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Medium Sized Modern Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Holzheimer Interiors, Inc.Holzheimer Interiors, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Cleveland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Yale
Yale
Karly Kristina DesignKarly Kristina Design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Utopian - Sleak Style with horizontal grain wood
Utopian - Sleak Style with horizontal grain wood
BECKS Quality Cabinets, Inc.BECKS Quality Cabinets, Inc.
Photographer: Kat Brannaman
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and green worktops.
Camino Real Residence
Camino Real Residence
April BallietteApril Balliette
Photographer: Ryan Gamma
This is an example of a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Project Bring on the Bold
Project Bring on the Bold
m studio interior designm studio interior design
When all but the master suite was redesigned in a newly-purchased home, an opportunity arose for transformation. Lack of storage, low-height counters and an unnecessary closet space were all undesirable. Closing off the adjacent closet allowed for wider and taller vanities and a make-up station in the bathroom. Eliminating the tub, a shower sizable to wash large dogs is nestled by the windows offering ample light. The water-closet sits where the previous shower was, paired with French doors creating an airy feel while maintaining privacy. In the old closet, the previous opening to the master bath is closed off with new access from the hallway allowing for a new laundry space. The cabinetry layout ensures maximum storage. Utilizing the longest wall for equipment offered full surface space with short hanging above and a tower functions as designated tall hanging with the dog’s water bowl built-in below. A palette of warm silvers and blues compliment the bold patterns found in each of the spaces.
Indiana Whole House
Indiana Whole House
M StudioM Studio
Laundry room
Medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Evanston Laundry room
Evanston Laundry room
Foster Hill DesignFoster Hill Design
Mary Carol Fitzgerald
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
The Grove Social
The Grove Social
Jamie Schachtel Design GroupJamie Schachtel Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized modern laundry cupboard in Chicago with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Lakestone Show Home
Lakestone Show Home
Norelco Cabinets LtdNorelco Cabinets Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
A Better ClosetA Better Closet
This is an example of a medium sized modern u-shaped laundry cupboard in Birmingham with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Silverado Sophistication
Silverado Sophistication
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
Tracy T. Photography
Medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Bosse
Bosse
RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)
Inspiration for a medium sized modern separated utility room with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
YORK RESIDENCE
YORK RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
CURVES & TEXTURE - Custom designed & manufactured 'white matte' cabinetry - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss rectangle tiled, laid vertically - LO & CO handles - Recessed LED lighting - Feature timber grain cupboard for laundry baskets - Custom laundry chute - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Oceanfront Remodel
Oceanfront Remodel
CRG CompaniesCRG Companies
Master Bedroom Laundry Room
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Delray Beach Laundry Room
Delray Beach Laundry Room
JL ClosetsJL Closets
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a built-in sink, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
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.
Sanctuary Prairie
Sanctuary Prairie
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
Design ideas for a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room Remodel - after
Laundry Room Remodel - after
Emoh-Home Designers Inc.Emoh-Home Designers Inc.
after
Medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Cat Mountain Remodel
Cat Mountain Remodel
Ariel Bleich DesignAriel Bleich Design
Amy Gritton Photography
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
TCD 2021 Fall Showcase
TCD 2021 Fall Showcase
TCD HomesTCD Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.

Medium Sized 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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