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Large Modern Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Vasconia - laundry
Vasconia - laundry
State Street HomesState Street Homes
Laundry with white acrylic cabinets and Corian top. Terrazzo tile floors.
Inspiration for a large modern separated utility room in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Mt Martha home renovation
Mt Martha home renovation
Wayne Stewart BuilderWayne Stewart Builder
Large modern single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Elderslie, NSW
Elderslie, NSW
Belle Lifestyle HomesBelle Lifestyle Homes
The laundry is very clever in its design, and features a laundry chute and access to the clothesline outside. It features grey / blue subway tiles laid in a herringbone pattern and the same Talostone benchtop featured throughout the home.
Galic Laundry Room
Galic Laundry Room
ORA Kitchens and BathORA Kitchens and Bath
Nat Caron Photography
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
TopLine Model TL150
TopLine Model TL150
TopLine Clothes LinesTopLine Clothes Lines
TopLine is an indoor clothes line, saving energy and space in your home, taking the hassle out of washing days, giving you flexibility even on the wettest of days. Standard Inclusions:  Remote Control  LED Lighting  Fan for cool air drying  Heater for warm air drying  UV lamp for sanitizing  Load capacity 35kg
Woods Modern Farmhouse
Woods Modern Farmhouse
Hines Homes, LLCHines Homes, LLC
This is an example of a large modern single-wall separated utility room in Little Rock with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Pitt Town - Laundry
Pitt Town - Laundry
Perfect Fit Kitchens & JoineryPerfect Fit Kitchens & Joinery
Style and function! The Pitt Town laundry has both in spades. Designer: Harper Lane Design Stone: WK Quantum Quartz from Just Stone Australia in Alpine Matt Builder: Bigeni Built Hardware: Blum Australia Pty Ltd / Wilson & Bradley Photo credit: Janelle Keys Photography
Residential Demo and Build
Residential Demo and Build
TL Halford Construction, LLCTL Halford Construction, LLC
Lacey Marean
Photo of a large modern single-wall separated utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Utility Sink in Laundry
Utility Sink in Laundry
Nathan Potratz Custom CarpentryNathan Potratz Custom Carpentry
With the sea glass green walls and intricate tile flooring, you almost want to do laundry in this room!
Photo of a large modern separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Bosch Energy Star Washer & Dryer
Bosch Energy Star Washer & Dryer
K&N Appliance GalleryK&N Appliance Gallery
ENERGY STAR qualified compact laundry units offer flexible installation options and space to accommodate up to 18 full-size towels.
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Modern laundry room with custom cabinets
Modern laundry room with custom cabinets
Arredo Casa GroupArredo Casa Group
Modern laundry room with custom cabinets and sink.
Photo of a large modern utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
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.
The Brewmaster's Basement
The Brewmaster's Basement
Adlyn Construction Inc.Adlyn Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a large modern galley utility room in Edmonton with grey walls, grey floors, porcelain flooring, a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Madison, WI Lake House
Madison, WI Lake House
Mader DesignsMader Designs
Inspiration for a large modern galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Colourful Laundry
Colourful Laundry
Royston Wilson DesignRoyston Wilson Design
Andrew Ashton
This is an example of a large modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
French Hill Road Renovation
French Hill Road Renovation
OakWood Designers & BuildersOakWood Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall utility room in Ottawa with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink and orange walls.
Mosman Park
Mosman Park
Arena InteriorsArena Interiors
Crib Creative
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Perth with grey cabinets, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
GMI Design GroupGMI Design Group
This dark, dreary kitchen was large, but not being used well. The family of 7 had outgrown the limited storage and experienced traffic bottlenecks when in the kitchen together. A bright, cheerful and more functional kitchen was desired, as well as a new pantry space. We gutted the kitchen and closed off the landing through the door to the garage to create a new pantry. A frosted glass pocket door eliminates door swing issues. In the pantry, a small access door opens to the garage so groceries can be loaded easily. Grey wood-look tile was laid everywhere. We replaced the small window and added a 6’x4’ window, instantly adding tons of natural light. A modern motorized sheer roller shade helps control early morning glare. Three free-floating shelves are to the right of the window for favorite décor and collectables. White, ceiling-height cabinets surround the room. The full-overlay doors keep the look seamless. Double dishwashers, double ovens and a double refrigerator are essentials for this busy, large family. An induction cooktop was chosen for energy efficiency, child safety, and reliability in cooking. An appliance garage and a mixer lift house the much-used small appliances. An ice maker and beverage center were added to the side wall cabinet bank. The microwave and TV are hidden but have easy access. The inspiration for the room was an exclusive glass mosaic tile. The large island is a glossy classic blue. White quartz countertops feature small flecks of silver. Plus, the stainless metal accent was even added to the toe kick! Upper cabinet, under-cabinet and pendant ambient lighting, all on dimmers, was added and every light (even ceiling lights) is LED for energy efficiency. White-on-white modern counter stools are easy to clean. Plus, throughout the room, strategically placed USB outlets give tidy charging options.
Kew Whole House
Kew Whole House
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Photo of a large modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Ultra-Modern 3-Story
Ultra-Modern 3-Story
Owen Homes LLCOwen Homes LLC
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Kansas City with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Large 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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