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Utility Room with Black Splashback and Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Modern Log Cabin
Modern Log Cabin
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
TUMBLE CREEK custom home
TUMBLE CREEK custom home
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
Working with repeat clients is always a dream! The had perfect timing right before the pandemic for their vacation home to get out city and relax in the mountains. This modern mountain home is stunning. Check out every custom detail we did throughout the home to make it a unique experience!
Malvern: Renovation & Extension
Malvern: Renovation & Extension
First Avenue HomesFirst Avenue Homes
Walk in pantry, laundry, wine storage in Malvern renovation project
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Luxury Modern Comfort
Luxury Modern Comfort
Instyle InteriorsInstyle Interiors
white shaker style inset cabinets
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall utility room in Columbus with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry
Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped utility room in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Glass House with Pool Views
Glass House with Pool Views
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
This is an example of an expansive utility room in Other with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and metro tiled splashback.
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designerDesign Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
Leaving the new lam-beam exposed added warmth and interest to the new laundry room. The simple pipe hanging rod and laminate countertops are stylish but unassuming.
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The laundry area of this Mid Century Modern Home was originally located in the garage. So, the team took a portion of the garage and enclosed it to create a spacious new laundry, mudroom and walk in pantry area. Glass geometric accent tile provides a playful touch, while porcelain terrazzo patterned floor tile provides durability while honoring the mid century design.
Multi-Generational New Home
Multi-Generational New Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx worktops, black splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, black worktops, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
The Grown Up Ranch Laundry Room
The Grown Up Ranch Laundry Room
Melinda Mandell Interior DesignMelinda Mandell Interior Design
This bold, eclectic laundry room hints at mid-century-modern style with it's warm walnut veneer cabinets, and fun patterned tile floor. The backsplash is a matte-black glazed brick tile. The floor is a pinwheel patterned porcelain tile that looks like encaustic cement tile. The countertop, which extends over the washer and dryer is a soft warm greige (grey-brown) or light taupe quartz slab, for durability and stain-resistance. Overall, this laundry room is functional and fun!
Luxury Family Home, North York, ON
Luxury Family Home, North York, ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Fireplaces, Foyers, & Laundry Rooms
Fireplaces, Foyers, & Laundry Rooms
Carolina Tile & Stone IncCarolina Tile & Stone Inc
Printed, patterned porcelain give this Laundry room tons of character. Used as the floor and the counter. Tile was provided by Carolina Tile & Stone and installed by AP Property Services.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
The Villa GalleriaThe Villa Galleria
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and grey worktops.
Custom Modern Estate
Custom Modern Estate
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized modern utility room in Other with black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring and white floors.
Westlake Neo Eclectic Mediterranean
Westlake Neo Eclectic Mediterranean
CZAM Design & BuildCZAM Design & Build
Utility Room
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Leura
Leura
Kitchen Envy - Custom KitchensKitchen Envy - Custom Kitchens
This laundry runs directly next to the butlers pantry, and as it is finished in the same style, provides continuity to the space.
This is an example of a medium sized galley utility room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, beige cabinets, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Modern Custom Home Laundry Room
Modern Custom Home Laundry Room
Paragon Design FirmParagon Design Firm
This is an example of a modern galley separated utility room with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, slate splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Awendaw Retreat
Awendaw Retreat
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Laundry room featuring tumbled porcelain tile in an off-set pattern, custom inset cabinetry, stackable washer & dryer, white farmhouse sink, leathered black countertops and brass fixtures
Bowen Street
Bowen Street
ID Home Constructions Pty LtdID Home Constructions Pty Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized victorian l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Multi-Generational New Home
Multi-Generational New Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx worktops, black splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, black worktops, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.

Utility Room with Black Splashback and Porcelain Flooring 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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