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Utility Room with Ceramic Splashback and Matchstick Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Finchampstead- Family Home
Finchampstead- Family Home
Reyne DesignReyne Design
Fun and playful utility, laundry room with WC, cloak room.
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Berkshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Mudroom Mood
Mudroom Mood
Yancy Interior DesignYancy Interior Design
Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
Laundry Renovations Perth Projects
Laundry Renovations Perth Projects
Small Bathroom Renovations PerthSmall Bathroom Renovations Perth
Laundry Renovation, Modern Laundry Renovation, Drying Bar, Open Shelving Laundry, Perth Laundry Renovations, Modern Laundry Renovations For Smaller Homes, Small Laundry Renovations Perth
European Style Laundry with Shelf Below Appliances for Baskets
European Style Laundry with Shelf Below Appliances for Baskets
Helen Baumann DesignHelen Baumann Design
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Brighton Renovation and Extension
Brighton Renovation and Extension
Sherbrooke Design and ConstructionSherbrooke Design and Construction
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and a submerged sink.
Chaska Mudroom/Powder/Laundry
Chaska Mudroom/Powder/Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Alongside Tschida Construction and Pro Design Custom Cabinetry, we upgraded a new build to maximum function and magazine worthy style. Changing swinging doors to pocket, stacking laundry units, and doing closed cabinetry options really made the space seem as though it doubled.
1840's Sweet Shoppe
1840's Sweet Shoppe
Hi Tech ProjectsHi Tech Projects
Design ideas for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Sandcastle
Sandcastle
Cree designsCree designs
Laundry room
Photo of a medium sized nautical galley separated utility room in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Zaharias DesignZaharias Design
Laundry Room with concealed clothes hanging rod that is hidden when cabinet is closed. Matte grey laminate cabinet finish, Caesarstone counter, white matte ceramic tile backsplash, porcelain tile floor.
Bungalow Cottage Home
Bungalow Cottage Home
DK HomesDK Homes
We had the opportunity to come alongside this homeowner and demo an old cottage and rebuild this new year-round home for them. We worked hard to keep an authentic feel to the lake and fit the home nicely to the space. ​ We focused on a small footprint and, through specific design choices, achieved a layout the homeowner loved. A major goal was to have the kitchen, dining, and living all walk out at the lake level. We also managed to sneak a master suite into this level (check out that ceiling!).
Glacier Edge Residence Remodel
Glacier Edge Residence Remodel
Stephanie LangStephanie Lang
Photo: S.Lang
Small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl flooring, brown floors, blue worktops, grey cabinets, blue walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Penthouse – Hampstead Heath
Penthouse – Hampstead Heath
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Mud Room & Laundry
Mud Room & Laundry
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Brand new 2-Story 3,100 square foot Custom Home completed in 2022. Designed by Arch Studio, Inc. and built by Brooke Shaw Builders.
Inspiration for a small farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
La Buanderie
La Buanderie
Emilie PiveteauEmilie Piveteau
Dans une extension de la maison, on trouve la buanderie au rez-de-chaussée, celle-ci inclue une salle d'eau d'appoint et les toilettes sont adjacentes.
Lyders Residence
Lyders Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Large nautical galley laundry cupboard in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Los Gatos Vintage Home Remodel
Los Gatos Vintage Home Remodel
Heartwood ResidentialHeartwood Residential
Laundry Room
Medium sized classic single-wall utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
North Shore Elegance
North Shore Elegance
MILEHAMMILEHAM
This home was given a new lease of life with major structural work undertaken to provide for an expanded family room with generous entertaining zones. The new colour scheme and floor plan layout sought to enhance the concept of indoor / outdoor living and improve the flow of natural light throughout the previously dark house. The swimming pool decking was replaced with Travertine stone paving to provide a sophisticated finish to complement the refreshed interiors.
CW1 - Mud Room
CW1 - Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
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Kingsway
Kingsway
Pizzale Design Inc.Pizzale Design Inc.
This contemporary compact laundry room packs a lot of punch and personality. With it's gold fixtures and hardware adding some glitz, the grey cabinetry, industrial floors and patterned backsplash tile brings interest to this small space. Fully loaded with hanging racks, large accommodating sink, vacuum/ironing board storage & laundry shoot, this laundry room is not only stylish but function forward.
Transitional Remodel in Orange County
Transitional Remodel in Orange County
Ryan Rosene PhotographyRyan Rosene Photography
Transitional laundry room with herringbone tile floor and stacked washer/dryer.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops, shaker cabinets and grey walls.

Utility Room with Ceramic Splashback and Matchstick 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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