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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Bella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLCBella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Old World Goes Modern - Scotts Valley
Old World Goes Modern - Scotts Valley
Lewis Design-Build-RemodelLewis Design-Build-Remodel
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, brick splashback, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
On The Backstretch - Laundry Room
On The Backstretch - Laundry Room
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
This laundry room is a modern take on the traditional style with a fun pop of color, an apron sink and farmhouse-inspired tile flooring.
Design ideas for a large traditional separated utility room in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
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Hudson Cabin
Hudson Cabin
McDonald RemodelingMcDonald Remodeling
Photo of a traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Orono Deer Hill Preserve
Orono Deer Hill Preserve
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, glass worktops, white splashback, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
La Finca
La Finca
Motivo HomeMotivo Home
Classic utility room in Other.
Heards Ferry
Heards Ferry
AMY D MORRIS INTERIORSAMY D MORRIS INTERIORS
This is an example of a classic utility room in Atlanta.
Brendonshire Residence
Brendonshire Residence
Jones Design Group LLCJones Design Group LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Striking Lake Vista Renovation
Striking Lake Vista Renovation
Monarch & MakerMonarch & Maker
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, stone tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops, multi-coloured splashback and a submerged sink.
Karras Res.
Karras Res.
Foxwood IncFoxwood Inc
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Vista Baya Modern Farmhouse
Vista Baya Modern Farmhouse
Olga Dean Interior DesignOlga Dean Interior Design
This is an example of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
The Elevated Cottage
The Elevated Cottage
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and brown worktops.
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Large classic galley separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Serene Sanctuary
Serene Sanctuary
Renew PropertiesRenew Properties
This is an example of a classic utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Sconadale Major Renovation
Sconadale Major Renovation
Alair Homes Des MoinesAlair Homes Des Moines
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Other.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Woodland CabinetryWoodland Cabinetry
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Other.
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
All the Light... A beautiful new build
All the Light... A beautiful new build
Cynthia Weber DesignCynthia Weber Design
With a series of pull out drying racks, fold away ironing board, lots of counter space, storage galore, rolling laundry carts and rods for hanging items to dry this laundry room has it all both in form and function.
Combination Bathroom, Laundry & Utility Room
Combination Bathroom, Laundry & Utility Room
Dulce Feito-Daly Interior Design, LLCDulce Feito-Daly Interior Design, LLC
Two adjoining challenging small spaces with three functions transformed into one great space: Laundry Room, Full Bathroom & Utility Room.
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

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.
Hygge House
Hygge House
Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
This is an example of a classic utility room in Minneapolis.
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