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Wesley Chapel Model Home
Wesley Chapel Model Home
Hyde Park RenovationsHyde Park Renovations
We have been lucky enough to work with some of the Tampa Bay area’s best builders. For this model home, we teamed up with Bakerfield Homes in Wesley Chapel. This home, and our work, was featured in HouseTrends magazine. The article does a very nice job of describing the process that was used to make this dream a reality. For this project we provided only cabinetry and hardware, which was Merillat Masterpiece and Amerock respectively.
Promontory Ranch Home
Promontory Ranch Home
Gregg Hodson Interior DesignGregg Hodson Interior Design
Scot Zimmerman
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Salt Lake City.
26th St.
26th St.
Decro Development, LLC.Decro Development, LLC.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional separated utility room in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Project 'Four'
Project 'Four'
Pam Carroll Planning & DesignPam Carroll Planning & Design
Traditional utility room in Omaha with beige cabinets, beige floors and red worktops.
Cedar West
Cedar West
Tim Schollaart Builder LLCTim Schollaart Builder LLC
This is an example of a small classic galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
'20 New Home - Excelsior
'20 New Home - Excelsior
Lecy Bros Homes & RemodelingLecy Bros Homes & Remodeling
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Minneapolis with feature lighting.
Bundanoon
Bundanoon
C K Building Pty LtdC K Building Pty Ltd
Photo of a classic utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Traditional Benton Master Suite Remodel
Traditional Benton Master Suite Remodel
JEB Design/BuildJEB Design/Build
Large traditional laundry cupboard in New Orleans with white cabinets, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Misc. Projects
Misc. Projects
Marketplace Fabrics, Decor & More, Inc.Marketplace Fabrics, Decor & More, Inc.
Laundry/mud room. Stacked washer and dryer with 2 cubbies on each side. Bottom drawers feature plug/surge protectors in each drawer to serve as a charging station for telephones, games, etc. Back of each cubby has slat wall with assorted hooks for backpacks, etc.
Country Manor
Country Manor
The Blind Side Home Furnishings, Inc.The Blind Side Home Furnishings, Inc.
This laundry room provides a concealed ironing board in a drawer. The backsplash tile is tumbled to reflect an age old installation. www.press1photos.com
4699
4699
Heavenly HomesHeavenly Homes
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Houston.
Church Road
Church Road
UserUser
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Philadelphia.
Guest House
Guest House
amk STUDIOamk STUDIO
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Los Angeles.
Transitional White and Grey Master Suite Addition
Transitional White and Grey Master Suite Addition
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
when you need more space for a Master bedroom, Master Bath and Master Closet….you add a second story space above your existing three car garage to achieve that objective. They asked us to create a new Master Suite with an elegant Master Bedroom including a fireplace. They requested the Master Bathroom have an oasis spa-like feel with the closet roomy enough to house all of their clothing needs. As you can see there was just enough room for a spacious and well laid out plan and design. IN addition to the master, they also updated their laundry room with green cabinetry, sink and hanging clothing rod.
Laundry Room Makeover In Lloyd Harbor NY
Laundry Room Makeover In Lloyd Harbor NY
A Beautiful Staged Home and The Colorful BeeA Beautiful Staged Home and The Colorful Bee
Linda Leyble
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Tour du proprio - Deschambault
Tour du proprio - Deschambault
K par K cuisines et salles de bainsK par K cuisines et salles de bains
Photos: Carl Daigle
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Montreal with quartz worktops, green walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Private Residence Berkeley, CA II
Private Residence Berkeley, CA II
Wm. F. Holland/ArchitectWm. F. Holland/Architect
This is an example of a classic separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, green worktops and light hardwood flooring.
Urban Infill
Urban Infill
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Photography by Patrick Wong 2013
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Austin.
Ripplinger Home Builder - Custom Home
Ripplinger Home Builder - Custom Home
Floors By Design LtdFloors By Design Ltd
Photos: Payton Ramstead
Design ideas for an expansive classic galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Ada Estate
Ada Estate
White Birch Builders, Inc.White Birch Builders, Inc.
Photo of a classic utility room in Grand Rapids.

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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