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Contemporary Utility Room with Laminate Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Un pequeño gran apartamento
Un pequeño gran apartamento
INteriors by Alicia ClarianaINteriors by Alicia Clariana
Conseguimos sacar un pequeño lavadero independiente de la cocina con tendedero el Sol incluido para poder tender dentro cuando hace mal tiempo. Por higiene se alicató entero con un gres porcelánico blanco rectificado de Azulejos Peña.
JTL Home
JTL Home
Countrywide Construction & Design LLCCountrywide Construction & Design LLC
Washer and dryer were placed on a raised platform. The home has both natural hickory and navy cabinets, so the washer and dryer tie into the home's color scheme.
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Hood House
Hood House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.
Bli Bli Beauty
Bli Bli Beauty
Dall Designer HomesDall Designer Homes
This pretty pink backsplash offers a pop of colour in this hardworking room. With plenty of storage, bench space and hanging space the weekly washing is no longer a chore.
Functional and Bright Laundry Room
Functional and Bright Laundry Room
Florida Design WorksFlorida Design Works
Project Simpson | Laundry Update
Project Simpson | Laundry Update
Inhabitat InteriorsInhabitat Interiors
Revised laundry layout with added storage, allowance for side by side washer & dryer, ironing in laundry space with wall mounted ironing station.
Contemporary Collaboration - New Custom Home - Boulder
Contemporary Collaboration - New Custom Home - Boulder
Melton Design BuildMelton Design Build
Here the clients chose to add a pop of color with vibrant green laminate countertops. This laundry room features maple cabinets in pure white, front-loading washer and dryer, undermount stainless steel sink, and concrete flooring. Photo Credit: Michael deLeon Photography
Beaches 3rd Floor Master Bath & Laundry
Beaches 3rd Floor Master Bath & Laundry
Carter Fox Design BuildCarter Fox Design Build
This Toronto Beaches master bath remodel involved a complete redesign of the 3rd floor. Carter Fox expanded the bathroom and converted an unused bedroom to create a walk-in closet with laundry facilities. Photo by Julie Carter
New Adura® Max Flooring
New Adura® Max Flooring
ManningtonMannington
A vintage reclaimed oak look, Adura® Max "Sausalito" luxury vinyl plank flooring captures the seaside chic vibe of the California coastal city for which it is named. It features rich oak graining with saw marks and a rustic surface texture emphasizing the look of aged reclaimed wood. Available in 6" wide planks and 4 colors (Waterfront shown here).
Newport Laundry Room
Newport Laundry Room
California Closets of TennesseeCalifornia Closets of Tennessee
With plenty of sleek cabinet space, a laundry room becomes both serene and efficient.
Contemporary NZ Laundry Room
Contemporary NZ Laundry Room
Fraemohs HomesFraemohs Homes
Space efficient New Zealand laundry configured for front loading washer and dryer. Convenient overhead storage and hanging rail.
Audubon Plantation Wash Room
Audubon Plantation Wash Room
Val Bratcher Custom HomesVal Bratcher Custom Homes
Wash room with beautiful custom cabinets
Laundry Box Hill South
Laundry Box Hill South
No Fuss KitchensNo Fuss Kitchens
A compact Laundry for a unit
Photos 2019
Photos 2019
Lazarou JoineryLazarou Joinery
Bench-top and Splash-back are Laminex laminate "Artisan Beamwood" - Chalk Finish. This laminate finish has a wonderful textured feel and subtle wood grain look while being robust enough for a true work environment.
Amberwood - 4620 Lightning Drive (2014 VHBA Winter Parade Home)
Amberwood - 4620 Lightning Drive (2014 VHBA Winter Parade Home)
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
Lyneham House
Lyneham House
Light House Architecture & ScienceLight House Architecture & Science
Ben Wrigley
Self contained Studio/Garage/Laundry
Self contained Studio/Garage/Laundry
Meredith LeeMeredith Lee
Inner city self contained studio with the laundry in the ground floor garage. Plywood lining to walls and ceiling. Honed concrete floor.
Laundry Room Remodle
Laundry Room Remodle
JA Contractors, LLCJA Contractors, LLC
Lockleys Bathroom and Laundry
Lockleys Bathroom and Laundry
TK Design | Interior DesignTK Design | Interior Design

Contemporary Utility Room with Laminate Countertops 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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