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Modern Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Dramatic Whole Home Transformation
Dramatic Whole Home Transformation
Jim Reif BuildersJim Reif Builders
Photo of a modern utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops and grey walls.
Laundry Renovations Perth Projects
Laundry Renovations Perth Projects
Small Bathroom Renovations PerthSmall Bathroom Renovations Perth
Laundry Renovation, Modern Laundry Renovation, Drying Bar, Open Shelving Laundry, Perth Laundry Renovations, Modern Laundry Renovations For Smaller Homes, Small Laundry Renovations Perth
The Potentials of a Basement
The Potentials of a Basement
Gerry Dunleavy ConstructionGerry Dunleavy Construction
This laundry/pantry/storage room features built in cabinets, limestone floor and marble countertop.
Inspiration for a large modern utility room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
White Laundry Room
White Laundry Room
Closet & Storage Concepts - NorwalkCloset & Storage Concepts - Norwalk
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Woodside Modern Napa Style
Woodside Modern Napa Style
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool
2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
A second floor laundry room makes caring for a large family a breeze.
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Tower Mountain Modern Home
Tower Mountain Modern Home
Shelter AssociatesShelter Associates
This large laundry room includes a professional dog wash and dryer with plenty of cabinet space for cleaning supplies.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Bungalow Basement Remodel
Bungalow Basement Remodel
IntrospecsIntrospecs
Caleb Vandermeer
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Balham family home revamp
Balham family home revamp
Earl & Calam Design and Build LtdEarl & Calam Design and Build Ltd
Chris Snook
Photo of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Updated laundry room with ample folding space
Updated laundry room with ample folding space
Ellsworth Design BuildEllsworth Design Build
Photo of a large modern single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Bonjour Blue
Bonjour Blue
Blythe InteriorsBlythe Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, pink floors and white worktops.
Modern and Open Kitchen/Living Room
Modern and Open Kitchen/Living Room
Harbour Towne ConstructionHarbour Towne Construction
A small mudroom/laundry room has direct exterior access.
Photo of a small modern single-wall utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Kirkland
Kirkland
SchoenerSchoener
The washer / dryer had panels applied to blend in with the surroundings so you wouldn't even know they were there.
Photo of a small modern single-wall utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Bondi House
Bondi House
Danny Broe ArchitectDanny Broe Architect
Laundry under stairs - We designed the laundry under the new stairs and carefully designed the joinery so that the laundry doors look like wall panels to the stair. When closed the laundry disappears but when it's open it has everything in it. We carefully detailed the laundry doors to have the stair stringer so that your eye follows the art deco balustrade instead.
Christopher Peters Kitchens & Interiors House design
Christopher Peters Kitchens & Interiors House design
Mark HardyMark Hardy
Inspiration for a small modern galley laundry cupboard in Hampshire with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Mud Room
Mud Room
MARK IV Builders, IncMARK IV Builders, Inc
This laundry room / mudroom is fitted with storage, counter space, and a large sink. The mosaic tile flooring makes clean-up simple. We love how the painted beadboard adds interest and texture to the walls.
Sunset Hills Drive - Laundry Room
Sunset Hills Drive - Laundry Room
DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior DesignerDezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer
Photo of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Miami with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
PK17 - Mud Room
PK17 - Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This Modern Multi-Level Home Boasts Master & Guest Suites on The Main Level + Den + Entertainment Room + Exercise Room with 2 Suites Upstairs as Well as Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living with 14ft Tall Coffered Box Beam Ceilings!
Combined Laundry & Bathroom
Combined Laundry & Bathroom
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
Extra storage installed. Photography: DMax Photography
This is an example of a small modern utility room in Perth with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and an integrated sink.
Silverlake: Kitchen & Primary Suite Renovation
Silverlake: Kitchen & Primary Suite Renovation
Studio KosmaStudio Kosma
Small modern single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.

Modern Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets 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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