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Contemporary Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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New Cullasaja Home
New Cullasaja Home
Black Rock Design | BuildBlack Rock Design | Build
Perfect sized laundry room with stackable units, ironing and folding area, and with a view too! Pull out clothes folding drawers and lots of cabinet space finishes this laundry room
Philharmonic House of Design 2019
Philharmonic House of Design 2019
Pacific Coast Custom DesignPacific Coast Custom Design
Large contemporary galley utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Occupied Staging
Occupied Staging
Studio M DesignsStudio M Designs
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kitchen Remodel and Home Remodel – Los Gatos CA
Kitchen Remodel and Home Remodel – Los Gatos CA
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc. -------------------- Interior design by: Liz Williams
Small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, a stacked washer and dryer and ceramic flooring.
Cashelmara Whole House Remodel
Cashelmara Whole House Remodel
JC InteriorsJC Interiors
Great solution for laundry room hanging in a limited space. We added these by-pass doors to conceal hot water tank & Furnace.
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Claremont, CA - Contemporary/Modern Kitchen Remodel
Claremont, CA - Contemporary/Modern Kitchen Remodel
Classic Kitchens, Etc.Classic Kitchens, Etc.
White quartz countertop Recessed panel cabinetry
This is an example of a small contemporary utility room with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Sugarberry
Sugarberry
Alturas HomesAlturas Homes
Countertop: Laminate 4942-38 Crisp Linen Flooring: Masonry-crossville AV246 ASH-UOS Backsplash: Masonry AO Legacy Glass - LG15 Moonlight Paint: Benjamin Moore 1465 "Smoke Embers" Trim & Ceiling: Benjamin Moore OC-64 "Pure White"
Additional Work
Additional Work
Expert Tile, Inc.Expert Tile, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Midtown Contemporary Penthouse
Midtown Contemporary Penthouse
Wood Specialties, Inc.Wood Specialties, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Omaha with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
The Homestead
The Homestead
Triple M HousingTriple M Housing
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Farmhouse Style Laundry - Akron, PA
Farmhouse Style Laundry - Akron, PA
Jim Martin DesignJim Martin Design
Photography by Jordan Bush
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Astoria II - Custom Home Design in Naples, Florida
Astoria II - Custom Home Design in Naples, Florida
South Florida ArchitectureSouth Florida Architecture
Photos by Context Media/Naples, FL
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Honolulu Asian inspired home
Honolulu Asian inspired home
Howard Interior DesignHoward Interior Design
Kurt Stevens
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Hawaii with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Milan Laundry Room
Milan Laundry Room
Chelsea Design + ConstructionChelsea Design + Construction
Clark Dugger
Inspiration for a contemporary galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and multi-coloured floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
FLOOR360FLOOR360
Painted tile hexagon shape black and white laundry room - Madison Area Builders Association Parade Home June 2021 - FLOOR360 supplied and installed tile, Hart DeNoble Builders, DesignWell Interiors, Melby Design, photos S. Photography
Chevy Chase, MD Second
Chevy Chase, MD Second
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Warwick Photography
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Powder Room
Powder Room
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
Get a glimpse at the laundry room cabinets, counter, and sink from the foyer hallway.
Photo of a small contemporary utility room in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Philharmonic House of Design 2019
Philharmonic House of Design 2019
Pacific Coast Custom DesignPacific Coast Custom Design
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
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.
Glendale Main Floor Remodel
Glendale Main Floor Remodel
Envision Custom RenovationsEnvision Custom Renovations
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Contemporary Utility Room with Recessed-panel 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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