Utility Room with White Splashback and Vinyl Flooring Ideas and Designs

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.

Buck Valley

Love Your Room LLC

Nestled in the Pocono mountains, the house had been on the market for a while, and no one had any interest in it. Then along comes our lovely client, who was ready to put roots down here, leaving Philadelphia, to live closer to her daughter. She had a vision of how to make this older small ranch home, work for her. This included images of baking in a beautiful kitchen, lounging in a calming bedroom, and hosting family and friends, toasting to life and traveling! We took that vision, and working closely with our contractors, carpenters, and product specialists, spent 8 months giving this home new life. This included renovating the entire interior, adding an addition for a new spacious master suite, and making improvements to the exterior. It is now, not only updated and more functional; it is filled with a vibrant mix of country traditional style. We are excited for this new chapter in our client’s life, the memories she will make here, and are thrilled to have been a part of this ranch house Cinderella transformation.

Two Storey | Refined and Relaxed | Nutana, Saskatoon, SK

Maison Design+Build

Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Laundry Room Remodel in Fitchburg, WI

Sweeney Design Remodel

For the laundry room, we designed the space to incorporate a new stackable washer and dryer. In addition, we installed new upper cabinets that were extended to the ceiling for additional storage.

Stately Rejuvenation

Mountainwood Homes

The existing cabinets in the laundry room were painted. New LVP floors, countertops, and tile backsplash update the space.
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Timeless | Kitchen & Main Level Remodel

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

This small garage entry functions as the mudroom as well as the laundry room. The space once featured the swing of the garage entry door, as well as the swing of the door that connects it to the foyer hall. We replaced the hallway entry door with a barn door, allowing us to have easier access to cabinets. We also incorporated a stackable washer & dryer to open up counter space and more cabinet storage. We created a mudroom on the opposite side of the laundry area with a small bench, coat hooks and a mix of adjustable shelving and closed storage. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Glacier Edge Residence Remodel

Stephanie Lang

Photo: S.Lang
Small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl flooring, brown floors, blue worktops, grey cabinets, blue walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Hair Studio

Eden 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.

Modern One Story in Park Place, The Dalles OR

Curtis Homes

This is an example of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.

Forest Retreat

ALTER Design Studio

The homeowners requested more storage and a place to fold in their reconfigured laundry room.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, vinyl flooring, brown floors, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Classic British Kitchen in Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Alexander Kitchens

