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Contemporary Utility Room with Brown Splashback Ideas and Designs

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The Architects House
The Architects House
Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & LivingGrid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living
Andy Haslam
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, limestone flooring, beige floors, white worktops, a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink, white walls and grey cabinets.
Pah Cockle Bay
Pah Cockle Bay
Kitchen Architecture LtdKitchen Architecture Ltd
Photographer: Jamie Cobeldick Auckland, New Zealand
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Auckland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and ceramic flooring.
Taren Point Project
Taren Point Project
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
The star in this space is the view, so a subtle, clean-line approach was the perfect kitchen design for this client. The spacious island invites guests and cooks alike. The inclusion of a handy 'home admin' area is a great addition for clients with busy work/home commitments. The combined laundry and butler's pantry is a much used area by these clients, who like to entertain on a regular basis. Plenty of storage adds to the functionality of the space. The TV Unit was a must have, as it enables perfect use of space, and placement of components, such as the TV and fireplace. The small bathroom was cleverly designed to make it appear as spacious as possible. A subtle colour palette was a clear choice.
Complete Home Remodeling
Complete Home Remodeling
America Green BuildersAmerica Green Builders
This house had a large water damage and black mold in the bathroom and kitchen area for years and no one took care of it. When we first came in we called a remediation company to remove the black mold and to keep the place safe for the owner and her children. After remediation process was done we start complete demolition process to the kitchen, bathroom, and floors around the house. we rewired the whole house and upgraded the panel box to 200amp. installed R38 insulation in the attic. replaced the AC and upgraded to 3.5 tons. Replaced the entire floors with laminate floors. open up the wall between the living room and the kitchen, creating open space. painting the interior house. installing new kitchen cabinets and counter top. installing appliances. Remodel the bathroom completely. Remodel the front yard and installing artificial grass and river stones. painting the front and side walls of the house. replacing the roof completely with cool roof asphalt shingles.
Lennon-Kitchen
Lennon-Kitchen
RemodelWestRemodelWest
Scott Dubose
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops and brown splashback.
Appartamento di 85 mq
Appartamento di 85 mq
Molteni e Tornaghi architettiMolteni e Tornaghi architetti
Locale lavanderia con lavatrice ed asciugatrice affiancate e e mobili pensili porta detersivi
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Дом в Переделкино
Дом в Переделкино
Анна Жемерева / ORT-interiorsАнна Жемерева / ORT-interiors
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Moscow with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Brewer residence Wodonga
Brewer residence Wodonga
Alatalo BrosAlatalo Bros
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and brown worktops.
Дом в Переделкино
Дом в Переделкино
Анна Жемерева / ORT-interiorsАнна Жемерева / ORT-interiors
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, white worktops, an utility sink, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and beige floors.

Contemporary Utility Room with Brown 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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