry Room
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Laundry room with white cabinetry, marble countertops, and a sparkling chandelier.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Cameron Homes Inc.Cameron Homes Inc.
Laundry
Laundry
Walker CabinetryWalker Cabinetry
Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse
Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Beautiful farmhouse laundry room, open concept with windows, white cabinets, and appliances and brick flooring.
laundry/mudroom remodel
laundry/mudroom remodel
Mader DesignsMader Designs
Who says you can't have a laundry/mudroom that has style and function!? We transformed this traditional craftsman style room and turned it into a modern craftsman for this busy family of 4.
RODNEY RESIDENCE
RODNEY RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
MODERN HAMPTONS - Custom in-house door profile, in satin polyurethane - Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - Feature marble herringbone tiled splashback - Recessed LED strip lighting - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Classic in Covina - Kitchen
Classic in Covina - Kitchen
L/L Design - Build - FurnishL/L Design - Build - Furnish
Linda Liebenow
Altadena Kitchen Renovation
Altadena Kitchen Renovation
Roberta Martin InteriorsRoberta Martin Interiors
Willow Bend Plano - Refreshed Traditional
Willow Bend Plano - Refreshed Traditional
Nicole Arnold InteriorsNicole Arnold Interiors
After a furnishing project in 2016, this family had us do a complete refresh on their traditional home in the Willow Bend Neighborhood of Plano, TX. With fresh paint and wallpaper, refinished wood floors, updated tile in the kitchen and baths, and modern appliances this home was totally transformed. The kitchen is the showstopper here with totally new upper cabinets, an updated back-splash and countertops, and all new (and reconfigured) appliances. From the herringbone brick floor in the laundry room to the mix of modern and traditional elements in the powder room, we just love the updates (and so do our amazing clients)!
Garden Oasis l Renovation
Garden Oasis l Renovation
My House Design/Build/TeamMy House Design/Build/Team
L-Shaped Home : Mud Room
L-Shaped Home : Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This Multi-Level Transitional Craftsman Home Features Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living, a Split-Bedroom Layout for Privacy in The Master Suite and Boasts Both a Master & Guest Suite on The Main Level!
COTTESLOE 4
COTTESLOE 4
Centurion Cabinets Pty LtdCenturion Cabinets Pty Ltd
Lockwoods Residence
Lockwoods Residence
Atmosphere DesignsAtmosphere Designs
A contemporary renovation to suite a growing family. Our clients brief was modern, sleek and functional. With a colour palette of soft greys, whites and warm timber tones this family home is both inviting as well as being low maintenance. The enourmouse Laundry in this home has ample storage, functional bench space and a designated area for clothes hangers. Keeping the rest of the house free from the laundry clutter.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Walker CabinetryWalker Cabinetry
Modern Complete Kitchen Remodel in Mt, Vernon, VA
Modern Complete Kitchen Remodel in Mt, Vernon, VA
GBC Kitchen and BathGBC Kitchen and Bath
Contemporary Complete Kitchen Remodel with white semi-custom cabinets, white quartz countertop and wood look LVT flooring. Gray beveled edge subway backsplash tile. Mudroom with cabinetry and coat closet.
Grand Rapids Family Kitchen & Laundry Room
Grand Rapids Family Kitchen & Laundry Room
Thompson RemodelingThompson Remodeling
The focal point of this kitchen is the expansive island that accommodates seating for six! This family enjoys hanging out in the kitchen and watching TV, so the island is positioned to allow that. Classic dark toned wood cabinets get a touch of modern appeal with the addition of white upper cabinets.
2015 Parade of Homes - Peoples Choice Award Winning Home
2015 Parade of Homes - Peoples Choice Award Winning Home
Designs by Craig VeenkerDesigns by Craig Veenker

Utility Room with White Cabinets and Grey 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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