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

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Whanganui full home interior by Du Bois
Whanganui full home interior by Du Bois
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Photo of a medium sized industrial l-shaped separated utility room in Auckland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Modern Luxurious Laundry Renovation
Modern Luxurious Laundry Renovation
Ultimate Kitchens & BathroomsUltimate Kitchens & Bathrooms
Simple but effective design changes were adopted in this multi room renovation. Modern minimalist kitchens call for integrated appliances within their design. The tall cabinetry display is visually appealing with this two-tone style. The master bedroom is only truly complete with the added luxury of an ensuite bathroom. Smart inclusions like a large format tiling, the in-wall cistern with floor pan and a fully frameless shower, ensure an open feel was gained for a small footprint of this ensuite. The wonderful transformation was made in this family bathroom, with a reconfigured floor plan. Now boasting both a freestanding bath and luxurious walk-in shower. Tiled splash backs are commonly themed in Kitchen and laundry interior design. Our clients chose this 100 x100 striking lineal patterned tile, which they matched in both their kitchen and laundry splash backs.
Traditional Kitchen with Butler Pantry
Traditional Kitchen with Butler Pantry
Living Edge KitchensLiving Edge Kitchens
Live By the Sea Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white worktops, a built-in sink and a stacked washer and dryer.
Coastal Island Paradise
Coastal Island Paradise
Superior Construction ServicesSuperior Construction Services
Design ideas for a beach style separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, tonge and groove splashback, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
San Jose (mud / Laundry room)
San Jose (mud / Laundry room)
Pixel Design and BuildPixel Design and Build
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, brown worktops, exposed beams and panelled walls.
Timeless Kitchen, Sitting Room, Laundry Room, & Mudroom Remodel
Timeless Kitchen, Sitting Room, Laundry Room, & Mudroom Remodel
KWM DesignsKWM Designs
Karen Morrison
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, a built-in sink, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
ImprovaImprova
This is an example of a large modern galley separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Number 16- Laundry
Number 16- Laundry
Jess Hunter Interior DesignJess Hunter Interior Design
The Utilities Room- Combining laundry, Mudroom and Pantry.
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, turquoise cabinets and grey floors.
8614 Montgomery Avenue is a truly spectacular property
8614 Montgomery Avenue is a truly spectacular property
Team WhetzelTeam Whetzel
Photo of a large classic single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, green walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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.
HUNTINGDALE RESIDENCE
HUNTINGDALE RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
LOUD & BOLD - Custom designed and manufactured kitchen, with a slimline handless detail (shadowline) - Matte black polyurethane - Feature nook area with custom floating shelves and recessed strip lighting - Talostone's 'Super White' used throughout the whole job, splashback, benches and island (80mm thick) - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Laundry Trough
Laundry Trough
Despina DesignDespina Design
The rustic timber look laminate we selected for the Laundry is the same as used in the adjacent bathroom. We also used the same tiling designs, for a harmonious wet areas look.
East Fremantle Renovation - Before & After Photos
East Fremantle Renovation - Before & After Photos
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
Laundry and bathroom - after photo.
Small modern single-wall utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Birch | Bellevue
Birch | Bellevue
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The Birch's Upstairs laundry room is a functional and stylish space designed to simplify your laundry routine. The room features titanium-side by side laundry machines, offering efficient and space-saving solutions for your washing and drying needs. The white cabinets with black cabinet hardware add a touch of sophistication and elegance to the room, while providing ample storage for laundry essentials. The white walls, trim, and doors create a clean and crisp backdrop, enhancing the overall brightness of the space. Completing the look is the gray tile floor, which adds a subtle touch of texture and complements the color scheme. With its combination of practicality and aesthetic appeal, The Birch's laundry room ensures a seamless and enjoyable laundry experience.
The Kensington | Bellevue, WA
The Kensington | Bellevue, WA
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The Kensington's laundry room is a functional and stylish space designed to make laundry tasks easier. The room features black hardware, adding a touch of sophistication to the white cabinets. A cabinet lazy susan provides convenient storage and easy access to laundry essentials. The room is equipped with Electrolux appliances, known for their efficiency and performance. The grey countertop offers a durable and practical surface for folding clothes or sorting laundry. The grey tile floor adds a modern touch and is easy to clean. A silver sink with a stainless steel finish provides a convenient area for handwashing or pre-treating stains. The tile wall adds texture and visual interest to the room. White ceiling lights ensure sufficient lighting for the laundry tasks. The white trim and walls create a clean and bright atmosphere, making the room feel spacious and inviting. With its efficient layout and stylish design, the Kensington's laundry room is a perfect space for taking care of laundry needs.
Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Renovation
Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Renovation
Refresh Renovations Melbourne Paul CreeRefresh Renovations Melbourne Paul Cree
Photo of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls and white worktops.
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.
Number 16- Laundry Detail
Number 16- Laundry Detail
Jess Hunter Interior DesignJess Hunter Interior Design
The Utilities Room- Combining laundry, Mudroom and Pantry.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
The Ranch House in Almaden Valley
The Ranch House in Almaden Valley
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized country galley laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Modern Farmhouse with Golf Simulator
Modern Farmhouse with Golf Simulator
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Medium sized country u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, tonge and groove splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Grey 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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