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Contemporary Utility Room with Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

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European Country Flair
European Country Flair
Everything HomeEverything Home
With a vision to blend functionality and aesthetics seamlessly, our design experts embarked on a journey that breathed new life into every corner. The laundry room found its new home upstairs, adorned in a timeless blue and white palette and enriched with many practical features. 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, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
White Shaker Laundry room
White Shaker Laundry room
Kitchen Cabinet DiscountersKitchen Cabinet Discounters
Wall and base cabinets made out of real wood, in the contemporary shaker style, with 42" wall cabinets and panels to reach the ceiling as customer desire!
Master Suite, Laundry and Hall Bathroom Remodel
Master Suite, Laundry and Hall Bathroom Remodel
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Down the hall, storage was key in designing this lively laundry room. Custom wall cabinets, shelves, and quartz countertop were great storage options that allowed plentiful organization when folding, placing, or storing laundry. Fun, cheerful, patterned floor tile and full wall glass backsplash make a statement all on its own and makes washing not such a bore. Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction
N. Hythe Ave – Burnaby
N. Hythe Ave – Burnaby
Designs by KSDesigns by KS
Elmridge Drive
Elmridge Drive
Pizzale Design Inc.Pizzale Design Inc.
Mike Chajecki
Old Mill Condo
Old Mill Condo
Ryan Fung PhotographyRyan Fung Photography
Full remodel and Addition
Full remodel and Addition
HRS BUILDHRS BUILD
Spacious and contemporary laundry room remodel.
{Weston, TX}
{Weston, TX}
Salcedo HomesSalcedo Homes
Milan Laundry Room
Milan Laundry Room
Chelsea Design + ConstructionChelsea Design + Construction
Clark Dugger
2,368sq.ft Walkout Two Storey | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3 Car Garage
2,368sq.ft Walkout Two Storey | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3 Car Garage
Emerald Park Homes LtdEmerald Park Homes Ltd
West Hollywood full renovation project (Croft)
West Hollywood full renovation project (Croft)
Eden BuildersEden Builders
Overlook
Overlook
Hatch WorksHatch Works
Andrew Thompson
Sophisticated Gray Laundry Room Cabinetry with White Marble Countertop
Sophisticated Gray Laundry Room Cabinetry with White Marble Countertop
Kimball Starr Interior DesignKimball Starr Interior Design
Where previously the washer and dryer was taking up real estate side-by-side, we now stack the washer and dryer, to create space for this contemporary gray-green cabinetry and pantry space. Additional marble countertop surface is perfect to put down laundry or dog supplies, while the backsplash protects against spills.
Steve Brar
Steve Brar
Gamma DesignsGamma Designs
Scandi House
Scandi House
SG2 architects + interiorsSG2 architects + interiors
Photo: SG2 design
Sorrento 2
Sorrento 2
Imagery CustomImagery Custom
Custom laundry room cabinetry built to maximize space and functionality. Drawers and pull out shelves keep this homeowner from having to get down on their knees to grab what they need. Soft close door hinges and drawer glides add a luxurious feel to this clean and simple laundry room.
Sorrento 2
Sorrento 2
Imagery CustomImagery Custom
Custom laundry room cabinetry built to maximize space and functionality. Drawers and pull out shelves keep this homeowner from having to get down on their knees to grab what they need. Soft close door hinges and drawer glides add a luxurious feel to this clean and simple laundry room.
Wayzata Woods Modern
Wayzata Woods Modern
Dwelling DesignsDwelling Designs
Craft Room
Valley Street Country Club Hills New Construction
Valley Street Country Club Hills New Construction
Alair Homes ArlingtonAlair Homes Arlington
This new construction features an open concept main floor with a fireplace in the living room and family room, a fully finished basement complete with a full bath, bedroom, media room, exercise room, and storage under the garage. The second floor has a master suite, four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a laundry room.
2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home
2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Custom laundry room with storage and work areas.

Contemporary Utility Room with Multi-coloured Floors 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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