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Contemporary Utility Room with Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Kids Shower/Tub Combo | Complete Remodel | Sherman Oaks
Kids Shower/Tub Combo | Complete Remodel | Sherman Oaks
Pure Builders Inc.Pure Builders Inc.
Laundry room with shaker white cabinets, black countertop, honeycomb tile backsplash and plenty of storage.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
3587 Altadena Park
3587 Altadena Park
Wedgworth CompaniesWedgworth Companies
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Birmingham with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, beige floors and beige worktops.
Dog wash in Laundry
Dog wash in Laundry
Ford & AssociatesFord & Associates
We took advantage of this extra large laundry room and put in a bath and bed for the dog. So much better than going to the groomer or trying to get them out of the tub!!
River Oaks Contemporary Complete Transformation
River Oaks Contemporary Complete Transformation
Pipkin Homes LLCPipkin Homes LLC
Large contemporary utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, composite countertops and vinyl flooring.
new project
new project
TINEKE TRIGGSTINEKE TRIGGS
Apple green laundry room
Photo of a contemporary utility room in San Francisco with green cabinets, composite countertops, a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink, brown floors and white worktops.
Heritage Construction Bourque new construction
Heritage Construction Bourque new construction
Su Casa Cabinets INCSu Casa Cabinets INC
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a coffered ceiling.
Серый, изумрудный и ягодный
Серый, изумрудный и ягодный
ART BURO 365ART BURO 365
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Moscow with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, composite countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Bathroom/Laundry Sainte-Dorothee
Bathroom/Laundry Sainte-Dorothee
AC DesignsAC Designs
Tudor Spinu
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Montreal with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Electrolux Laundry Appliances
Electrolux Laundry Appliances
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
Featuring the latest in technology and design, Electrolux washers and dryers are innovative, intuitive and efficient.
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
laundry/ wrap station
laundry/ wrap station
Ford & AssociatesFord & Associates
We used this extra long laundry room to hide a little wrapping cover! Who wouldn't want this at Christmas time!!
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Heritage Construction Bourque new construction
Heritage Construction Bourque new construction
Su Casa Cabinets INCSu Casa Cabinets INC
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a coffered ceiling.
California Dreaming
California Dreaming
Ferrarini & Co. Kitchens & InteriorsFerrarini & Co. Kitchens & Interiors
Photographer: Michael Persico
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Classic Appeal
Classic Appeal
The Myers TouchThe Myers Touch
We created a bespoke utility room that created easy access and sight to everything in storage
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Hampshire with open cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Boca Dreamy Oasis
Boca Dreamy Oasis
Nikki Levy InteriorsNikki Levy Interiors
Laundry heaven! A place for everything and everything in its place
Large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Edina Contemporary Remodel
Edina Contemporary Remodel
Revision LLCRevision LLC
Spacecrafting
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige cabinets and multi-coloured walls.
Rosebud beach side home
Rosebud beach side home
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Gorgeous spacious bright and fun orange laundry with black penny tiles.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls and grey worktops.
Executive family home, Etobicoke ON
Executive family home, Etobicoke ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Newport Coast
Newport Coast
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
Marcie Heitzmann
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Basement Excavation
Basement Excavation
Kia DesignsKia Designs
Photography by Anna Stathaki
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Dutchman Furniture LLCDutchman Furniture LLC
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, green worktops and porcelain flooring.

Contemporary Utility Room with Composite Countertops 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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