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Traditional Utility Room with Cement Tile Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Golf Course Contemporary
Golf Course Contemporary
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Park Orchards
Park Orchards
Direct KitchensDirect Kitchens
Medium sized classic separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
White Laundry Room
White Laundry Room
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
This laundry room was updated with Medallion Gold Full Overlay cabinets in Park Place Raised Panel with Maple Chai Latte Classic paint. The countertop is Iced White quartz with a roundover edge and a new Lenova stainless steel laundry tub and Elkay Pursuit faucet in lustrous steel. The backsplash is Mythology Aura ceramic tile.
Midwest New Classic Home
Midwest New Classic Home
Rhonda Staley DesignRhonda Staley Design
Custom cabinetry, custom window treatment, quartz counter tops, brick tile floor
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Cedar Rapids with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Carlisle Lane
Carlisle Lane
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Craftsman Delight
Craftsman Delight
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The simple laundry room backs up to the 2nd floor hall bath, and makes for easy access from all 3 bedrooms. The large window provides natural light and ventilation. Hanging spaces is available, as is upper cabinet storage and space pet needs.
Glass Pocket Door
Glass Pocket Door
Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBAJan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA
The laundry area had no door, adding a glass pocket door brings in the light and changes it up a bit. Installing a transom window above adds a unique detail. Painting the trim the same color as the cabinets helps to tie it all together. Pure Lee Photography Amanda Neiges
Bailey Creek Project
Bailey Creek Project
Indigo Interiors CoIndigo Interiors Co
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
Shuffling The Decks
Shuffling The Decks
Jaffe Architecture + InteriorsJaffe Architecture + Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, beige floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation
Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation
Caine & CompanyCaine & Company
Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.
White Laundry Room
White Laundry Room
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
This laundry room was updated with Medallion Gold Full Overlay cabinets in Park Place Raised Panel with Maple Chai Latte Classic paint. The countertop is Iced White quartz with a roundover edge and a new Lenova stainless steel laundry tub and Elkay Pursuit faucet in lustrous steel. The backsplash is Mythology Aura ceramic tile.
Island inspiration
Island inspiration
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation
Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation
Caine & CompanyCaine & Company
Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.
Idyllwild Luxury
Idyllwild Luxury
Ginger Rabe Designs, LLCGinger Rabe Designs, LLC
Luxury mountain home located in Idyllwild, CA. Full home design of this 3 story home. Luxury finishes, antiques, and touches of the mountain make this home inviting to everyone that visits this home nestled next to a creek in the quiet mountains. This laundry room / coffee room is a great space in the master bedroom.
Graphic Laundry Room
Graphic Laundry Room
The Decorator, LLCThe Decorator, LLC
Custom Laundry Room with a pop of design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, cement tile splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Laundry room
Laundry room
BERNHILL HOMES LLCBERNHILL HOMES LLC
Laundry room
This is an example of an expansive classic separated utility room with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Blanc Wash Laundry Room
Blanc Wash Laundry Room
Blanc & Noir InteriorsBlanc & Noir Interiors
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Cottage Modern: Expansion/Transformation
Cottage Modern: Expansion/Transformation
deJong Studio | Architecture PLLCdeJong Studio | Architecture PLLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Gainesville Lake House
Gainesville Lake House
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Large classic single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, cement tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Traditional Utility Room with Cement Tile 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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