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Modern Separated Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Awendaw Retreat
Awendaw Retreat
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Laundry room featuring tumbled porcelain tile in an off-set pattern, custom inset cabinetry, stackable washer & dryer, white farmhouse sink, leathered black countertops and brass fixtures
Modern Villa
Modern Villa
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Large laundry room with custom white flat panel cabinets, calcutta counters, stainless steel sink, porcelain tile, and room for stackable washer and dryer.
Gretchen Utility Room
Gretchen Utility Room
Mark Stewart Home DesignMark Stewart Home Design
This photo shows the deluxe upstairs utility room. The floor plan shows the counter space extending along the right wall and includes a sink, however it can also be built as shown here to maximize floor space. Ample cabinets above and to the right of the appliances ensure you will never run out of space for detergent, linens, cleaning supplies, or anything else you might need.
ST095 _ 8707 W Flycatcher Pl
ST095 _ 8707 W Flycatcher Pl
Lance Johnson Building CompanyLance Johnson Building Company
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Modern French Country
Modern French Country
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
Modern French Country Laundry Room with painted and distressed hardwood floors.
This is an example of a medium sized modern separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, painted wood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Family Basement Renovation
Family Basement Renovation
Laura Sehn Design GroupLaura Sehn Design Group
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Ottawa with grey walls, a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ironing Custom Cabinet
Ironing Custom Cabinet
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
Ironing clutter solved with this custom cabinet by Cabinets & Designs.
Photo of a medium sized modern separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, carpet and a belfast sink.
Glendale
Glendale
Toulmin Kitchen & BathToulmin Kitchen & Bath
Photography: Lance Holloway
Photo of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Birmingham with white cabinets, marble worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
White Laundry Room$
White Laundry Room$
Closet & Storage Concepts - NorwalkCloset & Storage Concepts - Norwalk
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Surry Hills Apartment
Surry Hills Apartment
Teresa Perng InteriorsTeresa Perng Interiors
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Shields Project
Shields Project
Fishhouse Design StudioFishhouse Design Studio
Photo of a small modern galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Luxe Living in Zionsville
Luxe Living in Zionsville
Everything HomeEverything Home
Our Indianapolis studio gave this home an elegant, sophisticated look with sleek, edgy lighting, modern furniture, metal accents, tasteful art, and printed, textured wallpaper and accessories. Builder: Old Town Design Group Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midwest-luxury-living/
Kew Whole House
Kew Whole House
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
This is an example 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.
Philadelphia Custom Kitchen and Laundry
Philadelphia Custom Kitchen and Laundry
Airy KitchensAiry Kitchens
This is an example of a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, pink walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Penthouse Bogenhausen
Penthouse Bogenhausen
BESPOKE Interior Design & ProductionBESPOKE Interior Design & Production
This is an example of a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Munich with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Downtown Indianapolis Condo
Modern Downtown Indianapolis Condo
Rowland DesignRowland Design
Photo of a small modern galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cedar Ridge
Cedar Ridge
The Interior Design GroupThe Interior Design Group
Interior Design Firm: The Interior Design Group. - Interior Finish Selection, Interior Design Support, CAD drawings and Staging by The Interior Design Group.
Seaside Contemporary Home
Seaside Contemporary Home
Collin BuildersCollin Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized modern separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Laundry with hanging rails and subway tiles
Laundry with hanging rails and subway tiles
ImprovaImprova
Medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.

Modern Separated 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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