Classic British Kitchen in Haywards Heath, West Sussex This recent Haywards Heath kitchen project spans three rooms, making the most of classic British-made furnishings for local clients who sought an ‘all under one roof’ renovation solution. This project is located within Haywards Heath although the property is closer to the picturesque village of Lindfield. The overall brief for this project involved transforming three rooms into a sequence of functional spaces, with a main kitchen area, separate dining and living space as well as a spacious utility area. To bring the client’s vision to life, a doorway from the kitchen into the dining area has been created to make a flowing passage through the rooms. In addition, our fitting team have undertaken a full flooring improvement, using British Karndean flooring with underfloor heating installed as part of this comprehensive project. Lighting, electrics, and plastering have also taken place where necessary to enhance the final finish of the space. Kitchen Furniture The furniture used for this renovation is British made, using traditional carpentry and cabinetry methods. From the Mereway Signature collection, this furniture is most luxurious shaker kitchen option offered by the British kitchen maker, using dovetail joinery and robust craftsmanship for a traditional and long-lasting furniture option. The detail of the Signature collection is best showcased in the detailed shaker frame and elegant cornices that decorate full-height units and wall units. The popular Cashmere colourway has been used throughout furnishings across rooms. The layout is comprised of two parallel runs with an end run used to house sink and dishwashing facilities. The layout ensures there is plenty of floorspace in the kitchen whilst nicely leading into the next-door dining and living room. Kitchen Appliances Across the kitchen Neff appliances feature prominently for a premium specification of appliances. A sizeable Neff flexInduction hob is included with a feature glass extractor for seamless cooking, and notably, dual Neff single ovens. These possess a useful Pyrolytic cleaning ability, turning cooking residue in to ash for simple non-hazardous cleaning. Another popular inclusion in this kitchen is a built-in Neff microwave. This has been neatly integrated into wall unit furniture, removing the need for small appliances on the worktop. On a similar note, a Quooker boiling tap features above the main sink again removing the need for a traditional kettle. A Neff dishwasher and full-height refrigerator have been integrated into furniture to maintain the kitchen aesthetic. Kitchen Accessories A selection of durable and desirable features are showcased throughout this project. Organic White Quartz work surfaces feature throughout the kitchen and utility space, nicely complementing Cashmere furnishings. The end-run area utilises a undermounted stainless steel sink with drainer grooves integrated into the work surface. An integrated bin system is included here for extra convenience. Another popular feature in this kitchen is the built-in CDA wine cabinet. This model has capacity for twenty wine bottles that are precisely cooled through a regulated temperature control system. To heat the rooms, in keeping full-height radiators have been fitted throughout. In a perfect warming combination, our fitting team have expertly installed underfloor heating and Misty Grey Oak Karndean Flooring throughout the three rooms. Kitchen Features Throughout the kitchen area feature and decorative units have been included to create a unique design. Glass fronted wall units have been nicely used to showcase pertinent items and maintain the kitchen theme. Above the wine cabinet a full height exposed unit has been used as a neat and tidy decorative space. Feature storage makes the most of the space available with a full height pull-out storage and plentiful storage throughout. Dovetail joinery and oak finished drawer internals keep stored items neat and tidy whilst providing timeless handcrafted detail. Kitchen Utility & Dining Room To create a continuous theme across the three rooms, matching flooring, work surfaces and furnishings have been used. Generous storage in the utility ensures that there is a place for all cleaning items and more, with laundry facilities neatly fitted within furniture. Flooring, plumbing, electrics, and lighting have also been adjusted to reflect the new layout, with a step into the dining room from the kitchen also created. Our Kitchen Design & Installation Service Across these three rooms drastic changes have been made thanks to a visionary design from the clients and designer George, which with the help of our fitting team has been fantastically brought to life. This project perfectly encapsulates the complete installation service that we are able to offer, utilising kitchen fitting, plumbing, electrics, lighting, flooring and our internal building option to reshape the layout of this property. If you have a similar project to these clients or are simply seeking a full-service home renovation, then contact our expert design team to see how we can help. Organise a free design consultation at our Horsham or Worthing showroom by calling a showroom or clicking book appointment to use our online appointment form.

Okotoks Whole Home Renovation

The Home Design Co.

This whole home renovation was designed to create a cozy and warm space. With rich colours and an open concept floor plan - this home is the perfect oasis.

Sawtooth Laundry

Gardner Homes

Deep, rich green custom cabinetry with smooth flat doors. Patterned vinyl sheet flooring and soft neutrals to keep space light and visually uncluttered.

Courtier Collection | Camarilla Oak | Danville, IN

Hallmark Floors

Camarilla Oak – The Courtier Waterproof Collection combines the beauty of real hardwood with the durability and functionality of rigid flooring. This innovative type of flooring perfectly replicates both reclaimed and contemporary hardwood floors, while being completely waterproof, durable and easy to clean.

Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | PA

Flooret

Clean and bright vinyl planks for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Traditional on the Peninsula

Provoke Design

Fresh, clean and plenty of storage in the new design.
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.

Traditional on the Peninsula

Provoke Design

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.

A Stunning Laundry Room / Mudroom Swap in Keller, TX

Medford Remodeling

This is an example of a medium sized classic separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.

Laundry Room Reimagined

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This is an example of a small classic galley utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.

Hamptons on the Canals

Rich Construction WA

Benchtops -Caesarstone Cupboards - Polytec Ascot Profile Trough - Zoe Eva Ceramic Trough Mixer - Zoe Positano
Inspiration for a large galley laundry cupboard in Perth with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, all types of cabinet finish, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, all types of ceiling, all types of wall treatment and feature lighting.

Utility Room with White Splashback and Vinyl Flooring 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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