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Utility Room with Engineered Stone Countertops and Brown Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse Rebuild
Modern Farmhouse Rebuild
Douglah DesignsDouglah Designs
This Lafayette, California, modern farmhouse is all about laid-back luxury. Designed for warmth and comfort, the home invites a sense of ease, transforming it into a welcoming haven for family gatherings and events. Open and closed shelving, artful tiles, and a spacious counter converge, offering functionality and style in this laundry room. Plus, there's a designated space under the counter for the beloved dog, Bodhi. Project by Douglah Designs. Their Lafayette-based design-build studio serves San Francisco's East Bay areas, including Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo Oaks, Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Oakland, and Piedmont. For more about Douglah Designs, click here: http://douglahdesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://douglahdesigns.com/featured-portfolio/lafayette-modern-farmhouse-rebuild/
Multi-Purpose Laundry & Mud Room
Multi-Purpose Laundry & Mud Room
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The large multi-purpose laundry and mud room is as stylish as it is functional with white quartz countertops, a polished brown ceramic tile backsplash and matte gray porcelain tile floor. Custom shaker cabinets boasts floor to ceiling storage with a cozy built in-window seat painted in Benjamin Moore’s Cloud Sky. Additional features include a side-by-side washer and dryer, full-size laundry sink with black under mount sink and matte black pull out spray faucet.
Field Farmhouse
Field Farmhouse
Norelco Cabinets LtdNorelco Cabinets Ltd
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, brick splashback, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Mt. Mansfield Ski Home
Mt. Mansfield Ski Home
Newschool Builders LLCNewschool Builders LLC
This beautiful custom home located in Stowe, will serve as a primary residence for our wonderful clients and there family for years to come. With expansive views of Mt. Mansfield and Stowe Mountain Resort, this is the quintessential year round ski home. We worked closely with Bensonwood, who provided us with the beautiful timber frame elements as well as the high performance shell package. Durable Western Red Cedar on the exterior will provide long lasting beauty and weather resistance. Custom interior builtins, Masonry, Cabinets, Mill Work, Doors, Wine Cellar, Bunk Beds and Stairs help to celebrate our talented in house craftsmanship. Landscaping and hardscape Patios, Walkways and Terrace’s, along with the fire pit and gardens will insure this magnificent property is enjoyed year round.
Condominium Whole Home Remodel in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Condominium Whole Home Remodel in Bloomfield Hills, MI
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
This multi-use laundry room includes a bench, coat hooks, a drying rod, and plenty of built-in storage.
Inspiration for a large galley utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, brown walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Taren Point Project
Taren Point Project
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
The star in this space is the view, so a subtle, clean-line approach was the perfect kitchen design for this client. The spacious island invites guests and cooks alike. The inclusion of a handy 'home admin' area is a great addition for clients with busy work/home commitments. The combined laundry and butler's pantry is a much used area by these clients, who like to entertain on a regular basis. Plenty of storage adds to the functionality of the space. The TV Unit was a must have, as it enables perfect use of space, and placement of components, such as the TV and fireplace. The small bathroom was cleverly designed to make it appear as spacious as possible. A subtle colour palette was a clear choice.
Contemporary Masculine Remodel
Contemporary Masculine Remodel
Folding Chair DesignFolding Chair Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Baltimore with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Belmont Grove, North Richmond - Laundry
Belmont Grove, North Richmond - Laundry
Perfect Fit Kitchens & JoineryPerfect Fit Kitchens & Joinery
This elegant laundry at Belmont Grove, North Richmond includes under cabinet LED lighting, Snow Caesarstone benchtops, a hanging rail and dual pull out laundry hampers. The tall cabinetry really makes a statement! Hardware: Blum Australia Pty Ltd / Wilson & Bradley Stone: #snowcaesarstone Just Stone Australia Lighting: Nover Australia Handles: Kethy Australia Photo credit: Janelle Keys Photography
Lennon-Kitchen
Lennon-Kitchen
RemodelWestRemodelWest
Scott Dubose
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops and brown splashback.
Residential photography
Residential photography
Chuck Perry PhotographyChuck Perry Photography
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, green walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
Southwestern Kitchen in Jamison, PA
Southwestern Kitchen in Jamison, PA
Lang's Kitchen & BathLang's Kitchen & Bath
This kitchen renovation brings a taste of the southwest to the Jamison, PA home. The distinctive design and color scheme is brought to life by the beautiful handmade terracotta tiles, which is complemented by the warm wood tones of the kitchen cabinets. Extra features like a dish drawer cabinet, countertop pot filler, built in laundry center, and chimney hood add to both the style and practical elements of the kitchen.
Kitchen Refresh Brightens Space
Kitchen Refresh Brightens Space
Skydell Contracting Inc.Skydell Contracting Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and beige worktops.
Elegant Makeover
Elegant Makeover
VanderMeulen BuildersVanderMeulen Builders
Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Reforma de vivienda en tonos claros y grises
Reforma de vivienda en tonos claros y grises
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Bilbao with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Field Farmhouse
Field Farmhouse
Norelco Cabinets LtdNorelco Cabinets Ltd
Inspiration for a large rural u-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, brick splashback, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Reforma de vivienda en tonos claros y grises
Reforma de vivienda en tonos claros y grises
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Bilbao with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.

Utility Room with Engineered Stone Countertops and Brown Splashback 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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