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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Glass Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Chalk Ridge
Chalk Ridge
Emily Roose InteriorsEmily Roose Interiors
A large laundry room that is combined with a craft space designed to inspire young minds and to make laundry time fun with the vibrant teal glass tiles. Lots of counterspace for sorting and folding laundry and a deep sink that is great for hand washing. Ample cabinet space for all the laundry supplies and for all of the arts and craft supplies. On the floor is a wood looking porcelain tile that is used throughout most of the home.
La Pedrera Net Zero Residence
La Pedrera Net Zero Residence
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
Architect: Domain Design Architects Photography: Joe Belcovson Photography
Design ideas for a large retro galley separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Classically Modern New Construction
Classically Modern New Construction
SR Design Group, Inc.SR Design Group, Inc.
The laundry room was designed to serve many purposes besides just laundry. It includes a gift wrapping station, laundry chute, fold down ironing board, vacuum and mop storage, lap top work area and a dog feeding station. The center table was designed for folding and the three rolling laundry carts fit neatly underneath. The dark grey tiles and dark quartz countertop contrast with the light wood cabinets.
Fort Hill- Laundry
Fort Hill- Laundry
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Stefco Builders Landscape Architect: Hilarie Holdsworth Design Photographer: Greg Premru
Modern Seabeck custom home
Modern Seabeck custom home
Ritzman Construction LLCRitzman Construction LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized modern utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.
Clean lines, smooth transition
Clean lines, smooth transition
Synergy Builders Inc.Synergy Builders Inc.
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring and grey walls.
Colorful Modern
Colorful Modern
TATE|studioTATE|studio
We utilized every inch of this room to make a custom laundry room.
Inspiration for a small modern utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
SHORELINE | Full Remodel
SHORELINE | Full Remodel
Designology Studio LLCDesignology Studio LLC
Santa Barbara Laundry Room - Coastal vibes with clean, contemporary esthetic
Photo of a medium sized nautical single-wall separated utility room in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
No Place Like (Highland Park) Home
No Place Like (Highland Park) Home
Jamie Schachtel Design GroupJamie Schachtel Design Group
What a joy to bring this exciting renovation to a loyal client: a family of 6 that has called this Highland Park house, “home” for over 25 years. This relationship began in 2017 when we designed their living room, girls’ bedrooms, powder room, and in-home office. We were thrilled when they entrusted us again with their kitchen, family room, dining room, and laundry area design. Their first floor became our JSDG playground… Our priority was to bring fresh, flowing energy to the family’s first floor. We started by removing partial walls to create a more open floor plan and transformed a once huge fireplace into a modern bar set up. We reconfigured a stunning, ventless fireplace and oriented it floor to ceiling tile in the family room. Our second priority was to create an outdoor space for safe socializing during the pandemic, as we executed this project during the thick of it. We designed the entire outdoor area with the utmost intention and consulted on the gorgeous outdoor paint selections. Stay tuned for photos of this outdoors space on the site soon! Overall, this project was a true labor of love. We are grateful to again bring beauty, flow and function to this beloved client’s warm home.
Project Esgore
Project Esgore
Alair Homes North YorkAlair Homes North York
Maximum storage for one of the most time-consuming chores (depending on who's in your household).
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Industrial Loft Kitchen
Industrial Loft Kitchen
Dwell Design CoDwell Design Co
Photography by: Dave Goldberg (Tapestry Images)
Design ideas for a medium sized urban u-shaped utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, concrete flooring and brown floors.
Cambria Whitehall Kitchen and much more
Cambria Whitehall Kitchen and much more
Creative Surfaces Countertops & TileCreative Surfaces Countertops & Tile
Let's take a walk through this contemporary home build on a golf course. Throughout the home we used Cambria quartz countertops. The focal point is the u-shaped kitchen that showcase Cambria Whitehall countertops. The pantry and laundry just off the kitchen also feature Whitehall. Move to the master suite and you'll find Cambria Whitney on the bathroom countertops. The lower level entertainment area showcases Cambria Whitehall however the bathrooms feature Cambria Torquay and Cambria Montgomery with a mitered edge.
Style and storage in the laundry
Style and storage in the laundry
Refresh Renovations - Auckland - Dave GeorgettiRefresh Renovations - Auckland - Dave Georgetti
Parallel laundry with direct access to clothesline
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Auckland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Bellevue Basement Remodel
Bellevue Basement Remodel
ArchiUS Architecture + DesignArchiUS Architecture + Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
Sarasota Design Studio 11Sarasota Design Studio 11
Photo of a large nautical u-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, glass tiled splashback, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
JL Philbrook Designs - Closet FactoryJL Philbrook Designs - Closet Factory
Photo of a contemporary single-wall utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Bellevue Basement Remodel
Bellevue Basement Remodel
ArchiUS Architecture + DesignArchiUS Architecture + Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
West Chester, PA kitchen
West Chester, PA kitchen
Master's Touch Kitchen & Bath WorksMaster's Touch Kitchen & Bath Works
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback and ceramic flooring.
Modern Seabeck custom home
Modern Seabeck custom home
Ritzman Construction LLCRitzman Construction LLC
Medium sized modern utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Glass Tiled 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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