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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Grey Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Kingsway
Kingsway
Pizzale Design Inc.Pizzale Design Inc.
This contemporary compact laundry room packs a lot of punch and personality. With it's gold fixtures and hardware adding some glitz, the grey cabinetry, industrial floors and patterned backsplash tile brings interest to this small space. Fully loaded with hanging racks, large accommodating sink, vacuum/ironing board storage & laundry shoot, this laundry room is not only stylish but function forward.
TAS, Davies Design & Construction
TAS, Davies Design & Construction
Housing Industry Association - HIAHousing Industry Association - HIA
A combination of bricks, cement sheet, copper and Colorbond combine harmoniously to produce a striking street appeal. Internally the layout follows the client's brief to maintain a level of privacy for multiple family members while also taking advantage of the view and north facing orientation. The level of detail and finish is exceptional throughout the home with the added complexity of incorporating building materials sourced from overseas.
The Modern Tudor
The Modern Tudor
Fitch Design CompanyFitch Design Company
A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls and ceramic flooring.
Mount Martha Hillside
Mount Martha Hillside
BD Building DesignBD Building Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Montefaro
Montefaro
Studio Henree LLCStudio Henree LLC
Design ideas for a small classic separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Past Projects
Past Projects
Cuddu DesignCuddu Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
#Seaside Beauty
#Seaside Beauty
Angie Keyes CKBDAngie Keyes CKBD
This Condo has been in the family since it was first built. And it was in desperate need of being renovated. The kitchen was isolated from the rest of the condo. The laundry space was an old pantry that was converted. We needed to open up the kitchen to living space to make the space feel larger. By changing the entrance to the first guest bedroom and turn in a den with a wonderful walk in owners closet. Then we removed the old owners closet, adding that space to the guest bath to allow us to make the shower bigger. In addition giving the vanity more space. The rest of the condo was updated. The master bath again was tight, but by removing walls and changing door swings we were able to make it functional and beautiful all that the same time.
Laundry with hanging rails and subway tiles
Laundry with hanging rails and subway tiles
ImprovaImprova
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Bayfront Beauty
Bayfront Beauty
April BallietteApril Balliette
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon
Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon
The Hidden TouchThe Hidden Touch
This is a hidden cat feeding and liter box area in the cabinetry of the laundry room. This is an excellent way to contain the smell and mess of a cat.
Simple and Clean Laundry Space
Simple and Clean Laundry Space
Dovetail Group LLCDovetail Group LLC
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Alma Road Renovation - Hunting For George
Alma Road Renovation - Hunting For George
DIY BlindsDIY Blinds
Photo of a contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, tonge and groove splashback, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, black worktops, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
South Barry Avenue, Mamaroneck
South Barry Avenue, Mamaroneck
Studio DearbornStudio Dearborn
Aventos door lifts completely out of the way. Photo: Jeff McNamara
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood flooring.
Laundry Spaces
Laundry Spaces
Rachael Elise DesignRachael Elise Design
This is an example of a medium sized single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room detail of reclaimed wood accent wall.
Laundry Room detail of reclaimed wood accent wall.
UserUser
Photo Credit: N. Leonard
This is an example of a large rural single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey splashback, tonge and groove splashback and tongue and groove walls.
Certified Luxury Builders-Dacoda Homes-Bellevue WA-Custom Home 2A
Certified Luxury Builders-Dacoda Homes-Bellevue WA-Custom Home 2A
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white worktops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
The "Sana" for St Jude
The "Sana" for St Jude
Marnella HomesMarnella Homes
Laundry room cabinets by Hayes Cabinetry, 3cm quartz counters by caesarstone, Bosch laundry. Brizo plumbing fixture and Shaw industries tile flooring
Needham I
Needham I
Michelle Markert InteriorsMichelle Markert Interiors
Laundry room with folding counter, sink and stackable washer/dryer. Two drawers pull out for laundry hampers. Storage availalbe in wall cabinets.
This is an example of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Westminster Residence
Westminster Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Laundry room with view of garden with white oak cabinets with recessed integral pulls in lieu of exposed hardware
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, brown cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow floors and grey worktops.
PROJECT 50
PROJECT 50
Allchin BuildersAllchin Builders
This is an example of a large modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with a Submerged 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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