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Contemporary Utility Room with Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Nudgee Residence
Nudgee Residence
Unique DesignUnique Design
Rozenn Leard
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls and white worktops.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Legacy CraftLegacy Craft
We recently created this super stylish and functional laundry room, equipped with custom made, fold-away clothes drying racks, an area that doubles as a gift wrapping station with drawers that dispense ribbons, and many other unique features.
Penn Valley Kitchen Laundry and Office Addition
Penn Valley Kitchen Laundry and Office Addition
Main Line Kitchen DesignMain Line Kitchen Design
Main Line Kitchen Design is a brand new business model! We are a group of skilled Kitchen Designers each with many years of experience planning kitchens around the Delaware Valley. And we are cabinet dealers for 6 nationally distributed cabinet lines much like traditional showrooms. Unlike full showrooms open to the general public, Main Line Kitchen Design works only by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled days, nights, and weekends either in your home or in our office and selection center. During office appointments we display clients kitchens on a flat screen TV and help them look through 100’s of sample doorstyles, almost a thousand sample finish blocks and sample kitchen cabinets. During home visits we can bring samples, take measurements, and make design changes on laptops showing you what your kitchen can look like in the very room being renovated. This is more convenient for our customers and it eliminates the expense of staffing and maintaining a larger space that is open to walk in traffic. We pass the significant savings on to our customers and so we sell cabinetry for less than other dealers, even home centers like Lowes and The Home Depot. We believe that since a web site like Houzz.com has over half a million kitchen photos any advantage to going to a full kitchen showroom with full kitchen displays has been lost. Almost no customer today will ever get to see a display kitchen in their door style and finish because there are just too many possibilities. And the design of each kitchen is unique anyway. Linda McManus Photography
Ruffey Lake House
Ruffey Lake House
Inbetween ArchitectureInbetween Architecture
Tatjana Plitt
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey floors and white walls.
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Sorrento 2
Sorrento 2
Imagery CustomImagery Custom
Custom laundry room cabinetry built to maximize space and functionality. Drawers and pull out shelves keep this homeowner from having to get down on their knees to grab what they need. Soft close door hinges and drawer glides add a luxurious feel to this clean and simple laundry room.
The Idea House
The Idea House
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Large contemporary galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
The Rain Man
The Rain Man
Rosewood Custom BuildersRosewood Custom Builders
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Greenwood Village Entire Home Remodel
Greenwood Village Entire Home Remodel
Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.
Includes a laundry shoot from the upstairs through the cabinet above the laundry basket
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Avant Garde Revolution - Basement
Avant Garde Revolution - Basement
Speas Interior DesignSpeas Interior Design
Modern Contempoary Laundry Room with Sauna. Stacking Washer and Dryer Provide Tons of Extra Space in a Small Area. Clean Neutral Finishes. Photograph by Paul Kohlman.
Marsh Pointe Mudroom & Laundry
Marsh Pointe Mudroom & Laundry
Arbor HausArbor Haus
Marnie Swenson, MJFotography, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Birch & Painted Slab Door Kitchen in Farrow & Ball Elephants Breath.
Birch & Painted Slab Door Kitchen in Farrow & Ball Elephants Breath.
BP Kitchens & InteriorsBP Kitchens & Interiors
Beau-Port Limited.
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Hampshire with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Natural Laundry Room
Natural Laundry Room
Brilliant SABrilliant SA
Designed by Jordan Smith of Brilliant SA and built by the BSA team. Copyright Brilliant SA
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, grey floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large contemporary utility room in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Coastal Contemporary Home
Coastal Contemporary Home
Melissa Sakell, CKBDMelissa Sakell, CKBD
This newly completed custom home project was all about clean lines, symmetry and to keep the home feeling sleek and contemporary but warm and welcoming at the same time. In the Laundry Room we used a durable, easy to clean, textured laminate finish on the cabinetry. The darker finish really creates some drama to the space and the aluminum edge banding and integrated hardware add an unexpected touch. Caesarstone Pure White Quartz tops were used to keep the room light and bright. Photo Credit: Whitney Summerall Photography ( https://whitneysummerallphotography.wordpress.com/)
Durham renovation
Durham renovation
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This renovation consisted of a complete kitchen and master bathroom remodel, powder room remodel, addition of secondary bathroom, laundry relocate, office and mudroom addition, fireplace surround, stairwell upgrade, floor refinish, and additional custom features throughout.
Altadore Showhome by Trickle Creek Designer Homes
Altadore Showhome by Trickle Creek Designer Homes
ICON Stone + TileICON Stone + Tile
ICON Stone + Tile // Quartz countertop
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked 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 Penthouse Renovation: Ainsworth Residence
Contemporary Penthouse Renovation: Ainsworth Residence
Karly Kristina DesignKarly Kristina Design
This Laundry Room closet was transitioned to feel more like an actual Laundry Room by giving the space built in cabinetry and adding a functioning countertop. By having the built in storage, it helps hide the clutter of misc. storage items. Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Natural Laundy Room
Natural Laundy Room
Brilliant SABrilliant SA
Designed by Jordan Smith of Brilliant SA and built by the BSA team. Copyright Brilliant SA
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Contemporary Utility Room with Porcelain 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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