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Laundry & Dog Spa
Laundry & Dog Spa
Merits Design Group, Inc.Merits Design Group, Inc.
Photo of a classic utility room in Atlanta.
Mud Room/Laundry Room Entry
Mud Room/Laundry Room Entry
Oland LivingOland Living
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall utility room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Amberly Laundry
Amberly Laundry
Preservation & RenovationPreservation & Renovation
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Coyote Circle
Coyote Circle
Andrea Wojciak InteriorsAndrea Wojciak Interiors
BCNK Photography
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Built up Washer and Dryer with Deep Cabinets Above
Built up Washer and Dryer with Deep Cabinets Above
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Side by side washer and dryer were built up on a pedestal. The floor is LVT tile. White cabinets above the washer and dryer are 18" deep for easy access.
Mudroom/laundry with brick floor
Mudroom/laundry with brick floor
Drake Design StudioDrake Design Studio
Photography by Rosemary Tufankjian (www.rosemarytufankjian.com)
Photo of a small classic galley utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mullen Kitchen Remodel
Mullen Kitchen Remodel
Chester County Kitchen & BathChester County Kitchen & Bath
Designed a great mud room/entryway area with Kabinart Cabinetry, Arts and Crafts door style, square flat panel, two piece crown application to the ceiling. Paint color chosen was Atlantic, with the Onyx Glaze.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
The Closet ButlerThe Closet Butler
Photo by: The Closet Butler
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Wrexham Ct Basement Reno
Wrexham Ct Basement Reno
Trust the Vision DecorTrust the Vision Decor
Sean Dooley Photography
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, wood worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Make-over
Laundry Make-over
CANVAS InteriorsCANVAS Interiors
Cribb Creative
Inspiration for a medium sized classic utility room in Perth.
Basement Laundry
Basement Laundry
DiGiacomo Homes & RenovationDiGiacomo Homes & Renovation
Paul Markert, Markert Photo, Inc.
Small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Corona Del Mar Powder Room and Laundry Room
Corona Del Mar Powder Room and Laundry Room
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown cabinets.
Unionville Colonial
Unionville Colonial
Showhomes of the Main LineShowhomes of the Main Line
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Ravenswood Penthouse
Ravenswood Penthouse
Clare Sells Homes, Inc.Clare Sells Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with an utility sink, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Yorkstown Revovation
Yorkstown Revovation
JW Architectural DesignJW Architectural Design
Walls and cabinets SW Pure White
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Grandview Kitchen
Grandview Kitchen
Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.
Kitchen Renovation - Added Laundry room attached to Kitchen in unused garage space
Small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Traditional House
Traditional House
WS DesignWS Design
Small traditional l-shaped utility room in Detroit with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Exclusively Cabinets by CabinetekExclusively Cabinets by Cabinetek
A quaint laundry room uses it's unique "Blueberry" cabinetry to spruce up a usually quiet space.
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Home Show Expo 2017: Laundry
Home Show Expo 2017: Laundry
accents + interiorsaccents + interiors
Doing laundry is less of a chore when you have a beautiful, dedicated space to do it in. This laundry room situated right off the mud room with easy access from the master suite. High ceilings and light finishes keep it bright and fresh. Shaker-style cabinets provide plenty of storage and the maple counter makes for the perfect folding station. Photo: Kerry Bern www.prepiowa.com
Mullen Kitchen Remodel
Mullen Kitchen Remodel
Chester County Kitchen & BathChester County Kitchen & Bath
Designed a great mud room/entryway area with Kabinart Cabinetry, Arts and Crafts door style, square flat panel, two piece crown application to the ceiling. Paint color chosen was Atlantic, with the Onyx Glaze.

Budget 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.
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