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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.
Design ideas for an expansive modern utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Custom Design - Laundry - Ascaya
Custom Design - Laundry - Ascaya
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Inspiration for an expansive modern utility room in Las Vegas with grey cabinets, grey splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
Locker-room-inspired floor-to-ceiling cabinets in the mudroom area.
Expansive modern galley utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rochester Home
Rochester Home
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
Galley laundry with built in washer and dryer cabinets
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors, beige worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
2632 W Wilshire
2632 W Wilshire
Sudderth DesignSudderth Design
EUROPEAN MODERN MASTERPIECE! Exceptionally crafted by Sudderth Design. RARE private, OVERSIZED LOT steps from Exclusive OKC Golf and Country Club on PREMIER Wishire Blvd in Nichols Hills. Experience majestic courtyard upon entering the residence. Aesthetic Purity at its finest! Over-sized island in Chef's kitchen. EXPANSIVE living areas that serve as magnets for social gatherings. HIGH STYLE EVERYTHING..From fixtures, to wall paint/paper, hardware, hardwoods, and stones. PRIVATE Master Retreat with sitting area, fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to spacious covered patio. Master bath is STUNNING! Floor to Ceiling marble with ENORMOUS closet. Moving glass wall system in living area leads to BACKYARD OASIS with 40 foot covered patio, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, outdoor bath, and premier pool w/sun pad and hot tub! Well thought out OPEN floor plan has EVERYTHING! 3 car garage with 6 car motor court. THE PLACE TO BE...PICTURESQUE, private retreat.
Modern Makeover
Modern Makeover
RIC design buildRIC design build
This dated 80's home needed a major makeover inside and out. For the most part, the home’s footprint and layout stayed the same, but details and finishes were updated throughout and a few structural things - such as expanding a bathroom by taking space from a spare bedroom closet - were done to make the house more functional for our client. The exterior was painted a bold modern dark charcoal with a bright orange door. Carpeting was removed for new wood floor installation, brick was painted, new wood mantle stained to match the floors and simplified door trims. The kitchen was completed demoed and renovated with sleek cabinetry and larger windows. Custom fabricated steel railings make a serious statement in the entryway, updating the overall style of the house.
Renovated Practical Double Laundry
Renovated Practical Double Laundry
Fusion ReconstructFusion Reconstruct
Gorgeous Renovated Laundry complete with subway tiles, underbench washing machine, sewing bench, linen cupboard, broom cupboard and loads of storage.
Design ideas for an expansive modern galley utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Saddle Ridge Home
Saddle Ridge Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Huge laundry room with tons of storage. Custom tile walls, sink, hampers, and built in ironing board.
Photo of an expansive modern l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
DIGHT RESIDENCE
DIGHT RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
MODERN CHARM Custom designed and manufactured laundry & mudroom with the following features: Grey matt polyurethane finish Shadowline profile (no handles) 20mm thick stone benchtop (Ceasarstone 'Snow) White vertical kit Kat tiled splashback Feature 55mm thick lamiwood floating shelf Matt black handing rod 2 x In built laundry hampers 1 x Fold out ironing board Laundry chute 2 x Pull out solid bases under washer / dryer stack to hold washing basket Tall roll out drawers for larger cleaning product bottles Feature vertical slat panelling 6 x Roll-out shoe drawers 6 x Matt black coat hooks Blum hardware
Contemporary & Expansive Handleless Flat Slab Kitchen
Contemporary & Expansive Handleless Flat Slab Kitchen
Planet FurniturePlanet Furniture
What we have here is an expansive space perfect for a family of 5. Located in the beautiful village of Tewin, Hertfordshire, this beautiful home had a full renovation from the floor up. The clients had a vision of creating a spacious, open-plan contemporary kitchen which would be entertaining central and big enough for their family of 5. They booked a showroom appointment and spoke with Alina, one of our expert kitchen designers. Alina quickly translated the couple’s ideas, taking into consideration the new layout and personal specifications, which in the couple’s own words “Alina nailed the design”. Our Handleless Flat Slab design was selected by the couple with made-to-measure cabinetry that made full use of the room’s ceiling height. All cabinets were hand-painted in Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball and slatted real wood oak veneer cladding with a Pitch Black backdrop was dotted around the design. All the elements from the range of Neff appliances to décor, blended harmoniously, with no one material or texture standing out and feeling disconnected. The overall effect is that of a contemporary kitchen with lots of light and colour. We are seeing lots more wood being incorporated into the modern home today. Other features include a breakfast pantry with additional drawers for cereal and a tall single-door pantry, complete with internal drawers and a spice rack. The kitchen island sits in the middle with an L-shape kitchen layout surrounding it. We also flowed the same design through to the utility.
Preston Hollow Spec Home
Preston Hollow Spec Home
Traci Connell InteriorsTraci Connell Interiors
A clean lined laundry room is ready for its first load of laundry! With painted flat paneled cabinets and white quartz, it's as clean as can be!
Expansive modern galley separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Inviting On Ivergordon
Inviting On Ivergordon
Chimera Interior DesignChimera Interior Design
Expansive modern u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
2017 Spring Parade of Homes- Thornapple River
2017 Spring Parade of Homes- Thornapple River
TruKitchensTruKitchens
Builder: BDR Executive Custom Homes Architect: 42 North - Architecture + Design Interior Design: Christine DiMaria Design Photographer: Chuck Heiney
Expansive modern u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige walls, porcelain flooring and white worktops.
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Poggenpohl HoustonPoggenpohl Houston
Storage in the laundry room by Cheryl Carpenter at Poggenpohl Joseph Nance Photography
Design ideas for an expansive modern u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic flooring, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Campus Drive Residence
Campus Drive Residence
AE3 Architects + Project ManagersAE3 Architects + Project Managers
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Lesesne Street 3
Lesesne Street 3
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Inspiration for an expansive modern single-wall separated utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Royalshire
Royalshire
CREATECREATE
Shoot2Sell
This is an example of an expansive modern galley utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Seymour Custom Build
Seymour Custom Build
Twin Peaks Construction, Inc.Twin Peaks Construction, Inc.
Two bedroom self contained guest suite.
Expansive modern l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry & Storage Room
Laundry & Storage Room
European Cabinets & Design StudiosEuropean Cabinets & Design Studios
The expansive laundry room and storage area features white cabinets from Aran Cucine.
Expansive modern utility room in Miami with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.

Expansive 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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