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Contemporary Utility Room with Marble Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Combined butlers pantry and laundry opening to kitchen
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Montenero Condo Remodel
Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Montenero Condo Remodel
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic flooring, beige floors, multicoloured worktops, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, grey walls and a concealed washer and dryer.
Cabients, hanging rod
Cabients, hanging rod
UserUser
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Tampa with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, white floors and white worktops.
The Lodge- Utility/ Boot Room
The Lodge- Utility/ Boot Room
INTERIORS BY INGRID LtdINTERIORS BY INGRID Ltd
Light and elegant utility room in cashmere grey finish with white worktops, marble chevron tiles and brass accessories.
Photo of a large contemporary laundry cupboard in Cheshire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Parkview Avenue
Parkview Avenue
MJ Design & BuildMJ Design & Build
Stacking the washer & dryer to create more functional space while adding a ton of style through gorgeous tile selections.
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Mt Vernon Master Suite, 2020
Mt Vernon Master Suite, 2020
ADR Builders, Ltd.ADR Builders, Ltd.
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Baltimore with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, marble splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Piedmont House
Piedmont House
Rosehouse Design | BuildRosehouse Design | Build
Laundry room
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Kitchen Extension Cottage
Kitchen Extension Cottage
Interior MotifsInterior Motifs
The utility is pacious, with a pull out laundry rack, washer, dryer, sink and toilet. Also we designed a special place for the dogs to lay under the built in cupboards.
New England Chic
New England Chic
Artisans of DevizesArtisans of Devizes
Transforming a 1960s property into a New England-style home isn’t easy. But for owners Emma and Matt and their team at Babel Developments, the challenge was one they couldn’t resist. The house (@our_surrey_project) hadn’t been touched since the sixties so the starting point was to strip it back and extend at the rear and front.
Glammed Up Laundry and Half Bath
Glammed Up Laundry and Half Bath
Eclectic Design Inc.Eclectic Design Inc.
This space was completely renovated. The original cabinets were from when the house was built nearly 40 years ago. The floor is a 12" square stone tile. The washer and dryer are topped by a gorgeous granite remnant with a crema marfil marble subway tile in a brick pattern.
Kirribilli Renovation
Kirribilli Renovation
Braeside Building & JoineryBraeside Building & Joinery
Simple and clean laundry.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Modern mood
Modern mood
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
Tom Roe
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Ceiling Lights Distribution Design
Ceiling Lights Distribution Design
UserUser
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Tampa with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, white floors and white worktops.
Twyford
Twyford
4K Developments Inc.4K Developments Inc.
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, marble splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Boca Dreamy Oasis
Boca Dreamy Oasis
Nikki Levy InteriorsNikki Levy Interiors
Laundry heaven! A place for everything and everything in its place
Large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Daw Park
Daw Park
Qbic LivingQbic Living
Lyndon Stacey
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Adelaide with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, concrete flooring and brown floors.
Goring Architecture
Goring Architecture
Niki Schafer Interior DesignNiki Schafer Interior Design
Curved utility room
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Oxfordshire with a built-in sink, brown cabinets, green splashback, marble splashback, white walls, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Kitchen Extension Cottage
Kitchen Extension Cottage
Interior MotifsInterior Motifs
The utility is pacious, with a pull out laundry rack, washer, dryer, sink and toilet. Also we designed a special place for the dogs to lay under the built in cupboards.
Brighton: Renovation
Brighton: Renovation
First Avenue HomesFirst Avenue Homes
Brighton Laundry renovation 2020
Small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Urban Kitchens and JoineryUrban Kitchens and Joinery
Design ideas for a contemporary separated utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed with marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.

Contemporary Utility Room with Marble 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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