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Traditional Green Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Belle Refugio
Belle Refugio
UserUser
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Salt Lake City.
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.
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
Portfolio
Portfolio
Wendy Mauro DesignWendy Mauro Design
Photo of a traditional utility room in Charlotte with a feature wall.
New Craftsman Home with detached ADU above Garage
New Craftsman Home with detached ADU above Garage
Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-BuildGregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build
Laundry/Utility Photographer: Patrick Wong, Atelier Wong
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Loads of Fun!
Loads of Fun!
Just BasementsJust Basements
This laundry room is the thing dreams are made of. When finishing a basement, often much of the original storage space gets used up in finished areas. We remedied this with plenty of built-in storage for everything from wrapping paper to cleaning supplies. The cabinets include a dirty laundry drawer and pantry to accommodate a clothes steamer.
Ancient Modern
Ancient Modern
Jackson & LeRoyJackson & LeRoy
Joshua Caldwell Photography
Traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, white walls, recessed-panel cabinets and feature lighting.
New House - Wayne, PA
New House - Wayne, PA
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Peter Zimmerman Architects- Premier National Architect. Tom Crane Photography
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, green cabinets and wood worktops.
Los Gatos Contemporary Ranch Remodel + Addition
Los Gatos Contemporary Ranch Remodel + Addition
Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in San Francisco.
Gogoi Job in Lewisburg
Gogoi Job in Lewisburg
Closets PlusClosets Plus
Wilhelm Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Meridian Kitchen/Master
Meridian Kitchen/Master
Emergent ConstructionEmergent Construction
Whonsetler Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Laundry Room Ideas
Laundry Room Ideas
Oakwood HomesOakwood Homes
Photo of a traditional utility room in Denver with green walls and brown worktops.
Brair Ridge house
Brair Ridge house
Gonzalez ArchitectsGonzalez Architects
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops and white walls.
Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
This french window in the laundry room opens inward, leaving a wide open space that can function as a pass-through for parties.
Photo of a small classic single-wall utility room in San Francisco with wood worktops, white worktops and white walls.
Minneapolis, Elliot Ave Kitchen
Minneapolis, Elliot Ave Kitchen
Excel BuildersExcel Builders
Laundry room.
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Minneapolis with a feature wall.
Custom Cabinetry for the Ultimate Mudroom
Custom Cabinetry for the Ultimate Mudroom
Arbor MillsArbor Mills
Let Arbor Mills' expert designers create a custom mudroom design that keeps you organized and on trend.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls and travertine flooring.
HIdden laundry
HIdden laundry
Anna Berglin DesignAnna Berglin Design
Front loading washer & dryer hidden cleanly behind bi-folding doors, providing folding space
Photo of a traditional utility room in Minneapolis.

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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