skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Utility Room
  2. Size: Large

Large Traditional Utility Room Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
41 - 60 of 4,294 photos
Item 1 of 3
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Deconstructed Living DesignDeconstructed Living Design
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Laundry Rooms, Mud Rooms, and Miscellaneous Spaces
Laundry Rooms, Mud Rooms, and Miscellaneous Spaces
Nicole Lee Interior DesignsNicole Lee Interior Designs
Amy E. Photography
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey walls.
Lexington Bungalow
Lexington Bungalow
Small Batch KitchensSmall Batch Kitchens
Large traditional single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, slate flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey worktops and grey walls.
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
A little extra space in the new laundry room was the perfect place for the dog wash/deep sink Debbie Schwab Photography
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Seattle with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Garling Street
Garling Street
Provincial KitchensProvincial Kitchens
Large traditional utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood flooring, white worktops and a belfast sink.
Tremont 2
Tremont 2
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Shoot 2 Sell
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Home Remodels
Home Remodels
Rico's Remodeling & BuildingRico's Remodeling & Building
This is an example of a large classic utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hampshire House
Hampshire House
Thorp DesignThorp Design
This is an example of a large classic utility room in Hampshire.
San Roque Modern
San Roque Modern
Jessica Risko Smith Interior DesignJessica Risko Smith Interior Design
Lepere Studio
Large classic single-wall utility room in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Racine Mud Room Addition For Dogs
Racine Mud Room Addition For Dogs
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
A view showing the retractable stairs leading up to the washing station. Let the dogs do the leg work and the homeowners can wash the dogs while standing. Both functional and efficient!
Modern laundry room in garage or utility area
Modern laundry room in garage or utility area
More Space Place - JacksonvilleMore Space Place - Jacksonville
Photo of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
This spacious laundry room off the kitchen with black soapstone countertops and white bead board paneling also serves as a mudroom.
Design ideas for a large classic utility room in Other with green walls, beige floors, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
Laundry has never been such a luxury. This spacious laundry room has wall to wall built in cabinetry and plenty of counter space for sorting and folding. And laundry will never be a bore thanks to the built in flat panel television. Construction By Spinnaker Development 428 32nd St Newport Beach, CA. 92663 Phone: 949-544-5801
Mediterra
Mediterra
Twin A General Contracting of SWFL., Inc.Twin A General Contracting of SWFL., Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, multi-coloured walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.
Laundry/Mudroom (Old Bridge,NJ)
Laundry/Mudroom (Old Bridge,NJ)
NJ Custom ClosetsNJ Custom Closets
Carlos Class
This is an example of a large traditional utility room in New York with dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Deconstructed Living DesignDeconstructed Living Design
Design ideas for a large classic galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Kelly Brasch InteriorsKelly Brasch Interiors
Shoe storage that tucks out of sight.
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, marble splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Drying Rack
Drying Rack
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Completely remodeled laundry room with soft colors and loads of cabinets. Southwind Authentic Plank flooring in Frontier. Full overlay cabinets painted Simply White include waste basket roll-out, wrapping paper rolls, and fold-down drying rack. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Cabinetry by Hoosier House Furnishing, LLC; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.
Ayrshire Laundry/Bar Area
Ayrshire Laundry/Bar Area
Ashwood Designs and Custom HomesAshwood Designs and Custom Homes
Clients had a large wasted space area upstairs and wanted to better utilize the area. They decided to add a large laundry area that provided tons of storage and workspace to properly do laundry. This family of 5 has deeply benefited from creating this more functional beautiful laundry space.
Country Lane Classic
Country Lane Classic
Martineau HomesMartineau Homes
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

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.
3
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.