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TEMPO STUDIOTEMPO STUDIO
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with a belfast sink, all styles of cabinet, all types of cabinet finish, engineered stone countertops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Quick Ship Black Thin Brick Floor
Quick Ship Black Thin Brick Floor
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Quick Ship Brick Tile is a great solution for a quick renovation. This Contemporary laundry room beautifully uses our Brick tile in Black Hills. DESIGN Valeria Jacobs PHOTOS Valeria Jacobs LOCATION Concord, CA TILE SHOWN Quick Ship Brick tile in Black Hills.
Contemporary Laundry Room Major Renovation of Heritage Home
Contemporary Laundry Room Major Renovation of Heritage Home
The Site ForemanThe Site Foreman
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Sydney.
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Concord
Vicello KitchensVicello Kitchens
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Sydney.
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Kitchen Addition & Accessory Unit
Reliance Design BuildReliance Design Build
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and brown worktops.
Light Grey Utility Room by The Secret Drawer
Light Grey Utility Room by The Secret Drawer
The Secret DrawerThe Secret Drawer
The cabinetry in this practical space is painted with Paint & Paper Library 'Lead V'; handles are Armac Martin 'Cotswold Bun Knob' in Satin Chrome finish; sink is Shaws 'Pennine' 600mm single bowl pot sink; tap is Perrin & Rowe 'Oribiq' in Pewter finish; worktops are Statuario Marble. The washing machine and tumble dryer are both Miele appliances, and are meticulously tested to provide at least 20 years of use.
Boca Raton Luxury Mansion
Boca Raton Luxury Mansion
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Custom Pantry Kitchen
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic flooring, white floors and white worktops.
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Laundry Room Design
Laundry Room Design
Inspired Closets VermontInspired Closets Vermont
Are you catching up on laundry? With a bit more time on your hands, it's a task that makes everyone feel organized. And thanks to a convenient custom counter and pull out baskets, folding laundry fresh out of the dryer has never been easier. Schedule your free virtual design consultation on our website and let's get started planning your new laundry room today!
Contemporary Entire Home Remodel
Contemporary Entire Home Remodel
AYA Homes, LLCAYA Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Coburg House
Coburg House
Lisa Breeze ArchitectLisa Breeze Architect
Built by Neverstop Group + Photograph by Caitlin Mills + Styling by Natalie James
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Ponte Vedra New Construction
Ponte Vedra New Construction
Stewart LightingStewart Lighting
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary utility room in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and red floors.
Inverness Laundry Room
Inverness Laundry Room
GS ConstructionGS Construction
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Chicago with a dado rail.
Live Edge Mud Room
Live Edge Mud Room
The Hauff CompanyThe Hauff Company
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Orlando.
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Студия 38м2 в стиле лофт для сдачи в аренду
Студия 38м2 в стиле лофт для сдачи в аренду
Бриц Анна \ Brits.designБриц Анна \ Brits.design
Photo of a small contemporary utility room in Moscow.
Somerset addition and remodel
Somerset addition and remodel
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
The Architects House
The Architects House
Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & LivingGrid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living
Andy Haslam
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, limestone flooring, beige floors, white worktops, a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink, white walls and grey cabinets.
Edwardian Double Fronted House
Edwardian Double Fronted House
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
Chris Snook
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in London.

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.
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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.
Laundry Room conversion to a laundry/bathroom
Laundry Room conversion to a laundry/bathroom
Intown CraftsmenIntown Craftsmen
Make the most of a small space! The existing laundry room in this charming craftsman was converted into a laundry and bathroom with personality. We demoed a wall to make room for the shower. Next, we installed new tile, granite countertops, a vessel sink, toilet, exhaust fan, and two recessed lights over the vanity.
Durham renovation
Durham renovation
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This renovation consisted of a complete kitchen and master bathroom remodel, powder room remodel, addition of secondary bathroom, laundry relocate, office and mudroom addition, fireplace surround, stairwell upgrade, floor refinish, and additional custom features throughout.
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