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Contemporary Galley Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Pine Street
Pine Street
Regal Homes Long IslandRegal Homes Long Island
Photos: Richard Law Digital
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in New York with dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets and grey walls.
MV Residence
MV Residence
Lisa Cannon Interior DesignLisa Cannon Interior Design
Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Nashua, Transitional Multi-Room Renovation
Nashua, Transitional Multi-Room Renovation
The Muir ShowroomsThe Muir Showrooms
Tha laundry room is part of the main bathroom, decked out with Ultracraft cabinets in the Avon doorstyle with Mineral Grey paint and Bianco Sardo granite countertops. Bianco Sardo often has taupey flecks in it that play nicely with the Mineral Grey paint.
Timeless & Elegant Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry
Timeless & Elegant Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry
Skydell Contracting Inc.Skydell Contracting Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Batesford Ridge House
Batesford Ridge House
RT ArchitectsRT Architects
Photo of a contemporary galley separated utility room in Geelong with an integrated sink, black cabinets, wood worktops, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Spacious laundry with double hampers and concealed drying cupboard.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Eagle Creek Home Transformation
Eagle Creek Home Transformation
Everything HomeEverything Home
Our studio fully renovated this Eagle Creek home using a soothing palette and thoughtful decor to create a luxurious, relaxing ambience. The kitchen was upgraded with clean white appliances and sleek gray cabinets to contrast with the natural look of granite countertops and a wood grain island. A classic tiled backsplash adds elegance to the space. In the living room, our designers structurally redesigned the stairwell to improve the use of available space and added a geometric railing for a touch of grandeur. A white-trimmed fireplace pops against the soothing gray furnishings, adding sophistication to the comfortable room. Tucked behind sliding barn doors is a lovely, private space with an upright piano, nature-inspired decor, and generous windows. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/eagle-creek-home-transformation/
Riverview residence (Part 2)
Riverview residence (Part 2)
Square Inch DesignSquare Inch Design
photography: Viktor Ramos
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in Cincinnati with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain flooring, grey floors 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/
Number 16- Laundry
Number 16- Laundry
Jess Hunter Interior DesignJess Hunter Interior Design
The Utilities Room- Combining laundry, Mudroom and Pantry.
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, turquoise cabinets and grey floors.
Hampton House Renovation
Hampton House Renovation
Hart Builders Pty LtdHart Builders Pty Ltd
Laundry Photo Credit: Martina Gemmola Styling: Bask Interiors and Bea + Co
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
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.
Blue Modern Kitchen
Blue Modern Kitchen
Bath BespokeBath Bespoke
Birch ply cabinets with composite slab doors in the utility room. Stacked washing machine and tumble dryer.
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Wiltshire with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Christie Architecture LLCChristie Architecture LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, composite countertops, an integrated sink, white splashback, slate flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Auburn + Grace
Auburn + Grace
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Auckland with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Mudroom - Next Level Ranch
Mudroom - Next Level Ranch
Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLCHierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC
The laundry room / mudroom in this updated 1940's Custom Cape Ranch features a Custom Millwork mudroom closet and shaker cabinets. The classically detailed arched doorways and original wainscot paneling in the living room, dining room, stair hall and bedrooms were kept and refinished, as were the many original red brick fireplaces found in most rooms. These and other Traditional features were kept to balance the contemporary renovations resulting in a Transitional style throughout the home. Large windows and French doors were added to allow ample natural light to enter the home. The mainly white interior enhances this light and brightens a previously dark home. Architect: T.J. Costello - Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC Interior Designer: Helena Clunies-Ross
C-295
C-295
Construction Réjean MorinConstruction Réjean Morin
Samuel Morin Technologue
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
Laundry Room in Beaconsfield
Laundry Room in Beaconsfield
Wow Great PlaceWow Great Place
Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Montreal with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Scott Felder- Harrison Hills, Dripping Springs
Scott Felder- Harrison Hills, Dripping Springs
ModelDecoModelDeco
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.

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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