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Contemporary Utility Room with Black Splashback Ideas and Designs

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South Bham Mod
South Bham Mod
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.
Master Suite, Laundry and Hall Bathroom Remodel
Master Suite, Laundry and Hall Bathroom Remodel
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Down the hall, storage was key in designing this lively laundry room. Custom wall cabinets, shelves, and quartz countertop were great storage options that allowed plentiful organization when folding, placing, or storing laundry. Fun, cheerful, patterned floor tile and full wall glass backsplash make a statement all on its own and makes washing not such a bore. . Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction
#Modern Ocean Splash
#Modern Ocean Splash
Angie Keyes CKBDAngie Keyes CKBD
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Laundry Room in Oak Endgrainm, with Zentrum Laundry Sink ZT36
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.
The Grown Up Ranch Laundry Room
The Grown Up Ranch Laundry Room
Melinda Mandell Interior DesignMelinda Mandell Interior Design
This bold, eclectic laundry room hints at mid-century-modern style with it's warm walnut veneer cabinets, and fun patterned tile floor. The backsplash is a matte-black glazed brick tile. The floor is a pinwheel patterned porcelain tile that looks like encaustic cement tile. The countertop, which extends over the washer and dryer is a soft warm greige (grey-brown) or light taupe quartz slab, for durability and stain-resistance. Overall, this laundry room is functional and fun!
Modern Log Cabin
Modern Log Cabin
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Триумф парк
Триумф парк
Александра СакмароваАлександра Сакмарова
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, black floors, grey worktops, a stacked washer and dryer and black splashback.
Luxury Family Home, North York, ON
Luxury Family Home, North York, ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Oneills Project Two
Oneills Project Two
Shannon Pepper DesignShannon Pepper Design
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Closet
Laundry Closet
J Reilly ConstructionJ Reilly Construction
We created a dedicated laundry closet in what would have been unused space under fhe stairwell.
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard with engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Azure
Azure
Breezeway HouseBreezeway House
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, black floors and white worktops.
Schuller Uni Gloss Kitchen - Crystal White
Schuller Uni Gloss Kitchen - Crystal White
JD KitchensJD Kitchens
This Schuller Uni Gloss kitchen has a stunning white high gloss finish which contrasts beautifully against the black mirror infinity stone work surfaces. The handleless style is sleek and very contemporary.
Parkedge Abode
Parkedge Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Mountain Modern, Sisters OR
Mountain Modern, Sisters OR
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Malvern: Renovation & Extension
Malvern: Renovation & Extension
First Avenue HomesFirst Avenue Homes
Walk in pantry, laundry, wine storage in Malvern renovation project
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Триумф парк
Триумф парк
Александра СакмароваАлександра Сакмарова
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops, black splashback, black walls, porcelain flooring and black floors.
The Churchover Project
The Churchover Project
Luxe LtdLuxe Ltd
This is one of our favourites from the Volpi range. Charcoal stone effect tall cabinets mixed with Dust Grey base units. The worktops are Sensa - Black Beauty by Cosentino. We then added COB LED lights along the handle profiles and plinths. Notice the secret cupboard in the utility room for hiding away the broom and vacuum cleaner.
South Bham Mod
South Bham Mod
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.
Green With Envy! Kitchen Renovation
Green With Envy! Kitchen Renovation
TSdesigns - Kitchen Broker & Interior DesignerTSdesigns - Kitchen Broker & Interior Designer
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Wellington with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, mirror splashback, painted wood flooring and black worktops.
Diss, Norfolk
Diss, Norfolk
K2B Bespoke KitchensK2B Bespoke Kitchens
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown worktops.

Contemporary Utility Room with Black Splashback Ideas and Designs

A well designed contemporary 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 contemporary utility design.

What do I need in my contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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