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Contemporary Utility Room with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Cape Cod...Shaken, not stirred.
Cape Cod...Shaken, not stirred.
B.C.D. InteriorsB.C.D. Interiors
Mike Gullion
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Other with yellow walls.
Bondi Residence
Bondi Residence
Scott Weston Architecture Design PLScott Weston Architecture Design PL
Chris Warnes & Bauer Media
Photo of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Made NEW
Laundry Room Made NEW
Siegler Design Services + INTERIORSSiegler Design Services + INTERIORS
Client needed space to be MORE efficient to accommodate folding laundry, refrigerator for overflow food for guest and special occasions now that children are occasional visiting adults. This family home is still a hub for gatherings and client wants it to work for everyday and for special days when family comes together. Small spaces are the hardest to plan but, every inch is being used. There are features for hanging clothes, on a rod, on a drying rack, storing supplies to be readily accessible and some long term storage above the refrigerator. Heat in AZ, is of course an issue for keep things nice so, indoor storage with conditioned air is valued by all homeowners as important for keeping things in good condition. Table built by Northern Spy Design httpswww.etsy.comshopNSpy
MIX
MIX
RODOLF NOEL PhotographeRODOLF NOEL Photographe
Inspiration for a contemporary separated utility room in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
California Contemporary New Build in Campbell
California Contemporary New Build in Campbell
Memmo InteriorsMemmo Interiors
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and yellow walls.
Diamond Cabinetry
Diamond Cabinetry
Hager Cabinets Inc.Hager Cabinets Inc.
Sumner door style. Maple wood with white paint. Organizing your space is key with this laundry room. Having the open shelving for basket storage gives a very bright room some earth tones.
Highcreek
Highcreek
Hallmark Homes Inc.Hallmark Homes Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Morningside Heights Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations
Morningside Heights Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations
Star Renovations NYStar Renovations NY
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Kitchen with Granite Countertops
Contemporary Kitchen with Granite Countertops
Mirage Marble & GraniteMirage Marble & Granite
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Whitley Residence
Whitley Residence
True Homes PhotographyTrue Homes Photography
Hunter Coon
Photo of a contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
3101 Island View Court
3101 Island View Court
Blenker ConstructionBlenker Construction
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and multicoloured worktops.
Landsdale Bathrooms & Laundry
Landsdale Bathrooms & Laundry
Glenda RoffGlenda Roff
Michael Conroy - Silvertone Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Diamond Cabinetry
Diamond Cabinetry
Nicole Janes DesignNicole Janes Design
Large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, white cabinets, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops and brown floors.
West Philadelphia: Rear Addition & Laundry Room
West Philadelphia: Rear Addition & Laundry Room
Bellweather Design-Build, LLCBellweather Design-Build, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Big Basin Neighborhood
Big Basin Neighborhood
kds design groupkds design group
Mark Pinkerton
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hall Bath, Office Bath, and Laundry Room Remodel
Hall Bath, Office Bath, and Laundry Room Remodel
CAGE Design BuildCAGE Design Build
Laundry Room Remodel featuring custom cabinetry with Quarter Sawn Walnut cabinetry in a slab door style, white quartz countertop, undercounter lighting, | Photo: CAGE Design Build
3101 Island View Court
3101 Island View Court
Blenker ConstructionBlenker Construction
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and multicoloured worktops.
Laundry room storage
Laundry room storage
JennyGee DesignJennyGee Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
A Contemporary Estate with a Brazilian Feel
A Contemporary Estate with a Brazilian Feel
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
The laundry room allows ample space to complete any task large or small.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Contemporary Utility Room with Yellow Walls 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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