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Contemporary Brown Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Award winning New Home
Award winning New Home
Whitehall HomesWhitehall Homes
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Passive House in the Woods
Passive House in the Woods
InUnison Design, Inc.InUnison Design, Inc.
- Interior Designer: InUnison Design, Inc. - Christine Frisk - Architect: TE Studio Ltd. - Tim Eian - Builder: Moore Construction Services
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Downtown Penthouse
Downtown Penthouse
Design To GoDesign To Go
Believe it or not, this is a laundry room. The tall cabinets hide the closet and stacking washer/dryer. It is a great use of space and a welcome addition to the hallway. Photo by Karen Day.
Crescent Renovation
Crescent Renovation
Material Design BuildMaterial Design Build
Todd Mason, Halkin Photography
Contemporary utility room in New York.
SILL RESIDENCE
SILL RESIDENCE
Tate Studio ArchitectsTate Studio Architects
Functional laundry / mud room featuring dog bathing station. Architecture and Interior - Tate Studio Architects, Builder - Builders Showcase, Photography - Thompson Photographic.
SOLITUDE 5900 Model
SOLITUDE 5900 Model
Sonora West Development, Inc.Sonora West Development, Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Phoenix with feature lighting.
An Oasis in Deakin
An Oasis in Deakin
Inner Sanctum InteriorsInner Sanctum Interiors
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Canberra - Queanbeyan.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Legacy CraftLegacy Craft
We recently created this super stylish and functional laundry room, equipped with custom made, fold-away clothes drying racks, an area that doubles as a gift wrapping station with drawers that dispense ribbons, and many other unique features.
Nedlands Home
Nedlands Home
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
This is an example of 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.
Monte Sereno Laundry Room
Monte Sereno Laundry Room
European Cabinets & Design StudiosEuropean Cabinets & Design Studios
Laundry room cabinets from Aran Cucine's Mia collection in Tafira Elm Tranche. We profiled this home and it's owner on our blog: http://europeancabinets.com/efficient-modern-home-design-traditional-comforts/
Whole House Flooring
Whole House Flooring
ACo Flooring, Cabinets, Kitchen & Bath RemodelACo Flooring, Cabinets, Kitchen & Bath Remodel
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Indianapolis.
Vaughan Residence
Vaughan Residence
MILLWORXMILLWORX
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Renovation, Mt Eliza
Laundry Renovation, Mt Eliza
embracingspaceembracingspace
Built by Smarter Bathrooms
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Melbourne with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls and travertine flooring.
Amberwood - 4620 Lightning Drive (2014 VHBA Winter Parade Home)
Amberwood - 4620 Lightning Drive (2014 VHBA Winter Parade Home)
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Stanley Wood Products Inc.Stanley Wood Products Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Rural home
Rural home
Ironside ArchitectIronside Architect
The dog-washing station
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Toronto.
White & Walnut Contemporary
White & Walnut Contemporary
Swanson Kitchens, Inc.Swanson Kitchens, Inc.
Photo of a contemporary utility room in San Francisco.
Hilltop contemporary remodel
Hilltop contemporary remodel
First Impressions InteriorsFirst Impressions Interiors
Scott Sandler Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Phoenix.
Atherton Residence
Atherton Residence
Agnieszka Jakubowicz PHOTOGRAPHYAgnieszka Jakubowicz PHOTOGRAPHY
EBHCI Courtney Heaton Design John Cinti Design
Contemporary single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and beige walls.
Rift White Oak Kitchen
Rift White Oak Kitchen
Doyle Design, Inc.Doyle Design, Inc.
Aileen Bannon
Contemporary utility room in Philadelphia.

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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