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

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Denver Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen
Denver Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This was a fun kitchen transformation to work on and one that was mainly about new finishes and new cabinetry. We kept almost all the major appliances where they were. We added beadboard, beams and new white oak floors for character.
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Inspiration for a large traditional separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Laundry
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Laundry room with blue subway tile
Laundry room with blue subway tile
ImprovaImprova
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Classic Design on Rolling Hills
Classic Design on Rolling Hills
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, blue floors, white worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Blanc & Noir InteriorsBlanc & Noir Interiors
Bright laundry room with a wood countertop and stacked washer/dryer. Complete with floating shelves, and a sink.
Photo of a large rustic single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floors and brown worktops.
Southern Hills Residence
Southern Hills Residence
Crose & Lemke ConstructionCrose & Lemke Construction
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Forde II Renovation
Forde II Renovation
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
This family home located in the Canberra suburb of Forde has been renovated. The brief for this home was contemporary Hamptons with a focus on detailed joinery, patterned tiles and a dark navy, white and soft grey palette. Hard finishes include Australian blackbutt timber, New Zealand wool carpet, brushed nickel fixtures, stone benchtops and accents of French navy for the joinery, tiles and interior walls. Interior design by Studio Black Interiors. Renovation by CJC Constructions. Photography by Hcreations.
Transitional Stucco and Stone Ranch
Transitional Stucco and Stone Ranch
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and blue floors.
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Laundry
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Captivating Custom Colonial in Chatham NJ
Captivating Custom Colonial in Chatham NJ
Robinwood KitchensRobinwood Kitchens
This expansive laundry room features 3 sets of washers and dryers and custom Plain & Fancy inset cabinetry. It includes a farmhouse sink, tons of folding space and 2 large storage cabinets for laundry and kitchen supplies.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
The Villa GalleriaThe Villa Galleria
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and grey worktops.
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Laundry
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Laundry
Small modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Mountain Modern Home
Mountain Modern Home
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This home was a joy to work on! Check back for more information and a blog on the project soon. Photographs by Jordan Katz Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Inspiration for a large classic separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
This is an example of a large classic separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Photo of a large classic separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Blanc & Noir InteriorsBlanc & Noir Interiors
Bright laundry room with a wood countertop and stacked washer/dryer. Complete with floating shelves, and a sink.
Large rustic single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floors and brown worktops.
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Laundry
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Metro Tiled Splashback and Blue 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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