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Contemporary Utility Room with Wood Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Alameda Bathrooms
Alameda Bathrooms
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
We re-designed and renovated three bathrooms and a laundry/mudroom in this builder-grade tract home. All finishes were carefully sourced, and all millwork was designed and custom-built.
Kristen's Laundry Room
Kristen's Laundry Room
Grassroots DesignGrassroots Design
JVL Photography
建築士が自邸で実現　32坪の等身大ハウス
建築士が自邸で実現　32坪の等身大ハウス
KEIJI 一級建築士事務所KEIJI 一級建築士事務所
KEIJI一級建築士事務所
Durham renovation
Durham renovation
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This renovation consisted of a complete kitchen and master bathroom remodel, powder room remodel, addition of secondary bathroom, laundry relocate, office and mudroom addition, fireplace surround, stairwell upgrade, floor refinish, and additional custom features throughout.
The Ultimate Laundry Room - Harrison, NY
The Ultimate Laundry Room - Harrison, NY
transFORM HometransFORM Home
transFORM’s custom-designed laundry room welcomes you in and invites you to stay a while. This unit was made from white melamine and complementing candlelight finishes. Shaker style doors were further enhanced with frosted glass inserts, which create and attractive space for a dreaded chore. Lift up cabinet doors provide full access to upper cabinets that are hard to reach. The sliding chrome baskets and matching hardware reflect the metallic look of the washer/dryer and tie the design together. Drying racks allow you to hang and drip-dry your clothes without causing a mess or taking up space. Tucked away in the drawer is transFORM’s built-in ironing board, which can be pulled out when needed and conveniently stowed away when not in use. With deep counter space and added features, your laundry room becomes a comfortable and calming place to do the household chores.
Basement and laundry room
Basement and laundry room
A Design Art & HouseA Design Art & House
Our client wanted a finished laundry room. We choose blue cabinets with a ceramic farmhouse sink, gold accessories, and a pattern back wall. The result is an eclectic space with lots of texture and pattern.
Speight Street, Newport
Speight Street, Newport
Marco HoferMarco Hofer
RT Edgar
Tyner Ridge Incline Village NV
Tyner Ridge Incline Village NV
Covarelli Construction Co., Inc.Covarelli Construction Co., Inc.
Haus BB
Haus BB
Ferreira | Verfürth ArchitektenFerreira | Verfürth Architekten
Spazio e luce
Spazio e luce
FABIO BONAZIA architettoFABIO BONAZIA architetto
© Fabio Bonazia, all rights reserved
Chevron Wall tiles
Chevron Wall tiles
Home Carpet OneHome Carpet One
Chevron Wall tile brings class and elegance to any space with this white bodied wall tile. Add a quiet interest to a space without needing to introduce contrasting color. Combine with hexagon and 3D decors to create a seamless look in a matt or gloss finish. Ideal for bathroom and kitchens to create an impact to smaller spaces We stock chevron wall tiles at our showroom Home Carpet One in Chicago.
Mariposa Project
Mariposa Project
Home Suite Design & RealtyHome Suite Design & Realty
The Kingsway Laundry Room
The Kingsway Laundry Room
Intelligent Design GroupIntelligent Design Group
Laundry Room Renovation with Storage Cabinets and Wood Countertop
Laundry Room Renovation with Storage Cabinets and Wood Countertop
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Laundry room renovated to include custom cabinetry and tile flooring
Ridgeview Crescent
Ridgeview Crescent
Prime Design Tasmania Pty LtdPrime Design Tasmania Pty Ltd
Laundry Room Storage, Pelham, NY
Laundry Room Storage, Pelham, NY
transFORM HometransFORM Home
transFORM’s custom laundry room includes a sufficient amount of storage space so the room doesn’t feel cramped or cluttered. Designed in a white melamine, this unit features a combination of raised panel cabinetry and crown molding to hide supplies. Included within the design is a tall and slim utility cabinet equipped with a generous amount of shelving to store your everyday household items. This efficient layout places everything you need within reach. The area also includes a chrome valet rod for hanging or drip drying and a wide 1½ inch mica counter top, perfect for folding or ironing. Water-resistant mica counter tops offer high impact resistance, superior durability, and easy-to-clean convenience. Chrome pull-out baskets are designed to hold frequently used items like laundry detergents, fabric softeners and dryer sheets. Baskets also come in handy when separating your light from dark and clean from dirty clothes. With plenty of elbowroom and workspace, you feel relaxed and energized as you get to work.
Midland South Luxury Townhome: Laundry Room
Midland South Luxury Townhome: Laundry Room
Everything HomeEverything Home
Explore urban luxury living in this new build along the scenic Midland Trace Trail, featuring modern industrial design, high-end finishes, and breathtaking views. This spacious walk-in closet is meticulously designed to offer ample storage without compromising on style. 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/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midland-south-luxury-townhome-westfield/
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.
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
RDM ServicesRDM Services
Open Living in Lewisham
Open Living in Lewisham
PGW BuildingPGW Building

Contemporary Utility Room with Wood 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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