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Travis & Ben's 1932 Tudor
Travis & Ben's 1932 Tudor
ArciformArciform
The closet system and laundry space affords these traveling homeowners a place to prep for their travels.
Medium sized classic galley laundry cupboard in Portland with medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lilyrose HomesLilyrose Homes
This former closet-turned-laundry room is one of my favorite projects. It is completely functional, providing a countertop for treating stains and folding, a wall-mounted drying rack, and plenty of storage. The combination of textures in the carrara marble backsplash, floral sketch wallpaper and galvanized accents makes it a gorgeous place to spent (alot) of time!
Warwick Townhouse Kitchen & Utility Room
Warwick Townhouse Kitchen & Utility Room
Christopher Peters Kitchens and InteriorsChristopher Peters Kitchens and Interiors
A stylish utility / bootroom, featuring oak worktops and shelving, sliding door storage, coat hanging and a boot room bench. Hand-painted in Farrow and Ball's Cornforth White and Railings.
CTD-Woods
CTD-Woods
RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)
Small farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Look Design GroupLook Design Group
Medium sized single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, glass sheet splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.
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.
Town Line Residence
Town Line Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
This laundry room has so much character! The patterned tile gives it the wow factor it needs. Cabinets are painted in Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray as well as all the trim, window seat, and crown molding. The farmhouse apron front sink and white milk glass hardware bring in a bit of vintage to the space.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This laundry room in Scotch Plains, NJ, is just outside the master suite. Barn doors provide visual and sound screening. Galaxy Building, In House Photography. Mid-sized transitional single-wall light wood floor and brown floor laundry closet photo in Newark with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, blue walls, a stacked washer/dryer and brown countertops - Houzz
Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station
Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
We updated this laundry room by installing Medallion Silverline Jackson Flat Panel cabinets in white icing color. The countertops are a custom Natural Black Walnut wood top with a Mockett charging station and a Porter single basin farmhouse sink and Moen Arbor high arc faucet. The backsplash is Ice White Wow Subway Tile. The floor is Durango Tumbled tile.
The Pelican Lane Remodel: Modern Farmhouse Laundry
The Pelican Lane Remodel: Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Mavella HomeMavella Home
The laundry room features gray shaker cabinetry, a butcher block countertop for warmth, and a simple white subway tile to offset the bold black, white, and gray patterned floor tiles.
Basement and laundry room
Basement and laundry room
A Design Art & HouseA Design Art & House
Our client wanted a finished laundry room. We choose blue cabinets with a ceramic farmhouse sink, gold accessories, and a pattern back wall. The result is an eclectic space with lots of texture and pattern.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Blanc & Noir InteriorsBlanc & Noir Interiors
Bright laundry room with a wood countertop and stacked washer/dryer. Complete with floating shelves, and a sink.
This is an example of a large rustic single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floors and brown worktops.
Street of Dreams 2019 - Bespoke
Street of Dreams 2019 - Bespoke
Red Hills Construction, Inc.Red Hills Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a large country utility room in Portland with blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and brown worktops.
Ascot Residence, Perth
Ascot Residence, Perth
Chalmers and Co DesignChalmers and Co Design
Timber benchtops warm up the otherwise clean white laundry. The long bench and overhead storage cupboards make a practical working space. Interior design by C.Jong Photography by Pixel Poetry
Mariposa Project
Mariposa Project
Home Suite Design & RealtyHome Suite Design & Realty
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Sue DiRannaSue DiRanna
The vanity top and the washer/dryer counter are both made from an IKEA butcher block table top that I was able to cut into the custom sizes for the space. I learned alot about polyurethane and felt a little like the Karate Kid, poly on, sand off, poly on, sand off. The counter does have a leg on the front left for support. This arrangement allowed for a small hangar bar and 4" space to keep brooms, swifter, and even a small step stool to reach the upper most cabinet space. Not saying I'm short, but I will admint that I could use a little vertical help sometimes, but I am not short.
Bli Bli Beauty
Bli Bli Beauty
Dall Designer HomesDall Designer Homes
This pretty pink backsplash offers a pop of colour in this hardworking room. With plenty of storage, bench space and hanging space the weekly washing is no longer a chore.
The Pelican Lane Remodel: Modern Farmhouse Laundry
The Pelican Lane Remodel: Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Mavella HomeMavella Home
The laundry room features gray shaker cabinetry, a butcher block countertop for warmth, and a simple white subway tile to offset the bold black, white, and gray patterned floor tiles.
Drury + Southport
Drury + Southport
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Brendonshire Residence
Brendonshire Residence
Jones Design Group LLCJones Design Group LLC
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, window splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.

Utility Room with All Types of Splashback and Brown Worktops 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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