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Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.
La Jolla
La Jolla
Aranelli DesignAranelli Design
This exquisite kitchen is a symphony of contrasting elements that come together to create a space that's at once warm, contemporary, and inviting. Embracing a chic palette of rich walnut and pristine white gloss, the kitchen embodies modernity while paying homage to the traditional. Stepping into the room, the eye is immediately drawn to the sumptuous walnut cabinetry. These units are notable for their stunning depth of color and unique, intricate grain patterns that lend a sense of natural charm to the room. The robust walnut undertones are the embodiment of sophistication and warmth, imbuing the space with a comforting, homely aura. Complementing the wood's organic allure, the glossy white surfaces provide a sleek, modern counterpoint. The white gloss kitchen island and countertops are crafted with meticulous precision, their surfaces reflecting light to illuminate the room and enhance its spacious feel. The high gloss finish is incredibly smooth to the touch, adding a layer of tactile luxury to the overall aesthetic. Where the walnut provides the soul, the white gloss provides the contemporary spirit. The cabinets, outfitted in glossy white, are not only visually striking but also serve as a practical design solution, resisting stains and spills while reflecting light to make the space appear larger and brighter. The balance between the rich walnut and the crisp white gloss is expertly maintained throughout, creating a harmonious dialogue between the two. Brushed steel hardware provides a touch of industrial chic, while state-of-the-art appliances integrate seamlessly into the design. Accent features such as a walnut-topped island or a white gloss splashback continue this dynamic interplay, providing not just functionality, but a visual spectacle. The result is a kitchen space that is as breathtaking to behold as it is to function within. This walnut and white gloss kitchen effortlessly blends the traditional with the contemporary, the natural with the synthetic, the comforting with the clean. It is a testament to the power of design to create spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and thoroughly practical, creating a kitchen that's not just a place for cooking, but a hub for home life.
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
Laundry/Mud Room
Laundry/Mud Room
RRS Design + Build, LLCRRS Design + Build, LLC
The new Laundry Room and Folding Station. A rod for hanging clothes allows for air drying and prevents wrinkles and enhances storage and organization. The appliance color also compliments the neutral pallet of the rift sawn oak cabinets and large format gray tile. The front loading washer and dryer provide easy access to the task at hand. Laundry basket storage allows for easy sorting of lights and dark laundry loads. Access to the garage allows the room to double as a mud room when necessary. The full height wall cabinets provide additional storage options. RRS Design + Build is a Austin based general contractor specializing in high end remodels and custom home builds. As a leader in contemporary, modern and mid century modern design, we are the clear choice for a superior product and experience. We would love the opportunity to serve you on your next project endeavor. Put our award winning team to work for you today!
Stylish family home, Oakville ON
Stylish family home, Oakville ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Custom Build in Plainfield, Illinois.
Custom Build in Plainfield, Illinois.
King's Court Builders, Inc.King's Court Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern separated utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, blue cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, beige floors and grey worktops.
Neff Knoll Folly - Laundry
Neff Knoll Folly - Laundry
E S Johnson Builders, LLCE S Johnson Builders, LLC
Inspiration for a large modern galley separated utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Middle Dural
Middle Dural
ENI Design Interior ArchitectureENI Design Interior Architecture
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
White High Gloss Laundry
White High Gloss Laundry
Wood DesignWood Design
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Cat Mountain Remodel
Cat Mountain Remodel
Ariel Bleich DesignAriel Bleich Design
Amy Gritton Photography
Photo of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Florida Coastal Retreat: Laundry Room
Florida Coastal Retreat: Laundry Room
Wiles Design GroupWiles Design Group
We transformed this Florida home into a modern beach-themed second home with thoughtful designs for entertaining and family time. This coastal-inspired laundry room is a delightful addition to the home. Adorned with charming fish-print wallpaper, it exudes beachy vibes. Smart storage solutions ensure a tidy and functional space that complements the home's coastal charm. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/florida-coastal-home-transformation
Hudson Yards Residence
Hudson Yards Residence
Studioteka Design, LLCStudioteka Design, LLC
Custom walk in closets were designed by Studioteka for the primary bedroom and guest bedroom, and a custom laundry room was also designed for the space with a side-by-side configuration and folding, hanging, and storage space above and on either side. The team measured the number of linear feet of different types of hanging (long vs. short) as well as optimizing storage for jewelry, shoes, purses, and other items. Our custom pull detail can be found on all the drawers, bringing a seamless, clean, and organized look to the space.
Luxury Function Noblesville
Luxury Function Noblesville
Everything HomeEverything Home
Our studio reconfigured our client’s space to enhance its functionality. We moved a small laundry room upstairs, using part of a large loft area, creating a spacious new room with soft blue cabinets and patterned tiles. We also added a stylish guest bathroom with blue cabinets and antique gold fittings, still allowing for a large lounging area. Downstairs, we used the space from the relocated laundry room to open up the mudroom and add a cheerful dog wash area, conveniently close to the back door. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/luxury-function-noblesville/
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Lissa Oak Shaker
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Lissa Oak Shaker
Herbert William LimitedHerbert William Limited
This is an example of a large modern utility room in Hampshire.
Coastal Virginia Idea House York Lane
Coastal Virginia Idea House York Lane
Stephen Alexander Homes & NeighborhoodsStephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods
Jonathan Edwards Media
Photo of a large modern l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Pound Ridge Modern
Pound Ridge Modern
Trillium ArchitectsTrillium Architects
Medium sized modern galley separated utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Manzanita Residence
Manzanita Residence
Pedini NWPedini NW
Small modern galley separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Psomas Residence
Psomas Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
More "Bark-itecture": Pot filler in primary laundry room for doggy bowls
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Crisp and Organized Laundry Room
Crisp and Organized Laundry Room
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Basement Conversion
Basement Conversion
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
The new basement renovation included the creation of this laundry room space. Mark Trousdale Photographer
Inspiration for a large modern galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and blue floors.

Premium Modern 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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