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Karvelas Laundry
Karvelas Laundry
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Large Modern Laundry Room Sacha Griffin, Souther Digital
High Park Residence
High Park Residence
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
This basement laundry/bathroom combination provides large, contemporary bathroom facilities for guests (there isn't a main floor powder room in the house) with a custom glass shower enclosure and large farmhouse-style porcelain sink. The extra deep sink doubles as the perfect spot for hand-washing and the ceiling-mounted dry-hang bar keeps things tidy. The Caesarstone quartz counter provides a nice large folding surface for laundry or toiletries.
Дом с потайной лестницей
Дом с потайной лестницей
goro_dagoro_da
The House That Patience Built
The House That Patience Built
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
This long narrow laundry room is a feature packed work horse of a room. Dual entry points facilitate the delivery of groceries and easy access to a powder room from the back yard. A laundry sink with drying rack above provides an opportunity to hand wash and dry clothes as well as clean just caught crab. Side by side laundry machines are separated by a pull-out cabinet for laundry soap and more. Wall and tall cabinets provide space for a multitude of items. A boot bench allows occupants to hang up coats/backpacks as well as take shoes off at a convenient location. The wall opposite the laundry machines has additional coat hooks and seven feet of two level shoe cubbies. The cheerful cement Spanish tile floor can inspire occupants to do household chores and is lovely sight to return home to each day.
Millionaire Lottery Home - Eagle Mountain, Abbotsford
Millionaire Lottery Home - Eagle Mountain, Abbotsford
RaveninsideRaveninside
Classic and Collected
Classic and Collected
Pierce & Co.Pierce & Co.
Sundance Ridge
Sundance Ridge
Frank Yardman ConstructionFrank Yardman Construction
Ruth Lee - Parcel 1
Ruth Lee - Parcel 1
Moderna Homes, Inc.Moderna Homes, Inc.
Hidden Bridge
Hidden Bridge
PB BuiltPB Built
Contemporary Style Architectural Photography - Ron Rosenzweig
Anna Maria in Naples, FL
Anna Maria in Naples, FL
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Giovanni Photography
NC Home
NC Home
Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.
www.timelessmemoriesstudio.com
White Floor to Ceiling Laundry Room
White Floor to Ceiling Laundry Room
Paris Eden - Closet FactoryParis Eden - Closet Factory
Floor to ceiling cabinetry with a mixture of shelves provides plenty of storage space in this custom laundry room. Plenty of counter space for folding and watching your iPad while performing chores. Pet nook gives a proper space for pet bed and supplies. Space as pictured is in white melamine and RTF however we custom paint so it could be done in paint grade materials just as easily.
Killara Estate Display Home
Killara Estate Display Home
Valcon HomesValcon Homes
Classically Modern New Construction
Classically Modern New Construction
SR Design Group, Inc.SR Design Group, Inc.
The laundry room was designed to serve many purposes besides just laundry. It includes a gift wrapping station, laundry chute, fold down ironing board, vacuum and mop storage, lap top work area and a dog feeding station. The center table was designed for folding and the three rolling laundry carts fit neatly underneath. The dark grey tiles and dark quartz countertop contrast with the light wood cabinets.
Big House on the Prairie
Big House on the Prairie
Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle HomesRodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes
Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA Interior design, space planning and architectural details converge thoughtfully in this transformative project. A 15-year old, 9,000 sf. home with generic interior finishes and odd layout needed bold, modern, fun and highly functional transformation for a large bustling family. To redefine the soul of this home, texture and light were given primary consideration. Elegant contemporary finishes, a warm color palette and dramatic lighting defined modern style throughout. A cascading chandelier by Stone Lighting in the entry makes a strong entry statement. Walls were removed to allow the kitchen/great/dining room to become a vibrant social center. A minimalist design approach is the perfect backdrop for the diverse art collection. Yet, the home is still highly functional for the entire family. We added windows, fireplaces, water features, and extended the home out to an expansive patio and yard. The cavernous beige basement became an entertaining mecca, with a glowing modern wine-room, full bar, media room, arcade, billiards room and professional gym. Bathrooms were all designed with personality and craftsmanship, featuring unique tiles, floating wood vanities and striking lighting. This project was a 50/50 collaboration between Rodwin Architecture and Kimball Modern
DUTCH Kitchens: TRANSITIONAL style
DUTCH Kitchens: TRANSITIONAL style
Leicht Westchester-GreenwichLeicht Westchester-Greenwich
Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building - Damien & Ana
Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building - Damien & Ana
Absolute Project ManagementAbsolute Project Management
Utility room with full height cabinets. Pull out storage and stacked washer-dryer. Bespoke terrazzo tiled floor in light green and warm stone mix.
Mid Century Updated
Mid Century Updated
Templer InteriorsTempler Interiors
This cheerful room is actual a laundry in hiding! The washer and dryer sit behind cabinet doors and a tall freezer is also hiding out. Even the cat littler box is tucked away behind a curtain of shells and driftwood! The glass mosaic splashback sets the beach theme and is echoed in design elements around the room.
Wood panelling and quartz splash back
Wood panelling and quartz splash back
York House DesignsYork House Designs
Before we started this dream laundry room was a draughty lean-to with all sorts of heating and plumbing on show. Now all of that is stylishly housed but still easily accessible and surrounded by storage. Contemporary, charcoal wood grain and knurled brass handles give these shaker doors a cool, modern edge.
LG Appliances
LG Appliances
AJ MadisonAJ Madison
This laundry room features a playful open design with plenty of counter and storage space.

Large Contemporary Utility Room 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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