Contemporary Utility Room with Tile Countertops Ideas and Designs

Doggy bath with subway tiles and brass trimmings
Large contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.

NWX Bend, Oregon

Curtis Homes

Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Laundry

Southam Design Inc

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Wimberly

Oliver Custom Homes

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls and travertine flooring.

La laiterie

Julien CLAPOT

photographie JULIEN CLAPOT
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Paris with grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, tile countertops, a submerged sink and painted wood flooring.

Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon

Lifestyle Homes, Home Builders

This is a unique, high performance home designed for an existing lot in an exclusive neighborhood, featuring 4,800 square feet with a guest suite or home office on the main floor; basement with media room, bedroom, bathroom and storage room; upper level master suite and two other bedrooms and bathrooms. The great room features tall ceilings, boxed beams, chef's kitchen and lots of windows. The patio includes a built-in bbq.

Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room

Consilium B LLC

Laundry Room in Oak Endgrainm, with Zentrum Laundry Sink ZT36
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.

Ruby Hills Estate

Martin Perri Interiors, Inc.

Ruby Hills Estate: Laundry Room, Utility Room. Raised panel cabinets with dark glaze. Full tile backsplash.
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Residence 1

NCS Interiors

Upper cabinetry - V groove white satin 2 pac cabinetry. Under cabinetry- Poltec malamine black woodmatt Shelf by blu dot. Splashback and benchtop- Calcutta porcelain tile

Coconut Lane Residence

RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design

Laundry room including dog bath.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey splashback, brick splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling, wallpapered walls, a feature wall and an utility sink.

N Portland

Joanna Beale Interior Design

This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls and tile countertops.

Prestbury

ArtHouse Creative Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Cheshire with flat-panel cabinets, tile countertops, porcelain flooring, grey floors, black worktops and a coffered ceiling.

Evergreen Place family home

Evergreen Homes

This is an example of a contemporary separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Wimberly

Oliver Custom Homes

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls and travertine flooring.

Discovery Park, Bend Oregon

Curtis Homes

Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops and white walls.

The Rockwood

Urban NW Homes

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Portland with tile countertops, ceramic flooring and grey worktops.

Nundah Renovation

GreenCoast Building Design

This is an example of a contemporary separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, tile countertops, ceramic splashback and white walls.

2303 Ambush Canyon

HAJEK & Associates, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary galley separated utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

The Treehouse

Carleen Gosney

mike@seidlphoto.com
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.

Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room

Consilium B LLC

Close Up of Axor Faucet, Stainless Steel
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.

Contemporary Utility Room with Tile Countertops 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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