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Contemporary Utility Room with Porcelain Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Modern Luxurious Laundry Renovation
Modern Luxurious Laundry Renovation
Ultimate Kitchens & BathroomsUltimate Kitchens & Bathrooms
Simple but effective design changes were adopted in this multi room renovation. Modern minimalist kitchens call for integrated appliances within their design. The tall cabinetry display is visually appealing with this two-tone style. The master bedroom is only truly complete with the added luxury of an ensuite bathroom. Smart inclusions like a large format tiling, the in-wall cistern with floor pan and a fully frameless shower, ensure an open feel was gained for a small footprint of this ensuite. The wonderful transformation was made in this family bathroom, with a reconfigured floor plan. Now boasting both a freestanding bath and luxurious walk-in shower. Tiled splash backs are commonly themed in Kitchen and laundry interior design. Our clients chose this 100 x100 striking lineal patterned tile, which they matched in both their kitchen and laundry splash backs.
Villa M&G
Villa M&G
manuarino architettura design comunicazione.manuarino architettura design comunicazione.
stanza lavanderia con lavatrice, asciugatrice e spazio storage
Contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Постирочная
Постирочная
Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Little Venice Residence
Little Venice Residence
Margot Tsim InteriorsMargot Tsim Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Wilston, Brisbane
Wilston, Brisbane
Kim Black DesignKim Black Design
Full service interior design including new paint colours, new carpeting, new furniture and window treatments in all area's throughout the home. Master Bedroom.
Riccarton renovation
Riccarton renovation
Kiwi Kitchens LtdKiwi Kitchens Ltd
Laundry doors made in Zeroline, Arctic white, Velvet. Wall cabinet in Zeroline, Rumskulla Oak Matt. Benchtop in Caesarstone, Georgian Bluffs.
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Christchurch with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Forever Family Home - Part 2 Two
Forever Family Home - Part 2 Two
Stalburg DesignStalburg Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Murrumbateman Residence
Murrumbateman Residence
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
For this new family home in the rural area of Murrumbateman NSW, the interior design aesthetic was an earthy palette, incorporating soft patterns, stone cladding and warmth through timber finishes. For these empty nesters, simple and classic was key to be able to incorporate their collection of pre-loved furniture pieces and create a home for their children and grandchildren to enjoy. Built by REP Building. Photography by Hcreations.
Nature-Inspired Contemporary Kitchen and Laundry
Nature-Inspired Contemporary Kitchen and Laundry
Transform-A-SpaceTransform-A-Space
A light, bright, fresh space with material choices inspired by nature in this beautiful Adelaide Hills home. Keeping on top of the family's washing needs is less of a chore in this beautiful space!
Botta 43 | 90mq
Botta 43 | 90mq
Fo.Ca | Studio d'architetturaFo.Ca | Studio d'architettura
Vista sul lavabo del secondo bagno. Gli arredi su misura consentono di sfruttare al meglio lo spazio. In una nicchia chiusa da uno sportello sono stati posizionati scaldabagno elettrico e lavatrice.
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
London Flat RenovationsLondon Flat Renovations
We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks. The washer and drier are raised off the floor for easy access as well as additional storage for baskets below.
Niagara modern executive home
Niagara modern executive home
avenue design incavenue design inc
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Auckland with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry and WIR Renovation
Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry and WIR Renovation
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain splashback, grey worktops, a built-in sink, white splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
NUOVA LAVANDERIA | 9 MQ |
NUOVA LAVANDERIA | 9 MQ |
Francesca Endrizzi architetto interior designerFrancesca Endrizzi architetto interior designer
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Venice with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Auckland with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Glam Interior
Glam Interior
WERK | Building ModernWERK | Building Modern
Zionsville, IN - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, Christopher Short, Architect, WERK | Building Modern, Construction Managers, Custom Builder
Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop
Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Nature-Inspired Contemporary Kitchen and Laundry
Nature-Inspired Contemporary Kitchen and Laundry
Transform-A-SpaceTransform-A-Space
A light, bright, fresh space with material choices inspired by nature in this beautiful Adelaide Hills home. Keeping on top of the family's washing needs is less of a chore in this beautiful space!

Contemporary Utility Room with Porcelain 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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