Contemporary Utility Room with Glass Sheet Splashback Ideas and Designs

Master Suite, Laundry and Hall Bathroom Remodel

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

Heritage Construction Bourque new construction

Su Casa Cabinets INC

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a coffered ceiling.

Nedlands Home

Western Cabinets

This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Urban Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Liz Andrews
This is an example of a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic flooring, grey floors and white worktops.

Integrated, stacked appliances

Lima Kitchens

Our customer wanted integrated appliances, but also wanted the washing machine and tumble dryer hidden away, so we stacked them in a larder unit out of the way behind the door.

Nobilia High Gloss Anthracite Kitchen with Long Handle

Eco German Kitchens

From initial architect's concept, through the inevitable changes during construction and support during installation, Jeff and Sabine were both professional and very supportive. We have ended up with the dream kitchen we had hoped for and are thoroughly delighted! The choice and quality of their products was as good as any we had evaluated, while the personal touch and continuity we experienced affirmed we had made the right choice of supplier. We highly recommend Eco German Kitchens!

Taren Point Project

Nouvelle 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.

Minimal Contemporary Kitchen Renovation

The Nielsen Collection

Photography by Christi Nielsen
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and ceramic flooring.

Under benchtop washing machine

Improva

Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood flooring, white cabinets, brown floors, white worktops, a concealed washer and dryer and white walls.

Kitchen, utility & study - Charlton Kings

Contour

Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Gloucestershire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.

Triggerplant @ Dinner Plain

DE atelier Architects

DE atelier Architects Laundry in a cupboard in the kitchen
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, brown floors, grey worktops, a vaulted ceiling and feature lighting.

Examples of our work

Hamish Dougan Joinery

Contemporary utility room in Edinburgh with wood worktops and glass sheet splashback.

Mill Street

Metre Squared Architecture

Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in London with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.

Laundry room with tiled splashback

Improva

Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood flooring, white cabinets, brown floors, white worktops, a concealed washer and dryer and white walls.

Modern Oak

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Nina Petchey
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback and limestone flooring.

NUMBER 13.fithteen

Cloisters Design Ltd

Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Hertfordshire with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, slate flooring and beige floors.

Unit revamp - laundry

House of Kitchens

Very compact laundry which included fold down laundry line, stacked washer and dryer. Not to mention the beautiful granite bench tops that were repurposed from the kitchen!

Nedlands Home

Western Cabinets

Large contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc.

Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)

For the love of "Green" this upper floor luxury laundry was inspired by all things in nature. The cabinetry in a calm citrus green, the granite in a beautiful cobalt blue. Glass back splash merging it all together :) Part of a new build in the country, of course convenience, function and esthetic took the forefront here. No more, not enjoying doing laundry! This room was as well planned as the kitchen. This project is 5+ years old. Most items shown are custom (eg. millwork, upholstered furniture, drapery). Most goods are no longer available. Benjamin Moore paint.

Richmond Modern Handleless Kitchen

ParkerRose Interiors

This modern handleless kitchen design features a two tone mix of graphite and porcelain cabinets, with 30mm super white quartz creating a waterfall effect. Housing siemens appliances.

Contemporary Utility Room with Glass Sheet 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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