Utility Room with Terrazzo Worktops and White Walls Ideas and Designs

Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

Fulton

Interiors For Modern Living

Photography by: Bob Jansons H&H Productions
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, turquoise worktops and white walls.

Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

A matching cabinet features one side with hidden storage, with the other open to provide seating. The bench is upholstered in soft bouclé, perfect for removing or putting on shoes. The hand-blown wall sconce is suspended by a leather strap above this bench, illuminating the space. The bench toss pillow made from wool fabric features a digital print that looks like marble, adding comfort to the area while echoing material elements throughout the house.

Middle Harbour House

Richard Cole Architecture

Simon Wood
Large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo worktops, white walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Paerata 3

Jessica Chloe Photography

Clean, neutral elements express a tidy and calm place to get the laundry done
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Narooma St, Moorabbin

M.J.Harris Group

A bathroom and laundry renovation showcasing the perfect balance of colourful and calm, with curves throughout accentuating the softness of the space
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with green cabinets, terrazzo worktops, green splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.

Retro Reno

G&M Craftsman Cabinets

We love to be challenged so when we were approached by these clients about a design "from the era" we couldn't resist! There is nothing worse than removing character and charm from a home. The clients wanted their retro beach shack to have the modern comforts of today's lastest technologies hidden behind design features of the original design of the home. Beautiful terrazzo bench tops, laminated plywood, matt surfaces and soft-close hardware make this space warm and welcoming. Giving a home new life through clever design to achieve the result as if it was meant to be all along is one of the most rewarding projects you can do and we LOVED IT!

Rustic Home Remodel

McCue Construction, Inc.

Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white walls, ceramic flooring, beige floors, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.

Tudor Estate Update

EASA Architecture

Laundry Room with front-loading under counter washer dryer and a dog wash station.
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in San Francisco with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, beige worktops, porcelain flooring and terrazzo worktops.

Newport

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Medium sized traditional galley utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and a coffered ceiling.

Oyster Shell & Decorative Concrete Sink

Coastal Kitchens & Floors

We were able to design and create this custom molded sink and countertop using recycled oyster shells and high quality concrete to create a truly one of a kind feature for this project.

Oyster Shell Countertop

Coastal Kitchens & Floors

John executed a beautiful custom countertop using a mixture of local recycled oyster shells and decorative concrete.
Medium sized nautical utility room in Charleston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo worktops, white splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and tongue and groove walls.

Newport

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

This is an example of a medium sized beach style galley utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and a coffered ceiling.

Retro Reno

G&M Craftsman Cabinets

Northcote Residence II

Project 12 Architecture

Contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, terrazzo worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Narooma St, Moorabbin

M.J.Harris Group

A bathroom and laundry renovation showcasing the perfect balance of colourful and calm, with curves throughout accentuating the softness of the space
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with green cabinets, terrazzo worktops, green splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.

Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Here we see the storage of the washer, dryer, and laundry behind the custom-made wooden screens. The laundry storage area features a black matte metal garment hanging rod above Ash cabinetry topped with polished terrazzo that features an array of grey and multi-tonal pinks and carries up to the back of the wall. The wall sconce features a hand-blown glass globe, cut and polished to resemble a precious stone or crystal.

Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

A mudroom with a laundry cabinet features large windows that provide an abundance of natural light. The custom screens, made from Ash and natural rattan cane webbing, incorporate built-in vents to conceal the washer and dryer while in use.

Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Offering an alternative storage option, across from the laundry space is a matching cabinet containing space to store shoes and outerwear. These custom screens are made from Ash and natural rattan cane webbing to conceal storage when entering and exiting the home.

Narooma St, Moorabbin

M.J.Harris Group

A bathroom and laundry renovation showcasing the perfect balance of colourful and calm, with curves throughout accentuating the softness of the space
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with green cabinets, terrazzo worktops, green splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.

Utility Room with Terrazzo Worktops and White Walls 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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