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Contemporary Utility Room with Black Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Solar
Contemporary Solar
Kohlmark Flach ArchitectsKohlmark Flach Architects
Light & Airy Renovation
Light & Airy Renovation
Davis Custom Builders of TexasDavis Custom Builders of Texas
Orient Ave Townhouse
Orient Ave Townhouse
2MO2MO
519 Copper Ridge
519 Copper Ridge
Tag & Associates, LLCTag & Associates, LLC
Contemporary Traditional Kitchen Update
Contemporary Traditional Kitchen Update
Heartland Building & DesignHeartland Building & Design
Bright and Airy Kitchen Update
Ranch Revival
Ranch Revival
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/
Custom Grand Haven Home
Custom Grand Haven Home
UserUser
The Churchover Project
The Churchover Project
Luxe LtdLuxe Ltd
This is one of our favourites from the Volpi range. Charcoal stone effect tall cabinets mixed with Dust Grey base units. The worktops are Sensa - Black Beauty by Cosentino. We then added COB LED lights along the handle profiles and plinths. Notice the secret cupboard in the utility room for hiding away the broom and vacuum cleaner.
C&S Laundry Room
C&S Laundry Room
Lexy DesignLexy Design
This basement laundry room gets a major update with the addition of a vanity and shower. Cabinets are lacquered maple 5 piece shakers with an inside round. Plumbing and insulation were key as with any basement space.
Palmetto Bluff Contemporary
Palmetto Bluff Contemporary
Center Point CabinetsCenter Point Cabinets
1A and 1B Frost Street, Newton
1A and 1B Frost Street, Newton
Abraham's ConstructionAbraham's Construction
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Lux Interior ltdLux Interior ltd
Léotardi - Riquier - Nice
Léotardi - Riquier - Nice
CasavogCasavog
Cuisine qui bénéficie de la lumière du couloir grâce à la crédence vitrée. Éléments de cuisine encastrés dans les tons de gris-vert. Buanderie discrète intégrée parmi les éléments de la cuisine. Carrelage au sol imitation bois. Hotte suspendue au plafond. Évier de cuisine encastré - plan de travail en granit noir. Éclairage au plafond par des spots intégrés.
Lot 111 - 9104 Cottage Ridge Drive
Lot 111 - 9104 Cottage Ridge Drive
JD Gill Builders, LLCJD Gill Builders, LLC
Spacious Laundry room with modern hardware
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Close Up of Axor Faucet, Stainless Steel
Dana Point Home
Dana Point Home
Design InterventionDesign Intervention
Hamptons Family Home
Hamptons Family Home
Marmiro Stones, IncMarmiro Stones, Inc
The laundry room in the bathroom uses porcelain wood in a gray hue, with matching glass mosaics.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Irene Kun InteriorsIrene Kun Interiors
Green With Envy! Kitchen Renovation
Green With Envy! Kitchen Renovation
TSdesigns - Kitchen Broker & Interior DesignerTSdesigns - Kitchen Broker & Interior Designer
Gorgeous Primary Bathroom Renovation and Laundry
Gorgeous Primary Bathroom Renovation and Laundry
Byrd Design and BuildByrd Design and Build

Contemporary Utility Room with Black Worktops 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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