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Traditional Blue Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Stone Kitchen Worktops
Stone Kitchen Worktops
Uk Quartz LtdUk Quartz Ltd
Manufactured and install by Uk Quartz Ltd
Classic utility room in London with a feature wall.
Hampshire
Hampshire
Lewis Alderson & Co.Lewis Alderson & Co.
Tall storage cupboards with laundry baskets, space for hoover & ironing board & cleaning equipment. Bespoke hand-made cabinetry. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional utility room in DC Metro.
Eversol Residence
Eversol Residence
DC Studio Architecture and PlanningDC Studio Architecture and Planning
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Tampa with feature lighting.
Parker Branch
Parker Branch
Mighty Oak BuildersMighty Oak Builders
Fresh, light, and stylish laundry room. Almost enough to make us actually WANT to do laundry! Almost. The shelf over the washer/dryer is also removable. Photo credit Kristen Mayfield
Daly City Remodel
Daly City Remodel
J Reilly ConstructionJ Reilly Construction
Designed by Gina Rachelle Design Photography by Max Maloney
Classic laundry cupboard in San Francisco with medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white walls and brown floors.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Closet King LLCCloset King LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
2021 Award Winning Home Show Riverton Plan
2021 Award Winning Home Show Riverton Plan
Teal Creek HomesTeal Creek Homes
This is an example of a medium sized traditional utility room in Other with feature lighting.
Waggoner II
Waggoner II
Smith & Ragsdale Interior DesignSmith & Ragsdale Interior Design
We designed a laundry room with personality that won't look outdated in ten years. Navy blue cabinets and the blue ceramic tile backsplash helps set the tone.
Lucas Ranch - Mediterranean Laundry Room
Lucas Ranch - Mediterranean Laundry Room
In the DeetsIn the Deets
Bright laundry room with custom blue cabinetry, brass hardware, Rohl sink, deck mounted brass faucet, custom floating shelves, ceramic backsplash and decorative floor tiles.
Homearama Pictures
Homearama Pictures
lzwardlzward
Photo of a traditional utility room in Other.
Arcadia Traditional Ranch Home
Arcadia Traditional Ranch Home
Pankow Construction - Design/Remodeling - PHX, AZPankow Construction - Design/Remodeling - PHX, AZ
Jeff Beene
Photo of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Green Dolphin Way- Turtle Point Renovation
Green Dolphin Way- Turtle Point Renovation
Harper Construction Inc.Harper Construction Inc.
William Quarlles
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Charleston.
Glyn Carin Lane
Glyn Carin Lane
Elysa Roberts InteriorsElysa Roberts Interiors
Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Columbus with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Blue Laundry
Blue Laundry
CAME DesignsCAME Designs
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Miami.
Rocky River Whole House Renovation
Rocky River Whole House Renovation
Oster Services LLCOster Services LLC
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Cleveland.
Armada Kitchen
Armada Kitchen
Declan Sexton & SonsDeclan Sexton & Sons
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Other with beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Timeless Traditional
Timeless Traditional
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, red walls and feature lighting.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Design Intervention by Danielle, LLCDesign Intervention by Danielle, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Journeys Rest Lane
Journeys Rest Lane
Rufty Custom Built Homes and RemodelingRufty Custom Built Homes and Remodeling
Navy mudroom and laundry with open shelving.
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Raleigh.

Traditional Blue 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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