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Modern Utility Room with Limestone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This laundry room features a modern cement plaster on the walls, which the homeowner wanted to preserve and show off. Normandy Designer Kathryn O'Donovan added open shelving with exposed brackets to create the overall industrial look of the room. The the walnut cabinetry and honed limestone countertop added warmth and plenty of storage to the space.
North Upland Interior/Exterior Renovation
North Upland Interior/Exterior Renovation
Rob Clark Construction Inc.Rob Clark Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone worktops, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
23775 Hogan Rd
23775 Hogan Rd
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Double Brick Duplex 2
Double Brick Duplex 2
ARC HOMES AUSTRALIAARC HOMES AUSTRALIA
This is an example of a modern galley utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Reconstructed Laundry Area including new WC
Reconstructed Laundry Area including new WC
El Interior Designers LtdEl Interior Designers Ltd
Another room that was sealed off, recreated and recoloured. Still sticking with the brown colour theme we created this cordoned off area for laundry. We wanted a quaint, functional yet organised laundry area. We removed the typical monstrous stone sinks and replaced them with this single storage unit finished off in brown wood. The height and sunken sink ensure no stress on one's back nor elbows during laundry activities. The multi-coloured backsplash tiles not only add colour to the space but also protect the wall and paintwork from chemical detergents, water and moisture.
Shade by Jamie: Mini "Aluminum" Blind
Shade by Jamie: Mini "Aluminum" Blind
Shade by Jamie - Shades, Shutters & BlindsShade by Jamie - Shades, Shutters & Blinds
Our Alta Aluminum Blinds have been a functional favorite for decades. A simple tilt of slats direct light, provide privacy or open up the view. 1” or 2” slats are available in subtle neutrals that blend or bold colors that shout. Pick the size that works best for you.
Modern Mediterranean Retreat
Modern Mediterranean Retreat
REDinteriorREDinterior
Got a gaggle of kids? Nothing like 2 washers and 2 dryers to get all that laundry done.
Photo of a large modern galley separated utility room in San Diego with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone worktops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Black and White Modern Laundry Room
Black and White Modern Laundry Room
Hurst Home Company LLCHurst Home Company LLC
Big and open laundry room with modern black and white style
Modern utility room with black cabinets, limestone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
Laundry rooms can be a great place to let your style shine. Just because it’s an everyday workspace, doesn’t mean it needs to be boring and utilitarian. Normandy Designer Kathryn O’Donovan recently completed a Laundry Room for a client in South Barrington that has style as well as functionality. This client was looking to create the Laundry Room of their dreams in their very beautiful and unique modern home. The home was originally designed by Peter Roesch, who was a protégé of Mies van der Rohe, and has a distinctive modern look. Kathryn’s design goal was to both enhance and soften the home’s modern stylings at the same time. The room featured a modern cement plaster detail on the walls, which the homeowner wanted to preserve and show off. Open shelving with exposed brackets reinforced the overall industrial look, while the walnut cabinetry and honed limestone countertop introduced warmth to the space. This happy client has now added more functions to this room than originally thought possible. The space now functions as the gift wrapping center, gardening center, as well as laundry room. To learn more about Kathryn, visit http://www.normandybuilders.com/kathrynodonovan/
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
Normandy Designer Kathryn O’Donovan recently updated a Laundry Room for a client in South Barrington that added modern style and functionality to the space. This client was looking to create their dream Laundry Room in their very beautiful and unique modern home. The home was originally designed by Peter Roesch, a protégé of Mies van der Rohe, and has a distinctive modern look. Kathryn’s design goal was to simultaneously enhance and soften the home’s modern stylings. The room featured a modern cement plaster detail on the walls, which the homeowner wanted to preserve and show off. Open shelving with exposed brackets reinforced the industrial look, and the walnut cabinetry and honed limestone countertop introduced warmth to the space.
Alternate view of Laundry Area
Alternate view of Laundry Area
El Interior Designers LtdEl Interior Designers Ltd
Alternative view of the laundry area showing the mahogany door that encloses the space. The colour combination work effectively to create a feel of spaciousness and adequate lighting.

Modern Utility Room with Limestone 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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