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Contemporary Utility Room with Medium Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Ocean Lane, Palm Beach
Ocean Lane, Palm Beach
Superior Wood ProductsSuperior Wood Products
Photo of a contemporary separated utility room in Miami with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pantry
Pantry
Mulberry's Design HouseMulberry's Design House
Photo of a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Marine Parade
Marine Parade
Crib CreativeCrib Creative
Western Select Products
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
North Port Ct Kitchen
North Port Ct Kitchen
Alliance Home RemodelingAlliance Home Remodeling
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and beige walls.
External Wardrobe with Washer-Dryer Closet
External Wardrobe with Washer-Dryer Closet
Valet Custom Cabinets & ClosetsValet Custom Cabinets & Closets
We took all this in stride, and configured the washer and dryer, with a little fancy detailing to fit them into the tight space. We were able to provide access to the rear of the units for installation and venting while still enclosing them for a seamless integration into the room. Next to the “laundry room” we put the closet. The wardrobe is deep enough to accommodate hanging clothes, with room for adjustable shelves for folded items. Additional shelves were installed to the left of the wardrobe, making efficient use of the space between the window and the wardrobe, while allowing maximum light into the room. On the far right, tucked under the spiral staircase, we put the “mudroom.” Here the homeowner can store dog treats and leashes, hats and umbrellas, sunscreen and sunglasses, in handy pull-out bins.
Washington DC
Washington DC
Niki VanechNiki Vanech
Total gut and renovation of a Georgetown 1900 townhouse.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped laundry cupboard in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, ceramic flooring, beige walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Ferry Road
Ferry Road
anderson architectureanderson architecture
Tad Ferguson
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops, medium wood cabinets and blue floors.
Burdick
Burdick
Jenny Martin DesignJenny Martin Design
Joshua Lawrence
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
NORTH PERTH HOUSE
NORTH PERTH HOUSE
POST- architecturePOST- architecture
POST- architecture
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Perth with medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Fun 2-Story
Fun 2-Story
Taylor DesignTaylor Design
This bright laundry room is super functional. The laundry hamper pull-outs make sorting laundry a breeze, and the extra deep washer/dryer cabinet allows you to tuck away laundry baskets and store Costco size detergent containers (just open the cabinet door & the soap dispenses right into the washer). The floating shelf above the sink is a fun touch & the white quartz counters and glass subway tile add style.
CASA CUBE
CASA CUBE
株式会社ハウゼ株式会社ハウゼ
上品でシンプルでありつつも温かさを感じられるパウダールーム。
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Tokyo with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls and brown floors.
Laundry Room Hamper
Laundry Room Hamper
Organized InteriorsOrganized Interiors
A hanging rod for drying is a must today and adds useful function to the laundry room. By positioning this over the sink area, wet items hung up are less likely to soak other areas of the room. A built-in laundry hamper keeps this room tidy and ensures clothes make it to the laundry!
Project Simpson | Laundry Update
Project Simpson | Laundry Update
Inhabitat InteriorsInhabitat Interiors
Revised laundry layout with added storage, allowance for side by side washer & dryer, ironing in laundry space with wall mounted ironing station.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
庭を囲み、暮らしの場所が集う家
庭を囲み、暮らしの場所が集う家
間工作舎/一級建築士事務所間工作舎/一級建築士事務所
お風呂も洗面も、モルタルで仕上げてひとつながり。天窓からのお日様がきもちいいな。
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls and grey floors.
Lux Modern
Lux Modern
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Maddox Photography
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.
Квартира для студента
Квартира для студента
Тимур ШариповТимур Шарипов
Квартира в жилом комплексе «Рублевские огни» на Западе Москвы была выбрана во многом из-за красивых видов, которые открываются с 22 этажа. Она стала подарком родителей для сына-студента — первым отдельным жильем молодого человека, началом самостоятельной жизни. Архитектор: Тимур Шарипов Подбор мебели: Ольга Истомина Светодизайнер: Сергей Назаров Фото: Сергей Красюк Этот проект был опубликован на интернет-портале Интерьер + Дизайн
Contemporary Country House in Berkshire
Contemporary Country House in Berkshire
Lucy Crockett DesignLucy Crockett Design
Michael Crockett Photography
Small contemporary galley utility room in Berkshire with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
FISH LAKE - RESIDENTIAL REMODEL
FISH LAKE - RESIDENTIAL REMODEL
Inspired By Design, LLCInspired By Design, LLC
We took a main level laundry room off the garage and moved it directly above the existing laundry more conveniently located near the 2nd floor bedrooms. The laundry was tucked into the unfinished attic space. Custom Made Cabinetry with laundry basket cubbies help to keep this busy family organized.

Contemporary Utility Room with Medium 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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