Blue Utility Room with White Splashback Ideas and Designs

Our clients wanted the ultimate modern farmhouse custom dream home. They found property in the Santa Rosa Valley with an existing house on 3 ½ acres. They could envision a new home with a pool, a barn, and a place to raise horses. JRP and the clients went all in, sparing no expense. Thus, the old house was demolished and the couple’s dream home began to come to fruition. The result is a simple, contemporary layout with ample light thanks to the open floor plan. When it comes to a modern farmhouse aesthetic, it’s all about neutral hues, wood accents, and furniture with clean lines. Every room is thoughtfully crafted with its own personality. Yet still reflects a bit of that farmhouse charm. Their considerable-sized kitchen is a union of rustic warmth and industrial simplicity. The all-white shaker cabinetry and subway backsplash light up the room. All white everything complimented by warm wood flooring and matte black fixtures. The stunning custom Raw Urth reclaimed steel hood is also a star focal point in this gorgeous space. Not to mention the wet bar area with its unique open shelves above not one, but two integrated wine chillers. It’s also thoughtfully positioned next to the large pantry with a farmhouse style staple: a sliding barn door. The master bathroom is relaxation at its finest. Monochromatic colors and a pop of pattern on the floor lend a fashionable look to this private retreat. Matte black finishes stand out against a stark white backsplash, complement charcoal veins in the marble looking countertop, and is cohesive with the entire look. The matte black shower units really add a dramatic finish to this luxurious large walk-in shower. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

Glyn Carin Lane

Elysa Roberts Interiors

Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Columbus with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.

Evergreen Design and Decor

MARGARITA BRAVO

Our Denver studio designed this home to reflect the stunning mountains that it is surrounded by. See how we did it. --- Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/mountain-chic-modern-rustic-home-denver/

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Inspiration for a large classic separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.

Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build

Haven Design and Construction

The light filled laundry room is punctuated with black and gold accents, a playful floor tile pattern and a large dog shower. The U-shaped laundry room features plenty of counter space for folding clothes and ample cabinet storage. A mesh front drying cabinet is the perfect spot to hang clothes to dry out of sight. The "drop zone" outside of the laundry room features a countertop beside the garage door for leaving car keys and purses. Under the countertop, the client requested an open space to fit a large dog kennel to keep it tucked away out of the walking area. The room's color scheme was pulled from the fun floor tile and works beautifully with the nearby kitchen and pantry.

DIGHT RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

MODERN CHARM Custom designed and manufactured laundry & mudroom with the following features: Grey matt polyurethane finish Shadowline profile (no handles) 20mm thick stone benchtop (Ceasarstone 'Snow) White vertical kit Kat tiled splashback Feature 55mm thick lamiwood floating shelf Matt black handing rod 2 x In built laundry hampers 1 x Fold out ironing board 2 x Pull out solid bases under washer / dryer stack to hold washing basket - Laundry chute Tall roll out drawers for larger cleaning product bottles Feature vertical slat panelling 6 x Roll-out shoe drawers 6 x Matt black coat hooks Blum hardware

Laundry Room

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Luxury laundry room with tons of cabinets. Built in gift wrapping storage, desk and ironing board. MTI Baths Jentle Jet laundry sink. Whirlpool front load appliances. Iron-A-Way ironing center. Mont quartz Novello countertop. Daltile Origami White backsplash tile; American Orleans Danya floor tile.

Karras Res.

Foxwood Inc

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Historic Los Gatos Remodel

HK Designs

This very small laundry packs a punch! Splash of cobalt blue cabinetry gives the space charm. Open shelving in middle of upper cabinets helps open the space along with window. Black granite counter top is durable for cleaning and white penny tiles have a blue grey rim to pull the blue and white together.

Southern Hills Residence

Crose & Lemke Construction

Design ideas for an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.

Custom Modern Laundry Room

John Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim

Laundry room with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, v groove ceiling, extra storage/cubbies
Large modern utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops, a timber clad ceiling, tongue and groove walls and shaker cabinets.

River Road Murray Project

CR Stone

Large Laundry with Double Washers and Dryers. Stone Benchtops installed by CR Stone
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

WH Frigate

Wesgrove Homes

This extensive renovation consisted of a full kitchen and living area remodel, upscale wine cellar room complete with a floor to ceiling wine display wall, office / guest room, and laundry room. Specific custom cabinetry and millwork, flooring, tile, and lighting, were added to each room to create a contemporary yet lived-in feel. Every detail was carefully chosen to compliment the home owner's style and needs.

North Wales First Floor

Harth Builders

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Bi-fold Doors Create European Style Hidden Laundry

Helen Baumann Design

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a large farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Chicago with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops, white splashback, granite splashback, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.

Midtown Transitional New Build

Bridgemont Properties Inc.

Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Karras Res.

Foxwood Inc

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Boucherville Bathrooms

Bureau Architecture

Photo of a medium sized modern utility room in Montreal with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.

Not your average McMansion

Enduring Domain Architecture

A simple laundry with space for everything to be put away makes for a neat and stress-free space.
Inspiration for a medium sized single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Blue Utility Room with White 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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