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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Metallic Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Mount Pleasant Residence
Mount Pleasant Residence
Loop Interior Design Inc.Loop Interior Design Inc.
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Wimbledon New Build - Kitchen and Utility
Wimbledon New Build - Kitchen and Utility
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Utility design, supplied and installed in a this new build family home in Wimbledon, London. Keeping it light, bright and clean with Light grey furniture and Everest White worktops. Photo Credit: Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
village studio
village studio
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
Large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Reorganised, useable space with compact utility
Reorganised, useable space with compact utility
Lima KitchensLima Kitchens
A utility room to match the main kitchen, with washing machine and tumble dryer stacked to save space, and a tall utility cupboard. This room is to be used as a 'muddy' entrance room, so has a separate 'dirty' sink, coat hooks and all the laundry products.
White and Black Painted Kitchen Home by Kerkhoff Homes in Bettendorf Quad Cities
White and Black Painted Kitchen Home by Kerkhoff Homes in Bettendorf Quad Cities
Village Home StoresVillage Home Stores
Bettendorf Iowa kitchen with design and materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes. Koch Classic cabinetry in the Savannah door and combination of light gray "Fog" and "Black" painted finish. Calacatta Laza quartz counters, Kitchen Aid appliances, Rain Forest vinyl plank flooring, and metallic backsplash tile also featured.
Pure Sophistication
Pure Sophistication
The Myers TouchThe Myers Touch
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Hampshire with grey cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bamboo Kitchen
Bamboo Kitchen
Artisan CarpentryArtisan Carpentry
Bamboo ply and white lacquer kitchen with stainless steel benchtop.
Photo of a large modern galley utility room in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood flooring and grey worktops.
Kellyville
Kellyville
Kitchen Envy - Custom KitchensKitchen Envy - Custom Kitchens
The timber in this laundry is a most cost effective solution than the kitchen ( Laminex Cherry Riftwood nuance finish) But compliments the tone and look in the kitchen design.
Artibai
Artibai
Carla BarrenecheaCarla Barrenechea
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Bilbao with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Light & dark Grey handle-less Kitchen
Light & dark Grey handle-less Kitchen
Arlington InteriorsArlington Interiors
Grey Handle-less German kitchen mixed with a solid wood breakfast bar and Copper features
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Richmond Modern Handleless Kitchen
Richmond Modern Handleless Kitchen
ParkerRose InteriorsParkerRose Interiors
This modern handleless kitchen design features a two tone mix of graphite and porcelain cabinets, with 30mm super white quartz creating a waterfall effect. Housing siemens appliances.
Designing a Gloss White, Minimal IKEA kitchen in a Mid-Century Home
Designing a Gloss White, Minimal IKEA kitchen in a Mid-Century Home
INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGNINSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN
A Minimalist IKEA Kitchen Designed.
Midcentury l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Room with a view
Room with a view
Sue EllinasSue Ellinas
A great space for getting organised and multi tasking this utility room provides lots of storage. The mirrored splash backs brings light to the space for a bright and airy space.
White and Black Painted Kitchen Home by Kerkhoff Homes in Bettendorf Quad Cities
White and Black Painted Kitchen Home by Kerkhoff Homes in Bettendorf Quad Cities
Village Home StoresVillage Home Stores
Bettendorf Iowa kitchen with design and materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes. Koch Classic cabinetry in the Savannah door and combination of light gray "Fog" and "Black" painted finish. Calacatta Laza quartz counters, Kitchen Aid appliances, Rain Forest vinyl plank flooring, and metallic backsplash tile also featured.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Metallic 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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