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Utility Room with Light Wood Cabinets and Mosaic Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Millionaire Lottery Home - Eagle Mountain, Abbotsford
Millionaire Lottery Home - Eagle Mountain, Abbotsford
RaveninsideRaveninside
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
La Mesa Kitchen Remodel
La Mesa Kitchen Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
Pairing their love of Mid-Century Modern design and collecting with the enjoyment they get out of entertaining at home, this client’s kitchen remodel in Linda Vista hit all the right notes. Set atop a hillside with sweeping views of the city below, the first priority in this remodel was to open up the kitchen space to take full advantage of the view and create a seamless transition between the kitchen, dining room, and outdoor living space. A primary wall was removed and a custom peninsula/bar area was created to house the client’s extensive collection of glassware and bar essentials on a sleek shelving unit suspended from the ceiling and wrapped around the base of the peninsula. Light wood cabinetry with a retro feel was selected and provided the perfect complement to the unique backsplash which extended the entire length of the kitchen, arranged to create a distinct ombre effect that concentrated behind the Wolf range. Subtle brass fixtures and pulls completed the look while panels on the built in refrigerator created a consistent flow to the cabinetry. Additionally, a frosted glass sliding door off of the kitchen disguises a dedicated laundry room full of custom finishes. Raised built-in cabinetry houses the washer and dryer to put everything at eye level, while custom sliding shelves that can be hidden when not in use lessen the need for bending and lifting heavy loads of laundry. Other features include built-in laundry sorter and extensive storage.
Umina Beach, NSW
Umina Beach, NSW
Milk Chocolate ProjectsMilk Chocolate Projects
This is an example of a beach style utility room in Central Coast with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Complementing Textures & Natural Tones for Wellness House in Brunswick
Complementing Textures & Natural Tones for Wellness House in Brunswick
Tennille Joy InteriorsTennille Joy Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Eule Residence
Eule Residence
Apark Design Studio LLC.Apark Design Studio LLC.
Laundry facility incorporated in the kitchen
Photo of a medium sized rural galley utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and ceramic flooring.
Crofton Project
Crofton Project
KAS Interior DesignKAS Interior Design
Contemporary laundry room remodel. The custom design of the laundry layout creates a very easy-to-use and functional space. Flat panel cabinets and quartz counters make this space super easy to keep clean and take care of. The mosaic backsplash adds a pop of pattern to make the space more interesting.
Mobile basso scorrevole
Mobile basso scorrevole
FALEGNAMERIA VALERIANIFALEGNAMERIA VALERIANI
Photo of a small country u-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, mosaic tiled splashback, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Bundy Dr.
Bundy Dr.
Sophea Interior DesignsSophea Interior Designs
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey walls, grey floors and grey worktops.
Scandi House
Scandi House
SG2 architects + interiorsSG2 architects + interiors
Photo: SG2 design
Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room with an integrated sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Complementing Textures & Natural Tones for Wellness House in Brunswick
Complementing Textures & Natural Tones for Wellness House in Brunswick
Tennille Joy InteriorsTennille Joy Interiors
Large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Millionaire Lottery Home - Eagle Mountain, Abbotsford
Millionaire Lottery Home - Eagle Mountain, Abbotsford
RaveninsideRaveninside
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Crofton Project
Crofton Project
KAS Interior DesignKAS Interior Design
Rear entry from garage into laundry area of the home.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Crofton Project
Crofton Project
KAS Interior DesignKAS Interior Design
Undermount sink, quartz counter, and mosaic backsplash
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Scandi House
Scandi House
SG2 architects + interiorsSG2 architects + interiors
Photo: SG2 design
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian galley separated utility room with an integrated sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Light Wood Cabinets and Mosaic 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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