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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Metro Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Goldthorpe Road
Goldthorpe Road
New Age DesignNew Age Design
New Age Design
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Blue me away, laundry!
Blue me away, laundry!
LEVEL UP Design LLCLEVEL UP Design LLC
Photo of a large coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Chinaman's Beach, Mosman Residence
Chinaman's Beach, Mosman Residence
Stritt Design & Construction Pty LtdStritt Design & Construction Pty Ltd
Coastal contemporary laundry room with centre island and terrazzo floor tiles, featuring built-in craft desk area and heated ladder towel rail.
Large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Southern Hills Residence
Southern Hills Residence
Crose & Lemke ConstructionCrose & Lemke Construction
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Folsom New construction- laundry room design
Folsom New construction- laundry room design
Khoury DesignKhoury Design
Laundry room design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
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
Design ideas for an expansive beach style 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.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Design ideas for a large rural 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.
Charming Farmhouse Laundry & Bath Update in Muted Green & Off White
Charming Farmhouse Laundry & Bath Update in Muted Green & Off White
Paramount Kitchen & BathParamount Kitchen & Bath
In need of an update, this laundry room received all new cabinets in a muted green on a shaker door with black hardware, crisp white countertops, white subway tile, and slate-look tile floors. While green can be a bit more bold than many customers wish to venture, its the perfect finish for a small space like a laundry room or mudroom! This dual use space has a stunning amount of storage, counter space and area for hang drying laundry. The off-white furniture piece vanity in the powder bath is a statement piece offering a small amount of storage with open shelving, perfect for baskets or rolled towels. Schedule a free consultation with one of our designers today: https://paramount-kitchens.com/
Designer Laundry with Functional Layout & Storage
Designer Laundry with Functional Layout & Storage
Ultimate Kitchens & BathroomsUltimate Kitchens & Bathrooms
Light, bright and inviting, a beautiful entertainer’s kitchen that combines modern features with beachside characteristics. The open-plan layout connecting with a long Island bench, perfect when you need extra space to prepare a meal, it doubles as casual dining space for guests to eat around or enjoy a glass of wine while having a chat. Striking pendant lighting draws the eye towards the spectacular white profile joinery, that actually works to reflect natural lighting and maximise window views. The blue tone acts as a sophisticated backdrop, a statement against the stone countertop leading up and into the splash back, engineered stone in Casablanca form Stone Ambassador helps to open the space and creates the illusion of a larger area. White leather bar stools are a great casual seating option, and a contrast to the "Dulux Sharp Blue” colour palette used on the Island cabinetry. Smartly positioned bar is a nice addition in this entertainer's space, creating an elegant and also practical storage solution, kept away from plain sight but nearby and handy when situations call for a celebration or a relaxing sip before bed. This cleverly designed area is complete with wine fridge, wine rack and shelves for storage. The Ultimate adjoining laundry flowing directly from the kitchen, it’s vital that the design is both practical and functional. Materials continue into this space with the exception of the splash back, the use of textured tiles in a herringbone pattern adds an extra eye-catching element to this desirable laundry space. Ample storage is necessary in your laundry, this space includes a combination of cupboards, overhead, drawers and bench top space, and the inclusion of tall cupboards allowing you to store brooms, mops and vacuum cleaners out of sight. Elements of blue that echo the outside connecting the kitchen and garden, allowing a free- flowing design and plenty of natural light, throw open the doors and straight onto the pool.
Scheming in color
Scheming in color
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
The laundry room was a major transformation that needed to occur, once a dark and gloomy dungeon is now a bright, and whimsical room that would make anyone be happy, doing the household chore of laundry. The Havana Ornate Silver tile flooring and Ice White backsplash tile translated nicely against the custom cabinetry. To accommodate the newest furriest member of the family, a hidden custom litter box pull-out was included in the cabinetry and cute cat door that would allow the new kitten to get in and out through its very own passageway.
Luxurious Brentwood Home
Luxurious Brentwood Home
Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Saddleback
Saddleback
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Prairie Rose
Prairie Rose
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Starmark Milan Laundry Room in Crystal Fog
Starmark Milan Laundry Room in Crystal Fog
Cabinetry by Better BiltCabinetry by Better Bilt
Cabinetry/Replacement Doors: Starmark Style: Maple Milan w/ Five Piece Drawer Headers Finish: Crystal Fog Countertop: (Lakeside Surfaces) Atlantis High Rise Textured Quartz Sink/Faucet: (Customer’s Own) Hardware: (Hardware Ressources) Milan Pulls in Satin Nickel Pull-Out Hampers: Richelieu Tile: (Customer’s Own) Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Paul Carson Tile Installer: Joe Lovasco Existing Cabinet Box Painting: Homeowner
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and white worktops.
Sleek and Timeless Laundry and Bathroom Cabinetry
Sleek and Timeless Laundry and Bathroom Cabinetry
Transform-A-SpaceTransform-A-Space
Large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Adelaide with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Chicago Residence
Chicago Residence
Reddington DesignsReddington Designs
Whimsical, yet functional Laundry Room with custom dog bath.
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
PURSER RESIDENCE
PURSER RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
HAMPTON IN THE HILLS - Shaker profile satin polyurethane doors in a feature 'pale blue' - 20mm Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White subway tile splashback - Brushed nickel knobs - Recessed round LED's - Enclosed clothes hamper - Open polyurethane box - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel
Large Scale Full Home Remodel
Large Scale Full Home Remodel
Mariano & Co., LLCMariano & Co., LLC
This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
This Laundry Room with Our Wall Two-shelf Cabinets and A Base Sink Cabinet
This Laundry Room with Our Wall Two-shelf Cabinets and A Base Sink Cabinet
Zen LivingZen Living
This laundry room features our wall two-shelf cabinets and a base sink cabinet, all in Oxford White LQ-21704. That's all it takes to transform this space into a functional and clean.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Metro 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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