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Modern Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Kopachuck Remodel
Kopachuck Remodel
Madera Furniture CompanyMadera Furniture Company
A gorgeous combination of white painted and walnut veneered cabinetry provide ample storage in this vast laundry room.
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.
Hardwood clothes airer
Hardwood clothes airer
Barry Galvin All Craft CarpentryBarry Galvin All Craft Carpentry
Wall hung mahogany clothes airer hangs flat to wall when not in use ,easy to use smart design for clever use of space.
Home Addition
Home Addition
Strong Builders Inc.Strong Builders Inc.
Woodside Modern Napa Style
Woodside Modern Napa Style
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Tower Mountain Modern Home
Tower Mountain Modern Home
Shelter AssociatesShelter Associates
This large laundry room includes a professional dog wash and dryer with plenty of cabinet space for cleaning supplies.
Waterman Home Remodel
Waterman Home Remodel
Alair Homes ArizonaAlair Homes Arizona
The kitchen and laundry room have been completely updated with a fresh and modern design.
Crafting Luxury: A Comprehensive Remodel in the Heart of Saratoga
Crafting Luxury: A Comprehensive Remodel in the Heart of Saratoga
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Behind a stylish black barn door and separate from the living area, lies the modern laundry room. Boasting a state-of-the-art Electrolux front load washer and dryer, they’re set against pristine white maple cabinets adorned with sleek matte black knobs. Additionally, a handy utility sink is present making it convenient for washing out any tough stains. The backdrop showcases a striking Modena black & white mosaic tile in matte Fiore, which complements the Brazilian slate floor seamlessly.
ランドリールーム
ランドリールーム
株式会社ヤマジホーム株式会社ヤマジホーム
3帖のランドリールームでは、洗濯して、干して、畳む(アイロンがけ)が一気に完結できます。さらには、ウォークインクローゼットと繋がっているのでハンガーのまま、収納することも可能です。お気に入りポイントは一面に貼ったタイル調のクロス。
Kitchen Extension, bathroom and utility bournville
Kitchen Extension, bathroom and utility bournville
Elmstone Building ServicesElmstone Building Services
Madison, WI Lake House
Madison, WI Lake House
Mader DesignsMader Designs
Güneşli HY Evi
Güneşli HY Evi
Teta InteriorsTeta Interiors
Design and Execution by Atölye Teta: Ece Hapcioglu Karatepe & Tekin Karatepe Photography by Koray Polat
Laundry room and Art studio
Laundry room and Art studio
UserUser
photo by Alex Yelluas
Spatia
Spatia
Arclinea NYArclinea NY
Have a tiny New York City apartment? Check our Spatia, Arclinea's kitchen and storage solution that offers a sleek, discreet design. Spatia smartly conceals your kitchen, laundry and storage, elegantly blending in with any timeless design.
Modern Condo Reimagined: Laundry Room
Modern Condo Reimagined: Laundry Room
Wiles Design GroupWiles Design Group
This remodel transformed two condos into one, overcoming access challenges. We designed the space for a seamless transition, adding function with a laundry room, powder room, bar, and entertaining space. This elegant laundry room features ample storage, a folding table, and sophisticated gray and white tones, ensuring a functional yet stylish design with a focus on practicality. ---Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-condo-remodel
Lakewood Ranch Laundry Room Remodel
Lakewood Ranch Laundry Room Remodel
Cabex ConstructionCabex Construction
Gratifying Green is the minty color of the custom-made soft-close cabinets in this Lakewood Ranch laundry room upgrade. The countertop comes from a quartz remnant we chose with the homeowner, and the new floor is a black and white checkered glaze ceramic. We relocated the existing dryer receptacle from above the washing machine to beside it and added a stainless steel sink and polished nickel appliances and fixtures. The homeowner added another touch of creativity with the new wallpaper that they chose themselves.
Home Redesign
Home Redesign
Lori Davis InteriorsLori Davis Interiors
Converted former dog kennel grooming room into family laundry room. Added cubbies for additional storage in mud room area. Vinyl plank flooring adds water resistance to high traffic mud room.
Laundry Room/Bathroom
Laundry Room/Bathroom
Keypoint ConstructionKeypoint Construction
Laundry Storage
Laundry Storage
TidySquares Inc.TidySquares Inc.
Even a tiny laundry space can be transformed into a comfortable and efficient part of your home. TidySquares can help you make use of every little nook with our custom storage solutions, so you have everything you need to make laundry a breeze even in a cramped space. Cabinets above the washer and dryer safely hold your supplies and linens, while custom shelf and a hanging rod give you more room for creative storage. White cabinets in white finish with brushed chrome bar handles add a touch of modern and compliment any space.

Modern 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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