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Belmore Abode
Belmore Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Kath Heke - Real Estate Photography
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, ceramic flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Maison CBB
Maison CBB
Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & LuberonOlivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink.
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
Custom storage in both the island and storage lockers makes organization a snap!
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and beige worktops.
Neutral Bay
Neutral Bay
UserUser
A contemporary laundry with barn door.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, concrete worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Master Bathroom, Laundry, and Bedroom Renovation In South Tampa
Master Bathroom, Laundry, and Bedroom Renovation In South Tampa
DCI Home ImprovementsDCI Home Improvements
Laundry room renovation in South Tampa.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Yale
Yale
Karly Kristina DesignKarly Kristina Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Laundries
Laundries
The Kitchen DesignerThe Kitchen Designer
Large laundry with timber look gloss laminate benchtop to match adjacent kitchen cabinets. Gloss laminate doors to cabinets. Glass splashback to match adjacent kitchen. Linen cupboard with laundry chute from upstairs childrens quarters. Drying cupboard under the stairs to the right of the linen cupboard/laundry chute.
Abbeville Village
Abbeville Village
Into interior designInto interior design
This is an example of a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and wood walls.
Mercer Island - Project Forest Ave
Mercer Island - Project Forest Ave
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Mud room was entirely remodeled to improve its functionality with lots of storage (open cubbies, tall cabinets, shoe storage. Room is perfectly located between the kitchen and the garage.
The Holloway - Contemporary Farmhouse
The Holloway - Contemporary Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Builder: AVB Inc. Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedrooms rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with view out windows and a private guest suite.
Westridge
Westridge
Made To Order Woodworks LLCMade To Order Woodworks LLC
Bedell Photography www.bedellphoto.smugmug.com
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls and a side by side 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.
Coburg Frieze
Coburg Frieze
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.
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.
IN Home
IN Home
DBmLab ArchitectsDBmLab Architects
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Milan with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Laundries
Laundries
Charlotte Roberts DesignsCharlotte Roberts Designs
Charlotte Roberts Designs
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
54th St
54th St
Castle Rock Granite CountertopsCastle Rock Granite Countertops
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Oklahoma City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops, beige floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Bussell InteriorsBussell Interiors
Creating maximum space and storage with visual appeal in a small space. While having the cabinets fill from floor to ceiling in a white finish, gave the space an elongated look. Utilizing the cabinets to hide unsightly extras (water heater, detergents, etc.) it kept this passageway from the hallway off the master to the new outdoor deck space open and clean in appearance. Originally - the door seen in this image was just a wall, closing off this space. Photo Credit : John Ellis
Pismo Beach, Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodels
Pismo Beach, Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodels
J D Green ConstructionJ D Green Construction
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Santa Barbara with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Timeless Duo
Timeless Duo
Brilliant SABrilliant SA
JOINERY: Laminex Polar White Panels & Artia Lastra Finger Pull Handles in Black (Custom). BENCHTOP: Laminate, Carrara Matt Finish (Polytec) TAPWARE: Liano Nexus Sink Mixer in Black (Reece) SPLASHBACK TILE: White Venesia 200x100 (Italia Ceramics) FLOOR TILES: Varese Cenere Matt Glz Pcln R10 300x600 (Italia Ceramics. Phil Handforth Architectural Photography

Premium 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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