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Luxury Traditional Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
These Laundry Rooms show the craftsmenship and dedication Fratantoni Luxury Estates takes on each and every aspect to deliver the highest quality material for the lowest possible price. Follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter for more inspirational photos of Laundry Rooms!!
Lake House
Lake House
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Laundry room with custom bench and glass storage door. Dual washer and dryers.
Design ideas for a large traditional galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
21 - Transitional Omar Laundry Room
21 - Transitional Omar Laundry Room
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Design ideas for an expansive classic u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Princeton Addition
Princeton Addition
Black Bear BuildersBlack Bear Builders
Pepper!!! Patiently waiting beneath the lovely 100-year edge on the soapstone counter top...wondering why we need to show the whole internet her fortress of solitude. Heather Shier (Photographer)
Tarrytown Remodel
Tarrytown Remodel
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Builder: Oliver Custom Homes Architect: Witt Architecture Office Photographer: Casey Chapman Ross
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, porcelain flooring and brown worktops.
Pine Crescent
Pine Crescent
SnowChimp CreativeSnowChimp Creative
Photos by Darren Sutherland at Snowchimp Creative.
Photo of an expansive traditional utility room in Vancouver.
Laundry Room/Craft Room
Laundry Room/Craft Room
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners had lived in their home for a number of years and loved their location, however as their family grew and they needed more space, they chose to have us tear down and build their new home. With their generous sized lot and plenty of space to expand, we designed a 10,000 sq/ft house that not only included the basic amenities (such as 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms), but also a four car garage, three laundry rooms, two craft rooms, a 20’ deep basement sports court for basketball, a teen lounge on the second floor for the kids and a screened-in porch with a full masonry fireplace to watch those Sunday afternoon Colts games.
Main Level Laundry Room
Main Level Laundry Room
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Dream laundry room. Artistic Tile "A Train White" matte subway tile on backsplash. MLW "Nola Toulouse" 8"x8" porcelain flooring tile. Corian "London Sky" countertop. Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Company. Kohler "Gifford" apron front sink. Rejuvenation Wall Mount Bridge kitchen faucet in aged brass. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.
North Oaks - Traditional New Home Construction
North Oaks - Traditional New Home Construction
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Design: Studio M Interiors | Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey walls.
Seward Park
Seward Park
Heidi Caillier DesignHeidi Caillier Design
Classic utility room in Seattle.
Sophisticated Master Suite and Laundry Addition
Sophisticated Master Suite and Laundry Addition
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
This home had a generous master suite prior to the renovation; however, it was located close to the rest of the bedrooms and baths on the floor. They desired their own separate oasis with more privacy and asked us to design and add a 2nd story addition over the existing 1st floor family room, that would include a master suite with a laundry/gift wrapping room. We added a 2nd story addition without adding to the existing footprint of the home. The addition is entered through a private hallway with a separate spacious laundry room, complete with custom storage cabinetry, sink area, and countertops for folding or wrapping gifts. The bedroom is brimming with details such as custom built-in storage cabinetry with fine trim mouldings, window seats, and a fireplace with fine trim details. The master bathroom was designed with comfort in mind. A custom double vanity and linen tower with mirrored front, quartz countertops and champagne bronze plumbing and lighting fixtures make this room elegant. Water jet cut Calcatta marble tile and glass tile make this walk-in shower with glass window panels a true work of art. And to complete this addition we added a large walk-in closet with separate his and her areas, including built-in dresser storage, a window seat, and a storage island. The finished renovation is their private spa-like place to escape the busyness of life in style and comfort. These delightful homeowners are already talking phase two of renovations with us and we look forward to a longstanding relationship with them.
Transitional New Build
Transitional New Build
Dettaglio Interior DesignDettaglio Interior Design
Inckx Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, beige floors and dark wood cabinets.
Fremont Residence
Fremont Residence
J Korsbon DesignsJ Korsbon Designs
BRANDON STENGEL
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, pink walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Southlake, Texas
Southlake, Texas
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Large classic galley separated utility room in Dallas with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Catawba Island Lakefront Home, Mud Room & Laundry Room
Catawba Island Lakefront Home, Mud Room & Laundry Room
House of LHouse of L
Jason Miller, Pixelate LTD
Design ideas for a large traditional utility room in Cleveland.
Golfers Dream, Jupiter Hills
Golfers Dream, Jupiter Hills
Waterview KitchensWaterview Kitchens
Stunning white inset cabinetry with gold and white accents.
This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Other with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops and white worktops.
New Traditional
New Traditional
LMOH HomeLMOH Home
The classics never go out of style, as is the case with this custom new build that was interior designed from the blueprint stages with enduring longevity in mind. An eye for scale is key with these expansive spaces calling for proper proportions, intentional details, liveable luxe materials and a melding of functional design with timeless aesthetics. The result is cozy, welcoming and balanced grandeur. | Photography Joshua Caldwell
Wellesley Basement Transformation
Wellesley Basement Transformation
Dishington Construction - Jensen HusDishington Construction - Jensen Hus
washer and dryer are now hidden behind built in cabinets. Painted to match
Small traditional single-wall utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry room with wine storage
Laundry room with wine storage
Dan Kitchens AustraliaDan Kitchens Australia
Miele Dryer raised and built into joinery
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Underwood - Alexandria, VA
Underwood - Alexandria, VA
Ronda RoyaltyRonda Royalty
Custom designed cabinetry by Rutt Regency with a space for everything. Drying rack for the care of modern fabrics. Just the right space for the ol' lost socks! Photos by Stacy Zarin-Goldberg

Luxury 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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