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Contemporary Utility Room with Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Auckland with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
McRae Mews
McRae Mews
Hungerford Interior DesignHungerford Interior Design
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Crystal Cabinets- Contemporary Laundry
Crystal Cabinets- Contemporary Laundry
Western ProductsWestern Products
Design by: Bill Tweten CKD, CBD Photo by: Robb Siverson www.robbsiverson Crystal cabinets are featured in this laundry room. A natural Maple was used to keep the space bright. Cabinetry on one side is balanced with open shelving on the opposite side giving this laundry room a spacious feeling while giving plenty of storage space. Amerock stainless steel pulls give this laundry room a contemporary flair.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
Photography by Andrea Rugg
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Michelle Viret DesignMichelle Viret Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Modern Santiago
Modern Santiago
Chelsea Lauren InteriorsChelsea Lauren Interiors
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Martis Camp Butterfly
Martis Camp Butterfly
sagemodernsagemodern
Lisa Petrole
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
JTL Home
JTL Home
Countrywide Construction & Design LLCCountrywide Construction & Design LLC
Washer and dryer were placed on a raised platform. The home has both natural hickory and navy cabinets, so the washer and dryer tie into the home's color scheme.
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary galley utility room with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls and black worktops.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Kay Wade, Closet FactoryKay Wade, Closet Factory
Build for the smallest space yet organized and useful. Maple Melamine with Espresso Counters and oil rubbed bronze accents
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Built-in Laundry Hampers
Built-in Laundry Hampers
Organized InteriorsOrganized Interiors
Multiple built-in laundry hampers can be used for sorting dirty laundry and save you time. Photo by Brandon Barré.
Photo of a large contemporary utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls and brown worktops.
Botanical Abode
Botanical Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Liz Andrews Photography and Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hayley Bridges DesignHayley Bridges Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Alphington Home
Alphington Home
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
David Russell
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Heaven
Laundry Heaven
Lux InteriorsLux Interiors
This is an example of a small contemporary galley utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Newly Constructed Contemporary Home
Newly Constructed Contemporary Home
Design One InteriorsDesign One Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Small kitchen renovation
Small kitchen renovation
Sublime SpacesSublime Spaces
DMF Images
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Vi at Palo Alto Apartment Renovation
Vi at Palo Alto Apartment Renovation
Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.
Mark Pinkerton, VI360
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Mountain Hideaway
Mountain Hideaway
Jensen DesignJensen Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and wood walls.
ANACAPA
ANACAPA
GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMESGONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES
Contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Contemporary Utility Room with Light 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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