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Contemporary Utility Room with Glass Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Chalk Ridge
Chalk Ridge
Emily Roose InteriorsEmily Roose Interiors
A large laundry room that is combined with a craft space designed to inspire young minds and to make laundry time fun with the vibrant teal glass tiles. Lots of counterspace for sorting and folding laundry and a deep sink that is great for hand washing. Ample cabinet space for all the laundry supplies and for all of the arts and craft supplies. On the floor is a wood looking porcelain tile that is used throughout most of the home.
Burien Waterfront Remodel
Burien Waterfront Remodel
Candace Nordquist InteriorsCandace Nordquist Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Number 16- Laundry
Number 16- Laundry
Jess Hunter Interior DesignJess Hunter Interior Design
The Utilities Room- Combining laundry, Mudroom and Pantry.
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, turquoise cabinets and grey floors.
Classically Modern New Construction
Classically Modern New Construction
SR Design Group, Inc.SR Design Group, Inc.
The laundry room was designed to serve many purposes besides just laundry. It includes a gift wrapping station, laundry chute, fold down ironing board, vacuum and mop storage, lap top work area and a dog feeding station. The center table was designed for folding and the three rolling laundry carts fit neatly underneath. The dark grey tiles and dark quartz countertop contrast with the light wood cabinets.
No Place Like (Highland Park) Home
No Place Like (Highland Park) Home
Jamie Schachtel Design GroupJamie Schachtel Design Group
What a joy to bring this exciting renovation to a loyal client: a family of 6 that has called this Highland Park house, “home” for over 25 years. This relationship began in 2017 when we designed their living room, girls’ bedrooms, powder room, and in-home office. We were thrilled when they entrusted us again with their kitchen, family room, dining room, and laundry area design. Their first floor became our JSDG playground… Our priority was to bring fresh, flowing energy to the family’s first floor. We started by removing partial walls to create a more open floor plan and transformed a once huge fireplace into a modern bar set up. We reconfigured a stunning, ventless fireplace and oriented it floor to ceiling tile in the family room. Our second priority was to create an outdoor space for safe socializing during the pandemic, as we executed this project during the thick of it. We designed the entire outdoor area with the utmost intention and consulted on the gorgeous outdoor paint selections. Stay tuned for photos of this outdoors space on the site soon! Overall, this project was a true labor of love. We are grateful to again bring beauty, flow and function to this beloved client’s warm home.
Project Esgore
Project Esgore
Alair Homes North YorkAlair Homes North York
Maximum storage for one of the most time-consuming chores (depending on who's in your household).
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
New Cullasaja Home
New Cullasaja Home
Black Rock Design | BuildBlack Rock Design | Build
Perfect sized laundry room with stackable units, ironing and folding area, and with a view too! Pull out clothes folding drawers and lots of cabinet space finishes this laundry room
Cambria Whitehall Kitchen and much more
Cambria Whitehall Kitchen and much more
Creative Surfaces Countertops & TileCreative Surfaces Countertops & Tile
Let's take a walk through this contemporary home build on a golf course. Throughout the home we used Cambria quartz countertops. The focal point is the u-shaped kitchen that showcase Cambria Whitehall countertops. The pantry and laundry just off the kitchen also feature Whitehall. Move to the master suite and you'll find Cambria Whitney on the bathroom countertops. The lower level entertainment area showcases Cambria Whitehall however the bathrooms feature Cambria Torquay and Cambria Montgomery with a mitered edge.
Making the Most of a 2nd Home Condo Kitchen
Making the Most of a 2nd Home Condo Kitchen
Saltwater Kitchen & Bath StudioSaltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Functionally Theirs
Functionally Theirs
Addison Grace DesignAddison Grace Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Edmonton with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Bellevue Basement Remodel
Bellevue Basement Remodel
ArchiUS Architecture + DesignArchiUS Architecture + Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Metro Furniture, Inc.Metro Furniture, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped laundry cupboard in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Loft Living
Loft Living
Cheryl Chenault Interiors, Inc.Cheryl Chenault Interiors, Inc.
High gloss white cabinetry with Emtek handles and quartzite countertops.
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
The Sundial
The Sundial
ZED StudioZED Studio
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Loft Living
Loft Living
Cheryl Chenault Interiors, Inc.Cheryl Chenault Interiors, Inc.
High gloss white cabinetry with Emtek handles and quartzite countertops.
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
New Cullasaja Home
New Cullasaja Home
Black Rock Design | BuildBlack Rock Design | Build
Perfect sized laundry room with stackable units, ironing and folding area, and with a view too!
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, glass tiled splashback, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
A man cave fit for a king & queen - Designer's insight
A man cave fit for a king & queen - Designer's insight
TOC design & construction inc.TOC design & construction inc.
Contractor: TOC design & construction inc. Photographer: Guillaume Gorini - Studio Point de Vue LAUNDRY ROOM - RUSTIC CHIC, ECLECTIC & WORLD
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Montreal with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Bellevue Basement Remodel
Bellevue Basement Remodel
ArchiUS Architecture + DesignArchiUS Architecture + Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
JL Philbrook Designs - Closet FactoryJL Philbrook Designs - Closet Factory
Photo of a contemporary single-wall utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Stanton White Kitchen
Stanton White Kitchen
VanPelt WoodworksVanPelt Woodworks
VanPelt Woodworks
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, glass tiled splashback and porcelain flooring.

Contemporary Utility Room with Glass Tiled 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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