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

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Fresh Hamptons Inspired
Fresh Hamptons Inspired
Wendy Glaister InteriorsWendy Glaister Interiors
This laundry/craft room is efficient beyond its space. Everything is in its place and no detail was overlooked to maximize the available room to meet many requirements. gift wrap, school books, laundry, and a home office are all contained in this singular space.
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.
Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation
Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation
DesigntankDesigntank
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Forever Family Home - Part 2 Two
Forever Family Home - Part 2 Two
Stalburg DesignStalburg Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois
Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Vintage Eclectic
Vintage Eclectic
Construction by MeyerConstruction by Meyer
Here, storage cabinets provided a home for the homeowner's linens and an additional refrigerator, catering to her love of entertaining.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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.
Niagara modern executive home
Niagara modern executive home
avenue design incavenue design inc
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Lavish Laundry
Lavish Laundry
Lux InteriorsLux Interiors
Small modern single-wall utility room in Perth with a submerged sink and porcelain splashback.
NEW BUILD: Hamptons Hideaway
NEW BUILD: Hamptons Hideaway
SX ConstructionsSX Constructions
The water views, wall to wall shaker style joinery and Revival Victoria floor tiles makes laundry duties a pleasure.
Photo of a large nautical galley separated utility room in Sunshine Coast with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
DreamDesign®46: Queen's Harbour Waterfront
DreamDesign®46: Queen's Harbour Waterfront
Starr Custom HomesStarr Custom Homes
This 4150 SF waterfront home in Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club is built for entertaining. It features a large beamed great room with fireplace and built-ins, a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with wet bar and working pantry, and a private study for those work-at-home days. A large first floor master suite features water views and a beautiful marble tile bath. The home is an entertainer's dream with large lanai, outdoor kitchen, pool, boat dock, upstairs game room with another wet bar and a balcony to take in those views. Four additional bedrooms including a first floor guest suite round out the home.
Laundry
Laundry
Atlas ArchitectsAtlas Architects
Situated along the coastal foreshore of Inverloch surf beach, this 7.4 star energy efficient home represents a lifestyle change for our clients. ‘’The Nest’’, derived from its nestled-among-the-trees feel, is a peaceful dwelling integrated into the beautiful surrounding landscape. Inspired by the quintessential Australian landscape, we used rustic tones of natural wood, grey brickwork and deep eucalyptus in the external palette to create a symbiotic relationship between the built form and nature. The Nest is a home designed to be multi purpose and to facilitate the expansion and contraction of a family household. It integrates users with the external environment both visually and physically, to create a space fully embracive of nature.
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!
Riverbend Remodel
Riverbend Remodel
Maven Home InteriorsMaven Home Interiors
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Parker Project
Parker Project
Stephanie Alegre InteriorsStephanie Alegre Interiors
Modern laundry room and mudroom with natural elements. Casual yet refined, with fresh and eclectic accents. Natural wood, tile flooring, custom cabinetry.
Lavish Laundry
Lavish Laundry
Lux InteriorsLux Interiors
Photo of a small modern single-wall utility room in Perth with a submerged sink and porcelain splashback.
Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
The Estates - Pavilions of Leawood || Private Residence || Remodel - Addition
The Estates - Pavilions of Leawood || Private Residence || Remodel - Addition
Almighty Home Solutions LLCAlmighty Home Solutions LLC
Laundry room || Remodel || the previous mudroom was repurposed into the Laundry with easy access to the Kitchen. Featuring a laundry chute from the second floor into an upper cabinet. refinished hardwood flooring, tile backsplash. Across from the Laundry Room is the new walk-in Pantry. Both are accessed off the hallway to the existing garage.
An Entertainers Dream, Apartment Living
An Entertainers Dream, Apartment Living
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
Large galley separated utility room in Perth with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Laundry Room in Oak Endgrainm, with Zentrum Laundry Sink ZT36
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Porcelain 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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