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Contemporary Utility Room with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Olympus Cove Kitchen Project
Olympus Cove Kitchen Project
Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & DesignBrian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design
Built in laundry center with shallow and deep drawers at bottom. This option stations the laundry units at the prime height and easy access to ample storage. It keeps the laundry tidy also!
Abbeville Village
Abbeville Village
Into interior designInto interior design
Noranda Laundry
Noranda Laundry
UserUser
Pam and Brian's laundry (2/3) The Brief - to create a more user friendly space, increase storage and upgrade the finishes.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Artisan Soul
Artisan Soul
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
If you love what you see and would like to know more about a manufacturer/color/style of a Floor & Home product used in this project, submit a product inquiry request here: bit.ly/_ProductInquiry Floor & Home products supplied by Coyle Carpet One- Madison, WI • Products Supplied Include: Laundry Room Floor Tile
Maida Vale Family Home Renovation
Maida Vale Family Home Renovation
Catherine Wilman InteriorsCatherine Wilman Interiors
Front entrance and utility room for the family home we renovated in Maida Vale, London. Photography: Alexander James
Lanham - Renovation
Lanham - Renovation
Big House Little HouseBig House Little House
Milano in Epic & White Laccato, New Construction in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Milano in Epic & White Laccato, New Construction in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Marquis Fine CabinetryMarquis Fine Cabinetry
Project Number: M1230 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finish: White Laccato Features: Under Cabinet Lighting, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Turkish Linen Lined Drawers
Country Charm – Beaconsfield home
Country Charm – Beaconsfield home
TOC design & construction inc.TOC design & construction inc.
With today's melamine selection, you can create practical, resistant, beautiful solutions without breaking the bank. In this laundry / mudroom / powder room, I was able to do just that, by building a wall to wall storage area, incorporating the washer and dryer, sink area, above cabinetry, hanging and folding stations, this once dated, dark and gloomy space got a makeover that the client is proud to use . Materials used: FLOORING; existing ceramic tile - WALL TILE; metro subway 12” x 4” high gloss white – CUSTOM CABINETS; Uniboard G22 Ribbon white – COUNTERS; Polar white - WALL PAINT; 6206-21 Sketch paper.
Transitional
Transitional
Sturdy Home Improvement, Inc.Sturdy Home Improvement, Inc.
Gathering House
Gathering House
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
This laundry room has it all! Ample cabinet storage space, side by side washer and dryer, laundry sink, and closet space to hang freshly washed or ironed clothes. Design: One SEED Architecture + Interiors Photo Credit: Brice Ferre
Belmore Abode
Belmore Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Kath Heke - Real Estate Photography
Bethesda, MD Transitional Contemporary Custom House
Bethesda, MD Transitional Contemporary Custom House
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
2016 MBIA Gold Award Winner: From whence an old one-story house once stood now stands this 5,000+ SF marvel that Finecraft built in the heart of Bethesda, MD. Thomson & Cooke Architects Susie Soleimani Photography
Keona Road
Keona Road
MGL Building & LandscapeMGL Building & Landscape
Bathroom and Laundry Room
Bathroom and Laundry Room
Roger's Carpet OneRoger's Carpet One
MV Residence
MV Residence
Lisa Cannon Interior DesignLisa Cannon Interior Design
IN Home
IN Home
DBmLab ArchitectsDBmLab Architects
Pasadena | Simple Elegance Kitchen Renovation
Pasadena | Simple Elegance Kitchen Renovation
Signature Dream HomesSignature Dream Homes
Laundry Closet Makeover
Laundry Closet Makeover
CLOSET FURNISHINGS & CABINETRYCLOSET FURNISHINGS & CABINETRY
A laundry closet in Oak Park, IL, gets a makeover...Mess to Beautiful in one day! Photo by Jeffery A. Davis, owner, Closet Furnishings.
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!

Contemporary Utility Room with Ceramic Flooring 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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