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Contemporary Utility Room with Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Preston townhouse
Preston townhouse
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
European laundry hiding behind stunning George Fethers Oak bi-fold doors. Caesarstone benchtop, warm strip lighting, light grey matt square tile splashback and grey joinery. Entrance hallway also features George Fethers veneer suspended bench.
Ten Shades of Gray
Ten Shades of Gray
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
Formerly the master closet, this fully renovated space takes the drudgery out of doing laundry. With ample folding space, laundry basket space and storage for linens and toiletries for the adjacent master bathroom, this laundry room draws rather than repels. The laundry sink and drying rack round out the feature rich laundry room. Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC
as seen on Love it or List It: Vancouver
as seen on Love it or List It: Vancouver
STOR-X Organizing Systems - EdmontonSTOR-X Organizing Systems - Edmonton
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Edmonton with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a feature wall.
Little Venice Residence
Little Venice Residence
Margot Tsim InteriorsMargot Tsim Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Woodbluff Lane Residence, Camano Island WA
Woodbluff Lane Residence, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Mequon Custom Home
Mequon Custom Home
Detail WoodworksDetail Woodworks
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Modern Regency Home
Modern Regency Home
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Streeter Homes, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Swan Architecture, Architect | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Riverside Harbor Remodel
Riverside Harbor Remodel
Fusion ArchitectureFusion Architecture
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Sutton Home
Sutton Home
E & S BuildersE & S Builders
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, composite countertops, beige walls, brown floors and white worktops.
Wilston, Brisbane
Wilston, Brisbane
Kim Black DesignKim Black Design
Full service interior design including new paint colours, new carpeting, new furniture and window treatments in all area's throughout the home. Master Bedroom.
Eckel Project
Eckel Project
Signature Dream HomesSignature Dream Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Orange County with green walls, white cabinets, a built-in sink, composite countertops, painted wood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.
BL-12
BL-12
Signature Custom HomesSignature Custom Homes
In our Contemporary Bellevue Residence we wanted the aesthetic to be clean and bright. This is a similar plan to our Victoria Crest home with a few changes and different design elements. Areas of focus; large open kitchen with waterfall countertops and awning upper flat panel cabinets, elevator, interior and exterior fireplaces, floating flat panel vanities in bathrooms, home theater room, large master suite and rooftop deck. Photo Credit: Layne Freedle
Super efficient 2 Washer and Dryer Laundry Room.
Super efficient 2 Washer and Dryer Laundry Room.
DESIGN ET RÉNOVATION TOWN & COUNTRY INC.DESIGN ET RÉNOVATION TOWN & COUNTRY INC.
Super efficient double washer and dryer laundry room with plenty of storage above the slim counter that is very helpful to fold close. The cabinets and counter are from Ikea in the kitchen section. They are deep and easy to reach du to the large size appliances.
bulthaup b3 - Coastal White
bulthaup b3 - Coastal White
UserUser
Pull out drying rack.
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Avoca Beach House
Avoca Beach House
Woodstock IndustriesWoodstock Industries
Clixar Images
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Central Coast with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops and black worktops.
Buanderie (meuble sur mesure) / Réalisation
Buanderie (meuble sur mesure) / Réalisation
Kolosova-design, Côte d'Azur et à distanceKolosova-design, Côte d'Azur et à distance
Buanderie sur mesure avec la lave linge et seche linge integrées + une vasque et le rangement à coté
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Nice with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Preston townhouse
Preston townhouse
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
European laundry hiding behind stunning George Fethers Oak bi-fold doors. Caesarstone benchtop, warm strip lighting, light grey matt square tile splashback and grey joinery. A guest appearance by the timber stair treads in the foreground.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Chaffey Building GroupChaffey Building Group
Soundview Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Sherri Agnew / The Design Line Inc.Sherri Agnew / The Design Line Inc.
Brenda Staples Photography
Medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

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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