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Contemporary Utility Room with Medium Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Lakefront Condo Living
Lakefront Condo Living
A.B. DESIGN INC.A.B. DESIGN INC.
Jessica Jean Martin Photography
Photo of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Montair Whole House Remodel
Montair Whole House Remodel
Kitchens of DiabloKitchens of Diablo
Contemporary design with mid-century modern aspects. Natural Teak wood finish. Elmwood cabinetry. Cambira Quartz countertops in White Cliff with a mitered edge. The backsplash is a ceramic tile 12" x 35". The wall & ceiling paint color is by Benjamin Moore and is Chantilly Lace. The sink is by Oliveri the pro series, and the faucet is by KWC and is a pull-down in Stainless Steel.
Gathering House
Gathering House
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
The design of this dedicated laundry room ties into the rest of the house with custom flat panel cabinetry, white subway tile backsplash, and side-by-side washer and dryer. Design: One SEED Architecture + Interiors Photo Credit: Brice Ferre
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
Custom storage in both the island and storage lockers makes organization a snap!
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and beige worktops.
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.
Bootroom
Bootroom
West Bridgford JoineryWest Bridgford Joinery
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Other with medium wood cabinets.
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.
Edina, MN Laundry Room Interior Design & Remodel
Edina, MN Laundry Room Interior Design & Remodel
Laurie McDowell Interior DesignLaurie McDowell Interior Design
Minneapolis Interior Designer Edina MN Laundry Room Interior Design After
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Dark Cherry Raised Panel, Temecula, CA
Dark Cherry Raised Panel, Temecula, CA
HK Custom CabinetsHK Custom Cabinets
Dark cherry raised panel laundry room cabinets. European frameless design. Dovetail drawer box and UV cured birch wood interior.
Design ideas for a contemporary galley utility room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Everything cabinet
Everything cabinet
T.C. Lloyd & CompanyT.C. Lloyd & Company
Coat, hat and shoe storage in laundry / garage entrance in natural cherry with charcoal laminate tops
Photo of a small contemporary utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Home in Boston Heights
Home in Boston Heights
Northport Flooring AmericaNorthport Flooring America
D. Fay Photo, M.Beasley Designer. Laundry Room: Wall from Mediterranea: Chicago - Old Chicago City Mix. Floor: Coretec Plus HD Luxury Vinyl, Color: Smoked Rustic Pine.
New Home (Home & Income) - Orewa
New Home (Home & Income) - Orewa
Japan Homes LimitedJapan Homes Limited
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall utility room in Auckland with medium wood cabinets, white splashback, laminate floors, brown floors and white worktops.
Essendon 2 storey extension
Essendon 2 storey extension
Pasco DesignPasco Design
L shaped timber/white laundry. Underbench washing machine and dryer. Laundry chute and linen cupboard in cupboard to left. Hanging rail over bench for ironing. Strip lighting to underside of overhead cupboards.
Contemporary Ches-a-peake
Contemporary Ches-a-peake
B&T Kitchens and BathsB&T Kitchens and Baths
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer and blue worktops.
2017 Parade of Homes
2017 Parade of Homes
Genesis Custom HomesGenesis Custom Homes
Large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, laminate floors and beige floors.
Rosanna Residence
Rosanna Residence
Kitchens by MatricKitchens by Matric
Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls and beige floors.
Details and Finishes
Details and Finishes
Masterwork HomeMasterwork Home
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Home in Boston Heights
Home in Boston Heights
Northport Flooring AmericaNorthport Flooring America
D. Fay Photo, M.Beasley Designer. Laundry Room: Wall from Mediterranea: Chicago - Old Chicago City Mix.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Cleveland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown floors and vinyl flooring.
Ascaya 198
Ascaya 198
SWABACK pllcSWABACK pllc
Photo of a contemporary separated utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Monroe Avenue Renovation
Monroe Avenue Renovation
OakWood Designers & BuildersOakWood Designers & Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Ottawa with a built-in sink, louvered cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

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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