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Utility Room with Red Splashback and All Types of Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Bright laundry room in the basement
Bright laundry room in the basement
Place IDPlace ID
A dark, unfinished basement becomes a bright, fresh laundry room. The large industrial steel sink and faucet is a practical addition for messy clean ups - the home owner loves working on his bicycles in the adjoining work shop.
Laundry Room with Grooming Station
Laundry Room with Grooming Station
ULFBUILTULFBUILT
This is a photo of a mudroom with a dog washing station. Built by ULFBUILT - Vail contractors.
Inspiration for a large contemporary utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, beige floors and black worktops.
Backcountry Farmhouse
Backcountry Farmhouse
Norwood ArchitectsNorwood Architects
Laundry Room and Beverage
Photo of a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU
Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
The Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU was designed and built to remain resilient in the face of natural disasters. Fortunately, the same great building strategies and design that provide resilience also provide a home that is incredibly comfortable and healthy while also visually stunning. This home’s journey began with a desire to design and build a house that meets the rigorous standards of Passive House. Before beginning the design/ construction process, the homeowners had already spent countless hours researching ways to minimize their global climate change footprint. As with any Passive House, a large portion of this research was focused on building envelope design and construction. The wall assembly is combination of six inch Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) and 2x6 stick frame construction filled with blown in insulation. The roof assembly is a combination of twelve inch SIPs and 2x12 stick frame construction filled with batt insulation. The pairing of SIPs and traditional stick framing allowed for easy air sealing details and a continuous thermal break between the panels and the wall framing. Beyond the building envelope, a number of other high performance strategies were used in constructing this home and ADU such as: battery storage of solar energy, ground source heat pump technology, Heat Recovery Ventilation, LED lighting, and heat pump water heating technology. In addition to the time and energy spent on reaching Passivhaus Standards, thoughtful design and carefully chosen interior finishes coalesce at the Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU into stunning interiors with modern farmhouse appeal. The result is a graceful combination of innovation, durability, and aesthetics that will last for a century to come. Despite the requirements of adhering to some of the most rigorous environmental standards in construction today, the homeowners chose to certify both their main home and their ADU to Passive House Standards. From a meticulously designed building envelope that tested at 0.62 ACH50, to the extensive solar array/ battery bank combination that allows designated circuits to function, uninterrupted for at least 48 hours, the Twin Peaks Passive House has a long list of high performance features that contributed to the completion of this arduous certification process. The ADU was also designed and built with these high standards in mind. Both homes have the same wall and roof assembly ,an HRV, and a Passive House Certified window and doors package. While the main home includes a ground source heat pump that warms both the radiant floors and domestic hot water tank, the more compact ADU is heated with a mini-split ductless heat pump. The end result is a home and ADU built to last, both of which are a testament to owners’ commitment to lessen their impact on the environment.
Walla Walla residence
Walla Walla residence
Alatalo BrosAlatalo Bros
Design ideas for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Flower Mound
Flower Mound
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, red splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Ohio City Whole Home Remodel
Ohio City Whole Home Remodel
Odell Construction Inc.Odell Construction Inc.
The original design of this laundry room did not include the exposed brick, however, once the wall was opened and the discovery of the intriguing graffiti had the homeowners seeking to preserve a little bit of history. The graffiti in the bottom left corner of the exposed brick says " TG JP and JC worked on sept 31 1921. What an amazing story to tell house guests!
Bathroom & Laundry Renovations Frenchs Forest
Bathroom & Laundry Renovations Frenchs Forest
UserUser
Large modern single-wall utility room in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, black floors, a coffered ceiling, a built-in sink, engineered stone countertops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Alto DesignAlto Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic separated utility room in Cincinnati with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Bright laundry room in the basement
Bright laundry room in the basement
Place IDPlace ID
The peninsula offers plenty of practical storage in a compact, attractive custom millwork solution.
Medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Ottawa with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, red splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Ohio City Whole Home Remodel
Ohio City Whole Home Remodel
Odell Construction Inc.Odell Construction Inc.
The original design of this laundry room did not include the exposed brick, however, once the wall was opened and the discovery of the intriguing graffiti had the homeowners seeking to preserve a little bit of history. The graffiti in the bottom left corner of the exposed brick says " TG JP and JC worked on sept 31 1921. What an amazing story to tell house guests!
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Alto DesignAlto Design
Medium sized classic separated utility room in Cincinnati with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Bathroom & Laundry Renovations Frenchs Forest
Bathroom & Laundry Renovations Frenchs Forest
UserUser
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and a coffered ceiling.

Utility Room with Red Splashback and All Types of 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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