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Contemporary Utility Room with Open 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.
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.
North York Condo Kitchen
North York Condo Kitchen
Creating HomeCreating Home
Making good use of the front hall closet. Removing a partitioning wall, putting in extra shelving for storage and proper storage for shoes and coats maximizes the usable space.
Hauswirtschaftsraum
Hauswirtschaftsraum
CB Küchendesign GmbHCB Küchendesign GmbH
Hauswirtschaftsraum - Waschmaschine und Trockner stehen erhöht auf einem Podest. Darunter integriert Wäschekörbe und eine ausziehbare Ablage www.amw-photography.de
Tiburon Mid-Century Redo
Tiburon Mid-Century Redo
Caitlin Jones DesignCaitlin Jones Design
Aubrie Pick
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with open cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Entire Home Remodel
Contemporary Entire Home Remodel
AYA Homes, LLCAYA Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Art at Home
Art at Home
Woodmeister Master BuildersWoodmeister Master Builders
A utility storage closet with a pull down ironing board.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Gloucester Road
Gloucester Road
Salu-tions Project ManagementSalu-tions Project Management
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Cornwall with open cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Park Ridge Project
Park Ridge Project
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
French doors open to reveal a well-organized laundry closet which includes pull-out baskets for sorting dirty clothes and telescoping valet rods for hanging cloths. Designed by Jamie Wilson from COS
Aquaris Display Home
Aquaris Display Home
McCarthy Homes QLDMcCarthy Homes QLD
Steve Ryan
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed with a built-in sink, open cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Кладовая
Кладовая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped laundry cupboard in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, beige floors, white worktops, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Southwood Gardens
Southwood Gardens
Metre Squared ArchitectureMetre Squared Architecture
Ground floor side extension to accommodate garage, storage, boot room and utility room. A first floor side extensions to accommodate two extra bedrooms and a shower room for guests. Loft conversion to accommodate a master bedroom, en-suite and storage.
Classic Appeal
Classic Appeal
The Myers TouchThe Myers Touch
We created a bespoke utility room that created easy access and sight to everything in storage
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Hampshire with open cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary NZ Laundry Room
Contemporary NZ Laundry Room
Fraemohs HomesFraemohs Homes
Space efficient New Zealand laundry configured for front loading washer and dryer. Convenient overhead storage and hanging rail.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Christchurch with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Embracing Space
Embracing Space
7 Towns7 Towns
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with porcelain flooring, brown floors, a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, an integrated washer and dryer, white worktops and white walls.
Pape Village
Pape Village
Solares ArchitectureSolares Architecture
Frank Crawford
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
East Vancouver Passive House
East Vancouver Passive House
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with open cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
114 Bosun Run
114 Bosun Run
Whitestone Building and RenovationsWhitestone Building and Renovations
laundry closet
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Бытовая комната
Бытовая комната
Валентина МурзинаВалентина Мурзина
Photo of a small contemporary separated utility room in Saint Petersburg with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Spacious New Home in QLD
Spacious New Home in QLD
Macfarlane BuildingMacfarlane Building
Photo of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.

Contemporary Utility Room with Open 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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