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

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Understairs Laundry room with bi-fold doors
Understairs Laundry room with bi-fold doors
ImprovaImprova
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated 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 side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Niagara Kitchen
Niagara Kitchen
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional 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.
Niagara Kitchen
Niagara Kitchen
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
Inspiration 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.
Bright White & Blue
Bright White & Blue
Mise en Place DesignMise en Place Design
Design ideas for a large nautical 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.
Modern laundry with hanging rail
Modern laundry with hanging rail
ImprovaImprova
Large modern l-shaped separated 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, brown floors and grey worktops.
Bright White & Blue
Bright White & Blue
Mise en Place DesignMise en Place Design
Photo of a large beach style 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.
Bright White & Blue
Bright White & Blue
Mise en Place DesignMise en Place Design
Design ideas for a large beach style 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.
Bright White & Blue
Bright White & Blue
Mise en Place DesignMise en Place Design
Photo of a large nautical 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.
This is an example of a medium sized country 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.
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.
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
This laundry room cabinet has a cut-out for the cat litter box and a feed station on the countertops.
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
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.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
Alder-stained dark gray cabinets provide floor-to-ceiling storage in this multi-purpose room.
This is an example of an 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.
Farmhouse Kitchen and Bath Remodel in Rural Illinois
Farmhouse Kitchen and Bath Remodel in Rural Illinois
Village Home StoresVillage Home Stores
Take a look around this rural farmhouse in Alexis, Illinois that Village Home Stores was able to help transform. We opened up the layout and updated the materials for a whole new look and a nod to the great original style of the home. Laundry, coffee station, kitchen, and bathroom remodel managed from start to finish by the expert team at Village Home Stores. Featured in Kitchen: Koch Classic Cabinetry in the Prairie door and Maple Pearl finish with Umber glaze applied. Cambria Quartz in the Canterbury design. Featured in Bathroom: Koch Classic Cabinetry in the Prairie door and Maple Taupe finish. Onyx Collection bath countertops with integrated bowls in "Granada" gloss color and white bowls. Memoir series painted tiles in "Star Griege" also featured.

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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