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Contemporary Utility Room with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Snohomish Remodel
Snohomish Remodel
Kimberlee Marie InteriorsKimberlee Marie Interiors
Our Seattle studio designed this stunning 5,000+ square foot Snohomish home to make it comfortable and fun for a wonderful family of six. On the main level, our clients wanted a mudroom. So we removed an unused hall closet and converted the large full bathroom into a powder room. This allowed for a nice landing space off the garage entrance. We also decided to close off the formal dining room and convert it into a hidden butler's pantry. In the beautiful kitchen, we created a bright, airy, lively vibe with beautiful tones of blue, white, and wood. Elegant backsplash tiles, stunning lighting, and sleek countertops complete the lively atmosphere in this kitchen. On the second level, we created stunning bedrooms for each member of the family. In the primary bedroom, we used neutral grasscloth wallpaper that adds texture, warmth, and a bit of sophistication to the space creating a relaxing retreat for the couple. We used rustic wood shiplap and deep navy tones to define the boys' rooms, while soft pinks, peaches, and purples were used to make a pretty, idyllic little girls' room. In the basement, we added a large entertainment area with a show-stopping wet bar, a large plush sectional, and beautifully painted built-ins. We also managed to squeeze in an additional bedroom and a full bathroom to create the perfect retreat for overnight guests. For the decor, we blended in some farmhouse elements to feel connected to the beautiful Snohomish landscape. We achieved this by using a muted earth-tone color palette, warm wood tones, and modern elements. The home is reminiscent of its spectacular views – tones of blue in the kitchen, primary bathroom, boys' rooms, and basement; eucalyptus green in the kids' flex space; and accents of browns and rust throughout. ---Project designed by interior design studio Kimberlee Marie Interiors. They serve the Seattle metro area including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point. For more about Kimberlee Marie Interiors, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/modern-luxury-home-remodel-snohomish
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Combined butlers pantry and laundry works well together. Plenty of storage including wall cupboards and hanging rail above bench with gorgeous marble herringbone tiles
Constable Kitchen
Constable Kitchen
Lisa Melvin DesignLisa Melvin Design
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in West Midlands with a single-bowl sink, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Mulgoa Project
Mulgoa Project
Dan Kitchens AustraliaDan Kitchens Australia
Industrial meets eclectic in this kitchen, pantry and laundry renovation by Dan Kitchens Australia. Many of the industrial features were made and installed by Craig's Workshop, including the reclaimed timber barbacking, the full-height pressed metal splashback and the rustic bar stools. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
Kitchen, Family Bath, and Half Bath in Brookline
Kitchen, Family Bath, and Half Bath in Brookline
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
This stackable washer/dryer is hidden inside what looks like a pantry cabinet, blending into the overall kitchen as if it doesn't exist! Photos by OnSite Studios
SF Condo
SF Condo
UserUser
SFARMLS
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
квартира с одной спальней Москва
квартира с одной спальней Москва
Special-styleSpecial-style
www.special-style.ru
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Moscow with a built-in sink, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Nieman Market DesignNieman Market Design
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
French-Brown Tile
French-Brown Tile
French-Brown Floors Co.French-Brown Floors Co.
Modern laundry room with a marble mosaic backsplash. Please visit our website at www.french-brown.com to see more of our products.
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with brown floors, an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Brunswick East - Project 1
Brunswick East - Project 1
GIA Bathrooms & KitchensGIA Bathrooms & Kitchens
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Appartamento MM
Appartamento MM
TOP TAGTOP TAG
Photo Marco Curatolo
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Milan with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Sebastopol, Whole Home Remodel
Sebastopol, Whole Home Remodel
Design by Dean ConstructionDesign by Dean Construction
Brian McCloud
This is an example of a small contemporary utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Ranch with a Pool
Contemporary Ranch with a Pool
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The clean white-on-white finishes of the home's kitchen are carried into the laundry room.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Open Spaces - Whole House Remodel
Open Spaces - Whole House Remodel
THE Remodel GroupTHE Remodel Group
A separate laundry room with built in cabinetry creates dedicated spaces to wash, dry, fold, and hang clothing.
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Orange Laundry
Orange Laundry
Lazarou JoineryLazarou Joinery
Hot water service is concealed inside a walk in cupboard to the right of external door making for a very tidy room. Photo by Brent Young Photography
Photo of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, medium hardwood flooring and grey walls.
Grey Concrete and Matt Black Renovation
Grey Concrete and Matt Black Renovation
Palazzo Kitchens ChristchurchPalazzo Kitchens Christchurch
This renovation took a tired 1980's inner city bungalow and created a modern family haven.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Christchurch with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
Artists Haven
Artists Haven
Joe McGuire DesignJoe McGuire Design
Aptly titled Artist Haven, our Aspen studio designed this private home in Aspen's West End for an artist-client who expresses the concept of "less is more." ⁠ In this extensive remodel, we created a serene, organic foyer to welcome our clients home. We went with soft neutral palettes and cozy furnishings. A wool felt area rug and textural pillows make the bright open space feel warm and cozy. The floor tile turned out beautifully and is low maintenance as well.⁠ We used the high ceilings to add statement lighting to create visual interest. Colorful accent furniture and beautiful decor elements make this truly an artist's retreat. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/artists-haven
Project Hemera, North London
Project Hemera, North London
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
A big pantry was designed next to the kitchen. Generous, includes for a wine fridge and a big sink, making the kitchen even more functional. Redded glass doors bring natural light into the space while allowing for privacy
Craftsman renovation in Chapel Hill
Craftsman renovation in Chapel Hill
Sophie Piesse Architect, PASophie Piesse Architect, PA
Photography by Sophie Piesse
This is an example of a small contemporary utility room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Contemporary Utility Room with Medium 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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