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

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Traditional hand painted framed kitchen
Traditional hand painted framed kitchen
TulipTulip
Inspiration for an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Surrey with a built-in sink, all styles of cabinet, grey cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, grey floors and purple worktops.
Surry Hills Apartment
Surry Hills Apartment
Teresa Perng InteriorsTeresa Perng Interiors
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Chatswood - Timeless
Chatswood - Timeless
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Design ideas for a small traditional galley separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
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.
Weerona House
Weerona House
Demardi.Demardi.
A butler's pantry with the most gorgeous joinery and clever storage solutions all with a view.
Photo of a small modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Floreat Laundry Renovation
Floreat Laundry Renovation
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Pink Splashback, Laundry Renovations Perth, Hampton Style Laundry, Hampton Laundry, Diamon Tiles
Medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, pink splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Forde Residence
Forde Residence
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
For this home in the Canberra suburb of Forde, Studio Black Interiors gave the laundry an interior design makeover. Studio Black was responsible for re-designing the laundry and selecting the finishes and fixtures to make the laundry feel more modern and practical for this family home. Photography by Hcreations.
Laundry
Laundry
Kylie SargentKylie Sargent
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Geelong with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
76th Place
76th Place
John Anthony Drafting & DesignJohn Anthony Drafting & Design
Inspiration for a classic u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Glen Iris
Glen Iris
Finnes Building GroupFinnes Building Group
Large contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
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.
Large family laundry
Large family laundry
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, engineered stone countertops, mosaic tiled splashback, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Spanish home remodel
Spanish home remodel
Martha HafnerMartha Hafner
A very small laundry room with space maximized for storage.
This is an example of a small eclectic galley separated utility room in Tampa with a built-in sink, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and a side by side washer and dryer.
Floreat Laundry Renovation
Floreat Laundry Renovation
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Pink Splashback, Laundry Renovations Perth, Hampton Style Laundry, Hampton Laundry, Diamon Tiles
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, pink splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
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.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Clarity Construction GroupClarity Construction Group
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Clareville home
Clareville home
Northern Beaches Kitchens and BathroomsNorthern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, a coffered ceiling and brick walls.
Retro Reno
Retro Reno
G&M Craftsman CabinetsG&M Craftsman Cabinets
We love to be challenged so when we were approached by these clients about a design "from the era" we couldn't resist! There is nothing worse than removing character and charm from a home. The clients wanted their retro beach shack to have the modern comforts of today's lastest technologies hidden behind design features of the original design of the home. Beautiful terrazzo bench tops, laminated plywood, matt surfaces and soft-close hardware make this space warm and welcoming. Giving a home new life through clever design to achieve the result as if it was meant to be all along is one of the most rewarding projects you can do and we LOVED IT!
The Bubble House
The Bubble House
Birchall and Partners Architects Pty LtdBirchall and Partners Architects Pty Ltd
Laundry Room with stacked washing and dryer, double door fridge, drop-in sink and storage joinery. The Bubble House by Birchall & Partners Architects.
Large family laundry
Large family laundry
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, engineered stone countertops, mosaic tiled splashback, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Mosaic Tiled 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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