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Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and Metro Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Houston with grey walls, brick flooring, red floors, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Willow Glen Traditional Remodel
Willow Glen Traditional Remodel
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Gurnee kitchen
Gurnee kitchen
Interiors 4 UInteriors 4 U
Shot Time Productions
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, black walls and laminate floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
BCS Barrington Construction Solutions, LLCBCS Barrington Construction Solutions, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Waters Edge Custom
Waters Edge Custom
NJR StudiosNJR Studios
Design ideas for a large coastal single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Modern Complete Kitchen Remodel in Mt, Vernon, VA
Modern Complete Kitchen Remodel in Mt, Vernon, VA
GBC Kitchen and BathGBC Kitchen and Bath
Contemporary Complete Kitchen Remodel with white semi-custom cabinets, white quartz countertop and wood look LVT flooring. Gray beveled edge subway backsplash tile. Mudroom with cabinetry and coat closet.
An Updated Look & Upgraded Storage for a 1970’s Kitchen
An Updated Look & Upgraded Storage for a 1970’s Kitchen
Medford RemodelingMedford Remodeling
Just like in the kitchen, the low-hanging soffit was removed, allowing us to increase the height of the upper cabinets. A convenient drying rack was added, along with some towel hooks on the walls. The vinyl floors from the kitchen provide consistency within the design and the recessed LED can lights make for a much brighter workspace. What a beautifully updated laundry room! Final photos by Impressia.net
Colourful Laundry Room
Colourful Laundry Room
Personal Touch InteriorsPersonal Touch Interiors
This laundry room got a total makeover, starting with new ceiling height cupboards, white subway tiles behind the washer and dryer for easy cleaning. In addition changed out the existing vinyl flooring to hardwood to match the existing hardwood already on the main floor. New lighting, art work, sink and custom window treatment complete this room. Photo taken by: Personal Touch Interiors
PROJECT 56
PROJECT 56
Allchin BuildersAllchin Builders
This is an example of a large country single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
19 - Charleston Laundry Room
19 - Charleston Laundry Room
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
www.felixsanchez.com
Photo of an expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Colts Neck Kitchen 1
Colts Neck Kitchen 1
Penterman KitchensPenterman Kitchens
This Colts Neck New Jersey kitchen is featuring Galleria Raised Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry in Sandstone with a pewter glaze on cherry.
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Newark with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback and carpet.
Cambria Torquay & Westminster
Cambria Torquay & Westminster
Creative Surfaces Countertops & TileCreative Surfaces Countertops & Tile
This beautiful home is southeastern South Dakota features several Cambria designs. In the kitchen you'll see Cambria Torquay on the island with Bellingham on the perimeter. The upper level wet bar showcases Cambria Westminster. The master bedroom nightstands have Cambria Hollinsbrook countertops. The lower level cinema room has Cambria Bellingham.
Congress Street
Congress Street
Kitchens by DesignKitchens by Design
This was an addition to a hillside home in St. Albans City, Vermont.
Photo of a large classic utility room in Burlington with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Colts Neck Kitchen 1
Colts Neck Kitchen 1
Penterman KitchensPenterman Kitchens
This Colts Neck New Jersey kitchen is featuring Galleria Raised Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry in Sandstone with a pewter glaze on cherry.
Medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Newark with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback and carpet.
Modern Complete Kitchen Remodel in Mt, Vernon, VA
Modern Complete Kitchen Remodel in Mt, Vernon, VA
GBC Kitchen and BathGBC Kitchen and Bath
Contemporary Complete Kitchen Remodel with white semi-custom cabinets, white quartz countertop and wood look LVT flooring. Gray beveled edge subway backsplash tile. Mudroom with cabinetry and coat closet.
Laundry and Mudrooms
Laundry and Mudrooms
Tobias Design LLCTobias Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, beige worktops and wallpapered walls.
Carpet One Flooring Gallery
Carpet One Flooring Gallery
Schillings Carpet OneSchillings Carpet One
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, slate flooring, an utility sink, composite countertops and brown floors.
The Red Kitchen
The Red Kitchen
Specktacular Home RemodelingSpecktacular Home Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Reclaimed and Painted Brick Creole Style
Reclaimed and Painted Brick Creole Style
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large galley separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Waters Edge Custom
Waters Edge Custom
NJR StudiosNJR Studios
Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and Metro 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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