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Ranch Revival
Ranch Revival
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- 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, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/
Classic and Contemporary
Classic and Contemporary
Lo LA DesignLo LA Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary separated utility room in New Orleans with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
All Matte Black Prairie Style, Bend OR
All Matte Black Prairie Style, Bend OR
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Monarch
Monarch
Reid Developments LtdReid Developments Ltd
This new home in UBC boasts a modern West Coast Contemporary style that is unique and eco-friendly. The interior provides an open flow with clean lines and neutral white walls to feature the client’s art while also reflecting daylight. Honed black granite counter tops found in the kitchen, living room hearth and ensuite bathroom are juxtaposed with the bright walls to create a visual break. The porcelain tile floors chosen in a wood-grain warm brown pattern create a solid, durable surface for this young growing family that also has dogs.
Prestbury
Prestbury
ArtHouse Creative InteriorsArtHouse Creative Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Cheshire with flat-panel cabinets, tile countertops, porcelain flooring, grey floors, black worktops and a coffered ceiling.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Irene Kun InteriorsIrene Kun Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
You can do black in a small room
You can do black in a small room
Collaroy Kitchen CentreCollaroy Kitchen Centre
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Bay Park Laundry Room
Bay Park Laundry Room
Alicia CalhoonAlicia Calhoon
This is an example of a contemporary separated utility room in San Diego with ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and white cabinets.
Contemporary Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas
Contemporary Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Custom Home Designed by Purser Architectural in Houston, TX. Gorgeously Built by Cason Graye Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Black and White Laundry Room
Black and White Laundry Room
BCN HomesBCN Homes
Design ideas for a contemporary galley separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home
2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Custom laundry room with storage and work areas.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Robinson Case Study
Robinson Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo and Metro matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Railings and horizontal grain Driftwood veneer with worktop in Nero Assoluto Linen Finish with honed edges. Photography by Nick Kane
Vibrant & Cheerful East Nashville
Vibrant & Cheerful East Nashville
Dunn Development, Inc.Dunn Development, Inc.
Cement tile floor, soapstone counters, custom cabinetry and mudroom
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops and black worktops.
Broad Brook Interior Painting
Broad Brook Interior Painting
Harris Home ImprovementHarris Home Improvement
Laundry Room - Finished.
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separated utility room with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
rosstang architectsrosstang 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.
KBS Residence - Published by Elle Decor España
KBS Residence - Published by Elle Decor España
UserUser
This simple laundry is practical but elegant. Featuring a hanging rail and full height cupboards on the opposite wall.
Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Everything cabinet
Everything cabinet
T.C. Lloyd & CompanyT.C. Lloyd & Company
Coat, hat and shoe storage in laundry / garage entrance in natural cherry with charcoal laminate tops
Photo of a small contemporary utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
emma delonemma delon
Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and black worktops.
Ashner Construction for Kansas City 2018 Fall Parade of Homes
Ashner Construction for Kansas City 2018 Fall Parade of Homes
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Kansas City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.

Contemporary Utility Room with Black Worktops 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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