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Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Referenzen - Hauswirtschaftsräume
Referenzen - Hauswirtschaftsräume
Miels "Der Tischler" GmbHMiels "Der Tischler" GmbH
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with glass-front cabinets.
Price Residence
Price Residence
Starwood Custom HomesStarwood Custom Homes
Large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, beige worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Laundry Room with Roomba parking under cabinet
Laundry Room with Roomba parking under cabinet
Sofo KitchensSofo Kitchens
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and white walls.
Fox Point Residence
Fox Point Residence
FoxLin ArchitectsFoxLin Architects
Doug Edmunds
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, grey worktops and a feature wall.
For The Dogs
For The Dogs
SACHS Construction LLC.SACHS Construction LLC.
Scott D W Smith
Photo of a large contemporary separated utility room in Denver with white walls and travertine flooring.
Laundry Room with Grooming Station
Laundry Room with Grooming Station
ULFBUILTULFBUILT
This is a photo of a mudroom with a dog washing station. Built by ULFBUILT - Vail contractors.
Inspiration for a large contemporary utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, beige floors and black worktops.
The House That Patience Built
The House That Patience Built
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
This long narrow laundry room is a feature packed work horse of a room. Dual entry points facilitate the delivery of groceries and easy access to a powder room from the back yard. A laundry sink with drying rack above provides an opportunity to hand wash and dry clothes as well as clean just caught crab. Side by side laundry machines are separated by a pull-out cabinet for laundry soap and more. Wall and tall cabinets provide space for a multitude of items. A boot bench allows occupants to hang up coats/backpacks as well as take shoes off at a convenient location. The wall opposite the laundry machines has additional coat hooks and seven feet of two level shoe cubbies. The cheerful cement Spanish tile floor can inspire occupants to do household chores and is lovely sight to return home to each day.
Pre and Post Construction - Lesmurdie
Pre and Post Construction - Lesmurdie
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
Cabinetry - Briggs Biscotti Veneer; Flooring and walls - Alabastrino (Asciano) by Milano Stone; Handles - 320mm SS Bar Handles; Sink - Franke Steel Queen SQX 610-60 flushmount trough; Benchtops - Caesarstone Wild Rice.
2018 Parade of Homes | Daphne
2018 Parade of Homes | Daphne
UserUser
Laundry room located just off the garage entry with access to the master closet.
Design ideas for a large contemporary separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Robinson Case Study
Robinson Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo and Metro matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Railings and horizontal grain Driftwood veneer with worktop in Nero Assoluto Linen Finish with honed edges. Photography by Nick Kane
basement apartment
basement apartment
UserUser
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
99 Stonehaven
99 Stonehaven
O.A.K. HomesO.A.K. Homes
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
River Oaks Contemporary Complete Transformation
River Oaks Contemporary Complete Transformation
Pipkin Homes LLCPipkin Homes LLC
Large contemporary utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, composite countertops and vinyl flooring.
Ida Avenue Modern Farmhouse
Ida Avenue Modern Farmhouse
Elevate ArchitectureElevate Architecture
Black Bike Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary utility room in Denver with light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.
The New American Remodel 2019
The New American Remodel 2019
By DesignBy Design
This mud room is either entered via the mud room entry from the garage or through the glass exterior door. A large cabinetry coat closet flanks an expansive bench seat with drawer storage below for shoes. Floating shelves provide ample storage for small gardening items, hats and gloves. The bench seat upholstery adds warmth, comfort and a splash of color to the space. Stacked laundry behind retractable doors and a large folding counter completes the picture!
The Delhi Laundry Room
The Delhi Laundry Room
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
This dedicated laundry room is on the second floor and features ample counter and storage, white washer and dryer and floating shelves.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and medium wood cabinets.
Heritage Construction Bourque new construction
Heritage Construction Bourque new construction
Su Casa Cabinets INCSu Casa Cabinets INC
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a coffered ceiling.
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?
Canyon 2
Canyon 2
RA Ferrin Company, IncRA Ferrin Company, Inc
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.

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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