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

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Large laundry room with Acrylic cabinet
Large laundry room with Acrylic cabinet
Zen LivingZen Living
The light-filled home in Calgary features open space, modern bathrooms, and a contemporary kitchen decorated in a stylish monochromatic palette.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Green and Blue Laundry/Mud Room with Back Yard Access
Green and Blue Laundry/Mud Room with Back Yard Access
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Inspiration for a large eclectic separated utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room with reclaimed wood accent wall
Laundry Room with reclaimed wood accent wall
UserUser
Laundry room with accent wall made from reclaimed wood. and farmhouse pieces. We then painted a new color palette to blend with the accent wall. Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Millionaire Lottery Home - Eagle Mountain, Abbotsford
Millionaire Lottery Home - Eagle Mountain, Abbotsford
RaveninsideRaveninside
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Nature-Inspired Contemporary Kitchen and Laundry
Nature-Inspired Contemporary Kitchen and Laundry
Transform-A-SpaceTransform-A-Space
A light, bright, fresh space with material choices inspired by nature in this beautiful Adelaide Hills home. Keeping on top of the family's washing needs is less of a chore in this beautiful space!
Mountain Modern Lake House
Mountain Modern Lake House
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Small modern galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Horizontal Lines for the Cabinetry and Wall Tile
Horizontal Lines for the Cabinetry and Wall Tile
Dovetail Group LLCDovetail Group LLC
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.
Miramar Kitchen Makeover
Miramar Kitchen Makeover
Honour CreativeHonour Creative
Photo of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Wellington with a submerged sink, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Avondale
Avondale
Art & Stone GroupArt & Stone Group
Contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Ottawa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
2220 Coldwater Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
2220 Coldwater Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
A Well Appointed Laundry Room
A Well Appointed Laundry Room
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
Photo: A Kitchen That Works LLC
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey splashback, grey floors and grey worktops.
Playful Mission Lunar Transitional Kitchen
Playful Mission Lunar Transitional Kitchen
Raywal CabinetsRaywal Cabinets
Adrian Ozimek
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, grey floors, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and dark wood cabinets.
Laundry Room Remodel
Laundry Room Remodel
Cresmark Custom HomesCresmark Custom Homes
Glass mosaic tiled backsplash, recessed panel millwork/cabiners, side by side washer and dryer, mosaic floor tile, hanging rod, undermount sink, single lever faucet, quartz countertops, built in pantry style millwork for storage.
Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ
Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ
UserUser
This laundry room serves many purposes. It's great for doing the wash but also serves as a place to take a little break and catch up on some reading. Plenty of natural light and soft colors make this laundry room a pleasing place to be. Photo Credit: Susan Debbe
Willow Glen Traditional Remodel
Willow Glen Traditional Remodel
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Superior Swan
Superior Swan
Norelco Cabinets LtdNorelco Cabinets Ltd

Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Novus Building and DesignNovus Building and Design
Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, purple walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Strathcona Custom Build
Strathcona Custom Build
Apollo HomesApollo Homes
Laundry Room with a split level counter
Medium sized urban single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
River Crossing
River Crossing
Parker HomesParker Homes
Inspiration for a large classic galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Southbank renovation
Southbank renovation
Interior ConceptsInterior Concepts
Stunning kitchen refurbishment in grey and walnut
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, brown floors, grey worktops and a coffered ceiling.

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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