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Contemporary Brown Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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ЖК Vander Park
ЖК Vander Park
Константин МалютаКонстантин Малюта
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Moscow.
Seaford Home
Seaford Home
Green Room InteriorsGreen Room Interiors
Compact spaces call for clever design in this light filled laundry
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Melbourne.
Sebastopol, Whole Home Remodel
Sebastopol, Whole Home Remodel
Design by Dean ConstructionDesign by Dean Construction
Brian McCloud
This is an example of a small contemporary utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Newport Coast
Newport Coast
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
Marcie Heitzmann
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
MC 531
MC 531
S&S Signature Millworks, Inc.S&S Signature Millworks, Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary galley utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Valley View Rd
Valley View Rd
Joy Street DesignJoy Street Design
Our Oakland studio used an interplay of printed wallpaper, metal accents, and sleek furniture to give this home a new, chic look: --- Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/oakland-home-facelift
Whitmore Gardens
Whitmore Gardens
Claudia Urvois Interior DesignClaudia Urvois Interior Design
Contemporary utility room in London.
Thornapple Modern Prairie
Thornapple Modern Prairie
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Grand Rapids.
River Hills Entry Addition
River Hills Entry Addition
Froze Design Build, Inc.Froze Design Build, Inc.
Richard Froze
This is an example of a small contemporary laundry cupboard in Milwaukee with porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and green walls.
Various Projects
Various Projects
Cabinet PlantCabinet Plant
Contemporary utility room in New York.
Laundry Room Remodle
Laundry Room Remodle
JA Contractors, LLCJA Contractors, LLC
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Home Show 2017
Home Show 2017
Minnesota Cabinets - Des Moines ShowroomMinnesota Cabinets - Des Moines Showroom
Modern laundry room
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Other.
Laundry
Laundry
Southam Design IncSoutham Design Inc
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Cabinets by Showplace
Cabinets by Showplace
Victor FaustinoVictor Faustino
Small contemporary l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and a dado rail.
Monte Sereno Laundry Room
Monte Sereno Laundry Room
European Cabinets & Design StudiosEuropean Cabinets & Design Studios
We profiled this home and it's owner on our blog: http://europeancabinets.com/efficient-modern-home-design-traditional-comforts/ Laundry room cabinets from Aran Cucine's Mia collection in Tafira Elm Tranche.
Cape Filigree
Cape Filigree
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
If you love what you see and would like to know more about a manufacturer/color/style of a Floor & Home product used in this project, submit a product inquiry request here: bit.ly/_ProductInquiry Floor & Home products supplied by Coyle Carpet One- Madison, WI • Products Supplied Include: White Oak Hardwood Floors (Great Room, Dinette, Kitchen, Hallways, Power Room, Foyer), Bathroom Floor Tile, Fireplace Tile, Kitchen Backsplash Tile, Laundry Room Sheet Vinyl, Entryway Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
Laundry Room and coat room
Laundry Room and coat room
Alena InteriorsAlena Interiors
Jackie Brasso
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white walls.
Laundry room storage
Laundry room storage
JennyGee DesignJennyGee Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Rotpunkt Wood & High Gloss Kitchen in Bardolia & Zerox HL Icy White.
Rotpunkt Wood & High Gloss Kitchen in Bardolia & Zerox HL Icy White.
BP Kitchens & InteriorsBP Kitchens & Interiors
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley utility room in Hampshire with flat-panel cabinets, ceramic flooring and white cabinets.
Whitefish Private Spa and Pool House
Whitefish Private Spa and Pool House
Cushing TerrellCushing Terrell
Audrey Hall
Contemporary utility room in Other.

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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