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Contemporary U-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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The Ryburgh
The Ryburgh
Naked KitchensNaked Kitchens
A dream utility room, paired with a sophisticated bar area and all finished in our distinctive oak black core.
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, a concealed washer and dryer and white worktops.
Rickmansworth Property Development
Rickmansworth Property Development
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Contemporary laundry and utility room in Cashmere with Wenge effect worktops. Elevated Miele washing machine and tumble dryer with pull-out shelf below for easy changeover of loads.
Bloomingdale Kitchen, Mudroom & Bath (2021)
Bloomingdale Kitchen, Mudroom & Bath (2021)
Design First BuildersDesign First Builders
What stands out most in this space is the gray hexagon floor! With white accents tieing in the rest of the home; the floor creates an excitement all it's own. The adjacent hall works as a custom built boot bench mudroom w/ shiplap backing & a wood stained top.
Goldsmith Neighborhood Town Home
Goldsmith Neighborhood Town Home
Studio Design LLCStudio Design LLC
Virtuance Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and a submerged sink.
Chic Modern - Downtown Carmel
Chic Modern - Downtown Carmel
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Lake District #2
Lake District #2
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Paul Dyer Photography
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
хозяйственная комната
хозяйственная комната
Anna Pavlovskaya InteriorsAnna Pavlovskaya Interiors
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Sapphire Lane Custom Home
Sapphire Lane Custom Home
E & S BuildersE & S Builders
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Avoca Beach House
Avoca Beach House
Woodstock IndustriesWoodstock Industries
Clixar Images
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Central Coast with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops and white worktops.
Oak Hills Laundry/ Mud Room
Oak Hills Laundry/ Mud Room
Ross Industries PDX, Portland ORRoss Industries PDX, Portland OR
For this project, we expanded what was a very small laundry room out on to the existing porch to make it 2.5x in size. The resulting laundry/ mudroom has an industrial/farmhouse feel. We used white cabinets, concrete color grey quartz, a rustic italian tile in heringbone pattern on the floor and hexagon graphic backsplash tile for a little more personality. We added a wall of cubbies for the family and added a live edge wood bench to warm things up. We love both the function and beauty of this room for the family.
Costa Mesa Kitchen
Costa Mesa Kitchen
MIDMID
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry & Mud Rooms
Laundry & Mud Rooms
Urban Granite Ltd.Urban Granite Ltd.
Scott Arthur Millwork | Perimeter Countertops Including Above Washer & Dryer and Lowered Desk | Caesarstone 4600 Organic White Quartz
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Edmonton with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
99 Stonehaven
99 Stonehaven
O.A.K. HomesO.A.K. Homes
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Flat White Continued...
Flat White Continued...
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
This house got a complete facelift! All trim and doors were painted white, floors refinished in a new color, opening to the kitchen became larger to create a more cohesive floor plan. The dining room became a "dreamy" Butlers Pantry and the kitchen was completely re-configured to include a 48" range and paneled appliances. Notice that there are no switches or outlets in the backsplashes. Mud room, laundry room re-imagined and the basement ballroom completely redone. Make sure to look at the before pictures!
My Work
My Work
All Custom Closets CorporationAll Custom Closets Corporation
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry
Laundry
Connecticut Closet and ShelfConnecticut Closet and Shelf
We just recently converted an unused bedroom into a combination guest bath/laundry room for a couple whose children are grown. The left side of the room includes a storage cabinet, a folding counter with clothes hampers underneath and a build-in ironing board as well as a hanging section and a stackable washer and dryer. On the ride side is the toilet, sink and shower. It is not only a versatile use of space but because of its size, color and layout the owners also enjoy doing laundry now!
9960 Holliston
9960 Holliston
Advantes GroupAdvantes Group
Slop Sink
Large contemporary u-shaped utility room in St Louis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and porcelain flooring.
Oak Hills Laundry/ Mud Room
Oak Hills Laundry/ Mud Room
Ross Industries PDX, Portland ORRoss Industries PDX, Portland OR
For this project, we expanded what was a very small laundry room out on to the existing porch to make it 2.5x in size. The resulting laundry/ mudroom has an industrial/farmhouse feel. We used white cabinets, concrete color grey quartz, a rustic italian tile in heringbone pattern on the floor and hexagon graphic backsplash tile for a little more personality. We added a wall of cubbies for the family and added a live edge wood bench to warm things up. We love both the function and beauty of this room for the family.
The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room
The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room
burlanes interiorsburlanes interiors
Whether it’s used as a laundry, cloakroom, stashing sports gear or for extra storage space a utility and boot room will help keep your kitchen clutter-free and ensure everything in your busy household is streamlined and organised! Our head designer worked very closely with the clients on this project to create a utility and boot room that worked for all the family needs and made sure there was a place for everything. Masses of smart storage!

Contemporary U-shaped 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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