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Stunning laundry room, mud room & dog shower
Stunning laundry room, mud room & dog shower
Smith & Vansant Architects PCSmith & Vansant Architects PC
Moving the washer/dryer out of the kitchen into their own space was not a difficult decision. Meeting all of the programmatic requirements of this new room was a little trickier. Designing enough room to be able to wash the dogs and water houseplants, as well as folding laundry in a small space was solved by providing a removable countertop. When the counter is needed, the two pieces easily slide in place and they are pulled out of the way when the water is needed. When the dogs get a shower, the handspray works best, but for the plants the swing-arm potfiller serves optimally. The client had been saving these 19th century English transferware tiles for just such a project. The mahogany countertop, antique drying rack, windows and built-ins, and exquisite tile work make this a stunning room to do your laundry. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography
Addison
Addison
Lauren Shadid Architecture + InteriorsLauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors
Holly Lepere
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, a single-bowl sink, porcelain flooring and grey walls.
Balcones Hills Whole House Renovation
Balcones Hills Whole House Renovation
GreenTex Builders LLCGreenTex Builders LLC
Traditional utility room in Austin.
The Gambrel Roof Home
The Gambrel Roof Home
Kristi Spouse InteriorsKristi Spouse Interiors
The Gambrel Roof Home is a dutch colonial design with inspiration from the East Coast. Designed from the ground up by our team - working closely with architect and builder, we created a classic American home with fantastic street appeal
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Claudio Ortiz Design Group, Inc.Claudio Ortiz Design Group, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Other with limestone worktops, limestone flooring and grey cabinets.
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The light filled laundry room is punctuated with black and gold accents, a playful floor tile pattern and a large dog shower. The U-shaped laundry room features plenty of counter space for folding clothes and ample cabinet storage. A mesh front drying cabinet is the perfect spot to hang clothes to dry out of sight. The "drop zone" outside of the laundry room features a countertop beside the garage door for leaving car keys and purses. Under the countertop, the client requested an open space to fit a large dog kennel to keep it tucked away out of the walking area. The room's color scheme was pulled from the fun floor tile and works beautifully with the nearby kitchen and pantry.
Ansley Park Workroom
Ansley Park Workroom
Small Carpenters At Large, Inc.Small Carpenters At Large, Inc.
Classic utility room in Atlanta with white cabinets and a dado rail.
COMING SOON- CRAFTSMAN REMIX
COMING SOON- CRAFTSMAN REMIX
Zimmerman InteriorsZimmerman Interiors
Laundry Room Remodel
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Grovepoint
Grovepoint
Holmes + Salter InteriorsHolmes + Salter Interiors
Abby Caroline Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls and travertine flooring.
Barrington Renovation
Barrington Renovation
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Large working laundry room with built-in lockers, sink with dog bowls, laundry chute, built-in window seat (Ryan Hainey)
Inspiration for a large classic separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and multi-coloured floors.
Multi-purpose Laundry Room After
Multi-purpose Laundry Room After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, limestone flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Belle Refugio
Belle Refugio
UserUser
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Salt Lake City.
Lido Isle Home
Lido Isle Home
Venetian Stone GalleryVenetian Stone Gallery
Photos by Clay Bowman
Classic utility room in Orange County with a belfast sink and white cabinets.
Laundry Room with Custom Slide-out Drying Racks
Laundry Room with Custom Slide-out Drying Racks
Peggy Woodall - Closet Factory Senior DesignerPeggy Woodall - Closet Factory Senior Designer
Custom slide-out drying racks for sweaters and delicates, slide out of the way but allow for air circulation for drying. Peggy Woodall - designer
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Ideas
Laundry Room Ideas
Closets To GoClosets To Go
This is our retracting drop down hanging rack by Rev-a-shelf. It can be adjusted all the way to 47" wide.
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Portland.
VINTAGE MODERN ON THE HUDSON
VINTAGE MODERN ON THE HUDSON
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
JANE BEILES
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, a belfast sink, green cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and yellow walls.
Vanguard Designer Showhouse 2014 ~ Loudon House Unit G Laundry Room
Vanguard Designer Showhouse 2014 ~ Loudon House Unit G Laundry Room
Starlily Design Studio LLCStarlily Design Studio LLC
Jim Miller Desolation Road Studios
Inspiration for a classic utility room in New York with blue walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Brightlife/Itor Idea House
Brightlife/Itor Idea House
Design EliteDesign Elite
Photos Courtesy Goodwin Foust
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Elegant Master Bath Renovation - Ardmore, PA
Elegant Master Bath Renovation - Ardmore, PA
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
The client's en-suite laundry room also recieved a renovation. Custom cabinetry was completed by Glenbrook Cabinetry, while the renovation and other finish choices were completed by Gardner/Fox

Traditional Green 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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