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Utility Room with Multi-coloured Splashback and Grey Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Compact Laundry Room Renovation
Compact Laundry Room Renovation
Henrietta Heisler Interiors IncHenrietta Heisler Interiors Inc
This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.
Euro Pop Laundry
Euro Pop Laundry
Linette Dai DesignLinette Dai Design
Inspiration for a retro l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch
Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch
By Design Interiors, Inc.By Design Interiors, Inc.
The laundry room is crafted with beauty and function in mind. Its custom cabinets, drying racks, and little sitting desk are dressed in a gorgeous sage green and accented with hints of brass. Pretty mosaic backsplash from Stone Impressions give the room and antiqued, casual feel.
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
Ke Design Collective Inc.Ke Design Collective Inc.
This is an example of a large scandi galley utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Modern Craftsman | Willow Glen | Cherry
Modern Craftsman | Willow Glen | Cherry
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
This well-appointed laundry room features an undermount sink and full-sized washer and dryer as well as loads of storage.
Design ideas for a large classic separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Seagull Two Project
Seagull Two Project
White Horse DesignWhite Horse Design
Photo of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops and wallpapered walls.
Mountain Majestic - Laundry
Mountain Majestic - Laundry
Inverness Design GroupInverness Design Group
Design ideas for a rustic galley separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
NEW BUILD: Hamptons Hideaway
NEW BUILD: Hamptons Hideaway
SX ConstructionsSX Constructions
The water views, wall to wall shaker style joinery and Revival Victoria floor tiles makes laundry duties a pleasure.
Photo of a large nautical galley separated utility room in Sunshine Coast with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Fort Woth Magazine Dream Street 2023- "The English"
Fort Woth Magazine Dream Street 2023- "The English"
Heritage Design StudioHeritage Design Studio
This is an example of a large classic separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and wallpapered walls.
Josh Wynne Construction
Josh Wynne Construction
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Butler's Pantry. Mud room. Dog room with concrete tops, galvanized doors. Cypress cabinets. Horse feeding trough for dog washing. Concrete floors. LEED Platinum home. Photos by Matt McCorteney.
Beacon New Construction
Beacon New Construction
UserUser
Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Compact Laundry Room Renovation
Compact Laundry Room Renovation
Henrietta Heisler Interiors IncHenrietta Heisler Interiors Inc
This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. Opposite the washing machine and dryer, custom cabinetry was added on both sides of an ironing board cupboard. Another thoughtful addition is a space for a hook to help lift clothes to the hanging rack.
Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch
Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch
By Design Interiors, Inc.By Design Interiors, Inc.
The laundry room is crafted with beauty and function in mind. Its custom cabinets, drying racks, and little sitting desk are dressed in a gorgeous sage green and accented with hints of brass. Pretty mosaic backsplash from Stone Impressions give the room and antiqued, casual feel.
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on KhyberBespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber
Photo of a small bohemian galley separated utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Newport Coast
Newport Coast
SIDG DesignSIDG Design
This laundry room housed double side by side washers and dryers, custom cabinetry and an island in a contrast finish. The wall tiles behind the washer and dryer are dimensional and the backsplash tile hosts a star pattern.
Italian Farmhouse In Northern California
Italian Farmhouse In Northern California
Juxtaposed InteriorsJuxtaposed Interiors
Bright White Laundry Room With Gorgeous Rolling Ladder
Inspiration for a medium sized rural u-shaped laundry cupboard in Sacramento with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
Ke Design Collective Inc.Ke Design Collective Inc.
Inspiration for a large scandinavian galley utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Bybee Blvd
Bybee Blvd
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Custom white laundry room cabinets.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
White Vintage Modern Kitchen & Laundry
White Vintage Modern Kitchen & Laundry
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Ultra-Matt Dark Anthracite Kitchen
Ultra-Matt Dark Anthracite Kitchen
Arlington InteriorsArlington Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, laminate floors, beige floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Multi-coloured Splashback and Grey Worktops 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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