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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
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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.
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1210 Macdonald Ranch
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Laundry Room with Custom Cabinets
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Las Vegas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
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Larchmont Manor Baths and Built Ins
Larchmont Manor Baths and Built Ins
Studio DearbornStudio Dearborn
Adam Kane Macchia
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in New York.
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音楽のある家
HOUSE ZEN 一級建築士事務所HOUSE ZEN 一級建築士事務所
音楽のある家
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Kyoto with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and an integrated washer and dryer.
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.
Kitchen Remodel and Home Remodel – Los Gatos CA
Kitchen Remodel and Home Remodel – Los Gatos CA
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc. -------------------- Interior design by: Liz Williams
Small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, a stacked washer and dryer and ceramic flooring.
Laundry
Laundry
Inspired Closets NashvilleInspired Closets Nashville
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Nashville.
Edina Contemporary Remodel
Edina Contemporary Remodel
Revision LLCRevision LLC
Spacecrafting
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige cabinets and multi-coloured walls.
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
Crystal Cabinets- Contemporary Laundry
Crystal Cabinets- Contemporary Laundry
Western ProductsWestern Products
Design by: Bill Tweten CKD, CBD Photo by: Robb Siverson www.robbsiverson Crystal cabinets are featured in this laundry room. A natural Maple was used to keep the space bright. Cabinetry on one side is balanced with open shelving on the opposite side giving this laundry room a spacious feeling while giving plenty of storage space. Amerock stainless steel pulls give this laundry room a contemporary flair.
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.
Ida Avenue Modern Farmhouse
Ida Avenue Modern Farmhouse
Elevate ArchitectureElevate Architecture
Black Bike Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary utility room in Denver with light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.
Natural Laundy Room
Natural Laundy Room
Brilliant SABrilliant SA
Designed by Jordan Smith of Brilliant SA and built by the BSA team. Copyright Brilliant SA
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Wendy RossWendy Ross
Owner
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Melbourne.
Orient Park Main Floor Renovation
Orient Park Main Floor Renovation
OakWood Designers & BuildersOakWood Designers & Builders
Just as a real shower would be installed this one holds about half its size in height. The doggie shower is also equipped with a wall mounted hand shower faucet giving the user flexibility when washing her Lab.
Top Load Washer
Top Load Washer
SamsungSamsung
Contemporary utility room in San Francisco.
Dream Laundry Room
Dream Laundry Room
BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.
We created this space for Whirlpool's Dream Laundry booth at the National Home Show in Toronto. It was a conceptual space designed to push the boundaries and definitions of what a laundry room can be. Quite a contrast from the stereotypical dark and damp basement space BKDP's dream laundry includes a high-end washer and dryer with pedestal, built-in ironing board, lots of counters, built-in sorting hampers, large island with seating for folding clothes and other functions such as crafts, and so on. Our thoughts on the laundry room is doing laundry can be more enjoyable if there is adequate room for family members to join, with proper space for various activities.
Twin Cities Closet Co. ASID Showcase House Laundry Room
Twin Cities Closet Co. ASID Showcase House Laundry Room
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Mary Maney, AKBD, ASID Laundry room for the 2012 ASID Showcase Home in Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis. Cambria Countertops. Twin Cities Closet Co. base cabinets and wall hang system.

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.
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.
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