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Woodinville Retreat
Woodinville Retreat
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Playful Bubblicious tile acts as a backsplash in this simple, spacious laundry room. Photo: Matt Edington
Inspiration for a traditional galley separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink.
Brick Cape
Brick Cape
Oak & Arrow HomesOak & Arrow Homes
Photo of a traditional utility room in Minneapolis.
West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills
Tête-à-têteTête-à-tête
Classic utility room in Austin.
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Inframe Utility Room Design
Inframe Utility Room Design
Kirsten Smith The Kitchen DesignerKirsten Smith The Kitchen Designer
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Other.
1st Floor Remodel - Vienna, VA
1st Floor Remodel - Vienna, VA
2 Navy Lane, LLC2 Navy Lane, LLC
Photo of a traditional utility room in DC Metro.
Dulwich Family House in Conservation Area
Dulwich Family House in Conservation Area
Child Stewart DesignChild Stewart Design
This is an example of a traditional utility room in London.
Temple Street
Temple Street
nest + companynest + company
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Boston.
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Candlewood Dr Mudroom & Laundry - New Providence, NJ
Candlewood Dr Mudroom & Laundry - New Providence, NJ
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
The laundry room has wood tarragon cabinetry with storage and a hanging bar for clothes to dry.
Medium sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Inviting Laundry and Mudroom
Inviting Laundry and Mudroom
Dave Fox Design Build RemodelersDave Fox Design Build Remodelers
Mud Room, laundry room, Groveport, Dave Fox, Remodel, Design Build, gray tile floor, white countertops, open shelving, black hardware
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Columbus.
Main Street
Main Street
New Age DesignNew Age Design
New Age Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Toronto with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and tongue and groove walls.
Laundry Mudroom
Laundry Mudroom
Elkins InteriorsElkins Interiors
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Charlotte.
Blue and White Mud Room/Laundry Room
Blue and White Mud Room/Laundry Room
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room, Medallion Providence Reverse Raised with Chai Latte Classic Painted Finish with Cambria Portrush quartz countertops. The backsplash is Emser 3x8 Passion Gloss Azul Tile and the tile on the floor is Emser 9x9 Design Mural Tile. The hardware on the cabinets is Top Knobs Hillmont pull in flat black.
Campus Estates Bath & Laundry
Campus Estates Bath & Laundry
H. Bero InteriorsH. Bero Interiors
This is an example of a classic utility room in Seattle with a feature wall.
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St. Albans Road
St. Albans Road
Jkath Design Build + ReinventJkath Design Build + Reinvent
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Minneapolis.
Modern Classic Whole Home
Modern Classic Whole Home
Natalia Avalos Interiors LLCNatalia Avalos Interiors LLC
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in San Francisco with a feature wall.
Travis & Ben's 1932 Tudor
Travis & Ben's 1932 Tudor
ArciformArciform
The closet system and laundry space affords these traveling homeowners a place to prep for their travels.
Medium sized classic galley laundry cupboard in Portland with medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Lafayette
Lafayette
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
Ann Lowengart Interiors took a dated Lafayette Tuscan-inspired villa and transformed it into a timeless Californian ranch. The 5,045 Sq. Ft gated estate sited on 2.8-acres boasts panoramic views of Mt. Diablo, Briones Regional Park, and surrounding hills. Ann Lowengart dressed the modern interiors in a cool color palette punctuated by moody blues and Hermès orange that are casually elegant for a family with tween children and several animals. Unique to the residence is an indigo-walled library complete with a hidden bar for the adults to imbibe in.

Traditional Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed traditional 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 traditional utility design.

What do I need in my traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.
Modern Deco Hacienda
Modern Deco Hacienda
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
Traditional utility room in San Francisco with feature lighting.
Blunn Creek
Blunn Creek
Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
Classic utility room in Austin with a feature wall.
Broadmoor Beauty
Broadmoor Beauty
Sutherland Design Home, LLCSutherland Design Home, LLC
1950's laundry room transformed into a beautiful space to do laundry. We were challenged with old pipes, low ceiling and concealing a large water heater. We created two false walls and cabinetry around the water heater for a seamless flow.
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