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Modern Utility Room with Grey Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Saratoga Canyon
Saratoga Canyon
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Laundry room counter steps up over the wash and dryer with quartz countertop, oak cabinets, finger pulls and a cold-rolled steel back wall with open shelf.
Warriewood Kitchen + Laundry
Warriewood Kitchen + Laundry
Northern Beaches Kitchens and BathroomsNorthern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms
Inspiration for a small modern galley utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
Laundry with hanging rails and subway tiles
Laundry with hanging rails and subway tiles
ImprovaImprova
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
HUNTINGDALE RESIDENCE
HUNTINGDALE RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
LOUD & BOLD - Custom designed and manufactured kitchen, with a slimline handless detail (shadowline) - Matte black polyurethane - Feature nook area with custom floating shelves and recessed strip lighting - Talostone's 'Super White' used throughout the whole job, splashback, benches and island (80mm thick) - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Simple and Clean Laundry Space
Simple and Clean Laundry Space
Dovetail Group LLCDovetail Group LLC
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
The "Sana" for St Jude
The "Sana" for St Jude
Marnella HomesMarnella Homes
Laundry room cabinets by Hayes Cabinetry, 3cm quartz counters by caesarstone, Bosch laundry. Brizo plumbing fixture and Shaw industries tile flooring
Fourty-One
Fourty-One
The Glade DesignThe Glade Design
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Westminster Residence
Westminster Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Laundry room with view of garden with white oak cabinets with recessed integral pulls in lieu of exposed hardware
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, brown cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow floors and grey worktops.
PROJECT 50
PROJECT 50
Allchin BuildersAllchin Builders
This is an example of a large modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Ravenna Contemporary Dwelling
Ravenna Contemporary Dwelling
Workshop EstatesWorkshop Estates
Photo of a large modern separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Anker GroupAnker Group
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, grey walls, painted wood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern Mud Room
Modern Mud Room
Just the Right PieceJust the Right Piece
Modern White Laundry and Mudroom with Lockers and a fabulous Farm Door. Just the Right Piece Warren, NJ 07059
Small modern separated utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Rochester Home
Rochester Home
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
Galley laundry with built in washer and dryer cabinets
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors, beige worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Middle Dural
Middle Dural
ENI Design Interior ArchitectureENI Design Interior Architecture
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
The Modern Tudor
The Modern Tudor
Fitch Design CompanyFitch Design Company
A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
East Fremantle Renovation - Before & After Photos
East Fremantle Renovation - Before & After Photos
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
Laundry and bathroom - after photo.
Small modern single-wall utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Interior Design By JoInterior Design By Jo
This light and airy laundry room features a beautiful glossy textured splashback, has plenty of storage, and maximised functionality.
Large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Seabrook
Seabrook
Missy Stewart DesignsMissy Stewart Designs
Seabrook features miles of shoreline just 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Our clients found the perfect home located on a canal with bay access, but it was a bit dated. Freshening up a home isn’t just paint and furniture, though. By knocking down some walls in the main living area, an open floor plan brightened the space and made it ideal for hosting family and guests. Our advice is to always add in pops of color, so we did just with brass. The barstools, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware compliment the airy, white kitchen. The living room’s 5 ft wide chandelier pops against the accent wall (not that it wasn’t stunning on its own, though). The brass theme flows into the laundry room with built-in dog kennels for the client’s additional family members. We love how bright and airy this bayside home turned out!
Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Renovation
Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Renovation
Refresh Renovations Melbourne Paul CreeRefresh Renovations Melbourne Paul Cree
Photo of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls and white worktops.
Riverview - Escape
Riverview - Escape
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Modern Utility Room with Grey Splashback Ideas and Designs

A well designed modern 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 modern utility design.

What do I need in my modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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