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Traditional Galley Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Edmonton Rhatigan Ridge - Interior & Exterior Renovation
Edmonton Rhatigan Ridge - Interior & Exterior Renovation
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
These clients were referred to us by some very nice past clients, and contacted us to share their vision of how they wanted to transform their home. With their input, we expanded their front entry and added a large covered front veranda. The exterior of the entire home was re-clad in bold blue premium siding with white trim, stone accents, and new windows and doors. The kitchen was expanded with beautiful custom cabinetry in white and seafoam green, including incorporating an old dining room buffet belonging to the family, creating a very unique feature. The rest of the main floor was also renovated, including new floors, new a railing to the second level, and a completely re-designed laundry area. We think the end result looks fantastic!
Tudor Estate Update
Tudor Estate Update
EASA ArchitectureEASA Architecture
Laundry Room with front-loading under counter washer dryer and a dog wash station.
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in San Francisco with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, beige worktops, porcelain flooring and terrazzo worktops.
Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation
Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation
Phase One DesignPhase One Design
Hidden washer and dryer in open laundry room.
This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Other with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Custom Cabinetry 882
Custom Cabinetry 882
Kitchen AppealKitchen Appeal
Design ideas for a large classic galley utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Large traditional galley separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Victorian Country House
Victorian Country House
Laura Passey Interiors LtdLaura Passey Interiors Ltd
Utility Room
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in London with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, beige worktops and wallpapered walls.
Kirby Kitchen
Kirby Kitchen
Cherry Hill Custom HomesCherry Hill Custom Homes
An adjacent laundry room also got an update with stacked washer dryer, close hanging area, and lots of storage.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Laundry and Mudroom with the Four Legged Friends in Mind
Laundry and Mudroom with the Four Legged Friends in Mind
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Small classic galley separated utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
3502 Grennoch Lane
3502 Grennoch Lane
BAS Concepts LLCBAS Concepts LLC
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Large traditional galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry/Craft Room
Laundry/Craft Room
All About Kitchens of ConcordAll About Kitchens of Concord
Laundry room sink.
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Expansive Master Closet and Laundry Area
Expansive Master Closet and Laundry Area
Standale Home StudioStandale Home Studio
-Cabinets: HAAS ,Cherry wood species with a Barnwood Stain and Shakertown – V door style -Berenson cabinetry hardware 9425-4055 -Flooring: SHAW Napa Plank 6x24 tiles for floor and shower surround Niche tiles are SHAW Napa Plank 2 x 21 with GLAZZIO Crystal Morning mist accent/Silverado Power group -Laundry wall Tile: Glazzio Crystal Morning mist/Silverado power grout -Countertops: Cambria Quartz Berwyn on sink in bathroom Vicostone Onyx White Polished in laundry area, desk and master closet
#306 - Toll Brothers / Cordova - Lot 61 (19546)
#306 - Toll Brothers / Cordova - Lot 61 (19546)
Precision CabinetsPrecision Cabinets
Laundry Room: • Material – Painted Maple • Finish – Custom • Door Style – #50 3" Shaker 1/2" • Cabinet Construction – Frameless
This is an example of a classic galley utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets and grey cabinets.
Fonseca
Fonseca
Danmar Cabinet CompanyDanmar Cabinet Company
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
Neoclassical Home
Neoclassical Home
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Traditional laundry room on second floor with open shelving and beadboard paneling Pete Weigley
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Warren Home RestorationsWarren Home Restorations
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, granite worktops and beige worktops.
Luxury Function Noblesville
Luxury Function Noblesville
Everything HomeEverything Home
Our studio reconfigured our client’s space to enhance its functionality. We moved a small laundry room upstairs, using part of a large loft area, creating a spacious new room with soft blue cabinets and patterned tiles. We also added a stylish guest bathroom with blue cabinets and antique gold fittings, still allowing for a large lounging area. Downstairs, we used the space from the relocated laundry room to open up the mudroom and add a cheerful dog wash area, conveniently close to the back door. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/luxury-function-noblesville/
Rogers Two Story Addition
Rogers Two Story Addition
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Tschida Construction and Pro Design Custom Cabinetry joined us for a 4 season sunroom addition with a basement addition to be finished at a later date. We also included a quick laundry/garage entry update with a custom made locker unit and barn door. We incorporated dark stained beams in the vaulted ceiling to match the elements in the barn door and locker wood bench top. We were able to re-use the slider door and reassemble their deck to the addition to save a ton of money.
Wahroonga
Wahroonga
Northern Beaches Kitchens and BathroomsNorthern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a coffered ceiling.
1940's Montrose Remodel
1940's Montrose Remodel
Penberthy Custom BuildersPenberthy Custom Builders
Inspiration for a small classic galley utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

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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