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L-shaped Utility Room with Granite Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Photo Credit: Kaskel Photo
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, grey splashback, granite splashback and grey worktops.
Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation
Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Large farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Chicago with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, granite splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Suburban Chicago “Traditional meets Modern” Estate
Suburban Chicago “Traditional meets Modern” Estate
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Photo of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, granite splashback, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Stout Res.
Stout Res.
Foxwood IncFoxwood Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
22 Bradford
22 Bradford
Tag & Associates, LLCTag & Associates, LLC
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Archer Street Remodel
Archer Street Remodel
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Taupe cabinets, hanging racks, laundry sink overlooking backyard and lots of cabinetry.
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Stanford
Stanford
Construction ElementsConstruction Elements
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Willis
Willis
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Charming custom Craftsman home in East Dallas.
Inspiration for a large l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and blue worktops.
Tucson Country Club
Tucson Country Club
Aesthetics Interiors IncAesthetics Interiors Inc
Large mediterranean l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
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IMG_4139.JPG
Copper Hills Custom HomesCopper Hills Custom Homes
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Cottage Home
Cottage Home
Pillar & Perch: Architects + BuildersPillar & Perch: Architects + Builders
Large laundry room with sink and lots of storage.
This is an example of a large rural l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, beige worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation
Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a large farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Chicago with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops, white splashback, granite splashback, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Archer Street Remodel
Archer Street Remodel
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Taupe cabinets, hanging racks, laundry sink overlooking backyard and lots of cabinetry.
Medium sized farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Stout Res.
Stout Res.
Foxwood IncFoxwood Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
Archer Street Remodel
Archer Street Remodel
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Taupe cabinets, hanging racks, laundry sink overlooking backyard and lots of cabinetry.
Photo of a medium sized rural l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Stout Res.
Stout Res.
Foxwood IncFoxwood Inc
Photo of a medium sized l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.

L-shaped Utility Room with Granite 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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