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Alair Homes Aurora NewmarketAlair Homes Aurora Newmarket
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
London Flat RenovationsLondon Flat Renovations
We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks. The washer and drier are raised off the floor for easy access as well as additional storage for baskets below.
Refreshing Home in St.Mary's (6609)
Refreshing Home in St.Mary's (6609)
Braam's Custom CabinetsBraam's Custom Cabinets
Embracing Space
Embracing Space
7 Towns7 Towns
Contemporary Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas
Contemporary Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Custom Home Designed by Purser Architectural in Houston, TX. Gorgeously Built by Cason Graye Homes
Greenwood Village Entire Home Remodel
Greenwood Village Entire Home Remodel
Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.
Includes a laundry shoot from the upstairs through the cabinet above the laundry basket
Toll Brothers Plano, TX Model
Toll Brothers Plano, TX Model
ModelDecoModelDeco
Toll Brothers Model Home in Plano, Tx. by Linfield Design
Euro Laundry/Bathroom Renovation, Port Melbourne
Euro Laundry/Bathroom Renovation, Port Melbourne
embracingspaceembracingspace
Pacific Heights #2
Pacific Heights #2
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Bernard Andre Photography
White Gum House
White Gum House
Lydia Maskiell InteriorsLydia Maskiell Interiors
Anjie Blair Photography
Laundry Room with Cubbies
Laundry Room with Cubbies
Amazing Space: Custom Closets and MoreAmazing Space: Custom Closets and More
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.
Military Rd New House
Military Rd New House
emcee designemcee design
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Crooked Lane
Crooked Lane
MohmentMohment
Infinity by Marvin
Infinity by Marvin
Imperial Windows & Doors - Window/Door SuppliersImperial Windows & Doors - Window/Door Suppliers
Karvelas Laundry
Karvelas Laundry
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Large Contemporary Laundry Room Sacha Griffin, Souther Digital
Referenzen - Hauswirtschaftsräume
Referenzen - Hauswirtschaftsräume
Miels "Der Tischler" GmbHMiels "Der Tischler" GmbH
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
The Mullet House
The Mullet House
Susan Yeley HomesSusan Yeley Homes
This gem of a house was built in the 1950s, when its neighborhood undoubtedly felt remote. The university footprint has expanded in the 70 years since, however, and today this home sits on prime real estate—easy biking and reasonable walking distance to campus. When it went up for sale in 2017, it was largely unaltered. Our clients purchased it to renovate and resell, and while we all knew we'd need to add square footage to make it profitable, we also wanted to respect the neighborhood and the house’s own history. Swedes have a word that means “just the right amount”: lagom. It is a guiding philosophy for us at SYH, and especially applied in this renovation. Part of the soul of this house was about living in just the right amount of space. Super sizing wasn’t a thing in 1950s America. So, the solution emerged: keep the original rectangle, but add an L off the back. With no owner to design with and for, SYH created a layout to appeal to the masses. All public spaces are the back of the home--the new addition that extends into the property’s expansive backyard. A den and four smallish bedrooms are atypically located in the front of the house, in the original 1500 square feet. Lagom is behind that choice: conserve space in the rooms where you spend most of your time with your eyes shut. Put money and square footage toward the spaces in which you mostly have your eyes open. In the studio, we started calling this project the Mullet Ranch—business up front, party in the back. The front has a sleek but quiet effect, mimicking its original low-profile architecture street-side. It’s very Hoosier of us to keep appearances modest, we think. But get around to the back, and surprise! lofted ceilings and walls of windows. Gorgeous.
3 Bäder und Außensauna in Zweifamilienhaus
3 Bäder und Außensauna in Zweifamilienhaus
Fuchs GmbHFuchs GmbH
Hauswirtschaftsraum mit Gäste Bad Charakter mit integrierter Dusch, WC und vielen Stauraummöglichkeiten. Waschmaschine und Trockner sind integriert.

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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