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Contemporary Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Sherwood Project
Sherwood Project
Popham InteriorsPopham Interiors
Otonabee, North York
Otonabee, North York
Upside DevelopmentUpside Development
Toronto’s Upside Development completed this contemporary new construction in Otonabee, North York.
Natural Laundry Room
Natural Laundry Room
Brilliant SABrilliant SA
Designed by Jordan Smith of Brilliant SA and built by the BSA team. Copyright Brilliant SA
Coastal Contemporary Home
Coastal Contemporary Home
Melissa Sakell, CKBDMelissa Sakell, CKBD
This newly completed custom home project was all about clean lines, symmetry and to keep the home feeling sleek and contemporary but warm and welcoming at the same time. In the Laundry Room we used a durable, easy to clean, textured laminate finish on the cabinetry. The darker finish really creates some drama to the space and the aluminum edge banding and integrated hardware add an unexpected touch. Caesarstone Pure White Quartz tops were used to keep the room light and bright. Photo Credit: Whitney Summerall Photography ( https://whitneysummerallphotography.wordpress.com/)
Kitchen Remodel and Home Remodel – Los Gatos CA
Kitchen Remodel and Home Remodel – Los Gatos CA
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc. -------------------- Interior design by: Liz Williams
Modern & Functional
Modern & Functional
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room
The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room
burlanes interiorsburlanes interiors
Whether it’s used as a laundry, cloakroom, stashing sports gear or for extra storage space a utility and boot room will help keep your kitchen clutter-free and ensure everything in your busy household is streamlined and organised! Our head designer worked very closely with the clients on this project to create a utility and boot room that worked for all the family needs and made sure there was a place for everything. Masses of smart storage!
Прачечная + санузел
Прачечная + санузел
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Clean & colourful
Clean & colourful
The Myers TouchThe Myers Touch
Martin Gardner
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Michelle Viret DesignMichelle Viret Design
Murrumbateman Residence
Murrumbateman Residence
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
For this new family home in the rural area of Murrumbateman NSW, the interior design aesthetic was an earthy palette, incorporating soft patterns, stone cladding and warmth through timber finishes. For these empty nesters, simple and classic was key to be able to incorporate their collection of pre-loved furniture pieces and create a home for their children and grandchildren to enjoy. Built by REP Building. Photography by Hcreations.
The New Prairie
The New Prairie
Barley|Pfeiffer ArchitectureBarley|Pfeiffer Architecture
Our inspiration for this home was an updated and refined approach to Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie-style”; one that responds well to the harsh Central Texas heat. By DESIGN we achieved soft balanced and glare-free daylighting, comfortable temperatures via passive solar control measures, energy efficiency without reliance on maintenance-intensive Green “gizmos” and lower exterior maintenance. The client’s desire for a healthy, comfortable and fun home to raise a young family and to accommodate extended visitor stays, while being environmentally responsible through “high performance” building attributes, was met. Harmonious response to the site’s micro-climate, excellent Indoor Air Quality, enhanced natural ventilation strategies, and an elegant bug-free semi-outdoor “living room” that connects one to the outdoors are a few examples of the architect’s approach to Green by Design that results in a home that exceeds the expectations of its owners. Photo by Mark Adams Media
Allure
Allure
Currant Interior DesignCurrant Interior Design
This laundry room has tons of storage. Cabinetry right to the ceiling with easier access extra long gold hardware. Black faucet with matching drying rod above the sink. A black and white marble quartz counter over top the washer and dryer for more function with a gorgeous heringbone black tile backsplash with contrasting grout. Undercounter channel lighting for a soft warm glow. Porcelain tile and 9" baseboard.
Hood House
Hood House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Combined butlers pantry and laundry works well together. Plenty of storage including wall cupboards and hanging rail above bench with gorgeous marble herringbone tiles
Chalet en Madrid
Chalet en Madrid
Pietan DesignPietan Design
lafotobelle.com
Hamptons inspired for contemporary Australia
Hamptons inspired for contemporary Australia
Horizon HomesHorizon Homes
Hamptons inspired with a contemporary Aussie twist, this five-bedroom home in Ryde was custom designed and built by Horizon Homes to the specifications of the owners, who wanted an extra wide hallway, media room, and upstairs and downstairs living areas. The ground floor living area flows through to the kitchen, generous butler's pantry and outdoor BBQ area overlooking the garden.
Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lifestyle Homes, Home BuildersLifestyle Homes, Home Builders
This is a unique, high performance home designed for an existing lot in an exclusive neighborhood, featuring 4,800 square feet with a guest suite or home office on the main floor; basement with media room, bedroom, bathroom and storage room; upper level master suite and two other bedrooms and bathrooms. The great room features tall ceilings, boxed beams, chef's kitchen and lots of windows. The patio includes a built-in bbq.
Kaleen Townhouses
Kaleen Townhouses
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
Sage green Moroccan handmade splash back tiles. Brushed nickel tapwear. White cabinetry. Under counter appliances. Kaleen Townhouses Interior design and styling by Studio Black Interiors Build by REP Building Photography by Hcreations

Contemporary Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink 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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