Large Utility Room with Travertine Flooring Ideas and Designs

Laundry Room - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model

Photographer - Marty Paoletta
This is an example of a large rural u-shaped utility room in Nashville with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry room with wine storage

Dan Kitchens Australia

Miele Dryer raised and built into joinery
Photo of a large classic galley utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls and travertine flooring.

Turner Residence

Mitch Williams Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a large world-inspired l-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with yellow walls, beige floors, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Wayne, IL

LDC Homes

After Remodel
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, white cabinets, beige walls, travertine flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

For The Dogs

SACHS Construction LLC.

Scott D W Smith
Photo of a large contemporary separated utility room in Denver with white walls and travertine flooring.

High End, Whole Home Remodel

Republic West Remodeling

Large grey laundry room features decorative marble look tile, sink, folding area, drying rod and plenty of storage.
Photo of a large l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beaded cabinets.

Laundry Room

User

Photography by Andrea Rugg
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Park City Contemporary

Your Choice Custom Cabinets

Eric Lasig, Bivian Quinonenz,
Inspiration for a large modern galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Mediterra

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.

Ahwatukee Home Remodel

Hochuli Design & Remodeling Team

Ryan Wilson Phtography
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

Flooring Factories Outlets

Large country single-wall utility room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and brown walls.

Showhouse on the Green

Julianne Stirling

Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.

Elegant Laundry Room

Fordham Marble Company Inc.

Floor: 8x16 Antique Pewter Travertine
Photo of a large classic galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Texas Hill Country meets Transitional

Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.

Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Laundry room

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Photography by: Douglas Hunter
Inspiration for a large mediterranean single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Sater Design Collection's 6968 "Portofino" Home Plan

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Mediterranean home plan "Portofino" (Plan #6968). saterdesign.com
Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Coconut Point

Vogl Architects

Photo of a large coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, pink walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, beige worktops and wallpapered walls.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Laundry Rooms-Twin Falls, ID

Premier Woodworking

A large custom laundry room done in beautiful dark walnut cabinets, with granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, a stainless steel sink, and rods for hanging clothes. Lisa Brown (photographer)

Osbourne Road

Provincial Kitchens

Photo of a large traditional separated utility room in Sydney with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and blue cabinets.

Large Utility Room with Travertine Flooring Ideas and Designs

A well designed 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 utility design.

What do I need in my 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 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 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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