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Traditional Utility Room with Brown Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place
Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
With the original, unfinished laundry room located in the enclosed porch with plywood subflooring and bare shiplap on the walls, our client was ready for a change. To create a functional size laundry/utility room, Blackline Renovations repurposed part of the enclosed porch and slightly expanded into the original kitchen footprint. With a small space to work with, form and function was paramount. Blackline Renovations’ creative solution involved carefully designing an efficient layout with accessible storage. The laundry room was thus designed with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a stacked washer/dryer to provide enough space for a folding station and drying area. The lower cabinet beneath the drying area was even customized to conceal and store a cat litter box. Every square inch was wisely utilized to maximize this small space.
Multi-Purpose Laundry & Mud Room
Multi-Purpose Laundry & Mud Room
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The large multi-purpose laundry and mud room is as stylish as it is functional with white quartz countertops, a polished brown ceramic tile backsplash and matte gray porcelain tile floor. Custom shaker cabinets boasts floor to ceiling storage with a cozy built in-window seat painted in Benjamin Moore’s Cloud Sky. Additional features include a side-by-side washer and dryer, full-size laundry sink with black under mount sink and matte black pull out spray faucet.
1041 EL
1041 EL
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Columbus with green walls, grey floors, a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
Pool House Addition
Pool House Addition
Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLCChristopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC
We added a pool house to provide a shady space adjacent to the pool and stone terrace. For cool nights there is a 5ft wide wood burning fireplace and flush mounted infrared heaters. For warm days, there's an outdoor kitchen with refrigerated beverage drawers and an ice maker. The trim and brick details compliment the original Georgian architecture. We chose the classic cast stone fireplace surround to also complement the traditional architecture. We also added a mud rm with laundry and pool bath behind the new pool house. Photos by Chris Marshall
Laundry Room Cabinetry
Laundry Room Cabinetry
Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.
A moody navy blue in this laundry room gives the space depth without feeling cold or overwhelming. Adding an island gives the space ample room for sorting and folding.
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.
Mr and Mrs Whaton
Mr and Mrs Whaton
Decor Kitchens & BathroomsDecor Kitchens & Bathrooms
Second Nature Milbourne in Sage. Soft Mazzarino Quarry laminate worktop and upstands. Neff integrated washing machine,
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback and brown floors.
Taking the Drudgery out of Laundry
Taking the Drudgery out of Laundry
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
The laundry machines are paired with an under mount utility sink with air dry rods above. Extra deep cabinet storage above the washer/dryer provide easy access to laundry detergents, etc. Under cabinet lighting keeps this land locked laundry room feeling light and bright. The washing machine has a moisture sensor installed underneath it. A Kitchen That Works LLC
Contemporary Masculine Remodel
Contemporary Masculine Remodel
Folding Chair DesignFolding Chair Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Baltimore with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Lake Cabin Home Addition
Lake Cabin Home Addition
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy 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.
CHERRYWOOD
CHERRYWOOD
ROI Proportunities, LLCROI Proportunities, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, brown splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Willet Construction Inc.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.
Magnolia Open-plan Modern Shaker Kitchen with walk-in-pantry
Magnolia Open-plan Modern Shaker Kitchen with walk-in-pantry
Handmade Kitchen CoHandmade Kitchen Co
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley utility room in Essex with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and brown worktops.
Uplands Classic
Uplands Classic
Island Dream KitchensIsland Dream Kitchens
Dennis Robinson
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain flooring, beige floors, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Uplands Classic
Uplands Classic
Island Dream KitchensIsland Dream Kitchens
Dennis Robinson
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain flooring, beige floors, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Reforma de vivienda en tonos claros y grises
Reforma de vivienda en tonos claros y grises
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Bilbao with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Flawlessly Functional - Laundry Room
Flawlessly Functional - Laundry Room
House of LHouse of L
This is an example of a medium sized classic separated utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, white cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, metro tiled splashback, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
From dark & dingy to beautiful
From dark & dingy to beautiful
Lyn's Design StyleLyn's Design Style
Before: brown and boring laundry room, After: Complete built in cabinets to conceal the washer and dryer and add a ton of storage.
Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Odell Construction Inc.Odell Construction Inc.
The laundry room attaches the garage to the main home. The laundry room features Cambria surfaces and light natural plywood cabinets.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.

Traditional Utility Room with Brown Splashback Ideas and Designs

A well designed traditional 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 traditional utility design.

What do I need in my traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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