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Contemporary Single-wall Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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BOSCH Compact Laundry Room
BOSCH Compact Laundry Room
K&N Appliance GalleryK&N Appliance Gallery
The pop of color really brightens up this small laundry space!
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer and blue cabinets.
CORE - il centro della casa
CORE - il centro della casa
Giorgio Davide Manzoni ARCHITETTOGiorgio Davide Manzoni ARCHITETTO
Small contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Kitchener Road
Kitchener Road
Cube DentroCube Dentro
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, white walls and brown floors.
Stunning Whole Home Design
Stunning Whole Home Design
Evans Design Corp.Evans Design Corp.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops, recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops and marble flooring.
McRae Mews
McRae Mews
Hungerford Interior DesignHungerford Interior Design
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Fox Point Residence
Fox Point Residence
FoxLin ArchitectsFoxLin Architects
Doug Edmunds
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, grey worktops and a feature wall.
Cocina Serie 45 Blanco Fenix de Dica
Cocina Serie 45 Blanco Fenix de Dica
Inaki Caperochipi PhotographyInaki Caperochipi Photography
Inaki Caperochipi Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Galley kitchen reinvisioned
Galley kitchen reinvisioned
Metropolis Drafting and Construction IncMetropolis Drafting and Construction Inc
The laundry are was also redone in the same style as the kitchen space, the washer and dryer were placed in a stackable position to save space which was used for a counter and additional cabinets. Photography: Shimrit Shalev
Kristen's Laundry Room
Kristen's Laundry Room
Grassroots DesignGrassroots Design
JVL Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Southampton Modern Farmhouse
Southampton Modern Farmhouse
Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors: The HamptonsBetty Wasserman Art & Interiors: The Hamptons
Modern luxury meets warm farmhouse in this Southampton home! Scandinavian inspired furnishings and light fixtures create a clean and tailored look, while the natural materials found in accent walls, casegoods, the staircase, and home decor hone in on a homey feel. An open-concept interior that proves less can be more is how we’d explain this interior. By accentuating the “negative space,” we’ve allowed the carefully chosen furnishings and artwork to steal the show, while the crisp whites and abundance of natural light create a rejuvenated and refreshed interior. This sprawling 5,000 square foot home includes a salon, ballet room, two media rooms, a conference room, multifunctional study, and, lastly, a guest house (which is a mini version of the main house). Project Location: Southamptons. Project designed by interior design firm, Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors. From their Chelsea base, they serve clients in Manhattan and throughout New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/southampton-modern-farmhouse/
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B.C.D. Architectural WorksB.C.D. Architectural Works
PHOTOS: MIKE GULLION
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Altadore Showhome by Trickle Creek Designer Homes
Altadore Showhome by Trickle Creek Designer Homes
ICON Stone + TileICON Stone + Tile
ICON Stone + Tile // Quartz countertop
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
North Port Ct Kitchen
North Port Ct Kitchen
Alliance Home RemodelingAlliance Home Remodeling
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Contemporary Penthouse Renovation: Ainsworth Residence
Contemporary Penthouse Renovation: Ainsworth Residence
Karly Kristina DesignKarly Kristina Design
This Laundry Room closet was transitioned to feel more like an actual Laundry Room by giving the space built in cabinetry and adding a functioning countertop. By having the built in storage, it helps hide the clutter of misc. storage items. Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Апартаменты в ЖК "Онегин"
Апартаменты в ЖК "Онегин"
ARCHPOINTARCHPOINT
Ivan Sorokin
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
transFORM HometransFORM Home
transFORM’s custom laundry room includes a sufficient amount of storage space so the room doesn’t feel cramped or cluttered. Designed in a white melamine, this unit features a combination of raised panel cabinetry and crown molding to hide supplies. Included within the design is a tall and slim utility cabinet equipped with a generous amount of shelving to store your everyday household items. This efficient layout places everything you need within reach. The area also includes a chrome valet rod for hanging or drip drying and a wide 1½ inch mica counter top, perfect for folding or ironing. Water-resistant mica counter tops offer high impact resistance, superior durability, and easy-to-clean convenience. Chrome pull-out baskets are designed to hold frequently used items like laundry detergents, fabric softeners and dryer sheets. Baskets also come in handy when separating your light from dark and clean from dirty clothes. With plenty of elbowroom and workspace, you feel relaxed and energized as you get to work.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and beige walls.
Cubby Cottage
Cubby Cottage
Kitty Lee ArchitectureKitty Lee Architecture
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
External Wardrobe with Washer-Dryer Closet
External Wardrobe with Washer-Dryer Closet
Valet Custom Cabinets & ClosetsValet Custom Cabinets & Closets
We took all this in stride, and configured the washer and dryer, with a little fancy detailing to fit them into the tight space. We were able to provide access to the rear of the units for installation and venting while still enclosing them for a seamless integration into the room. Next to the “laundry room” we put the closet. The wardrobe is deep enough to accommodate hanging clothes, with room for adjustable shelves for folded items. Additional shelves were installed to the left of the wardrobe, making efficient use of the space between the window and the wardrobe, while allowing maximum light into the room. On the far right, tucked under the spiral staircase, we put the “mudroom.” Here the homeowner can store dog treats and leashes, hats and umbrellas, sunscreen and sunglasses, in handy pull-out bins.
Speight Street, Newport
Speight Street, Newport
Marco HoferMarco Hofer
RT Edgar
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, black floors and brown worktops.

Contemporary Single-wall 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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