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Contemporary Brown Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Costa Mesa Kitchen
Costa Mesa Kitchen
MIDMID
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry & Mud Rooms
Laundry & Mud Rooms
Urban Granite Ltd.Urban Granite Ltd.
Scott Arthur Millwork | Perimeter Countertops Including Above Washer & Dryer and Lowered Desk | Caesarstone 4600 Organic White Quartz
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Edmonton with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Empty Nesters Pied-a-Terre, Calgary
Empty Nesters Pied-a-Terre, Calgary
i3 design groupi3 design group
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Calgary with a stacked washer and dryer.
Fresh and Modern Renovation
Fresh and Modern Renovation
MARGARITA BRAVOMARGARITA BRAVO
Our clients wanted a modern mountain getaway that would combine their gorgeous mountain surroundings with contemporary finishes. To highlight the stunning cathedral ceilings, we decided to take the natural stone on the fireplace from floor to ceiling. The dark wood mantle adds a break for the eye, and ties in the views of surrounding trees. Our clients wanted a complete facelift for their kitchen, and this started with removing the excess of dark wood on the ceiling, walls, and cabinets. Opening a larger picture window helps in bringing the outdoors in, and contrasting white and black cabinets create a fresh and modern feel. --- Project designed by Miami interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Miami as well as surrounding areas such as Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, and Hallandale Beach. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/colorado-nature-inspired-getaway/
Greystone Laundryroom
Greystone Laundryroom
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
We wanted to showcase a fun multi-purpose room, combining a laundry room, pet supplies/bed and wrapping paper center. Using Current frame-less cabinets, we show as much of the product as possible in a small space: Lazy susan Stack of 4 drawers (each drawer being a different box and glide offered in the line) Pull out ironing board Stacked washer and dryer Clothes rod for both hanging clothes and wrapping paper Open shelves Square corner wall Pull out hamper baskets Pet bed Tip up door Open shelves with pull out hampers We also wanted to combine cabinet materials with high gloss white laminate upper cabinets and Spokane lower cabinets. Keeping a budget in mind, plastic laminate counter tops with white wood-grain imprint and a top-mounted sink were used.
City apartment
City apartment
Special-styleSpecial-style
wardrobes, wardrobe with hidden washing machine, Cabinet doors without frames, sliding door, a niche in the ceiling for cabinets doors
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary laundry cupboard in Moscow with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Electrolux Inspiration
Electrolux Inspiration
Electrolux USElectrolux US
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in New York with dark wood cabinets.
Mud Room, Laundry, Closets
Mud Room, Laundry, Closets
Signature Custom CabinetsSignature Custom Cabinets
If you know the flurry of stuff left behind when children arrive at home you will certainly appreciate this space. One thing we love about cabinetry is the clean look you get once all your things have a spot to be tucked away.
Basement, laundry, and bath remodel
Basement, laundry, and bath remodel
Burns Organic ModernBurns Organic Modern
Josh Partee
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Portland with grey cabinets, blue walls, wood worktops, brown worktops and a dado rail.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Denver.
Amato Residence
Amato Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Contemporary utility room in Other.
LAKE HOUSE LOVE #1
LAKE HOUSE LOVE #1
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
Contemporary utility room in New York with a feature wall.
Architectural Oasis | Renovation
Architectural Oasis | Renovation
My House Design/Build/TeamMy House Design/Build/Team
My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Reuben Krabbe Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Eichler Inspired Mid Century
Eichler Inspired Mid Century
By DesignBy Design
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Storage
Laundry Room Storage
Organized InteriorsOrganized Interiors
Customizable built-in storage keeps things tidy and clean.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.
Inverness Laundry Room
Inverness Laundry Room
GS ConstructionGS Construction
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Chicago with a dado rail.
Parade of Dreams Home 2008
Parade of Dreams Home 2008
Eheart Interior SolutionsEheart Interior Solutions
custom master bedroom white melamine closet with full body porcelain tile floors and decorative cut-in
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Quaint & Cozy Bungalow
Quaint & Cozy Bungalow
UserUser
This combination mudroom and laundry room was added to the existing footprint of the home by taking the square footage from the attached garage. Both white washer and drayer units sit side by side with a folding table with a Cambria quartz slab to the right. There are white painted cabinets with a pewter glaze above with a shaker door style and oil rubbed bronze hardware. A coat rack and bench were custom made with cubicles below for shoes and rattan baskets above for extra supplies. The walls are painted with a taupe color from Sherwin Williams. The flooring is a DuraCeramic vinyl composition tile, which will hold up to heavy traffic.
2015 Basement Remodel
2015 Basement Remodel
All-Star Remodeling & DesignAll-Star Remodeling & Design
Contemporary utility room in Grand Rapids with grey walls and vinyl flooring.
70's Ranch Remodel
70's Ranch Remodel
Countryside BuildersCountryside Builders
Laundry room - after
Contemporary utility room in Grand Rapids.

Contemporary Brown 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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