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Bourne Manor
Bourne Manor
Snug KitchensSnug Kitchens
Large traditional galley utility room in Hampshire with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Holkham | Essex Full House Renovation
Holkham | Essex Full House Renovation
Davonport Kitchen & HomeDavonport Kitchen & Home
Photo of a traditional utility room in Essex.
Classic In-Frame Shaker Beaded Front Frame Bootility - Cuffley
Classic In-Frame Shaker Beaded Front Frame Bootility - Cuffley
Handmade Kitchen CoHandmade Kitchen Co
Sophisticated and elegant, this bootility is designed to keep the space organised and stylish to match the rest of the home. Keeping the laundry chores out of view, this space has been delicately hand-painted in School House White by F&B just like the kitchen and built in our classic in-frame shaker style. There’s an abundance of space to store every cleaning product you can think of! Further functions of the room include Bosch appliances at eye level, pull-out laundry basket drawers below, Misterio quartz worktops, a Shaws of Darwen sink and a Perrin & Rowe Ionian Tap with rinse and white porcelain levers. Something we particularly love about this design is the handcrafted bench storage. The closed cabinets keep items neatly out of sight behind our beautifully crafted doors, while the open shelves display the items you want close to hand. Our client has chosen to display their fresh linens here. Keeping the same elegance throughout the three rooms, Armac Martin Merrick and Cotswold handles are seen in this most luxurious bootility room.
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Rennovation in Country Property in Bray, Maidenhead
Rennovation in Country Property in Bray, Maidenhead
Deborah Law InteriorsDeborah Law Interiors
Photo of a traditional utility room in Berkshire.
Green Shaker with Relaxed Dining
Green Shaker with Relaxed Dining
John Lewis of HungerfordJohn Lewis of Hungerford
Photo of a classic utility room in London.
Hill House
Hill House
Amy Stoddart Studio LtdAmy Stoddart Studio Ltd
Photo of a traditional utility room in London.
Arlington Square
Arlington Square
Linx Design and BuildLinx Design and Build
Classic utility room in London.
Chelwood
Chelwood
Studio Werc ArchitectsStudio Werc Architects
Photo of a classic utility room in London.
Boor/ Utility Room
Boor/ Utility Room
Hitchcock Spiers Ltd.Hitchcock Spiers Ltd.
Traditional utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
St John's Wood House
St John's Wood House
Filiz Capur InteriorsFiliz Capur Interiors
This is an example of a traditional utility room.
Utility Room
Utility Room
Blackburn ArchitectsBlackburn Architects
Design ideas for a classic utility room.
Large Detached Home Renovation + Extension
Large Detached Home Renovation + Extension
The Code Design StudioThe Code Design Studio
Classic utility room in Surrey.
Wimbledon Family Home
Wimbledon Family Home
Stuart CarlisleStuart Carlisle
Classic utility room in Other.
Fairfield - Boot Room
Fairfield - Boot Room
Maple & GrayMaple & Gray
This is a fabulous space combining boot room and utility, commonly known now as the bootility! This boot room its truly striking, not only does it look stunning with the green cabinetry, oak island and honed black granite worktops, it works as an incredibly practical space with plenty of storage and surfaces, dedicated clothes washing and dog shower area. It’s one of the most used areas in the house so never under estimate the space you should allocate to a functional room like this. Stylish statement leather handles bring the cabinetry to life as do the tap choices and accessories used throughout!
Wimbledon Common
Wimbledon Common
Project LondonProject London
Classic utility room in London.
Laundry Room Notting Hill Town House
Laundry Room Notting Hill Town House
Gemma Dudgeon InteriorsGemma Dudgeon Interiors
A utility room featuring Christopher Farr wallpaper in a bright shade of yellow
Photo of a traditional utility room in London.
Ashwell Kitchen/Utility
Ashwell Kitchen/Utility
WJ PhotoWJ Photo
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Hertfordshire.
Otta Design Bespoke Joinery
Otta Design Bespoke Joinery
Otta DesignOtta Design
Photo of a traditional utility room in London.
Surrey Family Home
Surrey Family Home
Wells and MaguireWells and Maguire
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Other.

Traditional 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.
Project Wimbledon Common: Utility Room
Project Wimbledon Common: Utility Room
Cor DomiCor Domi
Opting for classic in frame cabinets in British racing green, with antique brass ironmongery, elevates this utility room and makes the space feel more substantial than your typical utility room.
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