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the Castaway III - No Electric Bill Home
the Castaway III - No Electric Bill Home
Marc Rutenberg HomesMarc Rutenberg Homes
Marc Rutenberg Homes
Large classic l-shaped utility room in Tampa with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sophisticated Waterfront
Sophisticated Waterfront
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Kitchen Blues
Kitchen Blues
Homecorp - Sandy TabacinicHomecorp - Sandy Tabacinic
Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Light & Airy Laundry
Light & Airy Laundry
Dwell Design CoDwell Design Co
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and light hardwood flooring.
Cambria Countertop Ideas
Cambria Countertop Ideas
Kitchen Solvers of Southwest FloridaKitchen Solvers of Southwest Florida
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Londonderry
Londonderry
Pace KitchensPace Kitchens
Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets and white cabinets.
Traditional
Traditional
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Deconstructed Living DesignDeconstructed Living Design
This is an example of a large traditional 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.
Darien Colonial
Darien Colonial
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Woodruff Brown Photography
Inspiration for a large classic galley separated utility room in Other with white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls and porcelain flooring.
Reinhardt Home
Reinhardt Home
Scovell Remodeling, Inc.Scovell Remodeling, Inc.
James Maidhof
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bungaloft Living
Bungaloft Living
David Small DesignsDavid Small Designs
Jason Hartog
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Luxuriously Welcoming Craftsman Family Home
Luxuriously Welcoming Craftsman Family Home
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
Embodying many of the key elements that are iconic in craftsman design, the rooms of this home are both luxurious and welcoming. From a kitchen with a statement range hood and dramatic chiseled edge quartz countertops, to a character-rich basement bar and lounge area, to a fashion-lover's dream master closet, this stunning family home has a special charm for everyone and the perfect space for everything.
French Country in The Settlement
French Country in The Settlement
Ryan Homes, Inc.Ryan Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Buchanan St.
Buchanan St.
UserUser
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Creedmoor French Normandy Custom Home
Creedmoor French Normandy Custom Home
Will Johnson Building CompanyWill Johnson Building Company
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Raleigh with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Princeton Jct Master Bathroom
Princeton Jct Master Bathroom
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
This traditional bathroom mixes different shades of gray exceptionally! As the use of gray palettes become more popular, our designers are finding ways to incorporate them into their designs; as evidenced by this beautiful bathroom. The black distressed cabinetry adds a striking and impressive feature to this New Outlooks bathroom!
Lakefront Lodge
Lakefront Lodge
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
BreakWater Condo
BreakWater Condo
Angie Keyes CKBDAngie Keyes CKBD
Blaine Johnathan
Large traditional single-wall utility room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring and grey walls.
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Carolina In Home Flooring & Design CenterCarolina In Home Flooring & Design Center
Inspiration for a large classic utility room in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
New House - Wayne, PA
New House - Wayne, PA
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Tom Crane
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with beige cabinets, an utility sink, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige 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.
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