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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.
All White
All White
California Closets - Northern & Central FloridaCalifornia Closets - Northern & Central Florida
Tuscan Moon finish. Swivel ironing board. Soho High Gloss Fronts.
Large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring and grey floors.
Eliza House
Eliza House
WALAWALA
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Accessible Ranch Total Renovation
Accessible Ranch Total Renovation
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
This is one of the best combination mudroom rooms, laundry and door washes ever! The dog wash has a pair of hinged glass doors with a full shower set up. The dog crate is integrated into the design. The floor tiles feature a swirl pattern that works with the dot tiles in the shower area. A.J. Brown Photography
Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The patterned floor continues into the laundry room where double sets of appliances and plenty of countertops and storage helps the family manage household demands.
Modern Vibes Project
Modern Vibes Project
CKF Co.CKF Co.
Modern farmhouse laundry room with dark cabinets, brass hardware and pattern cement tile flooring. Countertop for folding clothes and grey Steele canvas rolling laundry bins.
Phoenix F.Q. Story Historic District
Phoenix F.Q. Story Historic District
Destination Eichler, LLCDestination Eichler, LLC
Modern utility room in Phoenix.
Squaw Peak
Squaw Peak
Elz DesignElz Design
Inspiration for a small modern utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets and engineered stone countertops.
#CaliModCustom
#CaliModCustom
Alma HomesAlma Homes
Melissa Oholendt
Design ideas for a modern separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and white worktops.
Southlake Sparks Modern Joy!
Southlake Sparks Modern Joy!
Sterling RenovationsSterling Renovations
Inspiration for a modern utility room in Dallas.
Custom Laundry - Timber Bench Top
Custom Laundry - Timber Bench Top
RAW Sunshine CoastRAW Sunshine Coast
Custom laundry room designed and crafted by RAW Sunshine Coast. Featuring solid timber benchtops, matte black tap ware, dark lower cabinetry and textured white overhead cabinetry. Photo: Venita Wilson
Black Beauty - Brighton
Black Beauty - Brighton
Smith & Smith KitchensSmith & Smith Kitchens
A newly built home in Brighton receives a full domestic cabinetry fit-out including kitchen, laundry, butler's pantry, linen cupboards, hidden study desk, bed head, laundry chute, vanities, entertainment units and several storage areas. Included here are pictures of the kitchen, laundry, entertainment unit and a hidden study desk. Smith & Smith worked with Oakley Property Group to create this beautiful home.
Modern Eclectic Family Home
Modern Eclectic Family Home
BUILT Design CollectiveBUILT Design Collective
photo credit: Haris Kenjar Rejuvenation lighting + cabinet hardware. Waterworks faucet. Tabarka tile flooring. Shaw farm sink. Custom alder wood countertops.
Lumiere
Lumiere
LSA ArchitectsLSA Architects
UA Creative
Design ideas for a modern l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Sanctuary Abode
Sanctuary Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.
Full Insulated Concrete Form 2,570 Sq. Ft Two-Story Home
Full Insulated Concrete Form 2,570 Sq. Ft Two-Story Home
Charis HomesCharis Homes
This is an example of a modern utility room in Cleveland.
Kid-friendly Modern
Kid-friendly Modern
CIRCLE Design StudioCIRCLE Design Studio
Kip Dawkins
Photo of a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Richmond with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
LG Washer & Dryer
LG Washer & Dryer
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
6 Motions, 1 Amazing Wash Performance. The wash performance of the machine is greatly improved, giving you perfect results every time.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beaded cabinets.
Yarralumla II Residence
Yarralumla II Residence
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
Yarralumla II Residence. Interior Design and styling by Studio Black Interiors. Build by REP Building. Photography by Adam McGrath.
Modern utility room in Canberra - Queanbeyan.
Street Of Dreams 2021 - Zion
Street Of Dreams 2021 - Zion
Red Hills Construction, Inc.Red Hills Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a modern utility room in Portland.

Modern White Utility Room 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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