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Modern Utility Room with Wood Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Sue DiRannaSue DiRanna
The vanity top and the washer/dryer counter are both made from an IKEA butcher block table top that I was able to cut into the custom sizes for the space. I learned alot about polyurethane and felt a little like the Karate Kid, poly on, sand off, poly on, sand off. The counter does have a leg on the front left for support. This arrangement allowed for a small hangar bar and 4" space to keep brooms, swifter, and even a small step stool to reach the upper most cabinet space. Not saying I'm short, but I will admint that I could use a little vertical help sometimes, but I am not short.
Timber 2 tone
Timber 2 tone
Evoke KitchensEvoke Kitchens
This two tone kitchen is so well matched.Light and bright with a warmth through out. Kitchen table matching worktops and the same timber wrapping the kitchen. Very modern touch with the handleless island.David Murphy photography
Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The patterned floor continues into the laundry room where double sets of appliances and plenty of countertops and storage helps the family manage household demands.
Custom Modern Laundry Room
Custom Modern Laundry Room
John Bice Custom Woodwork & TrimJohn Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim
Laundry room with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, v groove ceiling, extra storage/cubbies
Photo of a large modern utility room in Houston with white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops, a timber clad ceiling, tongue and groove walls, a submerged sink and shaker cabinets.
Modern Farmhouse Phase III - Interiors
Modern Farmhouse Phase III - Interiors
Darci Reimund DesignsDarci Reimund Designs
Large modern u-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
North London Family Home
North London Family Home
Rial BuildRial Build
Dark wood veneered storage/utility cupboards with intergrated LED lighting
Medium sized modern galley utility room in London with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops, all types of ceiling and feature lighting.
The Outpost
The Outpost
Koviak BuiltKoviak Built
Laundry area with stairs and walnut paneling.
Modern utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Timber 2 tone
Timber 2 tone
Evoke KitchensEvoke Kitchens
This two tone kitchen is so well matched.Light and bright with a warmth through out. Kitchen table matching worktops and the same timber wrapping the kitchen. Very modern touch with the handleless island.David Murphy photography
Custom Modern Laundry Room
Custom Modern Laundry Room
John Bice Custom Woodwork & TrimJohn Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim
Laundry room with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, v groove ceiling, extra storage/cubbies
Large modern utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops, a timber clad ceiling, tongue and groove walls and shaker cabinets.
North London Family Home
North London Family Home
Rial BuildRial Build
Light beige first floor utility area
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley utility room in London with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops, all types of ceiling and feature lighting.

Modern Utility Room with Wood 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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