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Scandinavian Utility Room with Ceramic Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Havant House
Havant House
DIMA | Design In Mind ArchitectsDIMA | Design In Mind Architects
A small European laundry is highly functional and conserves space which can be better utilised within living spaces
This is an example of a small scandi single-wall utility room in Geelong with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls and white worktops.
Nt Adelaide
Nt Adelaide
Qbic LivingQbic Living
Natural materials, clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic are all defining features of this custom solid timber Laundry.
Design ideas for a small scandi l-shaped utility room in Adelaide with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and panelled walls.
Muskoka Cottage
Muskoka Cottage
Studio P InteriorsStudio P Interiors
This is an example of a scandinavian utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, beige floors, black worktops, exposed beams and tongue and groove walls.
Просторная квартира в скандинавском стиле
Просторная квартира в скандинавском стиле
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Постирочная с зоной для ухода за кошками и унитазом.
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Saint Petersburg with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Ravenswood Ground Floor Utility Room
Ravenswood Ground Floor Utility Room
Studio FabbriStudio Fabbri
The compact and functional ground floor utility room and WC has been positioned where the original staircase used to be in the centre of the house. We kept to a paired down utilitarian style and palette when designing this practical space. A run of bespoke birch plywood full height cupboards for coats and shoes and a laundry cupboard with a stacked washing machine and tumble dryer. Tucked at the end is an enamel bucket sink and lots of open shelving storage. A simple white grid of tiles and the natural finish cork flooring which runs through out the house.
Forest Retreat
Forest Retreat
ALTER Design StudioALTER Design Studio
The homeowners requested more storage and a place to fold in their reconfigured laundry room.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, vinyl flooring, brown floors, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Proyecto Almu y David
Proyecto Almu y David
EspacioCalleEspacioCalle
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian separated utility room in Madrid with a belfast sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring and black worktops.
Lighthouse + Greenwood // Full Home, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry + Living Room
Lighthouse + Greenwood // Full Home, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry + Living Room
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Laundry room design for function. Side by side washer and dryer, hanging rack and floating shelves provides the perfect amount of space to fold and hang laundry.
43rd
43rd
Northwest Building SupplyNorthwest Building Supply
This is an example of a scandinavian u-shaped separated utility room in Oklahoma City with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Southmere, Surrey
Southmere, Surrey
RennovAreaRennovArea
An atpartment that is 35 years old with 970 sqf is now completely renovated. The objective of the project was to create an open space with a Scandinavian design. This was achieved by removing walls and also flattening the ceiling which provided the new lighting the opportunity to enhance colours and bring out the style of the furnature. The choice of light gray vinyl floor, gives the efect effect of spaciousness and elegance. This project was finish below budget.
SHAW Residence
SHAW Residence
Ethos InteriorsEthos Interiors
Photo of a large scandinavian galley separated utility room in Townsville with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and a stacked washer and dryer.
Lewis Range Office Kitchen Backsplash
Lewis Range Office Kitchen Backsplash
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
. A backsplash of Glazed Thin Brick in classic white Lewis Range adds the perfect touch of texture to the nonprofit’s bright and open workspace DESIGN The Little Market, Dawn Pauline PHOTOS Yoni Goldberg INSTALLER The Little Market TILE SHOWN Lewis Range
Nunawading 2023
Nunawading 2023
Warrington HomesWarrington Homes
This is an example of a medium sized scandi galley utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and white worktops.
43rd
43rd
Northwest Building SupplyNorthwest Building Supply
Inspiration for a scandinavian u-shaped separated utility room in Oklahoma City with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and engineered stone countertops.
Просторная квартира в скандинавском стиле
Просторная квартира в скандинавском стиле
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Постирочная с зоной для ухода за кошками и унитазом.
Medium sized scandi single-wall separated utility room in Saint Petersburg with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Просторная квартира в скандинавском стиле
Просторная квартира в скандинавском стиле
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Постирочная с зоной для ухода за кошками и унитазом.
Photo of a medium sized scandi single-wall separated utility room in Saint Petersburg with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Forest Retreat
Forest Retreat
ALTER Design StudioALTER Design Studio
The homeowners requested more storage and a place to fold in their reconfigured laundry room.
This is an example of a small scandi single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Lighthouse + Greenwood // Full Home, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry + Living Room
Lighthouse + Greenwood // Full Home, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry + Living Room
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Laundry room design for function. Side by side washer and dryer, hanging rack and floating shelves provides the perfect amount of space to fold and hang laundry.
SHAW Residence
SHAW Residence
Ethos InteriorsEthos Interiors
A sleepy Queenslander was given fresh new life with a sweeping renovation in a contemporary, Scandi inspired aesthetic. Layers of texture and contrast were created with the use of tile, epoxy, leather, stone and joinery to create a Scandi home that is youthful, vibrant and inviting.

Scandinavian Utility Room with Ceramic Splashback Ideas and Designs

A well designed Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian utility design.

What do I need in my Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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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