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Contemporary Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Design in the Details
Design in the Details
H.J. Martin and SonH.J. Martin and Son
This is a clean, contemporary and functional laundry room. The wall racks open up to hang clothes to dry, the washer and dryer are raised and easily accessible and there are cubbies in which to keep everyones clothes sorted. The dark cabinets ward off any unwanted stains while remaining a focal point.
Closet Connection
Closet Connection
Yoder Construction Services, Inc.Yoder Construction Services, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, purple walls, laminate floors and beige floors.
Hall Bath, Office Bath, and Laundry Room Remodel
Hall Bath, Office Bath, and Laundry Room Remodel
CAGE Design BuildCAGE Design Build
Laundry Room Remodel featuring custom cabinetry with Quarter Sawn Walnut cabinetry in a slab door style, white quartz countertop, undercounter lighting, | Photo: CAGE Design Build
Functional Upgrades in Basement – Newcastle, WA
Functional Upgrades in Basement – Newcastle, WA
Sockeye HomesSockeye Homes
Contemporary utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige walls.
Clariden Ranch Contemporary
Clariden Ranch Contemporary
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Blane Balouf
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Champion Lakes Residence
Champion Lakes Residence
Studio Seventy FourStudio Seventy Four
Photos by Michael Conroy, Silverstone Photography
Large contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Chaffey Building GroupChaffey Building Group
Design ideas for a contemporary galley separated utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and composite countertops.
Indlu Lamanzie
Indlu Lamanzie
April BallietteApril Balliette
Photographer: Ryan Gamma
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and dark wood cabinets.
Modern Fleming Island Home
Modern Fleming Island Home
BeeTree HomesBeeTree Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops, a built-in sink and vinyl flooring.
LAUNDRY CENTER
LAUNDRY CENTER
UserUser
In its previous configuration, this laundry center was entered by a single door. The interior space was cramped with laundry machines and the minimal shelving difficult to access. Accessibility was addressed via the installation of single action, double pocket doors. Custom-made book matched walnut cabinetry with a specific stain formula and Hafele handle hardware was designed for storage of laundry products and linens.
Westover Hill Residence
Westover Hill Residence
Jodie Rosen DesignJodie Rosen Design
alex lukey photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Toronto with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Heathers Ridge | Kirkland, WA
Heathers Ridge | Kirkland, WA
Quadrant HomesQuadrant Homes
Spacious laundry room with wall mounted cabinets and countertop space for folding clothes. Built in sink adds to the convenience.
Design ideas for a contemporary separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Minimal Contemporary Kitchen Renovation
Minimal Contemporary Kitchen Renovation
The Nielsen CollectionThe Nielsen Collection
Photography by Christi Nielsen
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and ceramic flooring.
Blackburn Residence
Blackburn Residence
UserUser
This is an example of a contemporary galley utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Custom Design - Laundry Room - Ascaya
Custom Design - Laundry Room - Ascaya
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Las Vegas with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Paddington
Paddington
CIS Property DevelopmentCIS Property Development
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floors.
VARM Development, Balboa Island, CA
VARM Development, Balboa Island, CA
Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.
Bowman Group VARM Rob Montgomery
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Alexandra Corbu Design - bathrooms in private residence
Alexandra Corbu Design - bathrooms in private residence
iluce concepts lighting + designiluce concepts lighting + design
iluce concepts worked closely with Alexandra Corbu design on this residential renovation of 3 bathrooms in the house. lighting and accessories supplied by iluce concepts. Nice touch of illuminated mirrors with a diffoger for the master bathroom and a special light box in the main bath that brings warms to this modern design. Led light installed under the floating vanity, highlighting the floors and creating great night light.
Fountain Hills Contemporary
Fountain Hills Contemporary
Cosa Belle InteriorsCosa Belle Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
High-Rise Condominium Whole Home Remodel in Bonita Bay, FL
High-Rise Condominium Whole Home Remodel in Bonita Bay, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
We updated the existing laundry room with custom Dura Supreme cabinetry finished in Maple Poppyseed and a Carson door style. Upper cabinets were replaced with open wood shelving in the same dark stain, creating plenty of storage space while making the laundry room feel more open. With plenty of space to wash and fold clothes, new marble countertops run the length of the laundry room and top the Electrolux steam washer and dryer. Finally, terra cotta-inspired wall paint adds a fun pop of color to this functional new laundry room.

Contemporary Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets 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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