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Utility Room with All Types of Splashback and a Wood Ceiling 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.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Despite not having a view of the mountains, the windows of this multi-use laundry/prep room serve an important function by allowing one to keep an eye on the exterior dog-run enclosure. Beneath the window (and near to the dog-washing station) sits a dedicated doggie door for easy, four-legged access. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Western Hemlock wall and ceiling paneling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
One of the best laundry rooms ever with outdoor deck and San Francisco Bay views.
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops and a wood ceiling.
Flawless Fitch Mountain
Flawless Fitch Mountain
Zeitgeist SonomaZeitgeist Sonoma
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, black worktops and a wood ceiling.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Grayscale Homes DesignsGrayscale Homes Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, a wood ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Projet Wabi-sabiProjet Wabi-sabi
Projet de Tiny House sur les toits de Paris, avec 17m² pour 4 !
Small world-inspired single-wall utility room in Paris with an integrated sink, wood worktops, wood splashback, concrete flooring, white floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Laundry Sink
Laundry Sink
Happy House Interiors, llc.Happy House Interiors, llc.
Scalloped handmade tiles act as the backsplash at the laundry sink. The countertop is a remnant of Brazilian Exotic Gaya Green quartzite.
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, green worktops, a wood ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Self contained Studio/Garage/Laundry
Self contained Studio/Garage/Laundry
Meredith LeeMeredith Lee
Inner city self contained studio with the laundry in the ground floor garage. Plywood lining to walls and ceiling. Honed concrete floor.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Contemporary Convergence
Contemporary Convergence
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
A combination of quarter sawn white oak material with kerf cuts creates harmony between the cabinets and the warm, modern architecture of the home. We mirrored the waterfall of the island to the base cabinets on the range wall. This project was unique because the client wanted the same kitchen layout as their previous home but updated with modern lines to fit the architecture. Floating shelves were swapped out for an open tile wall, and we added a double access countertwall cabinet to the right of the range for additional storage. This cabinet has hidden front access storage using an intentionally placed kerf cut and modern handleless design. The kerf cut material at the knee space of the island is extended to the sides, emphasizing a sense of depth. The palette is neutral with warm woods, dark stain, light surfaces, and the pearlescent tone of the backsplash; giving the client’s art collection a beautiful neutral backdrop to be celebrated. For the laundry we chose a micro shaker style cabinet door for a clean, transitional design. A folding surface over the washer and dryer as well as an intentional space for a dog bed create a space as functional as it is lovely. The color of the wall picks up on the tones of the beautiful marble tile floor and an art wall finishes out the space. In the master bath warm taupe tones of the wall tile play off the warm tones of the textured laminate cabinets. A tiled base supports the vanity creating a floating feel while also providing accessibility as well as ease of cleaning. An entry coat closet designed to feel like a furniture piece in the entry flows harmoniously with the warm taupe finishes of the brick on the exterior of the home. We also brought the kerf cut of the kitchen in and used a modern handleless design. The mudroom provides storage for coats with clothing rods as well as open cubbies for a quick and easy space to drop shoes. Warm taupe was brought in from the entry and paired with the micro shaker of the laundry. In the guest bath we combined the kerf cut of the kitchen and entry in a stained maple to play off the tones of the shower tile and dynamic Patagonia granite countertops.
Indian Moon
Indian Moon
Parker HomesParker Homes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, beige worktops, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Modern New Build Home
Modern New Build Home
Windram and WoodWindram and Wood
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops and a wood ceiling.
Driftwood and Turquoise
Driftwood and Turquoise
Waterview KitchensWaterview Kitchens
The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.
American Spirit
American Spirit
Faure Halvorsen ArchitectsFaure Halvorsen Architects
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, wood splashback, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Less is More Entry, Airlock, Laundry
Less is More Entry, Airlock, Laundry
Enduring Domain ArchitectureEnduring Domain Architecture
This laundry also acts as an entry airlock and mudroom. It is welcoming and has space to hide away mess if need be.
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, wood worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, concrete flooring, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Marshall Homestead
Marshall Homestead
Gateway BuildersGateway Builders
Inspiration for a large rural single-wall separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, wood splashback, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and a wood ceiling.
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.
Kitchen Remodel - Brighton, MI
Kitchen Remodel - Brighton, MI
UserUser
Inspiration for an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and a wood ceiling.
Driftwood and Turquoise
Driftwood and Turquoise
Waterview KitchensWaterview Kitchens
The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.
Open Traditional Kitchen
Open Traditional Kitchen
TLN INTERIORSTLN INTERIORS
This laundry room was the main entry point for the family and needed to be rearranged a bit. It was too cramped and not helping them keep things organized. We created a storage bench and added more cabinets so that it could pull double-duty as a mudroom.
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.

Utility Room with All Types of Splashback and a Wood Ceiling 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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