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Luxury Traditional Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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DS Chicago to Birmingham
DS Chicago to Birmingham
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Joe Kwon Photography
Design ideas for a large classic utility room in Chicago with white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry/Mudroom (Old Bridge,NJ)
Laundry/Mudroom (Old Bridge,NJ)
NJ Custom ClosetsNJ Custom Closets
Carlos Class
Design ideas for a large traditional utility room in New York with dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Milton Remodel with addition
Milton Remodel with addition
Artisan Design StudioArtisan Design Studio
Photosynthesis Studio
Design ideas for a large classic separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
laundry room
laundry room
AXIS ProductionsAXIS Productions
the existing laundry room had to be remodeled to accommodate the new bedroom and mudroom. The goal was to hide the washer and dryer behind doors so that the space would look more like a wet bar between the kitchen and mudroom. WoodStone Inc, General Contractor Home Interiors, Cortney McDougal, Interior Design Draper White Photography
Traditional Utility Room
Traditional Utility Room
lewisalderson.comlewisalderson.com
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Other with granite worktops, grey walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops, beaded cabinets and grey cabinets.
Birch Wide Plank Floor - Newport Beach, California
Birch Wide Plank Floor - Newport Beach, California
Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank FloorsHull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors
Wide plank Birch flooring custom sawn in the USA by Hull Forest Products. 1-800-928-9602. Ships direct from our mill. www.hullforest.com. Craft / laundry room in Newport Beach, California features solid wide plank figured Birch wood flooring from Hull Forest Products. The floorboards are five to twelve inches wide and some of the planks are as long as sixteen feet.
Texas Transitional
Texas Transitional
Gibson Gimpel Interior DesignGibson Gimpel Interior Design
Detail of wrapping station in the laundry room with bins for wrapping paper, ribbons, tissue, and other supplies
Design ideas for a medium sized classic utility room in Dallas with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, marble flooring and white floors.
The Agra | Medina, WA
The Agra | Medina, WA
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
Main level laundry with large counter, cabinets, side by side washer and dryer and tile floor with pattern.
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Storage Drawers, Sink and Island in Multi-Purpose Laundry Room
Storage Drawers, Sink and Island in Multi-Purpose Laundry Room
Michelle's InteriorsMichelle's Interiors
Extensive storage and counter space help make laundry chores easier in this multi-purpose laundry room. Front-loading, side-by-side washer and dryer are state-of-the-art. For a personal touch, I framed my client's treasured collection of Norman Rockwell plates and displayed them around the window. The red-edged tile picks up the red accents throughout the room. Photo by Holger Obenaus Photography
Laundry Rooms, Mud Rooms, and Miscellaneous Spaces
Laundry Rooms, Mud Rooms, and Miscellaneous Spaces
Nicole Lee Interior DesignsNicole Lee Interior Designs
Amy E. Photography
This is an example of a large classic galley separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Cimarron: Southern Living - Cypress, TX
The Cimarron: Southern Living - Cypress, TX
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
Kolanowski Studio
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige walls and beige worktops.
Grand Haven Custom Home
Grand Haven Custom Home
Chirigos Designs / Design BarChirigos Designs / Design Bar
Bathed in soft blue this laundry room doubles as a craft room with custom cabinetry and a center island.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Indian Wells
Indian Wells
Michele McIntyre DesignMichele McIntyre Design
Modern Laundry room with multiple machines for this active family. A home where generations gather for laughs, love and some desert pool fun!
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Lodge Trail
Lodge Trail
Niche Design Co. LLCNiche Design Co. LLC
Laundry room with a custom raised-height dog spa.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern Colonial
Modern Colonial
Derrick ArchitectureDerrick Architecture
The laundry room with side by side washer and dryer, plenty of folding space and a farmhouse sink. The gray-scale hexagon tiles add a fun element to this blue laundry.
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Jennifer Butler DesignJennifer Butler Design
The persimmon walls (Stroheim wallpaper by Dana Gibson) coordinate with the blue ceiling - Benjamin Moore’s AF-575 Instinct.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, wallpapered walls, engineered stone countertops, window splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Laundry
Laundry
Mario's Cabinets Inc.Mario's Cabinets Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Multi-Purpose Laundry Room with Large Island, Quartz Countertops
Multi-Purpose Laundry Room with Large Island, Quartz Countertops
Michelle's InteriorsMichelle's Interiors
Located just off the carport, this multi-purpose laundry room not only doubles as prep space for catering crews, it works for year-round package wrapping on the quartz island countertop. I designed long drawers on one side to hold rolls of wrapping paper and I added convenient baskets on the side facing the washer and dryer for sorting laundry. The gray recessed panel cabinets are a shade lighter than the adjacent catering kitchen and main kitchen. Photo by Brian Gassel
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!!
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 classic galley utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls and travertine flooring.

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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