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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.
Middle Harbour House
Middle Harbour House
Richard Cole ArchitectureRichard Cole Architecture
Simon Wood
Large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo worktops, white walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Garden Village - Burnaby
Garden Village - Burnaby
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Large contemporary galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
The original laundry/mudroom was not well planned. In addition, a small home office was facing the front of the home. The solution was a bit retro!
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Contemporary New Custom Home in Los Altos
Contemporary New Custom Home in Los Altos
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Large contemporary u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, blue worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Project Timber
Project Timber
Alair Homes Aurora NewmarketAlair Homes Aurora Newmarket
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Refreshing Home in St.Mary's (6609)
Refreshing Home in St.Mary's (6609)
Braam's Custom CabinetsBraam's Custom Cabinets
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white 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, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and white worktops.
Contemporary Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas
Contemporary Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Custom Home Designed by Purser Architectural in Houston, TX. Gorgeously Built by Cason Graye Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Greenwood Village Entire Home Remodel
Greenwood Village Entire Home Remodel
Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.
Includes a laundry shoot from the upstairs through the cabinet above the laundry basket
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Toll Brothers Plano, TX Model
Toll Brothers Plano, TX Model
ModelDecoModelDeco
Toll Brothers Model Home in Plano, Tx. by Linfield Design
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
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.
Crooked Lane
Crooked Lane
MohmentMohment
Large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and orange splashback.
Boca Dreamy Oasis
Boca Dreamy Oasis
Nikki Levy InteriorsNikki Levy Interiors
Laundry heaven! A place for everything and everything in its place
Large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
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.
Modern family laundry
Modern family laundry
Gravelle WoodworkingGravelle Woodworking
Organize laundry with a place for everything
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Contemporary Basement
Contemporary Basement
New England Artisans Remodeling & Design GroupNew England Artisans Remodeling & Design Group
Eddie Day
This is an example of a large contemporary utility room in New York with medium hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Modern Farm House
Modern Farm House
Randolph Design + BuildRandolph Design + Build
This is an example of a large contemporary separated utility room in Oklahoma City with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring 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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