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Contemporary Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink Ideas and Designs

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Fulton
Fulton
Interiors For Modern LivingInteriors For Modern Living
Photography by: Bob Jansons H&H Productions
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, turquoise worktops and white walls.
Marine Parade
Marine Parade
Crib CreativeCrib Creative
Western Select Products
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Orange Laundry
Orange Laundry
Lazarou JoineryLazarou Joinery
Hot water service is concealed inside a walk in cupboard to the right of external door making for a very tidy room. Photo by Brent Young Photography
Photo of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, medium hardwood flooring and grey walls.
Laundry Luxe: Elevating the Art of Cleaning Clothes
Laundry Luxe: Elevating the Art of Cleaning Clothes
Elise Bothe Interior DesignElise Bothe Interior Design
Laundry Luxe is a prime example of how transforming an unused space into a high-end laundry room can elevate the art of cleaning clothes. The drying cabinet, pull-out ironing board, and double laundry baskets offer both practicality and functionality. The drying cabinet provides a gentle and efficient way to dry delicate clothes, linens, and towels. The pull-out ironing board saves space and makes ironing clothes quicker and easier. The double laundry baskets offer ample storage space, allowing for efficient sorting of laundry by color, fabric, or individual family members. Overall, Laundry Luxe demonstrates how a well-designed laundry space can offer many benefits, including improved functionality, increased storage space, and enhanced aesthetics. With features like a drying cabinet, pull-out ironing board, and double laundry baskets, you can create a laundry room that elevates the art of cleaning clothes and transforms a mundane task into a luxurious experience.
Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085
Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Laundry with blue joinery, mosaic tiles and washing machine dryer stacked.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Contemporary Acreage Home
Contemporary Acreage Home
AG Woodcrafting Inc.AG Woodcrafting Inc.
Tall cabinets provide a place for laundry baskets while abet laminate cabinetry gives ample storage for other household goods
Medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and yellow worktops.
Brightside Georgian Brick - Interior
Brightside Georgian Brick - Interior
Arma-Gesch Building Corp. LLCArma-Gesch Building Corp. LLC
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Extension to an Edwardian house in Bristol
Extension to an Edwardian house in Bristol
DHV ArchitectsDHV Architects
Will Goddard
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension
Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Spacious family laundry
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Western Case Study
Western Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Photography by Darren Chung.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Patterned tile floor
Patterned tile floor
Buildex ConstructionBuildex Construction
At Buildex Construction LLC, we understand that flooring is an important foundation for any home. That's why we offer a wide range of flooring options to suit your style and budget. From hardwood to tile to vinyl, our team of experts can help you choose the perfect flooring that will enhance the look and feel of your home.
Modern mood
Modern mood
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
Tom Roe
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Modern Toronto Home Renovation
Modern Toronto Home Renovation
K. N. CrowderK. N. Crowder
This second floor laundry room makes this chore soooo much easier than hauling to the basement. Slide the doors closed and its easy to make that chore go away
Samford Laundry
Samford Laundry
J&E Kitchens and CabinetsJ&E Kitchens and Cabinets
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Latrobe, Paddington Brisbane
Latrobe, Paddington Brisbane
G&M Craftsman CabinetsG&M Craftsman Cabinets
Shot Imagery
Photo of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Western Case Study
Western Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Photography by Darren Chung.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Modern Toronto Home Renovation
Modern Toronto Home Renovation
K. N. CrowderK. N. Crowder
This second floor laundry room makes this chore soooo much easier than hauling to the basement.
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
1113 Pick N Shovel Ct
1113 Pick N Shovel Ct
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Vinyl Tile
Vinyl Tile
L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.
Home Builder Stretch Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Un appartamento eccentrico | Restauro completo | 120 mq
Un appartamento eccentrico | Restauro completo | 120 mq
Architetto Marco FinardiArchitetto Marco Finardi
Ristrutturazione completa appartamento da 120mq con carta da parati e camino effetto corten
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, grey walls, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.

Contemporary Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink 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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