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Contemporary Ranch with a Pool
Contemporary Ranch with a Pool
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The clean white-on-white finishes of the home's kitchen are carried into the laundry room.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Major Residence Phase IV
Major Residence Phase IV
G Squared DesignG Squared Design
Photo by From the Hip Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Denver with an utility sink, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Embracing Space
Embracing Space
7 Towns7 Towns
Design ideas 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, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and white worktops.
Armonk Residence
Armonk Residence
Renae Cohen InteriorsRenae Cohen Interiors
Photos by Christopher Galuzzo Visuals
Large contemporary galley separated utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and composite countertops.
Fornham, Suffolk
Fornham, Suffolk
K2B Bespoke KitchensK2B Bespoke Kitchens
Photo of a large contemporary utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
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.
Modern Chic Custom Home
Modern Chic Custom Home
BeeTree HomesBeeTree Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
River Oaks Contemporary Complete Transformation
River Oaks Contemporary Complete Transformation
Pipkin Homes LLCPipkin Homes LLC
Large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Westbury Grove, St.Kilda East
Westbury Grove, St.Kilda East
Key PieceKey Piece
Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and dark hardwood flooring.
Pacific Heights #2
Pacific Heights #2
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Bernard Andre Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Sorrento Laundry
Sorrento Laundry
ImageryImagery
Custom laundry room remodel. We reconfigured the space to give our client a great deal more usable storage space to keep down the clutter as well as more counter space.
Reston Laundry Room
Reston Laundry Room
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
Folding laundry and decorating is a joy when you're enjoying a space that shouts "you"!
Inspiration for a large contemporary utility room in DC Metro with grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
King's Point - Laundry
King's Point - Laundry
H3K DesignH3K Design
Patrick Ketchum Photography
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Oak Manor Inventory Home 2
Oak Manor Inventory Home 2
Hearth & Stone BuildersHearth & Stone Builders
Huge Laundry Room wiht lots of prep space to meet anyone's needs by Hearth & Stone Builders LLC
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Atwater | Bellevue
The Atwater | Bellevue
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The Atwater's Laundry Room combines functionality and style with its design choices. White subway tile lines the walls, creating a clean and classic backdrop. Gray cabinets provide ample storage space for laundry essentials, keeping the room organized and clutter-free. The white laundry machine seamlessly blends into the space, maintaining a cohesive look. The white walls further enhance the brightness of the room, making it feel open and airy. Silver hardware adds a touch of sophistication and complements the overall color scheme. Potted plants bring a touch of nature and freshness to the room, creating a pleasant environment. The gray flooring adds a subtle contrast and ties the design together. The Atwater's Laundry Room is a practical and aesthetically pleasing space that makes laundry tasks more enjoyable.
Project Hemera, North London
Project Hemera, North London
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
A big pantry was designed next to the kitchen. Generous, includes for a wine fridge and a big sink, making the kitchen even more functional. Redded glass doors bring natural light into the space while allowing for privacy
Burleigh Drive - Ventura Homes
Burleigh Drive - Ventura Homes
Crib CreativeCrib Creative
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, beige floors and grey worktops.
Sublett
Sublett
LoneStar Design BuildLoneStar Design Build
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey walls.
Our Sanctuary
Our Sanctuary
G&M Craftsman CabinetsG&M Craftsman Cabinets
When the collaboration between client, builder and cabinet maker comes together perfectly the end result is one we are all very proud of. The clients had many ideas which evolved as the project was taking shape and as the budget changed. Through hours of planning and preparation the end result was to achieve the level of design and finishes that the client, builder and cabinet expect without making sacrifices or going over budget. Soft Matt finishes, solid timber, stone, brass tones, porcelain, feature bathroom fixtures and high end appliances all come together to create a warm, homely and sophisticated finish. The idea was to create spaces that you can relax in, work from, entertain in and most importantly raise your young family in. This project was fantastic to work on and the result shows that why would you ever want to leave home?
Bozeman Tri-Level Renovation
Bozeman Tri-Level Renovation
Penny Lane Home Builders, LLCPenny Lane Home Builders, LLC
South Bozeman Tri-level Renovation - Laundry Room * Penny Lane Home Builders Design * Ted Hanson Construction * Lynn Donaldson Photography * Interior finishes: Earth Elements

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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