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The Grove House
The Grove House
Kathryn Murphy InteriorsKathryn Murphy Interiors
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Silver Spurs
Silver Spurs
Enfort HomesEnfort Homes
Gorgeous coastal laundry room. The perfect blend of color and wood tones make for a calming ambiance. With lots of storage and built-in pedestals this laundry room fits every functional need.
Jewel Bay
Jewel Bay
Bigfork Builders, Inc.Bigfork Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and a submerged sink.
Shaw Industries - St. Jude Dream Home, Chattanooga, TN 2018
Shaw Industries - St. Jude Dream Home, Chattanooga, TN 2018
Bloodfire Studios LLCBloodfire Studios LLC
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Rustic Meets Texas Modern by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
Rustic Meets Texas Modern by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
John Siemering HomesJohn Siemering Homes
John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, ceramic flooring and grey worktops.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
MK Remodeling & DesignMK Remodeling & Design
Shane Baker Studios SOLLiD Value Series - Cambria Linen Cabinets Jeffrey Alexander by Hardware Resources - Bremen 1 Hardware
Large traditional galley separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Mud room
Mud room
Anne Sacco Interiors, LLCAnne Sacco Interiors, LLC
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Barrington Renovation
Barrington Renovation
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Large working laundry room with built-in lockers, sink with dog bowls, laundry chute, built-in window seat (Ryan Hainey)
Inspiration for a large classic separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and multi-coloured floors.
Stoney Brook Lane - Laundry/Mud Room side view
Stoney Brook Lane - Laundry/Mud Room side view
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Critical to the organization of any home, a spacious mudroom and laundry overlooking the pool deck. Tom Grimes Photography
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops, marble flooring and white floors.
Bootroom Utility Sink in Sold Granite
Bootroom Utility Sink in Sold Granite
ArtichokeArtichoke
CIRENCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE This Queen Anne House, in the heart of the Cotswolds, was added to and altered in the mid 19th and 20th centuries. More recently the current owners undertook a major architectural refurbishment project to rationalise the layout and modernise the house for 21st century living. Artichoke was commissioned to design this new boot room as well as a bespoke kitchen, scullery and master dressing room. Primary materials: Hand painted furniture with antiqued oak bench seat, drawer fronts and interiors. Up and over doors running on bespoke brass tracks and glazed with hand made glass. Lost wax unpolished brass cabinet fittings.
Grand Millenial in Quail Creek
Grand Millenial in Quail Creek
Alicia Zupan DesignsAlicia Zupan Designs
Utility/Laundry/Craft Room - patterned tile floors, Peonie Wallpaper and Periwinkle trim - Custom cabinets with dry racks, dog food storage, desk area, laundry basket storage, hanging, broom/mop closet, bulk storage, and extra fridge. Island in middle for folding and sorting.
Cooper Woods 2 Story
Cooper Woods 2 Story
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, brown floors, white worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and dark hardwood flooring.
Industrial farmhouse style meets a Nichols Hills ranch
Industrial farmhouse style meets a Nichols Hills ranch
Design DirectionsDesign Directions
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Oklahoma City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, marble worktops and grey worktops.
Brossard Mudroom and Laundry
Brossard Mudroom and Laundry
Wow Great PlaceWow Great Place
This mudroom entry has access from the side of the house, as well as from the garage, and also contains the laundry room, which is very practical for this family when the kids come in from swim lessons or from playing in the snow, the laundry is right there, so wet things can go right in the dryer!
Showplace EVO Laundry & Pantry in Pendleton Dorian Gray & Natural Walnut
Showplace EVO Laundry & Pantry in Pendleton Dorian Gray & Natural Walnut
Cabinetry by Better BiltCabinetry by Better Bilt
Cabinetry: Showplace EVO Style: Pendleton w/ Five Piece Drawers Finish: Paint Grade – Dorian Gray/Walnut - Natural Countertop: (Customer’s Own) White w/ Gray Vein Quartz Plumbing: (Customer’s Own) Hardware: Richelieu – Champagne Bronze Bar Pulls Backsplash: (Customer’s Own) Full-height Quartz Floor: (Customer’s Own) Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Carson’s Installations – Paul Carson
Columbia, TN Custom Home
Columbia, TN Custom Home
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Architecture: Noble Johnson Architects Interior Design: Rachel Hughes - Ye Peddler Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Stonelake
Stonelake
Hensley Custom Building GroupHensley Custom Building Group
Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Cincinnati with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Custom Laundry & Mudrooms
Custom Laundry & Mudrooms
Southampton BuildersSouthampton Builders
Custom Laundry Room in St. Charles IL Custom Remodel. Custom Remodeling in Fox Glen St. Charles IL 60174. Laundry Room Remodel in St. Charles IL. 60174. Custom Mudroom Remodel in St. Charles IL 60174. Fox Glen Subdivision Travertine Porcelain Tile. Travertine Porcelain Tile in Mudroom. Charging Station. Rustic Bench and Cubbies in Mudroom. Rustic Lockers. Rustic Hooks. Bench with Cubbies. Stained Cubbies. Stained Rustic Cubbies. Luxury Remodeling for Laundry & Mudrooms. Looking to Remodel in Geneva IL? Photo Copyright Jonathan Nutt
Shalom Residence
Shalom Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Open concept mudroom laundry room with custom flat panel inset cabinetry, white painted trim, and porcelain tile. (Ryan Hainey)
Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Osbourne Road
Osbourne Road
Provincial KitchensProvincial Kitchens
Photo of a large classic separated utility room in Sydney with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Large 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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