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Utility Room with Metro Tiled Splashback and Black Floors Ideas and Designs

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Silva Household
Silva Household
Flooring Factory LLCFlooring Factory LLC
This is an example of an expansive rural utility room in Charleston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Webber Coleman WoodworksWebber Coleman Woodworks
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee
Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee
Rigsby Group, Inc.Rigsby Group, Inc.
We opened up this unique space to expand the Laundry Room and Mud Room to incorporate a large expansion for the Pantry Area that included a Coffee Bar and Refrigerator. This remodeled space allowed more functionality and brought in lots of sunlight into the spaces.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room
Decorlift Design CoDecorlift Design Co
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Overlook Model
Overlook Model
Center Point CabinetsCenter Point Cabinets
Eudora Frameless Cabinetry in Alabaster. Decorative Hardware by Hardware Resources.
This is an example of a medium sized rural l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Updated Laundry Room
Updated Laundry Room
Denver Design GroupDenver Design Group
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lisa & LeroyLisa & Leroy
This full house of a family of six called for a room designated just for laundry.
This is an example of a small retro l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Country Cottage After
Country Cottage After
Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLCCrosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC
Photo of a farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Saddleback
Saddleback
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Artistic Retreat - Laundry room
Artistic Retreat - Laundry room
Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath DesignerTerri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
MARKHAM RESIDENCE
MARKHAM RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
REFINED HAMPTONS - Custom designed & manufactured cabinetry in a lamiwood material by Laminex - Caesarstone 'Snow' installed on the benchtops - Large white subway tiles splashback - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Laundry Envy
Laundry Envy
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
This gorgeous Hamptons inspired laundry has been transformed into a well designed functional room. Complete with 2pac shaker cabinetry, Casesarstone benchtop, floor to wall linen cabinetry and storage, folding ironing board concealed in a pull out drawer, butler's sink and traditional tap, timber floating shelving with striking black and white encaustic floor tiles.
Laundry room and half bath | Murray 0522
Laundry room and half bath | Murray 0522
William French Home ImprovementsWilliam French Home Improvements
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lisa & LeroyLisa & Leroy
Essentials for a functional laundry room include hanging space and counters for folding.
Photo of a small retro l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room
Modern Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room
New Home Old SoulNew Home Old Soul
A custom built farmhouse laundry room features modern and traditional design elements.
This is an example of a rural utility room in DC Metro with wood worktops, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and wallpapered walls.
Modern Spanish Estate - Laundry Room
Modern Spanish Estate - Laundry Room
H. Ryan StudioH. Ryan Studio
Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H. Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Design ideas for a large galley separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Cupertino
Cupertino
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, yellow splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and all types of ceiling.
Laundry Envy
Laundry Envy
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
This gorgeous Hamptons inspired laundry has been transformed into a well designed functional room. Complete with 2pac shaker cabinetry, Casesarstone benchtop, floor to wall linen cabinetry and storage, folding ironing board concealed in a pull out drawer, butler's sink and traditional tap, timber floating shelving with striking black and white encaustic floor tiles.
Artistic Retreat - Laundry room
Artistic Retreat - Laundry room
Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath DesignerTerri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Metro Tiled Splashback and Black Floors 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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