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Traditional Galley Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Queen Anne Laundry
Queen Anne Laundry
collaborative interiorscollaborative interiors
Photographer: NW Architectural Photography / Remodeler: Homeworks by Kelly
This is an example of a classic galley utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
DryAway Ceiling Mount
DryAway Ceiling Mount
DryAway by Jilidoni DesignsDryAway by Jilidoni Designs
DryAway 9' Ceiling Mount - 8 frames - Push the laundry drying racks in to dry with no fans needed. For 8 frames DryAway requires 28" wide by 29" deep. 4 loads of wash dry out of sight and out of the way.
Transitional Functionality
Transitional Functionality
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
This image showcases painted full overlay cabinetry with tons of custom storage spaces in a galley style laundry room
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Old World Goes Modern - Scotts Valley
Old World Goes Modern - Scotts Valley
Lewis Design-Build-RemodelLewis Design-Build-Remodel
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, brick splashback, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Ayrshire Laundry/Bar Area
Ayrshire Laundry/Bar Area
Ashwood Designs and Custom HomesAshwood Designs and Custom Homes
Clients had a large wasted space area upstairs and wanted to better utilize the area. They decided to add a large laundry area that provided tons of storage and workspace to properly do laundry. This family of 5 has deeply benefited from creating this more functional beautiful laundry space.
Los Altos Hills Shared Spaces
Los Altos Hills Shared Spaces
Form + FieldForm + Field
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Colonial Concord Home
Colonial Concord Home
Fresh Start InteriorsFresh Start Interiors
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, orange walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a small traditional galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
South Reno Kitchen Update
South Reno Kitchen Update
Unique Design Cabinet CompanyUnique Design Cabinet Company
Ironing board in a drawer. Craftsman styled Knotty Alder cabinetry, full overlay cabinet construction; soft close hinges & drawer guides; oil rubbed bronze hardware; engineered counter tops. Images by UDCC
Los Gatos Transitional Kitchen
Los Gatos Transitional Kitchen
Next Stage Design + BuildNext Stage Design + Build
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Double pocket doors to laundry
Double pocket doors to laundry
Good Construction IncGood Construction Inc
Double pocket doors allow wheelchair access to laundry but also can be closed off when needed. We also added an occupancy sensor for the overhead light.
Wayzata Custom Home (2015)
Wayzata Custom Home (2015)
Knight Construction Design Inc.Knight Construction Design Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Mid Century Glamour
Mid Century Glamour
Lauren Levant InteriorLauren Levant Interior
Design by Lauren Levant, Photography by Ettore Mormille
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Radnor Lake
Radnor Lake
UserUser
Marty Paoletta
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley utility room in Nashville with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, slate flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Attadale
Attadale
Brian Burke HomesBrian 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.
Hickory Gables - Old Hickory Lake
Hickory Gables - Old Hickory Lake
Wallace Custom BuildersWallace Custom Builders
J. Wallace
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Craftsman Style Home
Craftsman Style Home
BGI DesignBGI Design
Storage, hanging clothes and folding areas make this the ideal laundry room. Michael Hunter Photography
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
MENDHAM SHINGLE-STYLE ESTATE
MENDHAM SHINGLE-STYLE ESTATE
Passacantando Architects AIAPassacantando Architects AIA
Photographer: Kevin Colquhoun
Inspiration for an expansive classic galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Ronda BatchelorRonda Batchelor
Ronda Batchelor, Galley laundry room with folding counter, dirty clothes bins on rollers underneath, clean clothes baskets for each family member, sweater drying racks with built in fan, and built in ironing board.
Gresham Garage Conversion
Gresham Garage Conversion
Neil Kelly CompanyNeil Kelly Company
A laundry room, mud room, and 3/4 guest bathroom were created in a once unfinished garage space. We went with pretty traditional finishes, leading with both creamy white and dark wood cabinets, complemented by black fixtures and river rock tile accents in the shower.

Traditional Galley 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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