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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
CLOSET FURNISHINGS & CABINETRYCLOSET FURNISHINGS & CABINETRY
Beautiful laundry room cabinets and full storage solution in Rain Cloud material, includes a counter top with back splash for sorting laundry and to conceal hoses, and hanging space for air drying.
Soprano in Grandview
Soprano in Grandview
Prodigy Homes Inc.Prodigy Homes Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets.
The Collins Condo Renovation - Before and After
The Collins Condo Renovation - Before and After
Douglas W. Bush, M.A.Douglas W. Bush, M.A.
Photo of a modern utility room in Miami.
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.
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.
Upper West Side Transformation
Upper West Side Transformation
Night2Day InteriorsNight2Day Interiors
No space is too small for us! Compact laundry area -> pull out drying rack that holds upto 50lbs
Small modern u-shaped utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets and blue cabinets.
Modernist House
Modernist House
BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.
BiglarKinyan Design Partnership 2012
Modern utility room in Toronto.
SoCal Guesthouse
SoCal Guesthouse
Modal LivingModal Living
This is an example of a modern utility room in Salt Lake City.
New Residence_Henderson
New Residence_Henderson
Alliance Architecture LtdAlliance Architecture Ltd
Hidden Laundry on Enclosed patio
Photo of a modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Auckland with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Custom Two Story
Custom Two Story
Landmark Performance HomesLandmark Performance Homes
This is an example of a modern utility room in Omaha.
Roland Residence
Roland Residence
EKOSSEKOSS
Photo of a modern utility room in Sydney.
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.
Cherry Lake West - 2022 Feature Home
Cherry Lake West - 2022 Feature Home
NRG Homes II LLCNRG Homes II LLC
Photo of a modern utility room in Other.
Blue Glory
Blue Glory
Dinnissen Design Co LtdDinnissen Design Co Ltd
Modern utility room in Vancouver.
Modern Tudor
Modern Tudor
Owen Homes LLCOwen Homes LLC
This is an example of a modern utility room in Kansas City.
Expand work
Expand work
Expand, IncExpand, Inc
Small modern utility room in New Orleans with white cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Renovation & refurbishment #9 INNER WEST SYDNEY
Renovation & refurbishment #9 INNER WEST SYDNEY
Definitive Decor AustraliaDefinitive Decor Australia
Bathroom encompassing Laundry closet. Cabinetry by Tasker Joinery.
Small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Spanish Oaks Modern Mudroom By Darash
Spanish Oaks Modern Mudroom By Darash
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & ClosetsBy Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets
Mudroom designed By Darash with White Matte Opaque Fenix cabinets anti-scratch material, with handles, white countertop drop-in sink, high arc faucet, black and white modern style.
C+F Bathroom and Laundry Project
C+F Bathroom and Laundry Project
ACT RenovationsACT Renovations
This is an example of a modern utility room in Canberra - Queanbeyan.
Laundry Room in Griesbach
Laundry Room in Griesbach
STOR-X Organizing Systems - EdmontonSTOR-X Organizing Systems - Edmonton
Inspiration for a modern utility room in Edmonton.

Modern Grey 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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