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Contemporary Utility Room with Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

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T様邸
T様邸
OPTIMUS（オプティマス）OPTIMUS（オプティマス）
OPTIMUS INTERIOR PAINT,色：FC006 Blue de Royal ブルーデロイヤル,デニム調仕上げ
Silicon Valley Retreat
Silicon Valley Retreat
Mattingly Thaler ArchitectureMattingly Thaler Architecture
cool tile and bright colors in the mud room, plus a dog washing shower Bruce Damonte photography
The Lancaster - Laundry Room
The Lancaster - Laundry Room
Main Street HomesMain Street Homes
An area to fold and iron laundry conveniently. To create your design for a Lancaster floor plan, please go visit https://www.gomsh.com/plans/two-story-home/lancaster/ifp
Kitsilano Duplex
Kitsilano Duplex
Elizabeth Minish DesignElizabeth Minish Design
Often, taking out a wall improves a space. In this case, it was adding one that made for an improvement in both style and function. On the one hand, it allowed for the possibility of a more elegant powder room by separating the stacked laundry pair. On the other, the wall provided a better access point for the laundry's drain and shut-off. A utility closet opposite the laundry pair (not shown) is hidden behind straightforward bi-fold doors for this hard working, multi-tasking space that still looks ready for company.
Armstrong-Engineered Stone
Armstrong-Engineered Stone
Abram W. Bergey & Sons, Inc.Abram W. Bergey & Sons, Inc.
Office and laundry
Office and laundry
JAZ Design, Inc.JAZ Design, Inc.
Contemporary New Custom Home in Los Altos
Contemporary New Custom Home in Los Altos
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Sacramento Blonde Bomshell
Sacramento Blonde Bomshell
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
A mix of materials and finishes make this laundry room a fun and cheerful space. Tons of floor to ceiling storage provide not only a place for laundry and pet supplies, but also overflow from the adjacent kitchen. The family's best friend has his own dedicated space as well. Photography by Fred Donham of PhotographerLink
Pasadena Showcase House 2020 – The Mighty Mudroom with Pet Bath
Pasadena Showcase House 2020 – The Mighty Mudroom with Pet Bath
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
We reimagined a closed-off room as a mighty mudroom with a pet spa for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2020. It features a dog bath with Japanese tile and a dog-bone drain, storage for the kids’ gear, a dog kennel, a wi-fi enabled washer/dryer, and a steam closet. --- 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, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/pasadena-showcase-pet-friendly-mudroom/
Laguna Laundry Room
Laguna Laundry Room
California Closets of TennesseeCalifornia Closets of Tennessee
Blending clean lines, ample storage and a simple work space, this functional room provides efficient organization.
Design Home Philadelphia 2014
Design Home Philadelphia 2014
Colonial Marble and GraniteColonial Marble and Granite
"Polynesian" Remodel
"Polynesian" Remodel
BDesignBDesign
Francisco Aguila
Calm Contemporary Basement
Calm Contemporary Basement
Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc.Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc.
Photography: Marcel Page Photography; Doors by The Sliding Door Company
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
SteveBuilt Inc.SteveBuilt Inc.
Stainless steel washer and dryer. Custom cabinets with a laminate top. White bevelled tile with a stainless mosaic accent strip which ties it all in perfectly. Lifetime warranty, waterproof vinyl flooring product called Karndean.
Western Case Study
Western Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Photography by Darren Chung.
West Chester Apartment Remodel
West Chester Apartment Remodel
Inspirational Design & ConstructionInspirational Design & Construction
This apartment is in a historic house in the town of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Before the remodel this apartment unit was in rough shape, but has been completely transformed. The kitchen and bathroom have white shaker cabinets, and chrome fixtures. The bathroom is very luxurious; with marble floors and vanity top, floor to ceiling shower tile and walk in glass, and frosted glass door into the bathroom and bedroom. The bedroom and kitchen have an exposed brick wall, which shows the character and evolution of this historic house.
MODERN CLASS-WEST VANCOUVER HOME
MODERN CLASS-WEST VANCOUVER HOME
elinteriorselinteriors
360 Hometours
Artisan Application - Thebarton
Artisan Application - Thebarton
Brilliant SABrilliant SA
Phil Handforth Architectural Photography
Paquette St Laundry Room
Paquette St Laundry Room
La Cuisine Kitchen Cabinets Inc.La Cuisine Kitchen Cabinets Inc.
Designer Kathy Jarmovitch and Photographer: Stacy Sowa
Park Hill Laundry Room
Park Hill Laundry Room
Ku Interior DesignKu Interior Design
Brad Nicol Photography

Contemporary Utility Room with Blue Walls 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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