Medium Sized Utility Room with Granite Splashback Ideas and Designs

Design ideas for a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, granite splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and multicoloured worktops.

Synterra Loop Project

First Choice Custom Builders

Laundry room and mud room, exit to covered breezeway. Laundry sink with cabinet space, area for washing machines and extra refrigerator, coat rack and cubby for children's backpacks and sporting equipment.

WRIGHT COTTAGE

Holsman Architecture + Design, LLC

Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Oak Bluff

Parker Homes

Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean galley separated utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, grey worktops and a wood ceiling.

Laundry Room

Great 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.

Needham II

Michelle Markert Interiors

Needham Spec House. Second Floor Laundry room: Laundry cabinets Schrock. Quartz counter. Schrock Trim color Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. Wall color and lights provided by BUYER. Photography by Sheryl Kalis. Construction by Veatch Property Development.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

This is an example of a medium sized bohemian galley utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.

Elegant Estate

12/12 Architects & Planners

This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.

Northern California Style - Laundry Room

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Medium sized u-shaped separated utility room with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.

Stout Res.

Foxwood 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.

Snell Custom Home

Brant Homes LLC

Laundry room in a rustic lodge style home.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic separated utility room in Kansas City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, granite splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

This is an example of a medium sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.

Laundry Room

Willet Construction Inc.

The cabinetry was moved to one wall, rather than in the corner for better flow through the room and better balance. The finish and style match the kitchen right next door, as well as the flooring.

Kitchen & Laundry : Parker 0921

William French Home Improvements

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.

San Antonio, Texas

Core Design, LLC

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.

Lake Cabin Home Addition

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Lake Cabin Home Addition - Laundry Room
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, granite splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.

Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Medium sized country galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, granite splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.

Monterey Collection | Casita | Milton, GA

Hallmark Floors

Casita Hickory – The Monterey Hardwood Collection was designed with a historical, European influence making it simply savvy & perfect for today’s trends. This collection captures the beauty of nature, developed using tomorrow’s technology to create a new demand for random width planks.

Northern California Style - Laundry Room

H. Ryan Studio

Puu Lani Job

Jay's Custom Cabinets

Photo of a medium sized beach style single-wall separated utility room in Hawaii with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops and granite splashback.

Medium Sized 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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