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

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Ruffner Lane Home
Ruffner Lane Home
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
Laundry room off of 2nd floor catwalk
Large scandinavian u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room - Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Laundry Room - Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLCHierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern makeover included a second story addition, exterior and full gut renovation. Clean lines, and natural materials adorn this home with some striking modern art pieces. This functional laundry room features custome built-in cabinetry with raised washer and dryer, a drop in utility sink and a large folding table.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Kelly Brasch InteriorsKelly Brasch Interiors
Shoe storage that tucks out of sight.
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, marble splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Leawood Laundry Remodel
Leawood Laundry Remodel
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Kansas City with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Fun Laundry room
Fun Laundry room
Just the Thing Decorating, Staging, and WindowsJust the Thing Decorating, Staging, and Windows
This new laundry room is full of function without sacrificing beauty.
Large traditional galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, marble splashback, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Marvin, NC- Laundry room
Marvin, NC- Laundry room
Leslie Williams Interior DesignLeslie Williams Interior Design
This busy family needed a functional yet beautiful laundry room since it is off the garage entrance as well as it's own entrance off the front of the house too!
Coastal Farmhouse
Coastal Farmhouse
Stephen Alexander Homes & NeighborhoodsStephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods
Design ideas for a small farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Beachlands House
Beachlands House
Jessica Chloe PhotographyJessica Chloe Photography
Modern and spacious laundry features the same tiles as bathroom tying elements together across the house
Medium sized l-shaped separated utility room in Auckland with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Saguaro Grove
Saguaro Grove
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Large classic u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Combined butlers pantry and laundry opening to kitchen
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
La Jolla
La Jolla
Aranelli DesignAranelli Design
This exquisite kitchen is a symphony of contrasting elements that come together to create a space that's at once warm, contemporary, and inviting. Embracing a chic palette of rich walnut and pristine white gloss, the kitchen embodies modernity while paying homage to the traditional. Stepping into the room, the eye is immediately drawn to the sumptuous walnut cabinetry. These units are notable for their stunning depth of color and unique, intricate grain patterns that lend a sense of natural charm to the room. The robust walnut undertones are the embodiment of sophistication and warmth, imbuing the space with a comforting, homely aura. Complementing the wood's organic allure, the glossy white surfaces provide a sleek, modern counterpoint. The white gloss kitchen island and countertops are crafted with meticulous precision, their surfaces reflecting light to illuminate the room and enhance its spacious feel. The high gloss finish is incredibly smooth to the touch, adding a layer of tactile luxury to the overall aesthetic. Where the walnut provides the soul, the white gloss provides the contemporary spirit. The cabinets, outfitted in glossy white, are not only visually striking but also serve as a practical design solution, resisting stains and spills while reflecting light to make the space appear larger and brighter. The balance between the rich walnut and the crisp white gloss is expertly maintained throughout, creating a harmonious dialogue between the two. Brushed steel hardware provides a touch of industrial chic, while state-of-the-art appliances integrate seamlessly into the design. Accent features such as a walnut-topped island or a white gloss splashback continue this dynamic interplay, providing not just functionality, but a visual spectacle. The result is a kitchen space that is as breathtaking to behold as it is to function within. This walnut and white gloss kitchen effortlessly blends the traditional with the contemporary, the natural with the synthetic, the comforting with the clean. It is a testament to the power of design to create spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and thoroughly practical, creating a kitchen that's not just a place for cooking, but a hub for home life.
Modern family kitchen
Modern family kitchen
Collaroy Kitchen CentreCollaroy Kitchen Centre
Small modern single-wall utility room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback and a side by side washer and dryer.
Parkview Avenue
Parkview Avenue
MJ Design & BuildMJ Design & Build
Stacking the washer & dryer to create more functional space while adding a ton of style through gorgeous tile selections.
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Marvin, NC- Laundry room
Marvin, NC- Laundry room
Leslie Williams Interior DesignLeslie Williams Interior Design
This busy family needed a functional yet beautiful laundry room since it is off the garage entrance as well as it's own entrance off the front of the house too!
Parkview Avenue
Parkview Avenue
MJ Design & BuildMJ Design & Build
Stacking the washer & dryer to create more functional space while adding a ton of style through gorgeous tile selections.
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
RODNEY RESIDENCE
RODNEY RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
MODERN HAMPTONS - Custom in-house door profile, in satin polyurethane - Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - Feature marble herringbone tiled splashback - Recessed LED strip lighting - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Leawood Laundry Remodel
Leawood Laundry Remodel
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Kansas City with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Kelly Brasch InteriorsKelly Brasch Interiors
This is an example of a large classic utility room in Chicago with grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, marble splashback, porcelain flooring, grey floors, grey worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Saguaro Grove
Saguaro Grove
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Laundry Room Design
Laundry Room Design
Sara Leah Design InteriorsSara Leah Design Interiors
Photo of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, marble splashback, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Utility Room with Engineered Stone Countertops and Marble 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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