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Modern Utility Room with Green Walls Ideas and Designs

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Elk Lake
Elk Lake
Environment ArchitectsEnvironment Architects
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Sue DiRannaSue DiRanna
The vanity top and the washer/dryer counter are both made from an IKEA butcher block table top that I was able to cut into the custom sizes for the space. I learned alot about polyurethane and felt a little like the Karate Kid, poly on, sand off, poly on, sand off. The counter does have a leg on the front left for support. This arrangement allowed for a small hangar bar and 4" space to keep brooms, swifter, and even a small step stool to reach the upper most cabinet space. Not saying I'm short, but I will admint that I could use a little vertical help sometimes, but I am not short.
Applecross Laundry Renovation
Applecross Laundry Renovation
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Applecross Laundry Renovation, Laundry Renovations Perth, Gloss White Laundry Renovation, Green Splashback, Broom Closet, Green Stack Bond, Mosaic Green Laundry Splashback
Mills Transitional Kitchen Renovation
Mills Transitional Kitchen Renovation
EBCON CorporationEBCON Corporation
Washer, dryer, and drying rack with custom vent grills and retractable cabinet doors.
Design ideas for a modern u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and green walls.
1940's Blue Bungalow
1940's Blue Bungalow
Bay Street BungalowsBay Street Bungalows
Oasis Photography
This is an example of a modern utility room in Charlotte with green walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ski Jump Rise
Ski Jump Rise
RDC Fine Homes, Inc.RDC Fine Homes, Inc.
Photo of a large modern galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Home built by WEBSTER HOMES - Brookwater
Home built by WEBSTER HOMES - Brookwater
Webster Homes Pty LtdWebster Homes Pty Ltd
Built by Webster Homes, second laundry in breezeway
Small modern galley utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, green walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Closets
Closets
Precision Closets and Garage LLCPrecision Closets and Garage LLC
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Granny's Granny
Granny's Granny
Departure l ArchitectureDeparture l Architecture
A stackable washer dryer located behind a sliding obscured glass door.
Photo of a small modern galley laundry cupboard in Portland with green walls, concrete flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Bristol Home Hair Salon
Bristol Home Hair Salon
Hannah Redden InteriorsHannah Redden Interiors
Photo of a small modern galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, green walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Bamboo Kitchen Renovation
Bamboo Kitchen Renovation
Zipper ArchitectureZipper Architecture
Ryan Edwards
Photo of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Private residence L
Private residence L
Construction Réno-MarcConstruction Réno-Marc
Photo of a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Montreal with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and green worktops.
Myrtle Bank
Myrtle Bank
Huff Residential DesignsHuff Residential Designs
Photo of a small modern l-shaped separated utility room in Manchester with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Closet King LLCCloset King LLC
Raised panel doors above washer/dryer.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
zdesignzdesign
Photo of a small modern separated utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Inlet Beach
Inlet Beach
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Miami with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Utility Sink in Laundry
Utility Sink in Laundry
Nathan Potratz Custom CarpentryNathan Potratz Custom Carpentry
With the sea glass green walls and intricate tile flooring, you almost want to do laundry in this room!
Photo of a large modern separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Applecross Laundry Renovation
Applecross Laundry Renovation
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Applecross Laundry Renovation, Laundry Renovations Perth, Gloss White Laundry Renovation, Green Splashback, Broom Closet, Green Stack Bond, Mosaic Green Laundry Splashback
Laundry renovation- Outdated laundry to modern laundry/bathroom
Laundry renovation- Outdated laundry to modern laundry/bathroom
Natural Interior DesignNatural Interior Design
Progress photos, A few more elements that need to be added but we are super happy with how it's turning out. Who wouldn't want to bathe in a rock bath!? The paint colour really makes the black fittings pop and adds a really relaxing element.
Mud Room Renovation - After
Mud Room Renovation - After
UserUser
Caliber Contracting
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Modern Utility Room with Green Walls 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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