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Utility Room with Laminate Countertops and Blue Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Ensuite, Laundry & Bathroom renovation, Northcote
Ensuite, Laundry & Bathroom renovation, Northcote
GDP Interior DesignGDP Interior Design
Inspiration for a retro utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Aspley House
Aspley House
Bella Vie InteriorsBella Vie Interiors
Modern scandinavian inspired laundry. Features grey and white encaustic patterned floor tiles, pale blue wall tiles and chrome taps.
Photo of a medium sized nautical single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors, white cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, a built-in sink, laminate countertops, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension
Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Spacious family laundry
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Rénovation d'une cuisine à Villejuif
Rénovation d'une cuisine à Villejuif
Avéo Neuilly-sur-SeineAvéo Neuilly-sur-Seine
This is an example of a large scandi galley utility room in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, vinyl flooring, grey floors and beige worktops.
Bramber Road
Bramber Road
FreeSpace Design Ltd (UK)FreeSpace Design Ltd (UK)
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in London with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Bellemeade Total Renovation
Bellemeade Total Renovation
Sanctuary Homes LLCSanctuary Homes LLC
Photo of a small classic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, vinyl flooring, blue floors and white worktops.
Laundry with Gold Hardware on Navy Cabinets
Laundry with Gold Hardware on Navy Cabinets
DK HomesDK Homes
This stand-alone condominium blends traditional styles with modern farmhouse exterior features. Blurring the lines between condominium and home, the details are where this custom design stands out; from custom trim to beautiful ceiling treatments and careful consideration for how the spaces interact. The exterior of the home is detailed with white horizontal siding, vinyl board and batten, black windows, black asphalt shingles and accent metal roofing. Our design intent behind these stand-alone condominiums is to bring the maintenance free lifestyle with a space that feels like your own.
Traditional Queenslander - Groomsville
Traditional Queenslander - Groomsville
Fallon HomesFallon Homes
Inspiration for a single-wall utility room in Other with white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, grey floors and beige worktops.
Fitzroy Renovation
Fitzroy Renovation
GreenstructGreenstruct
2-pac cupboards, patterned tiles, staggered overhead cupboards.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Merrijig Laundry Renovation
Merrijig Laundry Renovation
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
Country style laundry renovation in Merrijig. Featuring white satin shaker style cabinetry and laminate benchtops.
Photo of a large country galley utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and wainscoting.
Little Loft House
Little Loft House
Light House Architecture & ScienceLight House Architecture & Science
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Traditional Queenslander - Groomsville
Traditional Queenslander - Groomsville
Fallon HomesFallon Homes
Photo of a single-wall utility room in Other with white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, grey floors and beige worktops.
Up Hatherley project
Up Hatherley project
Anna Rickard InteriorsAnna Rickard Interiors
new white slab kitchen units combined with black knurled knobs were used to create a fresh, modern utility room.
Inspiration for a small modern utility room in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, blue walls and grey worktops.
Gipps St
Gipps St
Orkney Group LimitedOrkney Group Limited
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Wellington with a submerged sink, turquoise cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Hyperno residence 2 Huon Creek
Hyperno residence 2 Huon Creek
Alatalo BrosAlatalo Bros
Feature tiles with patterns used as a wall
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Aspley House
Aspley House
Bella Vie InteriorsBella Vie Interiors
Modern scandinavian inspired laundry. Features grey and white encaustic patterned floor tiles, pale blue wall tiles and chrome taps.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Aspley House
Aspley House
Bella Vie InteriorsBella Vie Interiors
Modern scandinavian inspired laundry. Features grey and white encaustic patterned floor tiles, pale blue wall tiles and chrome taps.
This is an example of a medium sized coastal single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors, a built-in sink, laminate countertops, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Spacious laundry with double hampers and concealed drying cupboard.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension
Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Spacious family laundry
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Laminate Countertops and Blue 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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