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Modern Utility Room with Multi-coloured Walls Ideas and Designs

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Modern European Laundry Room
Modern European Laundry Room
K&N Appliance GalleryK&N Appliance Gallery
Adding a pop of color can help transform a space from small to warm and inviting. In this compact design, Bosch appliances fit perfectly.
Photo of a small modern utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer and blue cabinets.
White kitchen with blue mosaic splashback
White kitchen with blue mosaic splashback
ImprovaImprova
Photo of a small modern l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
The Modern Tudor
The Modern Tudor
Fitch Design CompanyFitch Design Company
A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Nobles Point 4
Nobles Point 4
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Design ideas for a modern single-wall separated utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Renovation/Addition
Renovation/Addition
KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.
Medium sized modern galley utility room in Baltimore with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and green worktops.
Bybee Blvd
Bybee Blvd
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Custom white laundry room cabinets.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Crafting Luxury: A Comprehensive Remodel in the Heart of Saratoga
Crafting Luxury: A Comprehensive Remodel in the Heart of Saratoga
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Behind a stylish black barn door and separate from the living area, lies the modern laundry room. Boasting a state-of-the-art Electrolux front load washer and dryer, they’re set against pristine white maple cabinets adorned with sleek matte black knobs. Additionally, a handy utility sink is present making it convenient for washing out any tough stains. The backdrop showcases a striking Modena black & white mosaic tile in matte Fiore, which complements the Brazilian slate floor seamlessly.
Blackburn
Blackburn
Carnell's DesignCarnell's Design
European laundry with overhead cabinets, deep sink and floor to ceiling cupboard storage. Using the same materials and finishes as seen in the adjoining kitchen and butler’s pantry Natalie Lyons Photography
Ceramic Laundry Tub
Ceramic Laundry Tub
Interior Design By JoInterior Design By Jo
The client wanted a space that was inviting and functional as the existing laundry was cramped and did not work. The existing external door was changed to a window allowing space for under bench pull out laundry baskets, condensor drier and washing machine and a large ceramic laundry sink. Cabinetry on the left wall included a tall cupboard for the ironing board, broom and mop, open shelving for easy access to baskets and pool towels, lower cupboards for storage of cleaning products, extra towels and pet food, with high above cabinetry at the same height as those above the work bench. The cabinetry had a 2pak finish in the vivid green with a combination of finger pull and push open for doors and laundry basket drawer. The Amazonia Italian splashback tile was selected to complement the cabinetry, external garden and was used on the wood fired pizza oven, giving the wow factor the client was after.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
The Tailored Closet of IndyThe Tailored Closet of Indy
Laundry room storage and organizers
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Destination Project
The Destination Project
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
White and Gold Frameless Kitchen & Laundry Room
White and Gold Frameless Kitchen & Laundry Room
SOLLiD CabinetrySOLLiD Cabinetry
BD Realty
Photo of a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Birchwood Basement
Birchwood Basement
Reliable Quality Construction Inc.Reliable Quality Construction Inc.
Medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wood walls.
Lesesne Street 3
Lesesne Street 3
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Tech Lighting, Quartzite countertop, LG Styler Steam Unit, York Wallcoverings
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, window splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Bybee Blvd
Bybee Blvd
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Custom white laundry room cabinets.
Medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an utility sink, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Rangiora Showhome
Rangiora Showhome
David Reid HomesDavid Reid Homes
With family living in mind, this architecturally designed 3-bedroom home ticks all the boxes for function, form, flair and finish. Striking automatic skylights fill the open plan kitchen /living/dining with natural light. The designer kitchen includes a large scullery, and during summer months you can stack the living area sliders back to entertain family and friends. The master bedroom comes complete with a fully tiled ensuite, large walk-in-robe and ranch sliders to the private backyard, making the most of the evening sun. Fully ducted heating/cooling keeps the bedrooms at the perfect temperature year-round. The beautiful, sunny, home sits on a 651m2 fully landscaped section, with exposed aggregate driveway and paths, multiple Garapa decks utilising the indoor-outdoor flow.
Portland Maine Penthouse
Portland Maine Penthouse
Megan Booth, PhotographerMegan Booth, Photographer
Photo Credit: Megan Booth, 2019
Inspiration for a modern separated utility room in Portland Maine with beige cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mountain Modern in Yalecrest
Mountain Modern in Yalecrest
Rachael Wright DesignRachael Wright Design
Photo of a small modern galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Stanford, CA - Where Hope Has a Home Charity Project
Stanford, CA - Where Hope Has a Home Charity Project
Alden Miller InteriorsAlden Miller Interiors
We were honored to be a selected designer for the "Where Hope Has a Home" charity project. At Alden Miller we are committed to working in the community bringing great design to all. Joseph Schell
White & Wood
White & Wood
TroicoTroico
Large modern galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Modern Utility Room with Multi-coloured 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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