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Contemporary Red Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Grand Rapids.
Tamara Magel Home, Holiday House Hamptons
Tamara Magel Home, Holiday House Hamptons
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in New York.
Victoria Park Flat Refurbishment
Victoria Park Flat Refurbishment
Rees ArchitectsRees Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in London.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Nataliya @ Closet Factory (CT & NY)Nataliya @ Closet Factory (CT & NY)
Small contemporary separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, white cabinets, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern New Construction in Providence, RI
Modern New Construction in Providence, RI
SR Fine Home BuildersSR Fine Home Builders
Architect: Doug Brown, DBVW Architects / Photographer: Robert Brewster Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Providence with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white worktops and white floors.
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Townhouse
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Townhouse
Johann Grobler ArchitectsJohann Grobler Architects
Amanda Kirkpatrick
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Caesarstone Nougat
Caesarstone Nougat
Galileo Construction Inc.Galileo Construction Inc.
Quartz countertop
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Montreal.
Markham Colorful Fun Home
Markham Colorful Fun Home
Stephensons Electronics & Designs TorontoStephensons Electronics & Designs Toronto
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Toronto.
Highland Park
Highland Park
Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens CabinetsDresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets
The combination Laundry Room/Office features Red gloss lacquer cabinets with aluminum edging by Stossa, Two washers, two dryers, and White Formica countertops with stainless edge 2 1/2” thick. There is a utility sink, built-in desk, under cabinet lighting and power strip, with stained concrete floors. Photo by Jim Tschetter
Terri and Jim's Remodel
Terri and Jim's Remodel
Agate Architecture, LLCAgate Architecture, LLC
Mud room and laundry room combination, with colorful hooks for coats and shoe storage cubbies under a custom built-in bench.
Small contemporary galley utility room in Other with white walls, laminate floors and a side by side washer and dryer.
High Design in Regular-Looking Ranch
High Design in Regular-Looking Ranch
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
The bright lacquered pop of color in this laundry area create a fun atmosphere for a rather daunting task. Photo by NSPJ Architects / Cathy Kudelko
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mountain Home with artistic flare
Mountain Home with artistic flare
Walker WoodworkingWalker Woodworking
Custom Cabinets by Walker Woodworking, Design by Jeneane Beaver photography by Stacey Walker
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Charlotte.
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
Spring 2015 Shoot
Spring 2015 Shoot
Amoura ProductionsAmoura Productions
Amoura Productions
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Omaha with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Fanciful Wallpaper
Fanciful Wallpaper
Cheryl Chenault Interiors, Inc.Cheryl Chenault Interiors, Inc.
David Calvert Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Other with multi-coloured walls and wallpapered walls.
West Portal 2 Kitchen & Bath Remodel
West Portal 2 Kitchen & Bath Remodel
Alioto & Associates Restoration & DevelopmentAlioto & Associates Restoration & Development
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Townhouse
Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Townhouse
Amanda Kirkpatrick PhotographyAmanda Kirkpatrick Photography
Amanda Kirkpatrick Johann Grobler Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Room Renovation
Laundry Room Renovation
HomeMasons, IncHomeMasons, Inc
Tall cabinet houses vacuum and larger cleaning supplies. Open shelves compactly fit laundry baskets and duffles. Track fixture focus light where needed, in addition to under cabinet LED puck lights.
New Construction 12th Street- New Orleans
New Construction 12th Street- New Orleans
Perle Construction LLCPerle Construction LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in New Orleans with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Residential Dumbwaiters
Residential Dumbwaiters
Home Elevator of TexasHome Elevator of Texas
Home Elevator of Texas - Our residential dumbwaiters are designed to carry everything from delicate glassware to laundry, firewood or groceries. Home Elevator of Texas material lifting devices offer convenience and flexibility at an affordable price.

Contemporary Red 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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