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Contemporary Utility Room with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Upper NW Hills
Upper NW Hills
Austin Impressions - A Design and Build FirmAustin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Alphington Home
Alphington Home
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
David Russell
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Transitional Upgrades - Tacoma, WA
Transitional Upgrades - Tacoma, WA
Sockeye HomesSockeye Homes
Photo of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Country Home
Country Home
Grace Hill DesignGrace Hill Design
Landmark Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls and slate flooring.
Trickett Laundry Room
Trickett Laundry Room
Meredith Heron DesignMeredith Heron Design
photo courtesy: Paul Orenstein
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Toronto with slate flooring.
Mercer Island - Project Forest Ave
Mercer Island - Project Forest Ave
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Mud room was entirely remodeled to improve its functionality with lots of storage (open cubbies, tall cabinets, shoe storage. Room is perfectly located between the kitchen and the garage.
Claremont
Claremont
son & son architectsson & son architects
Contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Christie Architecture LLCChristie Architecture LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, composite countertops, an integrated sink, white splashback, slate flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Eastmoreland Basement
Eastmoreland Basement
C Change DesignC Change Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Downtown ShowHouse
Downtown ShowHouse
Pamela Sandall DesignPamela Sandall Design
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kids Shower/Tub Combo | Complete Remodel | Sherman Oaks
Kids Shower/Tub Combo | Complete Remodel | Sherman Oaks
Pure Builders Inc.Pure Builders Inc.
Laundry room with shaker white cabinets, black countertop, honeycomb tile backsplash and plenty of storage.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Contemporary Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas
Contemporary Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Custom Home Designed by Purser Architectural in Houston, TX. Gorgeously Built by Cason Graye Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Staunton Bathroom and Basement Remodel
Staunton Bathroom and Basement Remodel
Mint ConstructionMint Construction
Photo of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Little Reef House
Little Reef House
Richard Cole ArchitectureRichard Cole Architecture
Simon Wood
Large contemporary separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Daffodil - Mid Century
Daffodil - Mid Century
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Photos by Kaity
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange cabinets and white walls.
Sliding Wardrobe
Sliding Wardrobe
Nordikka - Bespoke Furniture & Steel DoorsNordikka - Bespoke Furniture & Steel Doors
Great Utility room sliding storage idea. Simply hide all the mess behind the door.
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Hertfordshire with grey walls, slate flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
The Darby Lakes Home, Mudroom
The Darby Lakes Home, Mudroom
The Creative Kitchen CompanyThe Creative Kitchen Company
This spacious laundry room/mudroom is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Columbus with white cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and a submerged sink.
Utility rooms/cloakrooms
Utility rooms/cloakrooms
Peter Currie ArchitectsPeter Currie Architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, green floors and grey worktops.
Hirst
Hirst
Ballard Fine HomesBallard Fine Homes
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Canterbury Cres. - Modern Family
Canterbury Cres. - Modern Family
Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Beyond Beige Interior Design | www.beyondbeige.com | Ph: 604-876-3800 | Best Builders | Ema Peter Photography | Furniture Purchased From The Living Lab Furniture Co.

Contemporary Utility Room with Slate 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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