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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Tonge and Groove Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
The Grove House
The Grove House
Kathryn Murphy InteriorsKathryn Murphy Interiors
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Collingwood (custom home)
Collingwood (custom home)
Elle Peters DesignElle Peters Design
A classic, modern farmhouse custom home located in Calgary, Canada.
Farmhouse galley separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Laundry and Mudrooms
Laundry and Mudrooms
Tobias Design LLCTobias Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Laundry Room / Mud Room
Laundry Room / Mud Room
Aniko Nicholson DesignAniko Nicholson Design
Nestled within the heart of a rustic farmhouse, the laundry room stands as a sanctuary of both practicality and rustic elegance. Stepping inside, one is immediately greeted by the warmth of the space, accentuated by the cozy interplay of elements. The built-in cabinetry, painted in a deep rich green, exudes a timeless charm while providing abundant storage solutions. Every nook and cranny has been carefully designed to offer a place for everything, ensuring clutter is kept at bay. A backdrop of shiplap wall treatment adds to the room's rustic allure, its horizontal lines drawing the eye and creating a sense of continuity. Against this backdrop, brass hardware gleams, casting a soft, golden glow that enhances the room's vintage appeal. Beneath one's feet lies a masterful display of craftsmanship: heated brick floors arranged in a herringbone pattern. As the warmth seeps into the room, it invites one to linger a little longer, transforming mundane tasks into moments of comfort and solace. Above a pin board, a vintage picture light casts a soft glow, illuminating cherished memories and inspirations. It's a subtle nod to the past, adding a touch of nostalgia to the room's ambiance. Floating shelves adorn the walls, offering a platform for displaying treasured keepsakes and decorative accents. Crafted from rustic oak, they echo the warmth of the cabinetry, further enhancing the room's cohesive design. In this laundry room, every element has been carefully curated to evoke a sense of rustic charm and understated luxury. It's a space where functionality meets beauty, where everyday chores become a joy, and where the timeless allure of farmhouse living is celebrated in every detail.
Serene Sanctuary
Serene Sanctuary
Renew PropertiesRenew Properties
This is an example of a classic utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ
Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ
UserUser
Laundry Room work area. This sink from Kohler is wonderful. It's cast iron and it's called the Cape Dory. Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Photo of a large farmhouse 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, multicoloured worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Transitional Cottage
Transitional Cottage
Tanner HomesTanner Homes
Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
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.
Everett Bathroom Laundry Room Combo
Everett Bathroom Laundry Room Combo
Rachel Poe DesignRachel Poe Design
Design ideas for a classic single-wall utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, tonge and groove splashback, green walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and wainscoting.
Contemporary Praire Laundry in Blue
Contemporary Praire Laundry in Blue
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Fields of corn stalks outside the window compliment the blue cabinetry of this beautiful laundry. The warm wood butcher block top is a nice contrast.
Zapadniy, 700 m2
Zapadniy, 700 m2
Nirenburg.DesignNirenburg.Design
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, tonge and groove splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, beige worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Design ideas for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Lake Murray Laundry
Lake Murray Laundry
Lashane Construction and Design, LLCLashane Construction and Design, LLC
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Serene Sanctuary
Serene Sanctuary
Renew PropertiesRenew Properties
Photo of a classic utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ
Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ
UserUser
Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Inspiration for a large country 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, multicoloured worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Santa Monica Garden House
Santa Monica Garden House
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
This bright, sunny and open laundry room is clean and modern with wood planking backsplash, solid surface clean white countertops, maple cabinets with contrasting handles and coastal accent baskets and rugs.
Kitchen/Laundry Room, Outdoor Kitchen, and Master Bath Remodel
Kitchen/Laundry Room, Outdoor Kitchen, and Master Bath Remodel
CAGE Design BuildCAGE Design Build
Laundry room remodel featuring DeWils cabinetry in Maple with Just white, white and gray quartzite countertop, Morgan Hill, CA | Photo: CAGE Design Build
Once was a bathroom. Now a laundry room.
Once was a bathroom. Now a laundry room.
Michelle McKoy DesignsMichelle McKoy Designs
This laundry room used to be a bathroom in this lake cottage. The double vanity was reduced to a single oversized sink with a gooseneck faucet complete with sprayer. The other side where there was a second sink was converted into a folding area with storage underneath for rolling laundry bins. Shiplap was installed from floor to ceiling along with crown molding. The shower was converted into an area for a stacked washer and dryer with storage to the right. The water closet was converted into a closet for additional storage. Marble flooring was used. Extra can lights were added and a gooseneck light was hung above the sink.
Traditional Remodel
Traditional Remodel
VanderMeulen BuildersVanderMeulen Builders
Laundry room with storage and rod for hanging clothes.
Inspiration for a traditional galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, vinyl flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Tonge and Groove 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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