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Utility Room with Metro Tiled Splashback and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Classic Elegance
Classic Elegance
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
Medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, pink splashback, metro tiled splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
LUXURY IN BLACK - Matte black 'shaker' profile cabinetry - Feature Polytec 'Prime Oak' lamiwood doors - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss subway tiles with black grout - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel
Stamford Brook Traditional Shaker Kitchen
Stamford Brook Traditional Shaker Kitchen
Higham FurnitureHigham Furniture
Framed Shaker utility painted in Little Greene 'Portland Stone Deep' Walls: Farrow & Ball 'Wimbourne White' Worktops are SG Carrara quartz Villeroy & Boch Farmhouse 60 sink Perrin and Rowe - Ionian deck mounted tap with crosshead handles in Aged brass finish. Burnished Brass handles by Armac Martin Photo by Rowland Roques-O'Neil.
Pine Valley Drive
Pine Valley Drive
Webber Development & ConstructionWebber Development & Construction
McGinnis Leathers
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Maison en Blanc New Build
Maison en Blanc New Build
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Batesford Ridge House
Batesford Ridge House
RT ArchitectsRT Architects
Photo of a contemporary galley separated utility room in Geelong with an integrated sink, black cabinets, wood worktops, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
UserUser
Multi purpose room with loads of storage for pantry items, laundry and mudroom to dump those dirty shoes at the end of the day.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian galley utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Brookfield Transitional First Floor Remodel
Brookfield Transitional First Floor Remodel
Kowalske Kitchen & BathKowalske Kitchen & Bath
A couple hired us as the professional remodeling contractor to update the first floor of their Brookfield, WI home. The project included the kitchen, family room entertainment center, laundry room and mudroom. The goal was to improve the functionality of the space, improving prep space and storage. Their house had a traditional style, so the homeowners chose a transitional style with wood and natural elements. Kitchen Remodel We wanted to give the kitchen a more streamlined, contemporary feel. We removed the soffits, took the cabinetry to the ceiling, and opened the space. Cherry cabinets line the perimeter of the kitchen with a soft gray island. We kept a desk area in the kitchen, which can be used as a sideboard when hosting parties. This kitchen has many storage and organizational features. The interior cabinet organizers include: a tray/cutting board cabinet, a pull-out pantry, a pull-out drawer for trash/compost/dog food, dish peg drawers, a corner carousel and pot/pan drawers. The couple wanted more countertop space in their kitchen. We added an island with a black walnut butcher block table height seating area. The low height makes the space feel open and accessible to their grandchildren who visit. The island countertop is one of the highlights of the space. Dekton is an ultra-compact surface that is durable and indestructible. The ‘Trilium’ color comes from their industrial collection, that looks like patina iron. We also used Dekton counters in the laundry room. Family Room Entertainment Center We updated the small built-in media cabinets in the family room. The new cabinetry provides better storage space and frames the large television. Laundry Room & Mudroom The kitchen connects the laundry room, closet area and garage. We widened this entry to keep the kitchen feeling connected with a new pantry area. In this area, we created a landing zone for phones and groceries. We created a folding area at the washer and dryer. We raised the height of the cabinets and floated the countertop over the appliances. We removed the sink and instead installed a utility sink in the garage for clean up. At the garage entrance, we added more organization for coats, shoes and boots. The cabinets have his and hers drawers, hanging racks and lined shelves. New hardwood floors were added in this Brookfield, WI kitchen and laundry area to match the rest of the house. We refinished the floors on the entire main level.
Lake Hodges Whole Home Remodel
Lake Hodges Whole Home Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
This spectacular family home situated above Lake Hodges in San Diego with sweeping views, was a complete interior and partial exterior remodel. Having gone untouched for decades, the home presented a unique challenge in that it was comprised of many cramped, unpermitted rooms and spaces that had been added over the years, stifling the home's true potential. Our team gutted the home down to the studs and started nearly from scratch. The end result is simply stunning. Light, bright, and modern, the new version of this home demonstrates the power of thoughtful architectural planning, creative problem solving, and expert design details.
Transitional Kitchen Remodel in South Broward
Transitional Kitchen Remodel in South Broward
Salinas Home DesignSalinas Home Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring and beige worktops.
Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park
Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
Clever design for this laundry with the pull out cabinetry for easy reach of laundry products. This makes sure the benchtops are free of clutter for easy folding of clothes.
Southlake New Build 2020
Southlake New Build 2020
Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Main Level Laundry Room
Main Level Laundry Room
Cedars Woodworking & RenovationsCedars Woodworking & Renovations
As part of the kitchen remodel, we were able to relocate the washer and dryer into a more convenient location on the main living level. Custom cabinetry was built to match the rest of the kitchen remodel, and were designed to easily fit these appliances. When not in use, they hide away behind the cabinet doors, keeping a clean, uncluttered appearance throughout the kitchen. Photo via Mike VerVelde
PURSER RESIDENCE
PURSER RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
HAMPTON IN THE HILLS - Shaker profile satin polyurethane doors in a feature 'pale blue' - 20mm Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White subway tile splashback - Brushed nickel knobs - Recessed round LED's - Enclosed clothes hamper - Open polyurethane box - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel
Grand Rapids Family Kitchen & Laundry Room
Grand Rapids Family Kitchen & Laundry Room
Thompson RemodelingThompson Remodeling
The focal point of this kitchen is the expansive island that accommodates seating for six! This family enjoys hanging out in the kitchen and watching TV, so the island is positioned to allow that. Classic dark toned wood cabinets get a touch of modern appeal with the addition of white upper cabinets.
Lakefront Conservatory Home Cabinetry
Lakefront Conservatory Home Cabinetry
Geneva Cabinet Company, LLCGeneva Cabinet Company, LLC
GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC. Lake Geneva, Wi., Builder Lowell Custom Homes., Interior Design by Jane Shepard., Shanna Wolf/S.Photography., Laundry room with white painted cabinetry, wood insert door panel, Hafele hardware
Transitional Kitchen and Baths, Oakland
Transitional Kitchen and Baths, Oakland
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.
Mike Kaskel Photography
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, white cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Classic Elegance
Classic Elegance
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, pink splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Upper Mission Dwelling
Upper Mission Dwelling
Norelco Cabinets LtdNorelco Cabinets Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized l-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Altadena Kitchen Renovation
Altadena Kitchen Renovation
Roberta Martin InteriorsRoberta Martin Interiors
Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, quartz worktops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Metro Tiled Splashback and Light Hardwood Flooring 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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