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Brookhaven Remodel
Brookhaven Remodel
Restructure StudioRestructure Studio
Restructure Studio's Brookhaven Remodel updated the entrance and completely reconfigured the living, dining and kitchen areas, expanding the laundry room and adding a new powder bath. Guests now enter the home into the newly-assigned living space, while an open kitchen occupies the center of the home.
Project Hammond - Laundry Room
Project Hammond - Laundry Room
Michelle Berwick DesignMichelle Berwick Design
Design: Michelle Berwick Photos: Sam Stock Photos
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, a built-in sink, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Central Oregon Remodel
Central Oregon Remodel
HD Architecture, inc.HD Architecture, inc.
Kuda Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink and multi-coloured walls.
White Acrylic Laundry Room
White Acrylic Laundry Room
Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & BathBlu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath
Fort Lauderdale
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Via Buena Vista
Via Buena Vista
E & S BuildersE & S Builders
Mike Small Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
BOSCH Compact Laundry Room
BOSCH Compact Laundry Room
K&N Appliance GalleryK&N Appliance Gallery
The pop of color really brightens up this small laundry space!
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer and blue cabinets.
Heritage Construction Bourque new construction
Heritage Construction Bourque new construction
Su Casa Cabinets INCSu Casa Cabinets INC
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a coffered ceiling.
Ronald McDonald House- Long Island
Ronald McDonald House- Long Island
Ashbourne DesignsAshbourne Designs
Ronald McDonald House of Long Island Show House. Laundry room remodel. Bright blues and greens are used to keep the tone and modd happy and brightening. Dash and Albert Bunny Williams area rug is displayed on the gray tile. Green limestone counter top with a laundry cart featuring Duralee fabric. The ceiling is painted an uplifting blue and the walls show off a fun pattern. Cabinets featured are white. Photography credit awarded to Kimberly Gorman Muto.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Black and white laundry room with checkerboard flooring.
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, black worktops and wallpapered walls.
Coconut Lane Residence
Coconut Lane Residence
RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + DesignRAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design
Laundry room including dog bath.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey splashback, brick splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling, wallpapered walls, a feature wall and an utility sink.
Gower Street
Gower Street
Joy Street DesignJoy Street Design
As a recently purchased home, our clients quickly decided they needed to make some major adjustments. The home was pretty outdated and didn’t speak to the young family’s unique style, but we wanted to keep the welcoming character of this Mediterranean bungalow in tact. The classic white kitchen with a new layout is the perfect backdrop for the family. Brass accents add a touch of luster throughout and modernizes the fixtures and hardware. While the main common areas feature neutral color palettes, we quickly gave each room a burst of energy through bright accent colors and patterned textiles. The kids’ rooms are the most playful, showcasing bold wallcoverings, bright tones, and even a teepee tent reading nook. Designed by Joy Street Design serving Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the whole of the East Bay. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/gower-street
Hydrangea Heaven
Hydrangea Heaven
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
Our La Cañada studio designed this lovely home, keeping with the fun, cheerful personalities of the homeowner. The entry runner from Annie Selke is the perfect introduction to the house and its playful palette, adding a welcoming appeal. In the dining room, a beautiful, iconic Schumacher wallpaper was one of our happy finishes whose vines and garden colors begged for more vibrant colors to complement it. So we added bold green color to the trims, doors, and windows, enhancing the playful appeal. In the family room, we used a soft palette with pale blue, soft grays, and warm corals, reminiscent of pastel house palettes and crisp white trim that reflects the turquoise waters and white sandy beaches of Bermuda! The formal living room looks elegant and sophisticated, with beautiful furniture in soft blue and pastel green. The curtains nicely complement the space, and the gorgeous wooden center table anchors the space beautifully. In the kitchen, we added a custom-built, happy blue island that sits beneath the house’s namesake fabric, Hydrangea Heaven. ---Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/elegant-family-home-la-canada/
Aspen Grove Modern
Aspen Grove Modern
Asher Custom HomesAsher Custom Homes
© Scott Griggs Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Denver with open cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Warm Contemporary Home
Warm Contemporary Home
Laura U Design CollectiveLaura U Design Collective
Photos by Julie Soefer
Contemporary l-shaped utility room in Houston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and beige worktops.
Постирочная
Постирочная
Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Lake Michigan Modern
Lake Michigan Modern
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, grey floors and panelled walls.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Manor of StyleManor of Style
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring and beige worktops.
White Acrylic Laundry Room
White Acrylic Laundry Room
Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & BathBlu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath
Fort Lauderdale
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Постирочная
Постирочная
Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Contemporary Utility Room with Multi-coloured Walls 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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