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Minimalist Spaces Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Modern separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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.
Large modern utility room with kitchenette
Large modern utility room with kitchenette
Eclectic InteriorsEclectic Interiors
This Utility room with well designed kitchenette was fitted in the basement in this fabulous house in Clapham. Tall units to the ceiling provide plenty of additional storage and house the mega-flow . Appliances to include integrated fridge/freezer, induction hob and oven were installed to provide a secondary kitchen in this large basement. - Rational kitchen units - in hard wearing finish - Light grey colour scheme in matt laminate - 20mm Quartz worktop - Back painted glass splashback Photo - Chris Snook (Chris Snook Photography)
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.
Contemporary utility room: matte grey, white, stainless steel
Contemporary utility room: matte grey, white, stainless steel
Yeo DesignYeo Design
A full interior fit out designed closely with the client for a mega build in Cornwall. The brief was to create minimalist and contemporary pieces that give continuity of materials, quality and styling throughout the entire house.
Leederville
Leederville
Seamus Ryan ArchitectsSeamus Ryan Architects
Farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Perth with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Modern Comtemporary New Home
Modern Comtemporary New Home
CVI Design - Carly VisserCVI Design - Carly Visser
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lanham - Renovation
Lanham - Renovation
Big House Little HouseBig House Little House
Photo of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, grey floors and beige worktops.
City Condo in the Sky
City Condo in the Sky
HSH InteriorsHSH Interiors
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Portage Bay
Portage Bay
Heliotrope ArchitectsHeliotrope Architects
Photo Credit: Aaron Leitz
Inspiration for a modern l-shaped utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, laminate countertops and white walls.
Perth Kitchens: Mount Lawley
Perth Kitchens: Mount Lawley
Retreat DesignRetreat Design
Silvertone Photography
Modern utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, black worktops and a concealed washer and dryer.
Laundry Heaven
Laundry Heaven
Lux InteriorsLux Interiors
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Mews house renovation
Mews house renovation
Kitchen Bee Design Ltd.Kitchen Bee Design Ltd.
Anna Stathaki
Photo of a contemporary laundry cupboard in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and concrete flooring.
LAUNDRY ROOM
LAUNDRY ROOM
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
Interior Design by Donna Guyler Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary galley separated utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, white floors and a side by side washer and dryer.
Greenland Residence
Greenland Residence
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
Photography: Stephani Buchman, Floral: Bluebird Event Design
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi galley utility room in Toronto with white walls and porcelain flooring.
Rees | Bow Extension
Rees | Bow Extension
Rees ArchitectsRees Architects
Scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
In Town....But A World Away
In Town....But A World Away
Higham Building GroupHigham Building Group
Design ideas for a contemporary separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
New Custom Home: Moonee Ponds
New Custom Home: Moonee Ponds
First Avenue HomesFirst Avenue Homes
Sam Martin - 4 Walls Media
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, marble worktops, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Deloraine Ave
Deloraine Ave
Palmerston Design ConsultantsPalmerston Design Consultants
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox. Cabinetry - Chubin Fine Cabinetry Hardware - Richelieu Countertop - Viscotech Corian Faucet + Sink - Roman Bath Centre
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Curtin - New Build
Curtin - New Build
Status LivingStatus Living
Nick Burrows
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Minimalist Spaces Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed 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 utility design.

What do I need in my 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 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 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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