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Modern Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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South Perth Apartment Project
South Perth Apartment Project
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
Combined Bathroom and Laundries can still look beautiful ?
Design ideas for a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Perth with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white worktops, all types of ceiling, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry Room Organic
Laundry Room Organic
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
Design ideas for a 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.
Park City Contemporary
Park City Contemporary
Your Choice Custom CabinetsYour Choice Custom Cabinets
Eric Lasig, Bivian Quinonenz,
Inspiration for a large modern galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Munster Laundry Renovation
Munster Laundry Renovation
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Integrated Washer and Dryer, Washer Dryer Stacked Cupboard, Penny Round Tiles, Small Hexagon Tiles, Black and White Laundry, Modern Laundry Ideas, Laundry Renovations Perth
BOLD + BEAUTIFUL
BOLD + BEAUTIFUL
Niche Design Co | Chelsey MathiesonNiche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry
Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Designer: Michael Simpson; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Modern Condo Reimagined: Laundry Room
Modern Condo Reimagined: Laundry Room
Wiles Design GroupWiles Design Group
This remodel transformed two condos into one, overcoming access challenges. We designed the space for a seamless transition, adding function with a laundry room, powder room, bar, and entertaining space. This elegant laundry room features ample storage, a folding table, and sophisticated gray and white tones, ensuring a functional yet stylish design with a focus on practicality. ---Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-condo-remodel
Lakewood Ranch Laundry Room Remodel
Lakewood Ranch Laundry Room Remodel
Cabex ConstructionCabex Construction
Gratifying Green is the minty color of the custom-made soft-close cabinets in this Lakewood Ranch laundry room upgrade. The countertop comes from a quartz remnant we chose with the homeowner, and the new floor is a black and white checkered glaze ceramic. We relocated the existing dryer receptacle from above the washing machine to beside it and added a stainless steel sink and polished nickel appliances and fixtures. The homeowner added another touch of creativity with the new wallpaper that they chose themselves.
Home Redesign
Home Redesign
Lori Davis InteriorsLori Davis Interiors
Converted former dog kennel grooming room into family laundry room. Added cubbies for additional storage in mud room area. Vinyl plank flooring adds water resistance to high traffic mud room.
Laundry Room/Bathroom
Laundry Room/Bathroom
Keypoint ConstructionKeypoint Construction
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Storage
Laundry Storage
TidySquares Inc.TidySquares Inc.
Even a tiny laundry space can be transformed into a comfortable and efficient part of your home. TidySquares can help you make use of every little nook with our custom storage solutions, so you have everything you need to make laundry a breeze even in a cramped space. Cabinets above the washer and dryer safely hold your supplies and linens, while custom shelf and a hanging rod give you more room for creative storage. White cabinets in white finish with brushed chrome bar handles add a touch of modern and compliment any space.
Laundry room and Art studio
Laundry room and Art studio
UserUser
photo by Alex Yelluas
This is an example of a small modern utility room in San Francisco with white cabinets, purple walls and ceramic flooring.
High Ceiling Laundry Room
High Ceiling Laundry Room
JLL Grace Organizing and DesignJLL Grace Organizing and Design
Very high ceilings with a walk through from the garage.
This is an example of a small modern galley utility room in Austin with a side by side washer and dryer.
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!
Lavish Laundry
Lavish Laundry
Lux InteriorsLux Interiors
Photo of a small modern single-wall utility room in Perth with a submerged sink and porcelain splashback.
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
Woodside Modern Napa Style
Woodside Modern Napa Style
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Orleans- Mud Room & Entry
Orleans- Mud Room & Entry
UserUser
This mudroom/laundry area was dark and disorganized. We created some much needed storage, stacked the laundry to provide more space, and a seating area for this busy family. The random hexagon tile pattern on the floor was created using 3 different shades of the same tile. We really love finding ways to use standard materials in new and fun ways that heighten the design and make things look custom. We did the same with the floor tile in the front entry, creating a basket-weave/plaid look with a combination of tile colours and sizes. A geometric light fixture and some fun wall hooks finish the space.
Mid Century Modern Update
Mid Century Modern Update
Outside ArchitectureOutside Architecture
This is an example of a modern galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, concrete flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry Room Organic
Laundry Room Organic
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
Photo of a 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.

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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