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Contemporary Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Parade of Dreams Home 2008
Parade of Dreams Home 2008
Eheart Interior SolutionsEheart Interior Solutions
custom master bedroom white melamine closet with full body porcelain tile floors and decorative cut-in
Alexandra Corbu Design - bathrooms in private residence
Alexandra Corbu Design - bathrooms in private residence
iluce concepts lighting + designiluce concepts lighting + design
iluce concepts worked closely with Alexandra Corbu design on this residential renovation of 3 bathrooms in the house. lighting and accessories supplied by iluce concepts. Nice touch of illuminated mirrors with a diffoger for the master bathroom and a special light box in the main bath that brings warms to this modern design. Led light installed under the floating vanity, highlighting the floors and creating great night light.
Contemporary Lodge
Contemporary Lodge
AmbianceAmbiance
This rural contemporary home was designed for a couple with two grown children not living with them. The couple wanted a clean contemporary plan with attention to nice materials and practical for their relaxing lifestyle with them, their visiting children and large dog. The designer was involved in the process from the beginning by drawing the house plans. The couple had some requests to fit their lifestyle. Central location for the former music teacher's grand piano Tall windows to take advantage of the views Bioethanol ventless fireplace feature instead of traditional fireplace Casual kitchen island seating instead of dining table Vinyl plank floors throughout add warmth and are pet friendly
Contemporary Custom Home with Opposing Garages
Contemporary Custom Home with Opposing Garages
Tundra HomesTundra Homes
Seaglass Way
Seaglass Way
San Diego City HomesSan Diego City Homes
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Nieman Market DesignNieman Market Design
Rhoads Residence
Rhoads Residence
J 3 ArchitectsJ 3 Architects
South Kihei - Contemporary Home
South Kihei - Contemporary Home
Hawaii's Finest In-Stock CabinetsHawaii's Finest In-Stock Cabinets
Maui Shaker 5 piece drawer front door in Pacific Red Alder Mink Stain Sparkling White Quartz counter top Photo by Kelsey Frost
Whirlpool Laundry Appliances
Whirlpool Laundry Appliances
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
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Abbeville Village
Abbeville Village
Into interior designInto interior design
DUTCH Kitchens: MODERN style
DUTCH Kitchens: MODERN style
Leicht Westchester-GreenwichLeicht Westchester-Greenwich
Georgetown Development
Georgetown Development
Georgetown DevelopmentGeorgetown Development
Laundry room
DeWils Design Gallery
DeWils Design Gallery
Bergerson Tile & CabinetsBergerson Tile & Cabinets
Bathroom and Laundry Room
Bathroom and Laundry Room
Roger's Carpet OneRoger's Carpet One
Valley View Rancher
Valley View Rancher
Taylor DesignTaylor Design
This fun laundry room features charcoal stained cabinets with a Pebble Caesarstone counter. The washer & dryer were built-in to the custom cabinetry to provide a sleek and practical work area. The glass/stone/stainless backsplash tile is a great addition. The 2 lower cabinets to the right of the sink provide bins for laundry sorting.
The New American Remodel 2019
The New American Remodel 2019
By DesignBy Design
This mud room is either entered via the mud room entry from the garage or through the glass exterior door. A large cabinetry coat closet flanks an expansive bench seat with drawer storage below for shoes. Floating shelves provide ample storage for small gardening items, hats and gloves. The bench seat upholstery adds warmth, comfort and a splash of color to the space. Stacked laundry behind retractable doors and a large folding counter completes the picture!
Glamorous Laundry Room
Glamorous Laundry Room
MC Design LLCMC Design LLC
The laundry and storage room is 5.5' wide x 10.2' long with stackable Electrolux appliances, two poles to hang clothes and a countertop to fold them, a sink, a laundry shoot and endless storage.
Chalk Ridge
Chalk Ridge
Emily Roose InteriorsEmily Roose Interiors
A large laundry room that is combined with a craft space designed to inspire young minds and to make laundry time fun with the vibrant teal glass tiles. Lots of counterspace for sorting and folding laundry and a deep sink that is great for hand washing. Ample cabinet space for all the laundry supplies and for all of the arts and craft supplies. On the floor is a wood looking porcelain tile that is used throughout most of the home.
La Jolla Hills
La Jolla Hills
Coastal Home Design StudioCoastal Home Design Studio
Re-designed laundry room space for better function and asthetics.

Contemporary Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets 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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