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Utility Room with Ceramic Splashback and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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35 - Acadian Southern Mudroom
35 - Acadian Southern Mudroom
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
CABIN JOHN, MARYLAND: KITCHEN, MASTER BATH, AND LAUNDRY ROOM REMODEL
CABIN JOHN, MARYLAND: KITCHEN, MASTER BATH, AND LAUNDRY ROOM REMODEL
Expert Kitchen Designs, LLCExpert Kitchen Designs, LLC
This laundry room is sleek, functional and FUN! We used Sherwin Williams "Sea Salt" for the cabinet paint color and a
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Niagara Kitchen
Niagara Kitchen
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Stawell St Prahran Townhouse Renovation
Stawell St Prahran Townhouse Renovation
MMAD ArchitectureMMAD Architecture
Laundry accessed via secret pivoting wall panel from kitchen. New reeded glass window to provide screening from neighbours
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
All Class in Black and White
All Class in Black and White
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
This is an example of a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
A Contemporary Kitchen Renovation in Malvern
A Contemporary Kitchen Renovation in Malvern
Tennille Joy InteriorsTennille Joy Interiors
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Villanova2 by Molly
Villanova2 by Molly
Beatty Lumber CompanyBeatty Lumber Company
This custom mudroom bench, opposite the laundry, gives each person in the family of four their own turf.
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Bright White & Blue
Bright White & Blue
Mise en Place DesignMise en Place Design
Large coastal galley utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Langley Main Level Renovation
Langley Main Level Renovation
Pro-Pack Contracting & Design Inc.Pro-Pack Contracting & Design Inc.
Medium sized farmhouse galley utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Black + White Cabinet Kitchen with Cambria Bentley Waterfall Top in New Build by
Black + White Cabinet Kitchen with Cambria Bentley Waterfall Top in New Build by
Village Home StoresVillage Home Stores
Koch Cabinetry in the Savannah door and a combination of “White” and “Black” painted finishes. KitchenAid appliances featured including a commercial style range. Cambria Quartz in the “Bentley” design in a waterfall island countertop and “Fieldstone” Cambria on the kitchen perimeter. Cabinetry, counters, and appliances by Village Home Stores for a new home built in Eldridge Iowa by Budd Creek Homes.
Natural Cherry Kitchen with Glass Doors in Great Falls, VA
Natural Cherry Kitchen with Glass Doors in Great Falls, VA
Kitchen SaverKitchen Saver
This kitchen was refaced in natural cherry wood with a caramel glaze. Cabinets with internal lighting, glass doors and shelves allow their contents to be on display. New cabinets were added, and seven rollouts were installed to dramatically increase storage. The laundry room cabinets were also updated and expanded with laminate Shaker doors, rollouts and new cabinetry.
Kitchens
Kitchens
R. H. Residential RenovationsR. H. Residential Renovations
Lindsay Hames
Large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Dallas with ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets and quartz worktops.
STAPLETON FULL HOUSE REMODEL
STAPLETON FULL HOUSE REMODEL
KE Interior SolutionsKE Interior Solutions
Greg Muntz - Muntz Photography
Inspiration for a large galley utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Olympia Construction Inc.Olympia Construction Inc.
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Bamfield Street, Sandringham
Bamfield Street, Sandringham
Key PieceKey Piece
Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Fellers
Fellers
Fine Design StudioFine Design Studio
Photo of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Kansas City with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Luxury Kitchen Remodel
Luxury Kitchen Remodel
Casino Co. RenovationsCasino Co. Renovations
Bright and beautiful kitchen remodel by Casino Co. Renovations. The finished space includes custom cabinets made in our own woodshop, crown molding, wall tile, new flooring, quartz countertops, upgraded ceiling lighting and sconce lighting, new flooring, farmhouse sink, and gold hardware throughout.
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
Locker-room-inspired floor-to-ceiling cabinets in the mudroom area.
Expansive modern galley utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Home Addition Bay Village
Home Addition Bay Village
Odell Construction Inc.Odell Construction Inc.
The attached garage was converted into a mudroom creating a first floor laundry space, a full size bathroom with a large walk in storage area.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Beacon Hill Kitchen-Pantry-Laundry
Beacon Hill Kitchen-Pantry-Laundry
Northern Beaches Kitchens and BathroomsNorthern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms
Photo of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Ceramic Splashback and Medium Hardwood 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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