Luxury Utility Room with Travertine Flooring Ideas and Designs

Grary Keith Jackson Design Inc, Architect Matt McGhee, Builder Interior Design Concepts, Interior Designer
Photo of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

612 Garden Street

Hudson Realty Group

JB Real Estate Photography - Jessica Brown
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Attadale

Brian Burke Homes

Shutter Works Photography
Large classic galley utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops and travertine flooring.

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Arch Studio, Inc.

Major Remodel and Addition to a Charming French Country Style Home in Willow Glen Architect: Robin McCarthy, Arch Studio, Inc. Construction: Joe Arena Construction Photography by Mark Pinkerton Photography by Mark Pinkerton

Osbourne Road

Provincial Kitchens

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

Laundry room with wine storage

Dan 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.

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Marty Paoletta Photography

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.

McNiece ResidenceF

Natural Stone Source

This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped utility room in San Luis Obispo with a belfast sink, marble worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, raised-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Bel Air, CA Remodel Project

Showcase Design•Build

Erika Bierman Request quote from Showcase Kitchens

Flower

SRJ Development

Leland Gephardt
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Collins Rd.

Pacwest Builders LLC

Ross Chandler
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile countertops, green walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

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Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

This home renovation clearly demonstrates how quality design, product and implementation wins every time. The clients' brief was clear - traditional, unique and practical, and quality, quality, quality. The kitchen design boasts a fully integrated double-door fridge with water/ice dispenser, generous island with ample seating, large double ovens, beautiful butler's sink, underbench cooler drawer and wine fridge, as well as dedicated snack preparation area. The adjoining butler's pantry was a must for this family's day to day needs, as well as for frequent entertaining. The nearby laundry utilises every inch of available space. The TV unit is not only beautiful, but is also large enough to hold a substantial movie & music library. The study and den are custom built to suit the specific preferences and requirements of this discerning client.

2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #5 - Stonewood, LLC.

Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography

Builder: Stonewood, LLC. - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors/Mingle - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a large rustic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Osbourne Road

Provincial Kitchens

Large classic separated utility room in Sydney with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

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Christian Builders Margate Ltd

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Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic galley utility room in Kent with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.

Taren Point Project

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

The star in this space is the view, so a subtle, clean-line approach was the perfect kitchen design for this client. The spacious island invites guests and cooks alike. The inclusion of a handy 'home admin' area is a great addition for clients with busy work/home commitments. The combined laundry and butler's pantry is a much used area by these clients, who like to entertain on a regular basis. Plenty of storage adds to the functionality of the space. The TV Unit was a must have, as it enables perfect use of space, and placement of components, such as the TV and fireplace. The small bathroom was cleverly designed to make it appear as spacious as possible. A subtle colour palette was a clear choice.

Wickham Bishops Utility

Gary Hughes Interiors

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Essex with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and feature lighting.

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Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this stunning laundry room with its gorgeous backsplash tile, marble countertops, and custom cabinetry.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Regents Park

MMM Architects Ltd

Benedict Dale
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped utility room in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Luxury 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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