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Contemporary Black Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Collaroy Kitchen CentreCollaroy Kitchen Centre
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Mountain Contemporary Home
Mountain Contemporary Home
FiveWest InteriorsFiveWest Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Sacramento.
Balwyn Kitchen, Laundry & Wardrobes
Balwyn Kitchen, Laundry & Wardrobes
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Designer: Corey Johnson; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Melbourne.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Absolute Stone CorporationAbsolute Stone Corporation
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Raleigh with an utility sink and marble worktops.
Toorak Penthouse
Toorak Penthouse
Condell Design and AssociatesCondell Design and Associates
May Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Bay Park Laundry Room
Bay Park Laundry Room
Alicia CalhoonAlicia Calhoon
This is an example of a contemporary separated utility room in San Diego with ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and white cabinets.
Not Your Average Lakehouse
Not Your Average Lakehouse
Allison Lind InteriorsAllison Lind Interiors
Contemporary utility room in Seattle.
Roland Park Laundry
Roland Park Laundry
Federal Hill Kitchen, Bath & ClosetFederal Hill Kitchen, Bath & Closet
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Baltimore with a built-in sink, marble flooring and white floors.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Perth.
PROJECT LANDRY LANE
PROJECT LANDRY LANE
Michelle Berwick DesignMichelle Berwick Design
Contemporary utility room in Toronto.
Malvern East Knockdown and Rebuild
Malvern East Knockdown and Rebuild
Sherbrooke Design and ConstructionSherbrooke Design and Construction
The street location of this property had already undergone substantial demolition and rebuilds, and our clients wanted to re-establish a sense of the original history to the area. The existing Edwardian home needed to be demolished to create a new home that accommodated a growing family ranging from their pre-teens until late 20’s.
ЖК Зиларт. Визуализация
ЖК Зиларт. Визуализация
Зуева АннаЗуева Анна
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Moscow.
Washing Line
Washing Line
Sterianos Engineering ccSterianos Engineering cc
Stainless Steel Washing Line, manufactured and installed by Sterianos Engineering cc. Sterianos Engineering cc can also manufacture and install hot dipped galvanized mild steel washing lines to your design. Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, Builders and Private Individuals give us the designs for the products they want us to manufacture and install for them.
Calacutta Marble
Calacutta Marble
Kitchen CentreKitchen Centre
Photo of a contemporary separated utility room in Hobart with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Elegant Woodwork & Construction Ltd.Elegant Woodwork & Construction Ltd.
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black cabinets.
McGee Custom
McGee Custom
Booth Building + Design LLCBooth Building + Design LLC
Depict It Studios
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in New York.
DAWSON INDIGO
DAWSON INDIGO
Dunvara DesignDunvara Design
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Other.
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!

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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