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Haus BB
Haus BB
Ferreira | Verfürth ArchitektenFerreira | Verfürth Architekten
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Dusseldorf with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Oak & Linen InteriorsOak & Linen Interiors
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, beige walls, grey floors and white worktops.
Постирочная
Постирочная
Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
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Amato Residence
Amato Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Contemporary utility room in Other.
Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen
Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen
Alex Fulton DesignAlex Fulton Design
Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways. Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine
Valley Residence
Valley Residence
McKinney York ArchitectsMcKinney York Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Austin.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
A Host of Things, LLCA Host of Things, LLC
Storage cart for cleaning essentials and custom labels.
Small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Orlando with white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mudroom-Laundry Room
Mudroom-Laundry Room
Parker & CompanyParker & Company
After, functional laundry area.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room Design
Laundry Room Design
Inspired Closets VermontInspired Closets Vermont
No more tripping over mountains of dirty clothes. We offer hassle-free organization solutions to take laundry day to the next level. Our custom built laundry rooms are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty and Satisfaction Guarantee. There's no risk involved! Inquire on our website, stop into our showroom or give us a call at 802-658-0000 to get started with your free in-home design consultation.
A LAUNDRY ROOM WITH GREAT BONES
A LAUNDRY ROOM WITH GREAT BONES
Square Footage Inc.Square Footage Inc.
In today's modern family home, the utility/laundry room has become the new must have space. This room must be functionally organized and well appointed. The go-to storage spot for life's messiest and untidiest bits. It had become the drop zone for coats, shoes, laundry, and the list went on........ With that being said, getting the storage solutions right was essential. Wall cabinets, open shelves, hooks and under-seat storage all combine to create flexible, useful spaces for an array of everyday items. The chevron tiles add a beautiful statement behind the custom drying rack.
Executive family home, Etobicoke ON
Executive family home, Etobicoke ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
The Delhi Laundry Room
The Delhi Laundry Room
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
This dedicated laundry room is on the second floor and features ample counter and storage, white washer and dryer and floating shelves.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and medium wood cabinets.
LAKE HOUSE LOVE #1
LAKE HOUSE LOVE #1
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
Contemporary utility room in New York with a feature wall.
Architectural Oasis | Renovation
Architectural Oasis | Renovation
My House Design/Build/TeamMy House Design/Build/Team
My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Reuben Krabbe Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
KraftMaid: Laundry and Dog Room
KraftMaid: Laundry and Dog Room
KraftMaidKraftMaid
Greyloft cabinetry is accented by a light countertop to create an intriguing contrast in this spacious laundry and dog room.
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a submerged sink and beige walls.
House for All Done Design
House for All Done Design
Anna Stathaki | PhotographyAnna Stathaki | Photography
©Anna Stathaki
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Leichlingen Villa
Leichlingen Villa
renovrenov
Innenausbau und Einrichtung einer Stadtvilla in Leichlingen. Zu unseren Arbeiten gehören die Malerarbeiten und Fliesen- und Tischlerarbeiten. Diese wurden teilweise auch in Zusammenarbeit mit Lokalen Betrieben ausgeführt. Zudem ist auch der Grundriss architektonisch von uns Entscheidend beeinflusst worden. Das Innendesign mit Material und Möbelauswahl übernimmt meine Frau. Sie ist auch für die Farbenauswahl zuständig. Ich widme mich der Ausführung und dem Grundriss. Alle Holzelemente sind komplett in Eiche gehalten. Einige Variationen in Wildeiche wurden jedoch mit ins Konzept reingenommen. Der Bodenbelag im EG und DG sind 120 x 120 cm Großformat Feinstein Fliesen aus Italien. Die Fotos wurden uns freundlicherweise von (Hausfotografie.de) zur Verfügung gestellt.
Eichler Inspired Mid Century
Eichler Inspired Mid Century
By DesignBy Design
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Watroo Point 2
Watroo Point 2
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Matthew Scott Photogrpaher
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Charleston with white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

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.
Ultimate Laundry Rooms
Ultimate Laundry Rooms
Electrolux USElectrolux US
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in New York.
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