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Utility Room with Porcelain Splashback and Black Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room Remodel and Addition in Dallas, TX
Laundry Room Remodel and Addition in Dallas, TX
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
The homeowner was used to functioning with a stacked washer and dryer. As part of the primary suite addition and kitchen remodel, we relocated the laundry utilities. The new side-by-side configuration was optimal to create a large folding space for the homeowner. Now, function and beauty are found in the new laundry room. A neutral black countertop was designed over the washer and dryer, providing a durable folding space. A full-height linen cabinet is utilized for broom/vacuum storage. The hand-painted decorative tile backsplash provides a beautiful focal point while also providing waterproofing for the drip-dry hanging rod. Bright brushed brass hardware pop against the blues used in the space.
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.
Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois
Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized rural 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.
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.
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.
Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso
Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Lidesign
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Milan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, black worktops and a drop ceiling.
Sunset Villa
Sunset Villa
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized beach style single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Starr Laundry room
Starr Laundry room
Danmar Cabinet CompanyDanmar Cabinet Company
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
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.
Retirees Resort - In Process
Retirees Resort - In Process
Many Mansions LLCMany Mansions LLC
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.
Desjardins
Desjardins
Louis L'artisanLouis L'artisan
This is an example of a small rustic galley utility room in Ottawa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain flooring, grey floors, black worktops, beige walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Custom Contemporary Mountain Home
Custom Contemporary Mountain Home
Premier Development, Inc.Premier Development, Inc.
Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
An Entertainers Dream, Apartment Living
An Entertainers Dream, Apartment Living
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
This is an example of a 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.
Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso
Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Lidesign
This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Milan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, black worktops and a drop ceiling.
519 Copper Ridge
519 Copper Ridge
Tag & Associates, LLCTag & Associates, LLC
This is an example of a large contemporary galley utility room in Dallas with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Sunset Villa
Sunset Villa
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Photo of a medium sized beach style single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Close Up of Axor Faucet, Stainless Steel
Inspiration for 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.
Peach Renovation
Peach Renovation
JM HomesJM Homes
Laundry
Small modern l-shaped separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and black worktops.
Квартира на Петровке
Квартира на Петровке
PavelIsaevPavelIsaev
Photo of a small traditional utility room in Moscow with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Organic Coastal Laundry Room
Organic Coastal Laundry Room
Susie Rivadeneyra DesignSusie Rivadeneyra Design
Inspiration for a traditional galley separated utility room with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.

Utility Room with Porcelain Splashback and Black 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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