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Modern Utility Room with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
GMI Design GroupGMI Design Group
This dark, dreary kitchen was large, but not being used well. The family of 7 had outgrown the limited storage and experienced traffic bottlenecks when in the kitchen together. A bright, cheerful and more functional kitchen was desired, as well as a new pantry space. We gutted the kitchen and closed off the landing through the door to the garage to create a new pantry. A frosted glass pocket door eliminates door swing issues. In the pantry, a small access door opens to the garage so groceries can be loaded easily. Grey wood-look tile was laid everywhere. We replaced the small window and added a 6’x4’ window, instantly adding tons of natural light. A modern motorized sheer roller shade helps control early morning glare. Three free-floating shelves are to the right of the window for favorite décor and collectables. White, ceiling-height cabinets surround the room. The full-overlay doors keep the look seamless. Double dishwashers, double ovens and a double refrigerator are essentials for this busy, large family. An induction cooktop was chosen for energy efficiency, child safety, and reliability in cooking. An appliance garage and a mixer lift house the much-used small appliances. An ice maker and beverage center were added to the side wall cabinet bank. The microwave and TV are hidden but have easy access. The inspiration for the room was an exclusive glass mosaic tile. The large island is a glossy classic blue. White quartz countertops feature small flecks of silver. Plus, the stainless metal accent was even added to the toe kick! Upper cabinet, under-cabinet and pendant ambient lighting, all on dimmers, was added and every light (even ceiling lights) is LED for energy efficiency. White-on-white modern counter stools are easy to clean. Plus, throughout the room, strategically placed USB outlets give tidy charging options.
Bright and Modern
Bright and Modern
Foxcraft CabinetsFoxcraft Cabinets
Beautiful, functional laundry
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Somerville Addition
Somerville Addition
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
This laundry room is easily accessible, hidden behind these closet doors but located on the second floor hallway. Photography by Jay Groccia, OnSite Studios
Laundry - full height joinery
Laundry - full height joinery
HX DesignHX Design
This is an example of a small modern single-wall utility room in Melbourne with open cabinets and yellow walls.
Work Station / Home Office
Work Station / Home Office
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
A separate hobby area was created in this mudroom to assist one of the family's daughters with her craft hobbies. This ample work area includes drawers, chrome baskets and pullouts for easy access to materials, and a slatwall used to store bulkier items. Carey Ekstrom/ Designer for Closet Organizing Systems Closet Organizing Systems
Shaker Grey Laundry Room Cabinets
Shaker Grey Laundry Room Cabinets
Bliss CabinetsBliss Cabinets
Shaker Grey Laundry Room Cabinets
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped separated utility room with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Brio Design HomesBrio Design Homes
Design ideas for a modern utility room in Other with an utility sink and yellow walls.
Bright & Modern
Bright & Modern
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Modern single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Magnolia Laundry Room
Magnolia Laundry Room
Gaspar's ConstructionGaspar's Construction
Laundry room, photography by Laurie Black
Design ideas for a large modern galley separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Mid Century Modern, new build
Mid Century Modern, new build
Tina Moizer DesignsTina Moizer Designs
Bespoke Laundry Room, with custom cabinets and hanging.
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Urban North Model Home
Urban North Model Home
Owen Homes LLCOwen Homes LLC
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bright and Modern
Bright and Modern
Foxcraft CabinetsFoxcraft Cabinets
Bench for the busy family
Photo of a large modern galley utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Urban Modern Home
Urban Modern Home
RI StudioRI Studio
Design ideas for a modern utility room in Dallas with yellow walls.
Ridge II project
Ridge II project
Classic Urban HomesClassic Urban Homes
Imagery Intelligence
Design ideas for a modern utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls and porcelain flooring.
Hill Street Santa Monica
Hill Street Santa Monica
Portia DesignsPortia Designs
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Dr. Meyers Laundry and Hallway Renovations
Dr. Meyers Laundry and Hallway Renovations
Honey, Fix It (We Fix What Your Honey Doesn't!)Honey, Fix It (We Fix What Your Honey Doesn't!)
Honey, Fix It Inc - Katie Halstead and Teresa Faria
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
New Kitchen and whole house flooring, open big space at Connie ln
New Kitchen and whole house flooring, open big space at Connie ln
Premium Residential RemodelingPremium Residential Remodeling
Big country kitchen, over a herringbone pattern around the whole house. It was demolished a wall between the kitchen and living room to make the space opened. It was supported with loading beams.
Harrisonburg Park House
Harrisonburg Park House
The Gaines Group ArchitectsThe Gaines Group Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley utility room in Other with yellow walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Western Visions 2019 Parade of Homes
Western Visions 2019 Parade of Homes
UserUser
Inspiration for a modern utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Forde II Renovation
Forde II Renovation
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
This family home located in the Canberra suburb of Forde has been renovated. The brief for this home was contemporary Hamptons with a focus on detailed joinery, patterned tiles and a dark navy, white and soft grey palette. Hard finishes include Australian blackbutt timber, New Zealand wool carpet, brushed nickel fixtures, stone benchtops and accents of French navy for the joinery, tiles and interior walls. Interior design by Studio Black Interiors. Renovation by CJC Constructions. Photography by Hcreations.

Modern Utility Room with Yellow 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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