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Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO
Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO
Da Vinci Remodeling, LLCDa Vinci Remodeling, LLC
Libbie Holmes Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Custom Home
Custom Home
New River Building Co.New River Building Co.
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Transitional Home Design
Transitional Home Design
Cruz Interiors Inc.Cruz Interiors Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Tampa with white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
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Baker's Kitchen
Baker's Kitchen
JACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENSJACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENS
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Property Brothers At Home: Drew's Honeymoon House
Property Brothers At Home: Drew's Honeymoon House
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Meghan Bob Photography
This is an example of a large classic utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, concrete flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Alpine, Utah Residence
Alpine, Utah Residence
Magleby RemodelMagleby Remodel
Meagan Larsen Photography
Photo of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets and white worktops.
French Country Magnified
French Country Magnified
MDC Cabinetry & MoreMDC Cabinetry & More
Mud-room
Expansive traditional galley utility room in DC Metro with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a submerged sink and white walls.
Model Home 2017
Model Home 2017
Chad Hemphill ConstructionChad Hemphill Construction
Classic utility room in Oklahoma City.
Medland
Medland
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
Photo of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Select Walnut Wide Plank Flooring
Select Walnut Wide Plank Flooring
Vermont Plank FlooringVermont Plank Flooring
Select grade wide plank walnut flooring shipped unfinished from our mill in Vermont to California for on-site finishing. Our solid and engineered walnut flooring is available in widths up to 15" and lengths up to 16'. --|-- Call us at 877-645-4317
Bistro Kitchen - Kitchen of The Week
Bistro Kitchen - Kitchen of The Week
Von Fitz DesignVon Fitz Design
Bethany Nauert Photography
Inspiration for a large classic galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Rogue River Master Bath & Laundry Room Remodel
Rogue River Master Bath & Laundry Room Remodel
Pratt Residential DesignPratt Residential Design
Photographs by Maria Ristau
Design ideas for a small classic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Drawer Ironing Board in Compact Laundry Room
Drawer Ironing Board in Compact Laundry Room
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
A pullout ironing board is located in the top drawer of this cabinet. Easy to pullout and push back in it offers a great solution for the ironing board in any space. Concealed behind a drawer front when not in use, can swivel when used and is the perfect size.
Tiny House
Tiny House
B2 Design BuildB2 Design Build
Photo of a classic utility room in Minneapolis.
Southern charm
Southern charm
MacMillan-Pace, LLCMacMillan-Pace, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Greenville, SC | Maxwell Farm Gallery IV
Greenville, SC | Maxwell Farm Gallery IV
Goodwin Foust Custom Homes, LLCGoodwin Foust Custom Homes, LLC
Photo of a large classic separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, grey floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
SF Showcase 2017
SF Showcase 2017
Dina Bandman InteriorsDina Bandman Interiors
Christopher Stark
Traditional utility room in San Francisco with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
The Magnolia
The Magnolia
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
This beautiful luxury home offers a tucked-back location nestled next to woods, creating a serene outdoor atmosphere. The custom-made double entry doors feel grand as you enter the flagstone foyer. Shiplap wall and ceiling details sprinkled throughout the home create a warm texture palette against the neutral colored walls. The brick mudroom floor is as beautiful as it is functional. The open kitchen looks out to large dining room windows, displaying nature’s beauty outside. Downstairs, the Terrace Level is a place to gather at the bar and cozy up in front of the fireplace to watch the game. Adjacent to the bar is a game room, the perfect place to let loose and partake in some friendly competition. The back yard fire pit and rock water feature create a restful outdoor destination.
Beach Front Renovation
Beach Front Renovation
Balding Design BuildBalding Design Build
Harry Taylor
This is an example of a small classic laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.

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.
2017 Spring Parade of Homes-Edina
2017 Spring Parade of Homes-Edina
GreenWood Design BuildGreenWood Design Build
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
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