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Contemporary Utility Room with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Californian Bungalow Makeover
Californian Bungalow Makeover
Inside Out Colour and DesignInside Out Colour and Design
A bright laundry has plenty of storage, good lighting, fridge and dishwasher and a guest toilet. The tub had to be big enough to bath a small dog.
Modern Regency Home
Modern Regency Home
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Streeter Homes, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Swan Architecture, Architect | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Lake District #2
Lake District #2
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Paul Dyer Photography
2018 Parade Home
2018 Parade Home
Green Tech ConstructionGreen Tech Construction
Caroline Merrill
Greater Seattle Area | The Jaipur Laundry Room
Greater Seattle Area | The Jaipur Laundry Room
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
Upstairs laundry room with ample storage and a special characteristic of a quartz top above the space for the washer and dryer.
laundry/ wrap station
laundry/ wrap station
Ford & AssociatesFord & Associates
We used this extra long laundry room to hide a little wrapping cover! Who wouldn't want this at Christmas time!!
High Park Master Bath & Family Room Reno
High Park Master Bath & Family Room Reno
Leslie Goodwin PhotographyLeslie Goodwin Photography
Leslie Goodwin Photography
Cocinas de color
Cocinas de color
Muebles Del ValleMuebles Del Valle
Cuarto de lavado con lavadora y secadora integradas. Muebles modelo natura, laminados color verde fiordo. Espacio para roomba bajo mueble, Espacio para separar ropa de color - blanca. Barra para colgar.
Burien Waterfront Remodel
Burien Waterfront Remodel
Candace Nordquist InteriorsCandace Nordquist Interiors
A Splash Of Red In Beaconsfield
A Splash Of Red In Beaconsfield
Brentwood KitchensBrentwood Kitchens
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Black and white laundry room with checkerboard flooring.
Red, White and Blue Laundry
Red, White and Blue Laundry
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
This laundry room was full of stuff with not enough storage. Wire racks were removed from above the machines and custom built cabinets were installed. These are painted Naval by Sherwin-Williams. The folding table was built and stained to the client's choice of color, Mahogany and we incorporated new open shelves in the same style that will feature their barware over the to-be-installed kegerator.
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!
Ronald McDonald House- Long Island
Ronald McDonald House- Long Island
Ashbourne DesignsAshbourne Designs
Ronald McDonald House of Long Island Show House. Laundry room remodel. Bright blues and greens are used to keep the tone and modd happy and brightening. Dash and Albert Bunny Williams area rug is displayed on the gray tile. Green limestone counter top with a laundry cart featuring Duralee fabric. The ceiling is painted an uplifting blue and the walls show off a fun pattern. Cabinets featured are white. Photography credit awarded to Kimberly Gorman Muto.
Retreat @ The Bridges | Gilbert, AZ | 2913 - Harmony
Retreat @ The Bridges | Gilbert, AZ | 2913 - Harmony
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop
Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
Boca Dreamy Oasis
Boca Dreamy Oasis
Nikki Levy InteriorsNikki Levy Interiors
Laundry heaven! A place for everything and everything in its place
Mount Martha Hillside
Mount Martha Hillside
BD Building DesignBD Building Design
Watsonia Laundry Renovation
Watsonia Laundry Renovation
GDP Interior DesignGDP Interior Design
Functionality is the most important factor in this space. Everything you need in a Laundry with hidden ironing board in a drawer and hidden laundry basket in the cupboard keeps this small space looking tidy at all times. The blue patterned tiles with the light timber look bench tops add form as well as function to this Laundry Renovation
Bungalow Remodel
Bungalow Remodel
Intrinsic Designs + Build GroupIntrinsic Designs + Build Group

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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