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Utility Room with Metro Tiled Splashback and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Picturesque and Highly Practical Laundry Renovation
Picturesque and Highly Practical Laundry Renovation
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Extraordinary functionality meets timeless elegance and charm This renovation is a true testament to grasping the full potential of a space and turning it into a highly functional yet spacious and completely stylish laundry. Practicality meets luxury and innovative storage solutions blend seamlessly with modern aesthetics and Hamptons charm. The spacious Caesarstone benchtop, dedicated drying rack, high-efficiency appliances and roomy ceramic sink allow difficult chores, like folding clothes, to be handled with ease. Stunning grey splashback tiles and well-placed downlights were carefully selected to accentuate the timeless beauty of white shaker cabinetry with black feature accents and sleek black tapware
Classic Elegance
Classic Elegance
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
Medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, pink splashback, metro tiled splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Modern Log Cabin
Modern Log Cabin
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Drift InteriorsDrift Interiors
beautiful laundry off the garage entrance is a practical feature of this home on a country block with loads of storage and pull-out hampers.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Wollongong with a belfast sink, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
LUXURY IN BLACK - Matte black 'shaker' profile cabinetry - Feature Polytec 'Prime Oak' lamiwood doors - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss subway tiles with black grout - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel
Joinery
Joinery
Rebecca Lu PhotographyRebecca Lu Photography
Contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Sydney with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
REMODEL-Kitchen, Laundry and Guest Bath-Plano
REMODEL-Kitchen, Laundry and Guest Bath-Plano
Megan Bailey InteriorsMegan Bailey Interiors
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
The Idea House
The Idea House
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Large contemporary galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Silva Household
Silva Household
Flooring Factory LLCFlooring Factory LLC
This is an example of an expansive rural utility room in Charleston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Bella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLCBella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Provo Charm
Provo Charm
Hebdon StudiosHebdon Studios
Traditional meets modern in this charming two story tudor home. A spacious floor plan with an emphasis on natural light allows for incredible views from inside the home.
Transitional Tomball
Transitional Tomball
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
Dog friendly laundry room, sliding pocket door to keep pets safe, raised dog washing sink,
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and a wallpapered ceiling.
The Estate by Build Prestige Homes
The Estate by Build Prestige Homes
Build Prestige Homes Pty LtdBuild Prestige Homes Pty Ltd
The Estate by Build Prestige Homes is a grand acreage property featuring a magnificent, impressively built main residence, pool house, guest house and tennis pavilion all custom designed and quality constructed by Build Prestige Homes, specifically for our wonderful client. Set on 14 acres of private countryside, the result is an impressive, palatial, classic American style estate that is expansive in space, rich in detailing and features glamourous, traditional interior fittings. All of the finishes, selections, features and design detail was specified and carefully selected by Build Prestige Homes in consultation with our client to curate a timeless, relaxed elegance throughout this home and property. This generous laundry room features a white fireclay farmhouse style sink, Perrin & Rowe tapware with pull out faucet, subway tiles, side by side washer & dryer (raised and built-in to the cabinetry for ergonomics) laundry chute, built-in ironing board, encaustic look porcelain floor tiles
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
This is an example of an expansive coastal l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Webber Coleman WoodworksWebber Coleman Woodworks
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
The Pelican Lane Remodel: Modern Farmhouse Laundry
The Pelican Lane Remodel: Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Mavella HomeMavella Home
The laundry room features gray shaker cabinetry, a butcher block countertop for warmth, and a simple white subway tile to offset the bold black, white, and gray patterned floor tiles.
Blue Galley Style Laundry Room
Blue Galley Style Laundry Room
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
This is a mid-sized galley style laundry room with custom paint grade cabinets. These cabinets feature a beaded inset construction method with a high gloss sheen on the painted finish. We also included a rolling ladder for easy access to upper level storage areas.
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Inspiration for a large traditional separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Metro Tiled Splashback and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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