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Contemporary Utility Room with Red Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Sundance Ridge
Sundance Ridge
Frank Yardman ConstructionFrank Yardman Construction
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Albuquerque with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and red worktops.
Red, White and Blue Laundry
Red, White and Blue Laundry
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
This laundry room was full of stuff with not enough storage. Wire racks were removed from above the machines and custom built cabinets were installed. These are painted Naval by Sherwin-Williams. The folding table was built and stained to the client's choice of color, Mahogany and we incorporated new open shelves in the same style that will feature their barware over the to-be-installed kegerator.
Sustainable Contempory/Ranch Kitchen
Sustainable Contempory/Ranch Kitchen
Susan M. DavisSusan M. Davis
Laundry/Mudroom - Custom Lyptus cabinets with Kirei panels, Quartz Stone counter tops, Energy Efficient front loading Washer/Dryer
Photo of a contemporary utility room in San Francisco with red worktops.
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 1
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 1
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
A bright red composite counter enlivens what would otherwise be a rather clinical utility room. Discreet white panels conceal a plethora of 'stuff' including various laundry and kitchen appliances, the boilers, and the extensive hardware for the Lutron lighting and audio-visual installations. Photography: Rachael Smith
Blaine House
Blaine House
UIC HomesUIC Homes
Doing laundry in this room takes it from being a dreaded chore to an enjoyable activity. What good space and storage!
Photo of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, red worktops and a submerged sink.
Savko Model Home
Savko Model Home
Savko Home BuildersSavko Home Builders
Functional laundry room. Floors are waterproofed below tile to prevent potential water leaks from seeping through. Photo by MKleck Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and red worktops.
Snowmass Plan--Independence At The Point, Bluffdale
Snowmass Plan--Independence At The Point, Bluffdale
Candlelight HomesCandlelight Homes
Photo of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with medium wood cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, shaker cabinets and red worktops.
Blaine House
Blaine House
Refine by UICRefine by UIC
Doing laundry in this room takes it from being a dreaded chore to an enjoyable activity. What good space and storage!
Contemporary single-wall separated utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and red worktops.
Bookends
Bookends
Rogan Nash Architects LtdRogan Nash Architects Ltd
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a side by side washer and dryer and red worktops.
Annapolis Contemporary Laundry
Annapolis Contemporary Laundry
Beth SchleupnerBeth Schleupner
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Baltimore with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and red worktops.
Laundry Room/Pantry
Laundry Room/Pantry
Vulkan ArchitectsVulkan Architects
Photo of a contemporary single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, red worktops and shaker cabinets.
Red, White and Blue Laundry
Red, White and Blue Laundry
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
This laundry room was full of stuff with not enough storage. Wire racks were removed from above the machines and custom built cabinets were installed. These are painted Naval by Sherwin-Williams. The folding table was built and stained to the client's choice of color, Mahogany and we incorporated new open shelves in the same style that will feature their barware over the to-be-installed kegerator.
Red, White and Blue Laundry
Red, White and Blue Laundry
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
This laundry room was full of stuff with not enough storage. Wire racks were removed from above the machines and custom built cabinets were installed. These are painted Naval by Sherwin-Williams. The folding table was built and stained to the client's choice of color, Mahogany and we incorporated new open shelves in the same style that will feature their barware over the to-be-installed kegerator.
Red, White and Blue Laundry
Red, White and Blue Laundry
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
This laundry room was full of stuff with not enough storage. Wire racks were removed from above the machines and custom built cabinets were installed. These are painted Naval by Sherwin-Williams. The folding table was built and stained to the client's choice of color, Mahogany and we incorporated new open shelves in the same style that will feature their barware over the to-be-installed kegerator.
Annapolis Contemporary Laundry
Annapolis Contemporary Laundry
Beth SchleupnerBeth Schleupner
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Baltimore with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and red worktops.

Contemporary Utility Room with Red Worktops 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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