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Modern L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & DesignBrian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design
Burien Whole House Remodel
Burien Whole House Remodel
Better BuildersBetter Builders
Gerringong Bathroom & Laundry Renovation
Gerringong Bathroom & Laundry Renovation
Refresh Renovations Illawarra Cinzia GagliardiRefresh Renovations Illawarra Cinzia Gagliardi
Laundry room
Laundry room
Universal House ImprovementUniversal House Improvement
Small basement bathroom full renovation/transformation. Construction laundry room with cabinets from IKEA, quartz counter-top and glass mosaic back-splash
Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry
Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Designer: Michael Simpson; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
O'Sullivan Laundry Room
O'Sullivan Laundry Room
ACo Flooring, Cabinets, Kitchen & Bath RemodelACo Flooring, Cabinets, Kitchen & Bath Remodel
Seymour Custom Build
Seymour Custom Build
Twin Peaks Construction, Inc.Twin Peaks Construction, Inc.
Two bedroom self contained guest suite.
Lumiere
Lumiere
LSA ArchitectsLSA Architects
UA Creative
White kitchen with blue mosaic splashback
White kitchen with blue mosaic splashback
ImprovaImprova
The Block 2016- Laundries
The Block 2016- Laundries
Freedom KitchensFreedom Kitchens
Be bold in the laundry with use of colour! Andy & Ben from The Block 2016 have created a stylish and modern laundry which uses a mixture of colour tones. Featuring: Cabinetry: Impressions Charcoal Riven and Alpine Newbury Baye and Laminex Bayleaf Handles: Touch Catch, L6742 Benchtop: Caesarstone Fresh Concrete (20mm pencil edge) LED Strip lighting Appliances By Bosch
High Gloss Blue Laundry Room - Bronxville, NY
High Gloss Blue Laundry Room - Bronxville, NY
transFORM HometransFORM Home
Style and function find their perfect blend in this practical laundry room design. Featuring a blue metallic high gloss finish with white glass inserts, the cabinetry is accented by modern, polished chrome hardware. Everything a laundry room needs has its place in this space saving design. Although it may be small, this laundry room is jam packed with commodities that make it practical and high quality, such as ample counter space for folding clothing and space for a combination washer dryer. Tucked away in a drawer is transFORM’s built-in ironing board which can be pulled out when needed and conveniently stowed away when not in use. The space is maximized with exclusive transFORM features like a folding laundry valet to hang clothing, and an omni wall track inside the feature cabinet which allows you to hang brooms, mops, and dust pans on the inside of the cabinet. This custom modern design transformed a small space into a highly efficient laundry room, made just for our customer to meet their unique needs.
Shabby Chic Laundry Room
Shabby Chic Laundry Room
La Costa Cabinets & DesignLa Costa Cabinets & Design
Laundry room gets a whole new look with this modern eclectic blend of materials and textures. A tiled rug look under foot adds warmth and interest. A rustic rusty white ceramic subway tile adds weathered charm. Wood floating shelves compliment the warm tones found in the white textured laminate cabinetry.
Shabby Chic Laundry Room
Shabby Chic Laundry Room
La Costa Cabinets & DesignLa Costa Cabinets & Design
Laundry room gets a whole new look with this modern eclectic blend of materials and textures. A tiled rug look under foot adds warmth and interest. A rustic rusty white ceramic subway tile adds weathered charm. Wood floating shelves compliment the warm tones found in the white textured laminate cabinetry.
Seaford Kitchen & Laundry
Seaford Kitchen & Laundry
The Kitchen DesignerThe Kitchen Designer
A small beachside home was reconfigured to allow for a larger kitchen opening to the back yard with compact adjacent laundry. The feature tiled wall makes quite a statement with striking dark turquoise hand-made tiles. The wall conceals the small walk-in pantry we managed to fit in behind. Used for food storage and making messy afternoon snacks without cluttering the open plan kitchen/dining living room. Lots of drawers and benchspace in the actual kitchen make this kitchen a dream to work in. And enhances the whole living dining space. The laundry continues with the same materials as the kitchen so make a small but functional space connect with the kitchen.
Transitional Beachside Residence
Transitional Beachside Residence
Insight ArchitectureInsight Architecture
Portage Bay
Portage Bay
Heliotrope ArchitectsHeliotrope Architects
Photo Credit: Aaron Leitz
Middle Dural
Middle Dural
ENI Design Interior ArchitectureENI Design Interior Architecture
2019 Parade Of Homes
2019 Parade Of Homes
Silas LaceySilas Lacey
Custom Closets
Custom Closets
Organize-ItOrganize-It
A dedicated laundry-space is a must-have for any family. Design your laundry room to work for you by adding much needed storage space, and even hanging space for your freshly laundered clothes. Add both hidden storage with upper cabinets and open shelving to keep items on display so you can see exactly what you have on hand.
Somerset TA10, Utility
Somerset TA10, Utility
British Standard by Plain EnglishBritish Standard by Plain English
Practicality and budget were the focus in this design for a Utility Room that does double duty. A bright colour was chosen for the paint and a very cheerfully frilled skirt adds on. A deep sink can deal with flowers, the washing or the debris from a muddy day out of doors. It's important to consider the function(s) of a room. We like a combo when possible.

Modern L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed modern 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 modern utility design.

What do I need in my modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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