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Nedlands Home
Nedlands Home
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Limed oak Kitchen
Limed oak Kitchen
Jane Higgins Home DesignJane Higgins Home Design
Kevin Mc Feely
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Dublin with shaker cabinets and grey cabinets.
Patten Road
Patten Road
Matthew Giles ArchitectsMatthew Giles Architects
Our concept involved an extension and rearrangement to provide a light filled and expansive layout – a house that feels more spacious on the inside than it appears from the outside!
Garage Storage Organization & Garage Shelving
Garage Storage Organization & Garage Shelving
More Space Place - Mt. PleasantMore Space Place - Mt. Pleasant
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone worktops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hometek6.JPG
Hometek6.JPG
Hometek Renovations & ExtensionsHometek Renovations & Extensions
Form and function in one frame!
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary utility room.
City Renovations 2
City Renovations 2
Woodmeister Master BuildersWoodmeister Master Builders
A pied-à-terre in New York City evokes the "Modern Baroque" era of Dorothy Draper inspired design. Woodmeister Master Builders - General Construction and Custom Cabinetry Elizabeth Bauer Design - Interior Design Gary Sloan Studios - Photography
Laundry Renovation, Sandringham
Laundry Renovation, Sandringham
embracingspaceembracingspace
Tahnee Jade Photography
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and black floors.
Number 15
Number 15
FURNISHD.FURNISHD.
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Melbourne.
Ultimate Laundry Rooms
Ultimate Laundry Rooms
Electrolux USElectrolux US
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in New York.
Family-friendly entrance and mudroom
Family-friendly entrance and mudroom
John Mariani ArchitectureJohn Mariani Architecture
With four athletic kids, this family wanted to make their typical suburban house work better for their minivan, sports-oriented lifestyle. This view shows the door from the front of the house and the custom-built lockers for the family.
Epstein Residence
Epstein Residence
ATELIER INC.ATELIER INC.
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Denver.
Designer: Cheryl Rychlik CKD
Designer: Cheryl Rychlik CKD
Modern Kitchens by MKS Ind.Modern Kitchens by MKS Ind.
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in New York.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Irene Kun InteriorsIrene Kun Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
T様邸
T様邸
OPTIMUS（オプティマス）OPTIMUS（オプティマス）
OPTIMUS INTERIOR PAINT,色：FC006 Blue de Royal ブルーデロイヤル,デニム調仕上げ
Contemporary utility room in Osaka with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, blue walls and an integrated washer and dryer.
West Perth Apartment Renovation
West Perth Apartment Renovation
INDESIGN WAINDESIGN WA
Contemporary utility room in Perth.
Basement and laundry room
Basement and laundry room
A Design Art & HouseA Design Art & House
Our client wanted a finished laundry room. We choose blue cabinets with a ceramic farmhouse sink, gold accessories, and a pattern back wall. The result is an eclectic space with lots of texture and pattern.
Roseberry Avenue - Laundry Room
Roseberry Avenue - Laundry Room
Jamie Banfield Interior DesignsJamie Banfield Interior Designs
A modern family home perched at the top of West Vancouver with a first class view. Inspiration was pulled from the surrounding natural stone, and the tones of the sun rises and sunsets. The best way to keep a family organized, is with custom millwork that fits the families' lifestyle in all areas such as the main kitchen, office, bathrooms, spa space and entertaining spaces
Custom Design - Laundry Room - Ascaya
Custom Design - Laundry Room - Ascaya
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Las Vegas with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Room - Albany, NY
Laundry Room - Albany, NY
California Closets - Albany/SyracuseCalifornia Closets - Albany/Syracuse
Laundry room with side by side washer/dryer and overhead cabinets, and full length closet storage.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in New York.
Dream Laundry Room
Dream Laundry Room
BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.
We created this space for Whirlpool's Dream Laundry booth at the National Home Show in Toronto. It was a conceptual space designed to push the boundaries and definitions of what a laundry room can be. Quite a contrast from the stereotypical dark and damp basement space BKDP's dream laundry includes a high-end washer and dryer with pedestal, built-in ironing board, lots of counters, built-in sorting hampers, large island with seating for folding clothes and other functions such as crafts, and so on. Our thoughts on the laundry room is doing laundry can be more enjoyable if there is adequate room for family members to join, with proper space for various activities.

Contemporary Black 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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