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Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The patterned floor continues into the laundry room where double sets of appliances and plenty of countertops and storage helps the family manage household demands.
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
This is a multi-functional space serving as side entrance, mudroom, laundry room and walk-in pantry all within in a footprint of 125 square feet. The mudroom wish list included a coat closet, shoe storage and a bench, as well as hooks for hats, bags, coats, etc. which we located on its own wall. The opposite wall houses the laundry equipment and sink. The front-loading washer and dryer gave us the opportunity for a folding counter above and helps create a more finished look for the room. The sink is tucked in the corner with a faucet that doubles its utility serving chilled carbonated water with the turn of a dial. The walk-in pantry element of the space is by far the most important for the client. They have a lot of storage needs that could not be completely fulfilled as part of the concurrent kitchen renovation. The function of the pantry had to include a second refrigerator as well as dry food storage and organization for many large serving trays and baskets. To maximize the storage capacity of the small space, we designed the walk-in pantry cabinet in the corner and included deep wall cabinets above following the slope of the ceiling. A library ladder with handrails ensures the upper storage is readily accessible and safe for this older couple to use on a daily basis. A new herringbone tile floor was selected to add varying shades of grey and beige to compliment the faux wood grain laminate cabinet doors. A new skylight brings in needed natural light to keep the space cheerful and inviting. The cookbook shelf adds personality and a shot of color to the otherwise neutral color scheme that was chosen to visually expand the space. Storage for all of its uses is neatly hidden in a beautifully designed compact package!
All Class in Black and White
All Class in Black and White
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Blackburn
Blackburn
Carnell's DesignCarnell's Design
European laundry with overhead cabinets, deep sink and floor to ceiling cupboard storage. Using the same materials and finishes as seen in the adjoining kitchen and butler’s pantry Natalie Lyons Photography
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.
Laundry Room Organic
Laundry Room Organic
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
Large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room Remodel - after
Laundry Room Remodel - after
Emoh-Home Designers Inc.Emoh-Home Designers Inc.
after
Photo of a 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.
Reforma de piso "Girona"
Reforma de piso "Girona"
SincroSincro
Large modern u-shaped separated utility room in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Roman Holiday
Roman Holiday
Pink Door DesignsPink Door Designs
Fun, funky french laundry room! Gold-leaf backspalsh with black faucet, carrera marble counter top and gray shaker cabinetry with gold hardware. Walnut wood floating shelving. Mud room with drawers and upper storage
Trout Court Residence
Trout Court Residence
CGU HomesCGU Homes
Photo of a large modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, ceramic flooring, beige floors, beige worktops and a drop ceiling.
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Poggenpohl HoustonPoggenpohl Houston
Joseph Nance Photgraphy
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.
Mud Room
Mud Room
MARK IV Builders, IncMARK IV Builders, Inc
This laundry room / mudroom is fitted with storage, counter space, and a large sink. The mosaic tile flooring makes clean-up simple. We love how the painted beadboard adds interest and texture to the walls.
Mill Race Loop
Mill Race Loop
Talie Jane InteriorsTalie Jane Interiors
Laundry room with custom cabinetry and storage.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
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.
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.
Laundry Splashback
Laundry Splashback
MaurimosaicMaurimosaic
Production of hand-made MOSAIC ARTISTIC TILES that are of artistic quality with a touch of variation in their colour, shade, tone and size. Each product has an intrinsic characteristic that is peculiar to them. A customization of all products by using hand made pattern with any combination of colours from our classic colour palette.
Laundry Room Remodeled In To A Family Hub
Laundry Room Remodeled In To A Family Hub
John Rogers RenovationsJohn Rogers Renovations
This is an example of a modern u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring and shaker cabinets.
PK17 - Mud Room
PK17 - Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This Modern Multi-Level Home Boasts Master & Guest Suites on The Main Level + Den + Entertainment Room + Exercise Room with 2 Suites Upstairs as Well as Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living with 14ft Tall Coffered Box Beam Ceilings!
2020 Parade of Homes "The Tree House
2020 Parade of Homes "The Tree House
Interior Design CenterInterior Design Center
Craft Room
Design ideas for a modern u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Hughes - new residence
Hughes - new residence
Chapman BuiltChapman Built
Brick splashback
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Modern U-shaped 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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