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Modern Utility Room with Exposed Beams Ideas and Designs

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TUMBLE CREEK custom home
TUMBLE CREEK custom home
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
Working with repeat clients is always a dream! The had perfect timing right before the pandemic for their vacation home to get out city and relax in the mountains. This modern mountain home is stunning. Check out every custom detail we did throughout the home to make it a unique experience!
Uptown Manhattan Apartment
Uptown Manhattan Apartment
Lauren Rubin ArchitectureLauren Rubin Architecture
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, blue worktops and exposed beams.
Mobile Lavanderia (vista interna)
Mobile Lavanderia (vista interna)
PRF Studio di Gianluca PezzoliPRF Studio di Gianluca Pezzoli
Questa foto è la disposizione (senza ante) del mobile a muro della lavanderia, molto contenitivo ed ordinato. Sul lato sinistro vediamo il vano per lavatrice ed asciugatrice, a fianco un vano per le scope e detersivi, al di sopra tutti i ripiani e poi a destra il "famoso cestone dei panni sporchi" con ulteriori ripiani.
Apartment Remodeling Manhattan
Apartment Remodeling Manhattan
L I Finish ConstructionL I Finish Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in New York with an utility sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, black worktops, exposed beams and brick walls.
Terra tetto con travi a vista
Terra tetto con travi a vista
michele volpi - studio interior designmichele volpi - studio interior design
un bagno piccolissimo ma attrezzato a lavanderia, il tutto ben nascosto dietro un mobile con ante a soffietto, per lasciare l'immagine del secondo bagno sempre fresca e ordinata. Non più un bagno di servizio, bensì un piccolo gioiello degno del resto dell'abitazione.
Un piccolo appartamento sui toni del verde e del blu
Un piccolo appartamento sui toni del verde e del blu
COBE ArchitettiCOBE Architetti
Small modern laundry cupboard in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and exposed beams.
「U2」中庭を中心に好きなものに囲まれて暮らす
「U2」中庭を中心に好きなものに囲まれて暮らす
アキアーキデザイン一級建築士事務所アキアーキデザイン一級建築士事務所
Photo of a modern galley laundry cupboard in Tokyo with white walls, painted wood flooring, beige floors, exposed beams, tongue and groove walls, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, an integrated washer and dryer and white worktops.
回遊の平家(in合志）
回遊の平家(in合志）
岩瀬隆広建築設計岩瀬隆広建築設計
ランドリールーム
Modern separated utility room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, exposed beams and wallpapered walls.
appartamento 60 mq - ristrutturazione
appartamento 60 mq - ristrutturazione
Michela Chiesa ArchitettoMichela Chiesa Architetto
Design ideas for a small modern laundry cupboard in Milan with black walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
TUMBLE CREEK custom home
TUMBLE CREEK custom home
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
Working with repeat clients is always a dream! The had perfect timing right before the pandemic for their vacation home to get out city and relax in the mountains. This modern mountain home is stunning. Check out every custom detail we did throughout the home to make it a unique experience!
Terra tetto con travi a vista
Terra tetto con travi a vista
michele volpi - studio interior designmichele volpi - studio interior design
un bagno piccolissimo ma attrezzato a lavanderia, il tutto ben nascosto dietro un mobile con ante a soffietto, per lasciare l'immagine del secondo bagno sempre fresca e ordinata. Non più un bagno di servizio, bensì un piccolo gioiello degno del resto dell'abitazione.
Mobile Lavanderia a scomparsa
Mobile Lavanderia a scomparsa
PRF Studio di Gianluca PezzoliPRF Studio di Gianluca Pezzoli
Per ovviare alla necessità di avere la lavatrice/asciugatrice e del contenimento generale in questo Loft, abbiamo optato per inserire un mobile a muro molto contenitivo ed ordinato, a "scomparsa visiva" all'interno del bagno. Visto che il cliente aveva un solo bagno, era alta la possibilità di avere a vista una lavatrice/asciugatrice ed il "famoso cestone dei panni sporchi". Quindi per rendere tutto più armonioso, bello esteticamente ed ordinato, la scelta di questo armadio è stata azzeccata. I frontali, inoltre, essendo divisi in 8 ante, sono stati fresati con un taglio orizzontale per rendere meno netta la suddivisione delle stesse. Tra poco si vedrà tutto in dettaglio.

Modern Utility Room with Exposed Beams 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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