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Contemporary Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Conversion - Oakwold Addition
Contemporary Conversion - Oakwold Addition
The Buckingham GroupThe Buckingham Group
The beautiful Brazilian Mahogany (Sapele) cabinets were finished in a light stain. With pull out trays behind the base cabinet doors they provide all of the storage space and functionality required by the owners. The antique art-deco light fixture was found by the owners at a garage sale and meticulously restored to its original condition prior to installation. The granite countertop provides all required workspace and a second location for a display of the owners’ rooster collection. Photography by: Hawks Photography
Custom Brookridge - Shiocton
Custom Brookridge - Shiocton
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Unique 2 Story Custom Home in Alberta
Unique 2 Story Custom Home in Alberta
Bengel Custom HomesBengel Custom Homes
Scott Bruck/Shadow Box Studios
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Edmonton with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
I Love Color Bath
I Love Color Bath
Vision DesignVision Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, pink walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Coastal Contemporary Home
Coastal Contemporary Home
Melissa Sakell, CKBDMelissa Sakell, CKBD
This newly completed custom home project was all about clean lines, symmetry and to keep the home feeling sleek and contemporary but warm and welcoming at the same time. In the Laundry Room we used a durable, easy to clean, textured laminate finish on the cabinetry. The darker finish really creates some drama to the space and the aluminum edge banding and integrated hardware add an unexpected touch. Caesarstone Pure White Quartz tops were used to keep the room light and bright. Photo Credit: Whitney Summerall Photography ( https://whitneysummerallphotography.wordpress.com/)
Portfolio
Portfolio
Paul R. Whitehead Flooring & DesignPaul R. Whitehead Flooring & Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kardinya - Laundry Renovation
Kardinya - Laundry Renovation
Bathroom Renovations PerthBathroom Renovations Perth
Dear Rabbit Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, white floors and white worktops.
Bristol Ridge model home
Bristol Ridge model home
Evergreen HomesEvergreen Homes
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, laminate floors and a side by side washer and dryer.
7196 Apex Drive
7196 Apex Drive
Brentwell Construction LTDBrentwell Construction LTD
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Avoca Beach House
Avoca Beach House
Woodstock IndustriesWoodstock Industries
Clixar Images
Design ideas for 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.
Lavadero
Lavadero
Volta_Volta_
Contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Karry Home SolutionsKarry Home Solutions
Modern laundry room with custom white cabinets and grey subway tile floors and backsplash.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a built-in sink, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Contemporary Mountain Home
Contemporary Mountain Home
Mountain Design BuildMountain Design Build
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.
Massena - Shell Cove II
Massena - Shell Cove II
McDonald Jones HomesMcDonald Jones Homes
A modern family bathroom with separate WC, internal laundry, plenty of storage and a double garage on the ground floor confirm that the Massena has been beautifully crafted for only the best everyday family living experience.
Featured Multi-Purpose Basement Room Remodel
Featured Multi-Purpose Basement Room Remodel
Closets For LifeClosets For Life
A base cabinet to the right of the washer and dryer can be used for laundry supply storage with a hanging area for clean clothes above. Learn more about custom organization at www.closetsforlife.com.
Twizel kitchen
Twizel kitchen
Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery LtdModern Age Kitchens & Joinery Ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Christchurch with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Résidence C&C
Résidence C&C
MCDIMCDI
Design : MCDI
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Bella Glade Model
Bella Glade Model
Adam Wilson Custom HomesAdam Wilson Custom Homes
Model Home 2018 Twist tours photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Canterbury
Canterbury
HighdesignHighdesign
Utility meets mobility. Storage and function both required, both met. Ema Peter Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, cork flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
master closets
master closets
Maxwells Closet ClassicsMaxwells Closet Classics
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.

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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