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Statement Tile Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Ravine laundry/mudroom
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!
Caxambas
Caxambas
Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.
Classic separated utility room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and blue floors.
Argyle Building Co. Home Remodel - Kitchen, Laundry & Master Bath
Argyle Building Co. Home Remodel - Kitchen, Laundry & Master Bath
Cat Wilborne PhotographyCat Wilborne Photography
Cat Wilborne Photography
Classic utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Leighanne's Residence
Leighanne's Residence
Leighanne LaMarre InteriorsLeighanne LaMarre Interiors
Amanda Dumouchelle Photography
Country single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Duplex urbano
Duplex urbano
MOLINS DESIGNMOLINS DESIGN
Jordi Miralles
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Barcelona with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
2018 Pahlisch Parade Home
2018 Pahlisch Parade Home
Century 21 Tri-CitiesCentury 21 Tri-Cities
Design ideas for a country utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Hinsdale Showhouse
Hinsdale Showhouse
Cynthia Lynn PhotographyCynthia Lynn Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Larkspur Custom Home 2
Larkspur Custom Home 2
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Chad Mellon Photography
Design ideas for a coastal separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry Bliss
Laundry Bliss
Soda Pop Design Inc.Soda Pop Design Inc.
Stephani Buchman Photography
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Toronto with blue cabinets and white walls.
Josephine Design
Josephine Design
Josephine Design LLCJosephine Design LLC
Laundry room in a Brooklyn brownstone
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Orono Custom Home
Orono Custom Home
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Contemporary Update for a Traditional Home
Contemporary Update for a Traditional Home
J. Bryant Boyd, Design-BuildJ. Bryant Boyd, Design-Build
Carlos Barron Photography
Photo of a traditional single-wall separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.
Points Drive Custom - Yarrow Point, WA
Points Drive Custom - Yarrow Point, WA
Dacoda HomesDacoda Homes
Photo of a farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street
IDF StudioIDF Studio
Photo by Christopher Stark.
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Traditional Tudor Style
Traditional Tudor Style
Erika Bruder Interior Design LLCErika Bruder Interior Design LLC
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Los Angeles with blue walls.
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops, medium wood cabinets and blue floors.
Bungalow Remodel - Historic Downtown Lees Summit
Bungalow Remodel - Historic Downtown Lees Summit
Jami Meek DesignsJami Meek Designs
Low Gear Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse separated utility room in Kansas City with an utility sink, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey walls.
Indigo Lake Estates
Indigo Lake Estates
Cavetto Homes LLCCavetto Homes LLC
Laundry Room
Inspiration for a l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
Admirals Cove
Admirals Cove
PB BuiltPB Built
Inspiration for a coastal separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Project Hammond - Laundry Room
Project Hammond - Laundry Room
Michelle Berwick DesignMichelle Berwick Design
Design: Michelle Berwick Photos: Sam Stock Photos
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, a built-in sink, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Statement Tile Utility Room 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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