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Contemporary Galley Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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DiCicco
DiCicco
Florida Designer CabinetryFlorida Designer Cabinetry
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink and brown floors.
Rhoads Residence
Rhoads Residence
J 3 ArchitectsJ 3 Architects
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Watsonia Laundry Renovation
Watsonia Laundry Renovation
GDP Interior DesignGDP Interior Design
Functionality is the most important factor in this space. Everything you need in a Laundry with hidden ironing board in a drawer and hidden laundry basket in the cupboard keeps this small space looking tidy at all times. The blue patterned tiles with the light timber look bench tops add form as well as function to this Laundry Renovation
Love Shack
Love Shack
Let's Talk Kitchens & InteriorsLet's Talk Kitchens & Interiors
The stylish and function laundry & mudroom space in the Love Shack TV project. This room performs double duties with an area to house coats and shoes with direct access to the outdoor spaces and full laundry facilities. Featuring a custom Slimline Shaker door profile by LTKI painted in Dulux 'Bottle Brush' matt finish perfectly paired with leather cabinet pulls and hooks from MadeMeasure. Designed By: Rex Hirst Photographed By: Tim Turner
I'll Take the Zero
I'll Take the Zero
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Move Media, Pensacola
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and grey cabinets.
Funktionaler Hauswirtschaftsraum
Funktionaler Hauswirtschaftsraum
ViebrockhausViebrockhaus
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, pink walls, grey floors and grey worktops.
Sykesville, MD Laundry Room Remodel
Sykesville, MD Laundry Room Remodel
Cabinet Discounters, Inc.Cabinet Discounters, Inc.
This laundry room features Brighton Cabinetry with Cascade door style and Maple Cadet color. The countertops are Cambria Swanbridge quartz.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Baltimore with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Halifax St, Brighton
Halifax St, Brighton
M.J.Harris GroupM.J.Harris Group
Home to a large family, the brief for this laundry in Brighton was to incorporate as much storage space as possible. Our in-house Interior Designer, Jeyda has created a galley style laundry with ample storage without having to compromise on style.
Modern Custom Wood Kitchen Remodel
Modern Custom Wood Kitchen Remodel
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Modern, clean laudnry room and bathroom. White cabinets, white counter, and white washer and dryer. Vinyl gray tile floor.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Detroit with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, porcelain flooring and white worktops.
Pasadena Showcase House 2020 – The Mighty Mudroom with Pet Bath
Pasadena Showcase House 2020 – The Mighty Mudroom with Pet Bath
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
We reimagined a closed-off room as a mighty mudroom with a pet spa for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2020. It features a dog bath with Japanese tile and a dog-bone drain, storage for the kids’ gear, a dog kennel, a wi-fi enabled washer/dryer, and a steam closet. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/pasadena-showcase-pet-friendly-mudroom/
Daffodil - Mid Century
Daffodil - Mid Century
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Photos by Kaity
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange cabinets and white walls.
Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen
Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen
Alex Fulton DesignAlex Fulton Design
Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways. Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine
A LAUNDRY ROOM WITH GREAT BONES
A LAUNDRY ROOM WITH GREAT BONES
Square Footage Inc.Square Footage Inc.
In today's modern family home, the utility/laundry room has become the new must have space. This room must be functionally organized and well appointed. The go-to storage spot for life's messiest and untidiest bits. It had become the drop zone for coats, shoes, laundry, and the list went on........ With that being said, getting the storage solutions right was essential. Wall cabinets, open shelves, hooks and under-seat storage all combine to create flexible, useful spaces for an array of everyday items. The chevron tiles add a beautiful statement behind the custom drying rack.
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.
Auburn Renovation 2014
Auburn Renovation 2014
Otero Signature HomesOtero Signature Homes
Photos by Gwendolyn Lanstrum
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Cleveland with white cabinets, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and grey walls.
Little Venice Residence
Little Venice Residence
Margot Tsim InteriorsMargot Tsim Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Coburg House
Coburg House
Lisa Breeze ArchitectLisa Breeze Architect
Built by Neverstop Group + Photograph by Caitlin Mills + Styling by Natalie James
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Alexandra Corbu Design - bathrooms in private residence
Alexandra Corbu Design - bathrooms in private residence
iluce concepts lighting + designiluce concepts lighting + design
iluce concepts worked closely with Alexandra Corbu design on this residential renovation of 3 bathrooms in the house. lighting and accessories supplied by iluce concepts. Nice touch of illuminated mirrors with a diffoger for the master bathroom and a special light box in the main bath that brings warms to this modern design. Led light installed under the floating vanity, highlighting the floors and creating great night light.
Simple and Classic Laundry Room
Simple and Classic Laundry Room
Dorothy Greenlee DesignsDorothy Greenlee Designs
This simple and classic laundry room with it's white appliances and cabinets just needed a little decor to dress it up a bid and add some interest. We had the sayings printed and framed. They appear as chalk boards, but they are not. We added some inexpensive and classic clear jars above with storage for utilitarian items that also act as decor. Photo Credit to Doubletake Studios
Contemporary Lodge
Contemporary Lodge
AmbianceAmbiance
This rural contemporary home was designed for a couple with two grown children not living with them. The couple wanted a clean contemporary plan with attention to nice materials and practical for their relaxing lifestyle with them, their visiting children and large dog. The designer was involved in the process from the beginning by drawing the house plans. The couple had some requests to fit their lifestyle. Central location for the former music teacher's grand piano Tall windows to take advantage of the views Bioethanol ventless fireplace feature instead of traditional fireplace Casual kitchen island seating instead of dining table Vinyl plank floors throughout add warmth and are pet friendly

Contemporary Galley 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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