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Galley Utility Room with Black Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Hidden Hills, CA. Major Remodel
Hidden Hills, CA. Major Remodel
Dennis Thompson ArchitectDennis Thompson Architect
Contractor: Schaub Construction Interior Designer: Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design Photographer: Lepere Studio
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, black splashback, slate splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and black worktops.
Midwest Modern European
Midwest Modern European
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
3x12 Laundry Room Backsplash Tile by Equipe Ceramicas - Splendours in Black Glossy
Traditional galley separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Brendonshire Residence
Brendonshire Residence
Jones Design Group LLCJones Design Group LLC
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, window splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Master Suite, Laundry and Hall Bathroom Remodel
Master Suite, Laundry and Hall Bathroom Remodel
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
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
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Laundry Room in Oak Endgrainm, with Zentrum Laundry Sink ZT36
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The laundry area of this Mid Century Modern Home was originally located in the garage. So, the team took a portion of the garage and enclosed it to create a spacious new laundry, mudroom and walk in pantry area. Glass geometric accent tile provides a playful touch, while porcelain terrazzo patterned floor tile provides durability while honoring the mid century design.
Nocona Barndominium
Nocona Barndominium
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Rustic laundry and mud room.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Multi-Generational New Home
Multi-Generational New Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx worktops, black splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, black worktops, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Mountain Modern, Sisters OR
Mountain Modern, Sisters OR
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Nanco Homes Inc.Nanco Homes Inc.
Large country galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Laundry Room in Oak Endgrainm, with Zentrum Laundry Sink ZT36
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Nanco Homes Inc.Nanco Homes Inc.
Large rural galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Leura
Leura
Kitchen Envy - Custom KitchensKitchen Envy - Custom Kitchens
This laundry runs directly next to the butlers pantry, and as it is finished in the same style, provides continuity to the space.
This is an example of a medium sized galley utility room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, beige cabinets, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Diss, Norfolk
Diss, Norfolk
K2B Bespoke KitchensK2B Bespoke Kitchens
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown worktops.
A Pain in the Deck: Laundry Room
A Pain in the Deck: Laundry Room
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
This is an example of a galley separated utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Modern Custom Home Laundry
Modern Custom Home Laundry
Paragon Design FirmParagon Design Firm
Drying Cabinet
Photo of a modern galley separated utility room with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, slate splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Mudroom & Interior Reorganization
Mudroom & Interior Reorganization
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, marble splashback, purple walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, grey worktops, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Midwest Modern European
Midwest Modern European
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
Concrete-look Tile with Pattern by Marazzi - Moroccan Concrete 8x8 Deco Aziza Gray with Natural Gray Grout
Photo of a classic galley separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Lower Gwynedd Carriage House Unit 11
Lower Gwynedd Carriage House Unit 11
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Street of Dreams 2022
Street of Dreams 2022
Innovative Cabinet Designs LLCInnovative Cabinet Designs LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized galley separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, black walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.

Galley Utility Room with Black Splashback Ideas and Designs

A well designed 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 utility design.

What do I need in my 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 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 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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