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Newport Laundry Room
Newport Laundry Room
California Closets of TennesseeCalifornia Closets of Tennessee
With plenty of sleek cabinet space, a laundry room becomes both serene and efficient.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops and lino flooring.
50 Shades of Grey
50 Shades of Grey
Karen Kempf InteriorsKaren Kempf Interiors
This new construction home was a long-awaited dream home with lots of ideas and details curated over many years. It’s a contemporary lake house in the Midwest with a California vibe. The palette is clean and simple, and uses varying shades of gray. The dramatic architectural elements punctuate each space with dramatic details. Photos done by Ryan Hainey Photography, LLC.
2015 Street of Dreams | Sandhill Crane
2015 Street of Dreams | Sandhill Crane
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Blackstone Edge Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls and porcelain flooring.
Our Work
Our Work
Two Hawks Design and DevelopmentTwo Hawks Design and Development
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink and ceramic flooring.
Irvine Contemporary Garage
Irvine Contemporary Garage
Maker Design GroupMaker Design Group
Large contemporary utility room in Orange County.
Streamline Laundry Room
Streamline Laundry Room
Lenton Company, Inc.Lenton Company, Inc.
Full laundry room remodel included removing a wall, moving heater into the attic, rerouting duct work, and a tankless water heater. Self-closing drawers provide easy access storage. Stainless steel rod for hanging clothes above the extra deep folding counter. Quartz countertops, white glass subway tile backsplash, and modern drawer pulls complete the look. - Brian Covington Photographer
Mostofo Remodel
Mostofo Remodel
Sterling Homes & Construction LLCSterling Homes & Construction LLC
Formally part of the garage we added a whole new laundry area with tons of storage.
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops and white worktops.
子育て世代のための家事ラクHOME（マンション／apartment）
子育て世代のための家事ラクHOME（マンション／apartment）
LOHAS studio（ロハススタジオ）LOHAS studio（ロハススタジオ）
Large contemporary single-wall utility room in Tokyo with white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and grey floors.
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.
Philharmonic House of Design 2019
Philharmonic House of Design 2019
Pacific Coast Custom DesignPacific Coast Custom Design
Design ideas for 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.
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
London Flat RenovationsLondon Flat Renovations
We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks. The washer and drier are raised off the floor for easy access as well as additional storage for baskets below.
Laundry rooms
Laundry rooms
Lisa Holt DesignLisa Holt Design
Fun Laundry room with faux painting David Shapiro
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Embracing Space
Embracing Space
7 Towns7 Towns
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with porcelain flooring, brown floors, a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, an integrated washer and dryer, white worktops and white walls.
Euro Laundry/Bathroom Renovation, Port Melbourne
Euro Laundry/Bathroom Renovation, Port Melbourne
embracingspaceembracingspace
Large contemporary utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and black worktops.
LaSalle Contemporary Estate Home
LaSalle Contemporary Estate Home
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
White Shaker Cabinets
White Shaker Cabinets
J&K CabinetryJ&K Cabinetry
Large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ferndale, Glen Iris
Ferndale, Glen Iris
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Laundry Room at the Ferndale Home in Glen Iris Victoria. Builder: Mazzei Homes Architecture: Dan Webster Furniture: Zuster Furniture Kitchen, Wardrobes & Joinery: The Kitchen Design Centre Photography: Elisa Watson Project: Royal Melbourne Hospital Lottery Home 2020
Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room
Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room
Blue Envelope Designs, LLCBlue Envelope Designs, LLC
Who said a Laundry Room had to be dull and boring? This colorful laundry room is loaded with storage both in its custom cabinetry and also in its 3 large closets for winter/spring clothing. The black and white 20x20 floor tile gives a nod to retro and is topped off with apple green walls and an organic free-form backsplash tile! This room serves as a doggy mud-room, eating center and luxury doggy bathing spa area as well. The organic wall tile was designed for visual interest as well as for function. The tall and wide backsplash provides wall protection behind the doggy bathing station. The bath center is equipped with a multifunction hand-held faucet with a metal hose for ease while giving the dogs a bath. The shelf underneath the sink is a pull-out doggy eating station and the food is located in a pull-out trash bin.
Ellis Avenue
Ellis Avenue
Renaissance RemodelingRenaissance Remodeling
Scott Conover
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Boise with white cabinets, laminate countertops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey walls.
Bootroom and Laundry Furniture
Bootroom and Laundry Furniture
Newcastle DesignNewcastle Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.

Large Contemporary Utility Room 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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