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Contemporary Utility Room with Bamboo Flooring Ideas and Designs

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16 Ford, Castro
16 Ford, Castro
Organic InteriorsOrganic Interiors
Luxe home
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a stacked washer and dryer, grey walls and bamboo flooring.
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
Orange & Orange Interior DesignOrange & Orange Interior Design
Anastasia Alkema
Photo of a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, bamboo flooring, grey floors, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Stiles Creek
Stiles Creek
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Photos by Kaity Interiors by Ashley Cole Design Architecture by David Maxam
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Baxter ConstructionBaxter Construction
Thomas Robert Clarke
Expansive contemporary l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Chicago Renovation & Addition
Chicago Renovation & Addition
Michael Hershenson ArchitectsMichael Hershenson Architects
Large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary West Seattle Remodel
Contemporary West Seattle Remodel
International KitchensInternational Kitchens
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, bamboo flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, beige worktops and dark wood cabinets.
Trenton Master Bathroom
Trenton Master Bathroom
Pittsburgh Remodeling CompanyPittsburgh Remodeling Company
Rob Schwerdt
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Riverside
Riverside
Brost Developments Inc.Brost Developments Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Highlands Industrial Loft Residence
Highlands Industrial Loft Residence
Studio 10 Interior DesignStudio 10 Interior Design
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and bamboo flooring.
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Baxter ConstructionBaxter Construction
Thomas Robert Clarke
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary West Seattle Remodel
Contemporary West Seattle Remodel
International KitchensInternational 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.

Contemporary Utility Room with Bamboo Flooring 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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