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U-shaped Utility Room with Glass Sheet Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Poggenpohl HoustonPoggenpohl Houston
Joseph Nance Photgraphy
Design ideas for an expansive modern u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic flooring, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Heritage Construction Bourque new construction
Heritage Construction Bourque new construction
Su Casa Cabinets INCSu Casa Cabinets INC
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a coffered ceiling.
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.
Wimbledon New Build - Kitchen and Utility
Wimbledon New Build - Kitchen and Utility
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Utility design, supplied and installed in a this new build family home in Wimbledon, London. Keeping it light, bright and clean with Light grey furniture and Everest White worktops. Photo Credit: Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Integrated, stacked appliances
Integrated, stacked appliances
Lima KitchensLima Kitchens
Our customer wanted integrated appliances, but also wanted the washing machine and tumble dryer hidden away, so we stacked them in a larder unit out of the way behind the door.
Utility Laundry Room in Manchuria Road in SW11, Clapham, London
Utility Laundry Room in Manchuria Road in SW11, Clapham, London
Essex and London Construction ELCEssex and London Construction ELC
Photo of a small modern u-shaped utility room with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, an integrated washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Minimal Contemporary Kitchen Renovation
Minimal Contemporary Kitchen Renovation
The Nielsen CollectionThe Nielsen Collection
Photography by Christi Nielsen
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and ceramic flooring.
Modern Oak
Modern Oak
Sheffield Sustainable KitchensSheffield Sustainable Kitchens
Nina Petchey
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback and limestone flooring.
NUMBER 13.fithteen
NUMBER 13.fithteen
Cloisters Design LtdCloisters Design Ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Hertfordshire with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, slate flooring and beige floors.
Metro White/ Kashmir Kitchen Designed and Installed in Romiley, Stockport
Metro White/ Kashmir Kitchen Designed and Installed in Romiley, Stockport
Richard & Richard's D&IS LtdRichard & Richard's D&IS Ltd
Matthew McNulty
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Manchester with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, glass sheet splashback and vinyl flooring.
Richmond Modern Handleless Kitchen
Richmond Modern Handleless Kitchen
ParkerRose InteriorsParkerRose Interiors
This modern handleless kitchen design features a two tone mix of graphite and porcelain cabinets, with 30mm super white quartz creating a waterfall effect. Housing siemens appliances.
Oak and Almond Shaker Kitchen
Oak and Almond Shaker Kitchen
C & C KitchensC & C Kitchens
A sophisticated Oak shaker kitchen which has been enhanced with bronze glass splashbacks and contracting Almond shaker units. These units have also been extended into the adjoining utility room.
Mr & Mrs Seditas
Mr & Mrs Seditas
Decor Kitchens & BathroomsDecor Kitchens & Bathrooms
Second Nature Remo kitchen in Gloss White. Slim Edge worktop in Iron Oxide. Freestanding washing machine cleverly hidden behind the unit door.
This is an example of a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, pink splashback, glass sheet splashback and grey worktops.
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Poggenpohl HoustonPoggenpohl Houston
hang up space in laundry room by Cheryl Carpenter with Poggepohl Joseph Nance Photography
Expansive modern u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic flooring, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Heritage Construction Bourque new construction
Heritage Construction Bourque new construction
Su Casa Cabinets INCSu Casa Cabinets INC
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a coffered ceiling.
Minimal Contemporary Kitchen Renovation
Minimal Contemporary Kitchen Renovation
The Nielsen CollectionThe Nielsen Collection
Photography by Christi Nielsen
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and ceramic flooring.
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Poggenpohl HoustonPoggenpohl Houston
Storage in the laundry room by Cheryl Carpenter at Poggenpohl Joseph Nance Photography
Design ideas for an expansive modern u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic flooring, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Poggenpohl HoustonPoggenpohl Houston
A lift up door opens to revel a space for a small microwave oven in this expansive laundry room by Cheryl Carpenter with Poggenpohl Joseph Nance Photography
Modern Oak
Modern Oak
Sheffield Sustainable KitchensSheffield Sustainable Kitchens
Nina Petchey
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, limestone flooring and a submerged sink.

U-shaped Utility Room with Glass Sheet 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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