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Contemporary Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Putney House
Putney House
EMR ArchitectureEMR Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
This is an example of a contemporary galley separated utility room in Ottawa with a submerged sink, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white cabinets and grey floors.
Alameda Bathrooms
Alameda Bathrooms
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
We re-designed and renovated three bathrooms and a laundry/mudroom in this builder-grade tract home. All finishes were carefully sourced, and all millwork was designed and custom-built.
Brookhaven Addition
Brookhaven Addition
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Laundry room with raised washer dryer, white cabinets, drawer slide
Contemporary Laundry room with raised washer dryer, white cabinets, drawer slide
SteveSteve
Laundry Room with raised washer and dryer. The drawers eliminate the need to bend at the waist. The cabinets are made of maple and painted white with Benjamin Moore Satin Impervo. Feel free to ask any questions! Steve Obarowski
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Brighton Renovation and Extension
Brighton Renovation and Extension
Sherbrooke Design and ConstructionSherbrooke Design and Construction
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and a submerged sink.
YORK RESIDENCE
YORK RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
CURVES & TEXTURE - Custom designed & manufactured 'white matte' cabinetry - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss rectangle tiled, laid vertically - LO & CO handles - Recessed LED lighting - Feature timber grain cupboard for laundry baskets - Custom laundry chute - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
The Idea House
The Idea House
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Large contemporary galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Rickmansworth Property Development
Rickmansworth Property Development
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Contemporary laundry and utility room in Cashmere with Wenge effect worktops. Elevated Miele washing machine and tumble dryer with pull-out shelf below for easy changeover of loads.
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/
Springfield
Springfield
Aspect JoineryAspect Joinery
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Sherwood Project
Sherwood Project
Popham InteriorsPopham Interiors
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
The Rain Man
The Rain Man
Rosewood Custom BuildersRosewood Custom Builders
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Rhoads Residence
Rhoads Residence
J 3 ArchitectsJ 3 Architects
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Duplex urbano
Duplex urbano
MOLINS DESIGNMOLINS DESIGN
Jordi Miralles
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Barcelona with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Mid-Century Modern Meets Traditional | Renovation
Mid-Century Modern Meets Traditional | Renovation
Tera Janelle DesignTera Janelle Design
This is an example of a contemporary separated utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Grade II Listed Building; Full Rennovation
Grade II Listed Building; Full Rennovation
UserUser
Simon Callaghan Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sussex with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Mont Albert
Mont Albert
Jane Gorman Decorators & DevelopersJane Gorman Decorators & Developers
Bergsproduction
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Thorncliff Home
Thorncliff Home
West Coast WindowsWest Coast Windows
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Contemporary Utility Room with a Side By Side 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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