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Traditional Red Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Small But Spacious House ReBuild
Small But Spacious House ReBuild
C.T. Gabbert Remodeling and Construction, Inc.C.T. Gabbert Remodeling and Construction, Inc.
Well-designed, efficient laundry room Photos by Kelly Schneider
Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Mukwonago Home Remodel
Mukwonago Home Remodel
GMH ConstructionGMH Construction
This piece of storage was created in order to have a place to put the family's items for outdoor use as well as the bottom portion was to be used as a kennel for their small dogs.
Historic Heights
Historic Heights
Victoria SheffieldVictoria Sheffield
Classic utility room in Houston with red walls and wallpapered walls.
Potomac
Potomac
Annie Elliott DesignAnnie Elliott Design
Traditional utility room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, red floors and white worktops.
Timeless Traditional
Timeless Traditional
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, red walls and feature lighting.
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.
HOLIDAY HOUSE SHOWHOUSE- HAMPTONS
HOLIDAY HOUSE SHOWHOUSE- HAMPTONS
Tamara Magel StudioTamara Magel Studio
Traditional utility room in New York.
Flower Mound, TX: Greg and Holly Homer
Flower Mound, TX: Greg and Holly Homer
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Dallas with red cabinets.
Gladwyne Colonial
Gladwyne Colonial
SHOPHOUSESHOPHOUSE
Rachel McGinn Photography
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Philadelphia.
Lakeview Cool
Lakeview Cool
Crystal Blackshaw InteriorsCrystal Blackshaw Interiors
This is an example of a classic utility room in Chicago with feature lighting.
The Shouse
The Shouse
HU-708267307HU-708267307
This laundry room features white cabinetry by Crystal Cabinets and a pop of color on the walls in Benjamin Moore, raspberry truffle.
This is an example of a traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, laminate countertops and vinyl flooring.
Paseo Lindo - Laundry and Craft Center
Paseo Lindo - Laundry and Craft Center
Cachet HomesCachet Homes
Hallway laundry and craft area.
Traditional utility room in Phoenix with dark wood cabinets.
Brentwood, CA 3
Brentwood, CA 3
Structure HomeStructure Home
4,945 square foot two-story home, 6 bedrooms, 5 and ½ bathroom plus a secondary family room/teen room. The challenge for the design team of this beautiful New England Traditional home in Brentwood was to find the optimal design for a property with unique topography, the natural contour of this property has 12 feet of elevation fall from the front to the back of the property. Inspired by our client’s goal to create direct connection between the interior living areas and the exterior living spaces/gardens, the solution came with a gradual stepping down of the home design across the largest expanse of the property. With smaller incremental steps from the front property line to the entry door, an additional step down from the entry foyer, additional steps down from a raised exterior loggia and dining area to a slightly elevated lawn and pool area. This subtle approach accomplished a wonderful and fairly undetectable transition which presented a view of the yard immediately upon entry to the home with an expansive experience as one progresses to the rear family great room and morning room…both overlooking and making direct connection to a lush and magnificent yard. In addition, the steps down within the home created higher ceilings and expansive glass onto the yard area beyond the back of the structure. As you will see in the photographs of this home, the family area has a wonderful quality that really sets this home apart…a space that is grand and open, yet warm and comforting. A nice mixture of traditional Cape Cod, with some contemporary accents and a bold use of color…make this new home a bright, fun and comforting environment we are all very proud of. The design team for this home was Architect: P2 Design and Jill Wolff Interiors. Jill Wolff specified the interior finishes as well as furnishings, artwork and accessories.
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Room RedefinedRoom Redefined
Giving all other items in the laundry area a designated home left this homeowner a great place to fold laundry. Don't you love the folding tray that came with their washer and dryer? Room Redefined decluttered the space, and did a lot of space planning to make sure it had good flow for all of the functions. Intentional use of organization products, including shelf-dividers, shelf-labels, colorful bins, wall organization to take advantage of vertical space, and cubby storage maximize functionality. We supported the process through removal of unwanted items, product sourcing and installation. We continue to work with this family to maintain the space as their needs change over time. Working with a professional organizer for your home organization projects ensures a great outcome and removes the stress!
Paseo Lindo Plan 202 ~ Chandler Arizona
Paseo Lindo Plan 202 ~ Chandler Arizona
Cachet HomesCachet Homes
Plan 202 - Multi-function laundry and craft area.
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Phoenix.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
This is an example of a classic utility room in Other.
Transitional White Painted Laundry Room
Transitional White Painted Laundry Room
Mohler's Woodworking Inc.Mohler's Woodworking Inc.
White painted transitional laundry room. Note the dog cages in the bottom of the mud cabinets! Custom made dog cages!
Photo of a traditional utility room in Other with a side by side washer and dryer.
Mulligan
Mulligan
Today's KitchensToday's Kitchens
Photo of a classic utility room in New York.
Homearama Shakes Run - 2014 - Louisville - Lot #165
Homearama Shakes Run - 2014 - Louisville - Lot #165
Robbins ArchitectureRobbins Architecture
Robbins Architecture
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Louisville with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, pink walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Gladwyne Colonial
Gladwyne Colonial
SHOPHOUSESHOPHOUSE
Rachel McGinn Photography
Traditional separated utility room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and wallpapered walls.

Traditional Red 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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