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Utility Room with White Splashback and Panelled Walls Ideas and Designs

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Classic Bootility Room
Classic Bootility Room
Tom HowleyTom Howley
There are surprises behind every door in this beautiful bootility. Rooms like this can be designed to house a range of storage solutions and bulky appliances that usually take up a considerable amount of space in the kitchen. Moving large appliances to a dedicated full-height cabinet allows you to hide them out of sight when not in use. Stacking them vertically also frees up valuable floor space and makes it easier for you to load washing.
Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Homes by TraditionHomes by Tradition
Photo of a large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Bricks and Stones NJ: Reinstating Fresh Elegance to a 100-Year Old Estate
Bricks and Stones NJ: Reinstating Fresh Elegance to a 100-Year Old Estate
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction
This is an example of a classic u-shaped utility room in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, white walls, brick flooring, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops, panelled walls and feature lighting.
Cool and practical utility room
Cool and practical utility room
York House DesignsYork House Designs
Before we started this dream laundry room was a draughty lean-to with all sorts of heating and plumbing on show. Now all of that is stylishly housed but still easily accessible and surrounded by storage. Contemporary, charcoal wood grain and knurled brass handles give these shaker doors a cool, modern edge.
Traditional Laundry/Mudroom Remodel in Preston Hollow, Dallas TX
Traditional Laundry/Mudroom Remodel in Preston Hollow, Dallas TX
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
HOMEOWNER DESIRED OUTCOME As part of an interior remodel and 200 sf room addition, to include a kitchen and guest bath remodel, these Dallas homeowners wanted to convert an existing laundry room into an updated laundry/mudroom. OUR CREATIVE SOLUTION The original laundry room, along with the surrounding home office and guest bath, were completely reconfigured and taken down to the studs. A small addition expanded the living space by about 200 sf allowing Blackline Renovations to build a larger laundry/mudroom space. The new laundry/mudroom now features a stacked washer and dryer with adjacent countertop space for folding and plenty of hidden cabinet storage. The new built-in bench with lockers features a v-groove back to match the paneling used in the adjacent hall bathroom. Timeless!
House 13 -TBR Laundry with TileCloud Tiles
House 13 -TBR Laundry with TileCloud Tiles
TileCloudTileCloud
House 13 - Three Birds Renovations Laundry room with TileCloud Tiles. Using our Annangrove mixed cross tile.
This is an example of a large rustic utility room in Sydney with beige cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Hair Studio
Hair Studio
Eden House InteriorsEden House Interiors
Salon refurbishment - Washroom artwork adds to the industrial loft feel with the textural cladding.
This is an example of a medium sized urban u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, grey floors, black worktops and panelled walls.
Bloomfield Hills, Lakewood Heights Mud Room/Laundry Room Renovation
Bloomfield Hills, Lakewood Heights Mud Room/Laundry Room Renovation
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
A gorgeous linen weave tile is not only a showstopper in the large space but hides the daily dust of a busy family. Utilizing a combination of quartz and wood countertops along with white painted cabinetry, gave the room a timeless appeal. The brushed gold hardware and mirror inserts took the room from basic to extraordinary.
Weerona House
Weerona House
Demardi.Demardi.
A butler's pantry with the most gorgeous joinery and clever storage solutions all with a view.
Photo of a small modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Classic Bootility Room
Classic Bootility Room
Tom HowleyTom Howley
Bulky appliances such as washing machines and tumble dryers often take up a considerable amount of space in the kitchen. Moving them to a dedicated full-height cabinet in your utility allows you to hide them out of sight when not in use. Stacking them vertically also frees up valuable floor space and makes it easier for you to load washing.
Sunlit Kitchen
Sunlit Kitchen
Kitchens by EileenKitchens by Eileen
Design ideas for a classic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Laundry Envy
Laundry Envy
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
This gorgeous Hamptons inspired laundry has been transformed into a well designed functional room. Complete with 2pac shaker cabinetry, Casesarstone benchtop, floor to wall linen cabinetry and storage, folding ironing board concealed in a pull out drawer, butler's sink and traditional tap, timber floating shelving with striking black and white encaustic floor tiles.
Modern Farmhouse Spec Home
Modern Farmhouse Spec Home
Todd Creative DesignTodd Creative Design
Photo of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops and panelled walls.
House 13 -TBR Laundry with TileCloud Tiles
House 13 -TBR Laundry with TileCloud Tiles
TileCloudTileCloud
House 13 - Three Birds Renovations Laundry room with TileCloud Tiles. Using our Annangrove mixed cross tile.
Inspiration for a large rustic utility room in Sydney with beige cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Modern Farm House, Los Gatos
Modern Farm House, Los Gatos
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
Rural galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, grey worktops, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
FARNHAM
FARNHAM
HAS StudioHAS Studio
Medium sized victorian single-wall separated utility room in Surrey with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, brown worktops and panelled walls.
Laundry Spaces
Laundry Spaces
Rachael Elise DesignRachael Elise Design
This is an example of a medium sized l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops, panelled walls and a feature wall.
Chinaman's Beach, Mosman Residence
Chinaman's Beach, Mosman Residence
Stritt Design & Construction Pty LtdStritt Design & Construction Pty Ltd
Coastal contemporary laundry room with centre island and terrazzo floor tiles.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Rustic Lindberg Custom Home
Rustic Lindberg Custom Home
Narrow Gate DevelopmentsNarrow Gate Developments
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
On Par for Glory: Laundry Room
On Par for Glory: Laundry Room
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
Design ideas for an utility room in Kansas City with white cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, pink walls, porcelain flooring, white floors and panelled walls.

Utility Room with White Splashback and Panelled 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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