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Contemporary Utility Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Industrial Utility & Laundry Room for Newly Built Home, Buckinghamshire
Industrial Utility & Laundry Room for Newly Built Home, Buckinghamshire
Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)
A striking industrial kitchen, utility room and bar for a newly built home in Buckinghamshire. This exquisite property, developed by EAB Homes, is a magnificent new home that sets a benchmark for individuality and refinement. The home is a beautiful example of open-plan living and the kitchen is the relaxed heart of the home and forms the hub for the dining area, coffee station, wine area, prep kitchen and garden room. The kitchen layout centres around a U-shaped kitchen island which creates additional storage space and a large work surface for food preparation or entertaining friends. To add a contemporary industrial feel, the kitchen cabinets are finished in a combination of Grey Oak and Graphite Concrete. Steel accents such as the knurled handles, thicker island worktop with seamless welded sink, plinth and feature glazed units add individuality to the design and tie the kitchen together with the overall interior scheme.
Costa Mesa Kitchen
Costa Mesa Kitchen
MIDMID
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Fun Sophistication
Fun Sophistication
Anny DesignsAnny Designs
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room Storage
Laundry Room Storage
Organized InteriorsOrganized Interiors
Customizable built-in storage keeps things tidy and clean.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.
Concealed Laundry
Concealed Laundry
Brisbane Kitchens and BathroomsBrisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms
Hidden away, this laundry looks like a storage cabinet, matching the existing home. Photos by Brisbane Kitchens & Bathrooms
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave
Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave
Imagine RemodelingImagine Remodeling
The back door leads to a multi-purpose laundry room and mudroom. Side by side washer and dryer on the main level account for aging in place by maximizing universal design elements.
Montclair
Montclair
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Michele Lee Willson
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Wayzata Lifestyle Property
Wayzata Lifestyle Property
MATRIARCH DESIGNMATRIARCH DESIGN
Photo of a contemporary separated utility room in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
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.
Beaches 3rd Floor Master Bath & Laundry
Beaches 3rd Floor Master Bath & Laundry
Carter Fox Design BuildCarter Fox Design Build
This Toronto Beaches master bath remodel involved a complete redesign of the 3rd floor. Carter Fox expanded the bathroom and converted an unused bedroom to create a walk-in closet with laundry facilities. Photo by Julie Carter
50 Shades of Grey
50 Shades of Grey
Karen Kempf InteriorsKaren Kempf Interiors
This new construction home was a long-awaited dream home with lots of ideas and details curated over many years. It’s a contemporary lake house in the Midwest with a California vibe. The palette is clean and simple, and uses varying shades of gray. The dramatic architectural elements punctuate each space with dramatic details. Photos done by Ryan Hainey Photography, LLC.
Hard Working Haven
Hard Working Haven
Everything HomeEverything Home
We closed off the open formal dining room, so it became a den with artistic barn doors, which created a more private entrance/foyer. We removed the wall between the kitchen and living room, including the fireplace, to create a great room. We also closed off an open staircase to build a wall with a dual focal point — it accommodates the TV and fireplace. We added a double-wide slider to the sunroom turning it into a happy play space that connects indoor and outdoor living areas. We reduced the size of the entrance to the powder room to create mudroom lockers. The kitchen was given a double island to fit the family’s cooking and entertaining needs, and we used a balance of warm (e.g., beautiful blue cabinetry in the kitchen) and cool colors to add a happy vibe to the space. Our design studio chose all the furnishing and finishes for each room to enhance the space's final look. Builder Partner – Parsetich Custom Homes Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/hard-working-haven/
Casa LM
Casa LM
SIXPLUS architettiSIXPLUS architetti
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Milan with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Bungalow Style
Bungalow Style
Pamela Harvey InteriorsPamela Harvey Interiors
Our St. Pete studio designed this beautiful bungalow to exude feelings of warmth, comfort, and coziness without compromising on style and aesthetics. A beautiful neutral palette highlights the house's stunning decor and artwork. We also added statement lighting to create attractive focal points in each room. In the bedroom, we created a cozy organic feel with cane lamps, a salmon pink sofa, and comfortable furnishings. The kitchen was designed with beautiful white cabinetry and complementing countertops. A stunning blue and white backsplash adds a cheerful pop. We chose fun colors and accessories in the living room to create a light, casual ambience and a warm, lived-in feel. --- Pamela Harvey Interiors offers interior design services in St. Petersburg and Tampa, and throughout Florida's Suncoast area, from Tarpon Springs to Naples, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota. For more about Pamela Harvey Interiors, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/portfolio-galleries/bungalow-style-st-petersburg-fl
Calle de la Luna
Calle de la Luna
Coastline BuildersCoastline Builders
Vanessa M Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and a submerged sink.
Whirlpool Laundry Appliances
Whirlpool Laundry Appliances
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
Our front load washers help you best care for your family. Browse today to find the right appliance for you. Every day, care.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, beige floors and beige walls.
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.
Westbury Grove, St.Kilda East
Westbury Grove, St.Kilda East
Key PieceKey Piece
Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and dark hardwood flooring.
Westbury Grove, St.Kilda East
Westbury Grove, St.Kilda East
Key PieceKey Piece
Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and dark hardwood flooring.
Pine Street
Pine Street
Regal Homes Long IslandRegal Homes Long Island
Photos: Richard Law Digital
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in New York with dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets and grey walls.

Contemporary Utility Room with Dark Hardwood 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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