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Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Ceramic Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Homes by TraditionHomes by Tradition
Photo of a large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Ultra Abode
Ultra Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Warriewood Kitchen + Laundry
Warriewood Kitchen + Laundry
Northern Beaches Kitchens and BathroomsNorthern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms
Inspiration for a small modern galley utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
Renovation & Full Furnishing, Alphington
Renovation & Full Furnishing, Alphington
GDP Interior DesignGDP Interior Design
A reorganised laundry space, with a dedicated spot for all the essentials.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Ascot Residence, Perth
Ascot Residence, Perth
Chalmers and Co DesignChalmers and Co Design
Timber benchtops warm up the otherwise clean white laundry. The long bench and overhead storage cupboards make a practical working space. Interior design by C.Jong Photography by Pixel Poetry
Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building - Damien & Ana
Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building - Damien & Ana
Absolute Project ManagementAbsolute Project Management
Utility room with full height cabinets. Pull out storage and stacked washer-dryer. Bespoke terrazzo tiled floor in light green and warm stone mix.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, green floors and white worktops.
Project Simpson | Laundry Update
Project Simpson | Laundry Update
Inhabitat InteriorsInhabitat Interiors
Revised laundry layout with added storage, allowance for side by side washer & dryer, ironing in laundry space with wall mounted ironing station.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundries
Laundries
Dall Designer HomesDall Designer Homes
Sleek and modern, this laundry features a large walk in linen press, along with a long hanging rail, concealed handles and black tapware
L-shaped utility room in Sunshine Coast with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Fairview Contemporary Makeover
Fairview Contemporary Makeover
Frontline Construction, LLCFrontline Construction, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized retro u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Renovations Perth Projects
Laundry Renovations Perth Projects
Small Bathroom Renovations PerthSmall Bathroom Renovations Perth
Laundry Renovation, Modern Laundry Renovation, Drying Bar, Open Shelving Laundry, Perth Laundry Renovations, Modern Laundry Renovations For Smaller Homes, Small Laundry Renovations Perth
jack and jill laundry room
jack and jill laundry room
We Build Green Inc.We Build Green Inc.
We are sincerely concerned about our customers and prevent the need for them to shop at different locations. We offer several designs and colors for fixtures and hardware from which you can select the best ones that suit the overall theme of your home. Our team will respect your preferences and give you options to choose, whether you want a traditional or contemporary design.
Spanish Oaks Modern Mudroom By Darash
Spanish Oaks Modern Mudroom By Darash
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & ClosetsBy Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets
Mudroom designed By Darash with White Matte Opaque Fenix cabinets anti-scratch material, with handles, white countertop drop-in sink, high arc faucet, black and white modern style.
Classic Farmhouse laundry room
Classic Farmhouse laundry room
WoodwaysWoodways
This laundry room by Woodways is a mix of classic and white farmhouse style cabinetry with beaded white doors. Included are built in cubbies for clean storage solutions and an open corner cabinet that allows for full access and removes dead corner space. Photo credit: http://travisjfahlen.com/
Bold Impact | Portland Whole House Remodel
Bold Impact | Portland Whole House Remodel
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
White quartz countertops updated the existing laundry room and a fun black and white backsplash tile adds contrast.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Ponderosa Point
Ponderosa Point
GOAT InteriorsGOAT Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Lighthouse + Greenwood // Full Home, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry + Living Room
Lighthouse + Greenwood // Full Home, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry + Living Room
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Laundry room design for function. Side by side washer and dryer, hanging rack and floating shelves provides the perfect amount of space to fold and hang laundry.
White Rock Modern Farmhouse
White Rock Modern Farmhouse
Celisse Renee Creative StudiosCelisse Renee Creative Studios
Design ideas for a medium sized country single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, grey worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Wareemba
Wareemba
All Things BuildingAll Things Building
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, grey splashback and ceramic splashback.
INDUSTRIAL CHIC
INDUSTRIAL CHIC
Annalisa Carli ArchitettoAnnalisa Carli Architetto
Una piccola stanza di questo appartamento è stata destinata alla lavanderia dotata di un'armadiatura contenitore su tutto un lato ed elettrodomestici con lavandino sull'altro.
Création d'une BUANDERIE AVEC WC
Création d'une BUANDERIE AVEC WC
Studio Caroline BurgetStudio Caroline Burget
Photo of a medium sized modern separated utility room in Paris with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and pink worktops.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Ceramic 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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