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Traditional Green Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Custom Laundry
Custom Laundry
Erin HoopesErin Hoopes
Design ideas for a classic utility room in DC Metro.
Our Products in Home
Our Products in Home
Arrow HangerArrow Hanger
Hang wet delicate's, freshly ironed clothes or hang clothes straight out of the dryer to avoid the iron with this "InstaHANGER"Laundry Room Organizer.. Danny Nagasaki
Laundry (2)
Laundry (2)
Danken Corp.Danken Corp.
This is an example of a large classic single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Oak Park
Oak Park
Scott Christopher HomesScott Christopher Homes
This cheery laundry room boasts beautifully bright cabinets of a blue green hue. Gray subway tile backsplash adds a traditional touch. Included in this space is a utility sink, built in ironing board and able storage space.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Closets by McKenryClosets by McKenry
Photo of a classic utility room in Other.
Pink Lady
Pink Lady
Katie Rosenfeld DesignKatie Rosenfeld Design
Emily Jenkins Followill
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Boston.
Highfield - Lakefront Estate
Highfield - Lakefront Estate
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The Highfield is a luxurious waterfront design, with all the quaintness of a gabled, shingle-style home. The exterior combines shakes and stone, resulting in a warm, authentic aesthetic. The home is positioned around three wings, each ending in a set of balconies, which take full advantage of lake views. The main floor features an expansive master bedroom with a private deck, dual walk-in closets, and full bath. The wide-open living, kitchen, and dining spaces make the home ideal for entertaining, especially in conjunction with the lower level’s billiards, bar, family, and guest rooms. A two-bedroom guest apartment over the garage completes this year-round vacation residence. The main floor features an expansive master bedroom with a private deck, dual walk-in closets, and full bath. The wide-open living, kitchen, and dining spaces make the home ideal for entertaining, especially in conjunction with the lower level’s billiards, bar, family, and guest rooms. A two-bedroom guest apartment over the garage completes this year-round vacation residence.
Transitional Classic Home
Transitional Classic Home
Atherton Appliance & KitchensAtherton Appliance & Kitchens
This Laundry room features white painted wood shaker style overlay Woodharbor cabinetry.
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in San Francisco.
Gavin custom residence 02
Gavin custom residence 02
Fieldcrest Builders IncFieldcrest Builders Inc
JS Eckert Photography
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Chicago.
Custom Built Laundry Chute
Custom Built Laundry Chute
Finial Construction, LLCFinial Construction, LLC
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Charlotte.
Traditional Home Remodel
Traditional Home Remodel
Luxe Kitchens & InteriorsLuxe Kitchens & Interiors
Classic single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Victorian Utility Room
Victorian Utility Room
LNDesignsLNDesigns
This reconfiguration project was a classic case of rooms not fit for purpose, with the back door leading directly into a home-office (not very productive when the family are in and out), so we reconfigured the spaces and the office became a utility room. The area was kept tidy and clean with inbuilt cupboards, stacking the washer and tumble drier to save space. The Belfast sink was saved from the old utility room and complemented with beautiful Victorian-style mosaic flooring. Now the family can kick off their boots and hang up their coats at the back door without muddying the house up!
Seabright
Seabright
David C. Bennett ArchitectsDavid C. Bennett Architects
Photo of a classic utility room in Philadelphia.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Angela LaVistaAngela LaVista
Photo of a traditional utility room in Chicago with a side by side washer and dryer and slate flooring.
Remodeled Laundry area
Remodeled Laundry area
SPIRE ArchitectureSPIRE Architecture
Drew Newman - Lang and Co.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional utility room in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Central Austin Residence: Interior
Central Austin Residence: Interior
hatch + ulland owen architectshatch + ulland owen architects
Photo of a traditional utility room in Austin with a built-in sink and green worktops.
Island Tranquility
Island Tranquility
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home DesignsArchipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
Spacious laundry that also serves as a pet area. Homeowner has plenty of storage with the beautiful cabinetry by Sollera Cabinets. The Grothouse wood cabinets add a very elegant touch. Photographer: Augie Salbosa
Delaware Kitchen & Bath & Pantry & Laundry Makeover
Delaware Kitchen & Bath & Pantry & Laundry Makeover
AMIDONIAN llcAMIDONIAN llc
This laundry was moved to the second floor and integrated into a large family bathroom. We relocated the toilet behind this pony wall and rotated it 90 degrees and pushed it 3’ against the wall. The Kraftmaid Vantage shelves are Camel to match the vanity.
Loads of Fun!
Loads of Fun!
Just BasementsJust Basements
A farmhouse laundry sink adds charm and is perfect for soaking clothes - and for washing the homeowner's small dog. A combination of closed and open storage creates visual interest while providing easy access to items used most.
Room Remodels & Additions
Room Remodels & Additions
Cameo Kitchen DesignCameo Kitchen Design
Classic utility room in New York.

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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