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Contemporary Utility Room with Granite Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Gonzales Residence
Gonzales Residence
Dynasty DevelopmentsDynasty Developments
Hall skylight brightens Hall Laundry Area. Photos provided by Joshua Escueta http://www.rsegldstudios.com/
Lusk House
Lusk House
JEArchitectureJEArchitecture
Polished concrete floors
HAUGHTON RESIDENCE
HAUGHTON RESIDENCE
MarvinMarvin
With a design inspired by using sustainable materials, the owner of this contemporary home in Haughton, LA, wanted to achieve a modern exterior without sacrificing thermal performance and energy efficiency. The architect’s design called for spacious, light-filled rooms with walls of windows and doors to showcase the homeowner’s art collection. LEED® was also considered during the design and construction of the home. Critical to the project’s success was window availability with short lead times.
Oak Knoll 2 Laundry Room
Oak Knoll 2 Laundry Room
Chelsea Design + ConstructionChelsea Design + Construction
Интерьер SC
Интерьер SC
INT2architectureINT2architecture
Alta Vista Collection: Historic Oak, photos from Wichita, KS homeowner
Alta Vista Collection: Historic Oak, photos from Wichita, KS homeowner
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
simply innovative The Alta Vista Hardwood Floors Collection 7.5″ wide wood planks are beautifully hand sculpted & lightly wire brushed. The contemporary to traditional style comes in a wide range of modern colors that will suit any lifestyle. The Alta Vista hardwood floors collection is finished with Hallmark’s NuOil® which employs a revolutionary new technology. The finish has unique performance characteristics and durability that make it a great choice for someone who wants the visual character that only oil can provide. Oil finishes have been used for centuries on floors and furniture. NuOil® uses proprietary technology in the application of numerous coats of oil finish in the factory that make it the industry leader in wear-ability and stain resistance in oil finish. Due to the unique hybrid multi-coat technology of NuOil®, it is not necessary to apply an additional coat of oil at time of installation. That can be reserved for a later date when it becomes desirable to refresh and renovate the floor. Alta Vista is simply beautiful. Find out why it is the number one requested hardwood flooring collection today. http://hallmarkfloors.com/
YP140 _ 5749 Francis Fair Parkway
YP140 _ 5749 Francis Fair Parkway
Lance Johnson Building CompanyLance Johnson Building Company
Astoria II - Custom Home Design in Naples, Florida
Astoria II - Custom Home Design in Naples, Florida
South Florida ArchitectureSouth Florida Architecture
Photos by Context Media/Naples, FL
Upscale Family Home: Laundry Room
Upscale Family Home: Laundry Room
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
Laundry rooms are becoming more and more popular, so when renovating this client's home we wanted to provide the ultimate space with plenty of room, light, storage, and personal touches! We started by installing lots of cabinets and counter space. The cabinets have both pull-out drawers, closed cabinets, and open shelving - this was to give clients various options on how to organize their supplies. We added a few personal touches through the decor, window treatments, and storage baskets. 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/berkshire-house/
Contemporary Southlake Villa
Contemporary Southlake Villa
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Blane Balouf
Arcadian Abode
Arcadian Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
433 31 AV NW, Mount Pleasant, Calgary, Alberta T2M2P5
433 31 AV NW, Mount Pleasant, Calgary, Alberta T2M2P5
JTA Design- planning- permits -draftingJTA Design- planning- permits -drafting
Family Home with Expansive Living Areas
Family Home with Expansive Living Areas
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The custom laundry features a built-in dog crate for the home's furry residents.
Harper Interior Transformation
Harper Interior Transformation
Dynasty DevelopmentsDynasty Developments
View of the Stacked Washer and Dryer behind frosted french doors.
Hirst
Hirst
Ballard Fine HomesBallard Fine Homes
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
Chatham Model Home
Chatham Model Home
Everything HomeEverything Home
Modern-rustic lights, patterned rugs, warm woods, stone finishes, and colorful upholstery unite in this twist on traditional design. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/chatham-model-home/
Other Spaces
Other Spaces
Suncrest Builders, Inc.Suncrest Builders, Inc.
Frontenac Renovation
Frontenac Renovation
K Weiss ConstructionK Weiss Construction
DryAway Parade of Homes- Laundry Room
DryAway Parade of Homes- Laundry Room
DryAway by Jilidoni DesignsDryAway by Jilidoni Designs
Dry your clothes Out of Sight & Out of the Way with DryAway!

Contemporary Utility Room with Granite 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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