Contemporary Utility Room with a Concealed Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

CASA PRIVATA FORLÌ – WHITE AND NATURAL | 75 MQ

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Modern Handless Kitchen in Walkern

Planet Furniture

This Utility Room has been designed as an ante room to the main kitchen. Designed with the same Handless Push to Open cabinets for a sleek finish. The worktop is Technistone Quartz in Gobi Grey and the sink and tap are both Caple in Copper finish. The Tall Unit with retractable door keeps hidden the the freestanding washing machine and tumble dryer.

Maple Close, Epsom

GDL London

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Cloncurry Street Basement Conversion

DASH

Utility room in the basement.
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Balmain Project

Omega Furniture

ArtImage Photography
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floors.

Contemporary West Seattle Remodel

International Kitchens

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, bamboo flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown worktops and dark wood cabinets.

Certified Luxury Builders-41 West-Naples-Aqualane Shores - Home Remodel

Dream Coast Builders

Small contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and a concealed washer and dryer.

Meadowlake

Brian Williams

This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.

48 Swanbourne

Blend Residential Designs

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Moonee Ponds Victorian Terrace

Glamourous Interiors

Tony Miller
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.

Tullaroan

iBuild Group Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, beige floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Appartement Neuilly: détail buanderie intégrée

User

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Contemporary Home

Patrick Widing Custom Homes

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

CASA Mquadro | Un nuovo equilibrio tra pieni e vuoti

VELZ: architetti ligori zyberaj nuzzo

La zona cucina-sala da pranzo si affaccia invece sul cortile di servizio, adibito a zona lavanderia, a cui è possibile accedere anche dall’esterno.
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Other with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a concealed washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.

Laundry

rosstang architects

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Melbourne with black cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback, green walls, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.

Spacious New Home in QLD

Macfarlane Building

Photo of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.

The Ryburgh

Naked Kitchens

This utility room has everything you could wish for; a stacked washing machine and dryer hidden behind very pleasing pocket doors, complete with oodles of storage and even a dog bed.

Dettaglio porta scorrevole esterna stile industriale

2b Architects

Piccolo bagno lavanderia con arredamento realizzato su misura
Inspiration for a small contemporary utility room in Milan with light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

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Салон интерьеров "EGO Design"

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, wood splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops and panelled walls.

Bundanoon Residence

Poetic Interior Design

Bundanoon Residence Laundry Photo credits- Jamie Cleary
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Other with a belfast sink, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and white worktops.

Contemporary Utility Room with a Concealed Washer and Dryer 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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