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Contemporary Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Black is the new Black
Black is the new Black
Complete KitchensComplete Kitchens
This compact kitchen design was a clever use of space, incorporating a super slim pantry into the existing stud wall cavity and combining the hidden laundry and butlers pantry into one! The black 2 Pac matt paint in 'Domino' Flat by Dulux made the Lithostone benchtops in 'Calacatta Amazon' pop off the page! The gorgeous touches like the timber floating shelves, the upper corner timber & black combo shelves and the sweet leather handles add a welcome touch of warmth to this stunning kitchen.
Contemporary Convergence
Contemporary Convergence
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
A combination of quarter sawn white oak material with kerf cuts creates harmony between the cabinets and the warm, modern architecture of the home. We mirrored the waterfall of the island to the base cabinets on the range wall. This project was unique because the client wanted the same kitchen layout as their previous home but updated with modern lines to fit the architecture. Floating shelves were swapped out for an open tile wall, and we added a double access countertwall cabinet to the right of the range for additional storage. This cabinet has hidden front access storage using an intentionally placed kerf cut and modern handleless design. The kerf cut material at the knee space of the island is extended to the sides, emphasizing a sense of depth. The palette is neutral with warm woods, dark stain, light surfaces, and the pearlescent tone of the backsplash; giving the client’s art collection a beautiful neutral backdrop to be celebrated. For the laundry we chose a micro shaker style cabinet door for a clean, transitional design. A folding surface over the washer and dryer as well as an intentional space for a dog bed create a space as functional as it is lovely. The color of the wall picks up on the tones of the beautiful marble tile floor and an art wall finishes out the space. In the master bath warm taupe tones of the wall tile play off the warm tones of the textured laminate cabinets. A tiled base supports the vanity creating a floating feel while also providing accessibility as well as ease of cleaning. An entry coat closet designed to feel like a furniture piece in the entry flows harmoniously with the warm taupe finishes of the brick on the exterior of the home. We also brought the kerf cut of the kitchen in and used a modern handleless design. The mudroom provides storage for coats with clothing rods as well as open cubbies for a quick and easy space to drop shoes. Warm taupe was brought in from the entry and paired with the micro shaker of the laundry. In the guest bath we combined the kerf cut of the kitchen and entry in a stained maple to play off the tones of the shower tile and dynamic Patagonia granite countertops.
Mariposa // Laundry
Mariposa // Laundry
RT Design StudioRT Design Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Client Modern Lodge by JDM
Client Modern Lodge by JDM
S.Flynn Design + BuildS.Flynn Design + Build
12 Stones Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Hill Country Modern
Hill Country Modern
Enve BuildersEnve Builders
Photo by Brian Mihealsick www.brianmihealsick.com
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Bagleys Lane
Bagleys Lane
Into interior designInto interior design
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, onyx worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
A Better ClosetA Better Closet
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Birmingham with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, black walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
LAKE HOUSE LOVE #1
LAKE HOUSE LOVE #1
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
JANE BEILIES
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Lake Hodges Whole Home Remodel
Lake Hodges Whole Home Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
This spectacular family home situated above Lake Hodges in San Diego with sweeping views, was a complete interior and partial exterior remodel. Having gone untouched for decades, the home presented a unique challenge in that it was comprised of many cramped, unpermitted rooms and spaces that had been added over the years, stifling the home's true potential. Our team gutted the home down to the studs and started nearly from scratch. The end result is simply stunning. Light, bright, and modern, the new version of this home demonstrates the power of thoughtful architectural planning, creative problem solving, and expert design details.
Euro Laundry Renovation, Sandringham
Euro Laundry Renovation, Sandringham
embracingspaceembracingspace
Inspiration for a small contemporary utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Peachtree Corners Kitchen
Peachtree Corners Kitchen
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
This is an example of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Utility Room
Utility Room
Miele GBMiele GB
Offering gentle fabric care, outstanding cleaning performance and convenience, Miele W1 washing machines benefit from an exclusive PowerWash 2.0 cleaning system, which uses a powerful spin and spray system on clothes for excellent cleaning results. Other exclusive features include TwinDos; an integrated detergent dispensing system for liquid detergent and fabric conditioner, which releases the liquids at the optimum time in the wash cycle, cutting consumption by up to 30% and CapDosing that allows customers to purchase precisely portioned capsules which dispense special-purpose detergents like reproofing agents. The T1 tumble dryer collection uses heat pump technology to deliver at least an A+ energy rating, along with a PerfectDry function, which prevents under or over-drying. A FragranceDos option is also included, allowing Aqua, Cocoon or Nature flacons to be placed in a special holder in the door, releasing a fresh fragrance into the laundry that will last around four weeks.
Lux Modern
Lux Modern
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Maddox Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Contemporary Style
Contemporary Style
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Auckland with flat-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring, black cabinets, wood worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Muswell Hill House
Muswell Hill House
Jones Associates ArchitectsJones Associates Architects
Gareth Gardner
Contemporary utility room in London with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a concealed washer and dryer, a submerged sink, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Beverly Hills Master bathroom and laundry remodel, laundry view.
Beverly Hills Master bathroom and laundry remodel, laundry view.
Le Nid, The French Chic, LLCLe Nid, The French Chic, LLC
The laundry has been created, to provide a separate space. On the left, appliances. On the center, large and clever shelves, with laundry hamper, niches, opened shelves. On the right, space for ironing table.
Lake Geneva Home - Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva Home - Lake Geneva
Bella Tile and StoneBella Tile and Stone
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and blue worktops.
Hermosa Beach Ocean View Family Home
Hermosa Beach Ocean View Family Home
Design + Build by LazarDesign + Build by Lazar
Laundry Room with double open pocket doors with 2 washers and dryers for a busy family. Large enough for another purpose like a craft room. Opens up to the kids level floor and is next to the kids study. Thoughtfully designed by Steve Lazar design+build by South Swell. designbuildbysouthswell.com Photography by Joel Silva.
Monochrome Modern Hampton Style Laundry
Monochrome Modern Hampton Style Laundry
Kellyville KitchensKellyville Kitchens
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a single-bowl sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
City Lights
City Lights
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Contractor: Welch Forsman Photography: Scott Amundson
Design ideas for a contemporary laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with white cabinets, metallic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Contemporary Utility Room with Light 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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