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Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Sara Levy DesignsSara Levy Designs
We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks.
Woodlands Renovation
Woodlands Renovation
Morse StudioMorse Studio
Pete Molick Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, green floors and white worktops.
NORTH PERTH HOUSE
NORTH PERTH HOUSE
POST- architecturePOST- architecture
POST- architecture
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Perth with medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Botanical Abode
Botanical Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Liz Andrews Photography and Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Fun 2-Story
Fun 2-Story
Taylor DesignTaylor Design
This bright laundry room is super functional. The laundry hamper pull-outs make sorting laundry a breeze, and the extra deep washer/dryer cabinet allows you to tuck away laundry baskets and store Costco size detergent containers (just open the cabinet door & the soap dispenses right into the washer). The floating shelf above the sink is a fun touch & the white quartz counters and glass subway tile add style.
Scottsdale Contemporary Update
Scottsdale Contemporary Update
Affordable ChicAffordable Chic
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Ambler Road
Ambler Road
Mailen DesignMailen Design
Peter Landers
Contemporary laundry cupboard in London.
Functional and Bright Laundry Room
Functional and Bright Laundry Room
Florida Design WorksFlorida Design Works
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Jacksonville with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Cocina actual volcada al jardín, con planchador en estancia separada
Cocina actual volcada al jardín, con planchador en estancia separada
deulonder arquitectura domésticadeulonder arquitectura doméstica
Planchador
Inspiration for a large contemporary utility room in Barcelona with an integrated sink and a stacked washer and dryer.
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
New build house. Laundry room designed, supplied and installed. Cashmere matt laminate furniture for an easy and durable finish. Lots of storage to hide ironing board, clothes horses and hanging space for freshly ironed shirts. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hayley Bridges DesignHayley Bridges Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Project Simpson | Laundry Update
Project Simpson | Laundry Update
Inhabitat InteriorsInhabitat Interiors
Revised laundry layout with added storage, allowance for side by side washer & dryer, ironing in laundry space with wall mounted ironing station.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
The Avenue
The Avenue
Finch LockerbieFinch Lockerbie
Utility room in family home with high ceiling. The space features a butler sink and flows seamlessly with the kitchen.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in London with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and black worktops.
Peachwood House
Peachwood House
MCM Creative StudioMCM Creative Studio
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Spin Cycle
Spin Cycle
329 Design329 Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Lux Modern
Lux Modern
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Maddox Photography
Small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Small kitchen renovation
Small kitchen renovation
Sublime SpacesSublime Spaces
DMF Images
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry/Utility Room
Laundry/Utility Room
Davic ConstructionDavic Construction
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry Cabinet
Laundry Cabinet
Aesthetics Interiors IncAesthetics Interiors Inc
Mid Century Contemporary Remodel.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Plywood utility with WC
Plywood utility with WC
House Of WardsHouse Of Wards
A compact WC and utility space with stacked machines.
Small contemporary utility room in Other with cork flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, wood walls and feature lighting.

Affordable Contemporary Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed contemporary 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 contemporary utility design.

What do I need in my contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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