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Contemporary Brown Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Pasadena | Simple Elegance Kitchen Renovation
Pasadena | Simple Elegance Kitchen Renovation
Signature Dream HomesSignature Dream Homes
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Pismo Beach, Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodels
Pismo Beach, Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodels
J D Green ConstructionJ D Green Construction
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Santa Barbara with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
CASA Mquadro | Un nuovo equilibrio tra pieni e vuoti
CASA Mquadro | Un nuovo equilibrio tra pieni e vuoti
VELZ: architetti ligori zyberaj nuzzoVELZ: architetti ligori zyberaj nuzzo
La zona cucina-sala da pranzo si affaccia invece sul cortile di servizio, adibito a zona lavanderia, a cui è possibile accedere anche dall’esterno.
Contemporary utility room in Other with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a concealed washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
Ascaya 198
Ascaya 198
SWABACK pllcSWABACK pllc
Photo of a contemporary separated utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Casa Nadine
Casa Nadine
studiodonizellistudiodonizelli
Contemporary utility room in Milan.
1065 Cedar Lane
1065 Cedar Lane
Pinetop Custom HomesPinetop Custom Homes
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Boise with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry
Laundry
Inspired Closets NashvilleInspired Closets Nashville
Contemporary utility room in Nashville.
Home Renovation: Bathroom, Deck Kitchen and Living Room
Home Renovation: Bathroom, Deck Kitchen and Living Room
VKB Kitchen & BathVKB Kitchen & Bath
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in DC Metro.
Bayside
Bayside
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Melbourne.
Дизайн проект квартиры ЖК Панин 72м
Дизайн проект квартиры ЖК Панин 72м
AB Studio 52 Студия дизайна интерьераAB Studio 52 Студия дизайна интерьера
Contemporary utility room in Other.
New: Luxury Vinyl Tile
New: Luxury Vinyl Tile
MSIMSI
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Orange County with a feature wall.
Paradise Living
Paradise Living
Friedman & ShieldsFriedman & Shields
mosaic stone wall tile,
Inspiration for a large contemporary utility room in Phoenix.
Vaughan Residence
Vaughan Residence
MILLWORXMILLWORX
Photo of 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 & Mudrooms
Laundry & Mudrooms
Closet & Storage Concepts - Central PACloset & Storage Concepts - Central PA
Contemporary utility room in Philadelphia.
Birmingham, Michigan Laundryroom
Birmingham, Michigan Laundryroom
KSI Kitchen & BathKSI Kitchen & Bath
Merillat Classic Maple Square in White paint. Porcelain tile floor in Modern Dark Grey.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Manhattan
The Manhattan
Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.
Contemporary utility room in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, laminate countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and grey worktops.
Malibu Home Remodel
Malibu Home Remodel
Serrao Cabinets & DesignSerrao Cabinets & Design
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Los Angeles with a stacked washer and dryer.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary utility room in Toronto with grey worktops.
Sous-sol Maison - Asnières-sur-Seine
Sous-sol Maison - Asnières-sur-Seine
VH IntérieurVH Intérieur
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room.
LAKE HOUSE LOVE #1
LAKE HOUSE LOVE #1
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
Contemporary utility room in New York with a feature wall.

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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