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Luxury Contemporary Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Robinson Case Study
Robinson Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo and Metro matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Railings and horizontal grain Driftwood veneer with worktop in Nero Assoluto Linen Finish with honed edges. Photography by Nick Kane
A House With Zip!
A House With Zip!
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Design: Mark Lind Project Management: Jon Strain Photography: Paul Finkel, 2012
Via Buena Vista
Via Buena Vista
E & S BuildersE & S Builders
Mike Small Photography
Effortless Mix {interior designer Calgary}
Effortless Mix {interior designer Calgary}
LeAnne Bunnell Interiors Inc.LeAnne Bunnell Interiors Inc.
Bellaire Contemporary
Bellaire Contemporary
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Connie Anderson Photography
Penthouse Condo
Penthouse Condo
Urban SeedUrban Seed
Major remodel of a 6,000 SQFT penthouse condominium. The condominium was demo'd to bare bones and built back to an exquisite contemporary penthouse with custom cabinets, custom millwork, glass enclosed wine room, dog wash room, tile flooring, and a steam-shower in the master bathroom.
Hidden Laundry Room
Hidden Laundry Room
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
Feature Trim: Briggs Veneer Innato Virginia Walnut; White Benchtop: Quantum Quartz White Swirl 40mm. White Cabinetry: Bonlex IHCO White Gloss. Floor Tiles: Milano Stone Limestone Mistral. Miele Appliances. Photography: DMax Photography Photography: DMax Photography
Sacramento Contemporary Clean Laundry
Sacramento Contemporary Clean Laundry
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
This gorgeous modern Laundry room is completely self-contained for the families every laundry need. Luxury Poggenpohl cabinets have a high gloss finish and are are completed with Poggenpohl hardware. The Caesarstone countertops were selected for their supreme durability an easy maintenance. Placing the arched faucet to one side allowed us to fit a large sink in shallower than standard cabinets. Under cabinet lighting as well as lighting at the toe kicks enhance the overall feeling of the space. Photography by Fred Donham of PhotographerLink
Hi-Tec Ranch
Hi-Tec Ranch
April BallietteApril Balliette
Mulgoa Project
Mulgoa Project
Dan Kitchens AustraliaDan Kitchens Australia
Industrial meets eclectic in this kitchen, pantry and laundry renovation by Dan Kitchens Australia. Many of the industrial features were made and installed by Craig's Workshop, including the reclaimed timber barbacking, the full-height pressed metal splashback and the rustic bar stools. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
Mulgoa Project
Mulgoa Project
Dan Kitchens AustraliaDan Kitchens Australia
Industrial meets eclectic in this kitchen, pantry and laundry renovation by Dan Kitchens Australia. Many of the industrial features were made and installed by Craig's Workshop, including the reclaimed timber barbacking, the full-height pressed metal splashback and the rustic bar stools. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
Vieno - Showhome
Vieno - Showhome
Vicky's HomesVicky's Homes
Upper level laundry room attached to the masters walk in closet with hallway access. Sink and room to hang clothes. Quartz counters.
Happy Valley Kitchen/Living Room
Happy Valley Kitchen/Living Room
RebuildRebuild
We did the entire kitchen, laundry, and living room on this project. Very high end and tasteful with no budgetary restraints.
A Sophisticated & Sociable Kitchen By Burlanes
A Sophisticated & Sociable Kitchen By Burlanes
burlanes interiorsburlanes interiors
Our brief was to design, create and install a sleek, sophisticated kitchen for this beautiful home on the outskirts of London. The homeowners wanted a show stopping space to cook, socialise and to entertain; our design team created just that with our Wellsdown cabinetry. With so much natural light flooding into the room, it seemed only natural to opt for a classic grey colour palette, allowing the light to bounce off the handmade furniture and reflect all around the room.
Edgewater Modern Addition
Edgewater Modern Addition
Revolve Design-BuildRevolve Design-Build
Hi-Tec Ranch
Hi-Tec Ranch
April BallietteApril Balliette
Beebe Transitional Contemporary Whole-Home Remodel
Beebe Transitional Contemporary Whole-Home Remodel
Arizona Kitchens and Refacing, Inc.Arizona Kitchens and Refacing, Inc.
Katie Rudderham Photography Edie Stockstill Designs
Montair Whole House Remodel
Montair Whole House Remodel
Kitchens of DiabloKitchens of Diablo
Contemporary design with mid-century modern aspects. Natural Teak wood finish. Elmwood cabinetry. Cambira Quartz countertops in White Cliff with a mitered edge. The backsplash is a ceramic tile 12" x 35". The wall & ceiling paint color is by Benjamin Moore and is Chantilly Lace. The sink is by Oliveri the pro series, and the faucet is by KWC and is a pull-down in Stainless Steel.
Contemporary Custom Home-Naperville
Contemporary Custom Home-Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Ashner Construction for Kansas City 2018 Fall Parade of Homes
Ashner Construction for Kansas City 2018 Fall Parade of Homes
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting

Luxury 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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