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Modern Utility Room with Concrete Worktops Ideas and Designs

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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.
Project Fig Tree Pocket
Project Fig Tree Pocket
Urban Kitchens and JoineryUrban Kitchens and Joinery
Alex Coppo Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Ellis Fields – St Albans
Ellis Fields – St Albans
Audus KitchensAudus Kitchens
After finding their forever home, our clients came to us wanting a real showstopper kitchen that was open plan and perfect for their family and friends to socialise together in. They chose to go dark for a wow-factor finish, and we used the Nobilia Easy-touch in Graphite Black teamed with 350 stainless steel bar handles and a contrasting Vanilla concrete worktop supplied by our friends at Algarve granite. The kitchen was finished with staple appliances from Siemens, Blanco, Caple and Quooker, some of which featured in their matching utility.
West Hollywood Contemporary
West Hollywood Contemporary
Flowers Innovative Design & Construct Inc.Flowers Innovative Design & Construct Inc.
This is an example of a large modern galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Queenscliff Project
Queenscliff Project
Liebke ProjectsLiebke Projects
Modern Heritage House Queenscliff, Sydney. Garigal Country Architect: RAMA Architects Build: Liebke Projects Photo: Simon Whitbread This project was an alterations and additions to an existing Art Deco Heritage House on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Our aim was to celebrate the honest red brick vernacular of this 5 bedroom home but boldly modernise and open the inside using void spaces, large windows and heavy structural elements to allow an open and flowing living area to the rear. The goal was to create a sense of harmony with the existing heritage elements and the modern interior, whilst also highlighting the distinction of the new from the old. So while we embraced the brick facade in its material and scale, we sought to differentiate the new through the use of colour, scale and form. (RAMA Architects)
Irvin Simmons 2
Irvin Simmons 2
Nixon Custom HomesNixon Custom Homes
Medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Claremont - Extension and Renovation
Claremont - Extension and Renovation
Mindful Boutique Builders & Renovators PerthMindful Boutique Builders & Renovators Perth
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
光と風を味方に。暮らしのスタンダードをつくる「家」
光と風を味方に。暮らしのスタンダードをつくる「家」
マスノホームズ株式会社マスノホームズ株式会社
スッキリとした仕上がりの造作洗面です
Medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Osaka with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
k2 house
k2 house
米田建築アトリエ一級建築士事務所米田建築アトリエ一級建築士事務所
Small modern single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, concrete worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Delahasey Project
Delahasey Project
JEArchitectureJEArchitecture
Hidden Utility
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Dublin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, concrete flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
理想の暮らしから発想したプラン
理想の暮らしから発想したプラン
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
2階に設けた、洗濯・脱衣室。奥様たっての要望だったガス式のパワフル乾燥機を設置。これを設置する前提で、設備や棚を整えました。
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with an integrated sink, white cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls, concrete worktops and white worktops.
Bayridge Residence
Bayridge Residence
Synthesis Design Inc.Synthesis Design Inc.
Photo of a medium sized modern utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Modern Utility Room with Concrete Worktops 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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