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Open and Airy Highland House
Open and Airy Highland House
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and grey walls.
Elmhurst
Elmhurst
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Laundry
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Gorge
Gorge
Jenny Martin DesignJenny Martin Design
Joshua Lawrence
Photo of a large classic separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and grey floors.
Transitional Home Remodel (Gordon)
Transitional Home Remodel (Gordon)
Caine & CompanyCaine & Company
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Large traditional galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Deerfield Laundry/Mudroom
Deerfield Laundry/Mudroom
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire About Our Design Services Timeless transitional mudroom/laundry room, designed by Laura Kulas of Tiffany Brooks Interiors. Photographed by Kiley Humbert Photography
Complete Home Renovation
Complete Home Renovation
Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.
Mel Carll
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Thoreau Americana | The Ranch at Twenty Mile
Thoreau Americana | The Ranch at Twenty Mile
Dostie HomesDostie Homes
Deremer Studios
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and white worktops.
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
East Windsor Floor CoveringEast Windsor Floor Covering
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with open cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and green walls.
Norkirk Rambler Addition
Norkirk Rambler Addition
H2 ViewH2 View
Kirsten Sessions Photography
Design ideas for a large classic galley utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white walls.
Fun Utility
Fun Utility
UserUser
Robert Reck
This is an example of a large traditional separated utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a belfast sink.
Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Debbie SykesDebbie Sykes
Dawn Smith Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, an utility sink, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, multicoloured worktops and feature lighting.
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Deconstructed Living DesignDeconstructed Living Design
Inspiration 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.
Multifunctional Laundry Rooms
Multifunctional Laundry Rooms
Atlantic Kitchen & Bath LLCAtlantic Kitchen & Bath LLC
Sleek design but plenty of storage
Large classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Traditional Southern Home in Veranda at University Club
Traditional Southern Home in Veranda at University Club
Bardwell HomesBardwell Homes
Walls SW 7641 "Collande Gray" Trim & ceilings SW 7005 "Pure White" Interior doors BM HC-166 "Kendall Charcoal" Cabinets (master bath) BM HC-166 "Kendall Charcoal" Slab countertops Blanco Mist quartz
Underwood - Alexandria, VA
Underwood - Alexandria, VA
Ronda RoyaltyRonda Royalty
Rutt Regency classic laundry room! Photo by Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
This is an example of a large traditional separated utility room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, vinyl flooring, beige floors and grey worktops.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Elite Kitchen CabinetryElite Kitchen Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, white cabinets, beige walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Entertain McLean
Entertain McLean
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Danielle Frye
Photo of a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink and beige walls.
Addington - Transitional Farmhouse
Addington - Transitional Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The best of the present and past merge in this distinctive new design inspired by two classic all-American architectural styles. The roomy main floor includes a spacious living room, well-planned kitchen and dining area, large (15- by 15-foot) library and a handy mud room perfect for family living. Upstairs three family bedrooms await. The lower level features a family room, large home theater, billiards area and an exercise room.

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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