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U-shaped Utility Room with Black Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Awendaw Retreat
Awendaw Retreat
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Laundry room featuring tumbled porcelain tile in an off-set pattern, custom inset cabinetry, stackable washer & dryer, white farmhouse sink, leathered black countertops and brass fixtures
Bayadere Newport Beach
Bayadere Newport Beach
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink. Versailles pattern tile floor, open shelves.
IKEA Ringhult white with yellow accents
IKEA Ringhult white with yellow accents
Love Of Function space planning and designLove Of Function space planning and design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback and grey floors.
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Photo of a large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designerDesign Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
Leaving the new lam-beam exposed added warmth and interest to the new laundry room. The simple pipe hanging rod and laminate countertops are stylish but unassuming.
Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry
Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Inspiration for a large u-shaped utility room in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, black worktops, light wood cabinets, wainscoting and a dado rail.
Northern California Style - Laundry Room
Northern California Style - Laundry Room
H. Ryan StudioH. Ryan Studio
Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Medium sized u-shaped separated utility room with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Schuller Uni Gloss Kitchen - Crystal White
Schuller Uni Gloss Kitchen - Crystal White
JD KitchensJD Kitchens
This Schuller Uni Gloss kitchen has a stunning white high gloss finish which contrasts beautifully against the black mirror infinity stone work surfaces. The handleless style is sleek and very contemporary.
Modern Custom Home Laundry
Modern Custom Home Laundry
Paragon Design FirmParagon Design Firm
Inspiration for a modern u-shaped separated utility room with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, slate splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Northern California Style - Laundry Room
Northern California Style - Laundry Room
H. Ryan StudioH. Ryan Studio
Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
This is an example of a medium sized u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Island Cottage
Island Cottage
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Laundry room featuring tumbled limestone flooring, custom inset shaker cabinetry with antique pewter hardware and black granite countertops.
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped separated utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Stanton White Kitchen
Stanton White Kitchen
VanPelt WoodworksVanPelt Woodworks
VanPelt Woodworks
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, glass tiled splashback and porcelain flooring.
Schuller Uni Gloss Kitchen - Crystal White
Schuller Uni Gloss Kitchen - Crystal White
JD KitchensJD Kitchens
This Schuller Uni Gloss kitchen has a stunning white high gloss finish which contrasts beautifully against the black mirror infinity stone work surfaces. The handleless style is sleek and very contemporary.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry
Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped utility room in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Photo of a large rural u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.

U-shaped Utility Room with Black Splashback Ideas and Designs

A well designed 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 utility design.

What do I need in my 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 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 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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