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City Condo in the Sky
City Condo in the Sky
HSH InteriorsHSH Interiors
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Design Ideas Featuring Inspired Closets
Design Ideas Featuring Inspired Closets
Inspired Closets by Organized SpacesInspired Closets by Organized Spaces
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Cheddington Place
Cheddington Place
Olympic KitchensOlympic Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
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Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Acreage Home
Contemporary Acreage Home
AG Woodcrafting Inc.AG Woodcrafting Inc.
Tall cabinets provide a place for laundry baskets while abet laminate cabinetry gives ample storage for other household goods
Medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and yellow worktops.
873 Ebony Ribbonwood Formica® Laminate
873 Ebony Ribbonwood Formica® Laminate
Formica GroupFormica Group
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Contemporary utility room in Cincinnati.
Lavadero Cocina Albo
Lavadero Cocina Albo
MOLINS DESIGNMOLINS DESIGN
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Barcelona.
Moody Greens and Bold Stone
Moody Greens and Bold Stone
Lynda MacDonald Interior DesignLynda MacDonald Interior Design
Contemporary utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Mosman Laundry
Mosman Laundry
Joanne Green Landscape & InteriorJoanne Green Landscape & Interior
Our interior designer brought to life a laundry design that combines classic and modern elements in this Mosman home. The space is both functional and spacious, with ample natural light. The design is detailed with marble penny round tiling, a bronze goose-neck tap, and contemporary Oak handles, which add elegance to the laundry interior.
Mulberry Modern
Mulberry Modern
Insignia HomesInsignia Homes
Contemporary l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and grey 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.
2020 Sterling Parade Home
2020 Sterling Parade Home
Mary DeWalt Design GroupMary DeWalt Design Group
Modern Laundry Room with Dog Wash Station
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Austin.
Laundry
Laundry
J&R ConstructionJ&R Construction
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and wallpapered walls.
Mountain View
Mountain View
Topview Design SolutionsTopview Design Solutions
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Sacramento.
Contemporary Elegance
Contemporary Elegance
J.W. Neathery Custom Home CraftsmanJ.W. Neathery Custom Home Craftsman
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Luxurious Laundry Renovation
Modern Luxurious Laundry Renovation
Ultimate Kitchens & BathroomsUltimate Kitchens & Bathrooms
Simple but effective design changes were adopted in this multi room renovation. Modern minimalist kitchens call for integrated appliances within their design. The tall cabinetry display is visually appealing with this two-tone style. The master bedroom is only truly complete with the added luxury of an ensuite bathroom. Smart inclusions like a large format tiling, the in-wall cistern with floor pan and a fully frameless shower, ensure an open feel was gained for a small footprint of this ensuite. The wonderful transformation was made in this family bathroom, with a reconfigured floor plan. Now boasting both a freestanding bath and luxurious walk-in shower. Tiled splash backs are commonly themed in Kitchen and laundry interior design. Our clients chose this 100 x100 striking lineal patterned tile, which they matched in both their kitchen and laundry splash backs.
Modern Regency Home
Modern Regency Home
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Streeter Homes, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Swan Architecture, Architect | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Lake Hodges Whole Home Remodel
Lake Hodges Whole Home Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
This spectacular family home situated above Lake Hodges in San Diego with sweeping views, was a complete interior and partial exterior remodel. Having gone untouched for decades, the home presented a unique challenge in that it was comprised of many cramped, unpermitted rooms and spaces that had been added over the years, stifling the home's true potential. Our team gutted the home down to the studs and started nearly from scratch. The end result is simply stunning. Light, bright, and modern, the new version of this home demonstrates the power of thoughtful architectural planning, creative problem solving, and expert design details.
Longfellow Avenue
Longfellow Avenue
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Contemporary utility room in Chicago.

Contemporary 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.
Rouse St, Port Melbourne
Rouse St, Port Melbourne
M.J.Harris GroupM.J.Harris Group
The industrial feel carries from the bathroom into the laundry, with the same tiles used throughout creating a sleek finish to a commonly mundane space. With room for both the washing machine and dryer under the bench, there is plenty of space for sorting laundry. Unique to our client’s lifestyle, a second fridge also lives in the laundry for all their entertaining needs.
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