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JTL Home
JTL Home
Countrywide Construction & Design LLCCountrywide Construction & Design LLC
Washer and dryer were placed on a raised platform. The home has both natural hickory and navy cabinets, so the washer and dryer tie into the home's color scheme.
Lake Oswego Modern Estate
Lake Oswego Modern Estate
Grove Custom HomesGrove Custom Homes
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and white walls.
Laundry Heaven
Laundry Heaven
Lux InteriorsLux Interiors
This is an example of a small contemporary galley utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary galley utility room with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls and black worktops.
Pasadena Showcase House 2020 – The Mighty Mudroom with Pet Bath
Pasadena Showcase House 2020 – The Mighty Mudroom with Pet Bath
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
We reimagined a closed-off room as a mighty mudroom with a pet spa for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2020. It features a dog bath with Japanese tile and a dog-bone drain, storage for the kids’ gear, a dog kennel, a wi-fi enabled washer/dryer, and a steam closet. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/pasadena-showcase-pet-friendly-mudroom/
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Sara Levy DesignsSara Levy Designs
We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks.
Referenzen - Hauswirtschaftsräume
Referenzen - Hauswirtschaftsräume
Miels "Der Tischler" GmbHMiels "Der Tischler" GmbH
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an integrated washer and dryer and white floors.
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Combined butlers pantry and laundry works well together. Plenty of storage including wall cupboards and hanging rail above bench with gorgeous marble herringbone tiles
Wooloowin Project
Wooloowin Project
Popham InteriorsPopham Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Upscale Family Home: Laundry Room
Upscale Family Home: Laundry Room
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
Laundry rooms are becoming more and more popular, so when renovating this client's home we wanted to provide the ultimate space with plenty of room, light, storage, and personal touches! We started by installing lots of cabinets and counter space. The cabinets have both pull-out drawers, closed cabinets, and open shelving - this was to give clients various options on how to organize their supplies. We added a few personal touches through the decor, window treatments, and storage baskets. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/berkshire-house/
5831 Residence
5831 Residence
FORWARD Design | ArchitectureFORWARD Design | Architecture
Photos by Bob Greenspan Photography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Kansas City with white cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
The New American Home 2016
The New American Home 2016
By DesignBy Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped utility room in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Howard Rd Renovation
Howard Rd Renovation
Broswick Builders LtdBroswick Builders Ltd
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Ranch at Coulter Creek
The Ranch at Coulter Creek
F&M Architects, LLCF&M Architects, LLC
photos courtesy of Seth Beckton
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Denver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Midland South Luxury Townhome: Laundry Room
Midland South Luxury Townhome: Laundry Room
Everything HomeEverything Home
Explore urban luxury living in this new build along the scenic Midland Trace Trail, featuring modern industrial design, high-end finishes, and breathtaking views. This spacious walk-in closet is meticulously designed to offer ample storage without compromising on style. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midland-south-luxury-townhome-westfield/
Vintage Eclectic
Vintage Eclectic
Construction by MeyerConstruction by Meyer
Here, storage cabinets provided a home for the homeowner's linens and an additional refrigerator, catering to her love of entertaining.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Hamptons-inspired Family Home
Hamptons-inspired Family Home
Bella Vie InteriorsBella Vie Interiors
Nathan Lanham Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
RDM ServicesRDM Services
Photo of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Cincinnati with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and brown worktops.
The Avenue
The Avenue
Finch LockerbieFinch Lockerbie
Utility room in family home with high ceiling. The space features a butler sink and flows seamlessly with the kitchen.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in London with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and black worktops.
Family Kitchen & Utility
Family Kitchen & Utility
Wiltshire Garden & Interior DesignWiltshire Garden & Interior Design
Hats, scarves, gloves and wellingtons are all accommodated in the pigeon hole storage. The dog crate is housed under a bench. Michael Crockett Photography

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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