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Beverly Hills
M. Wright DesignM. Wright Design
M. Wright Design Photographer: Marc Angeles
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Los Angeles with a side by side washer and dryer.
Historic Georgian Renovation
Historic Georgian Renovation
By DesignBy Design
Dave Adams Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with white cabinets, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
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Rustic Laundry Room
Rustic Laundry Room
Brandie McCoy, CKDBrandie McCoy, CKD
Black painted cabinetry with a rub through distressing. Custom Stainless Steel dog bowl holder under the sink base.
Photo of a classic utility room in Chicago.
Kitchen K
Kitchen K
BACK ConstructionBACK Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, beige floors and grey worktops.
Laundry/Mud Room For A Busy Family
Laundry/Mud Room For A Busy Family
Crown Point CabinetryCrown Point Cabinetry
Photography by Crown Point Cabinetry
Traditional utility room in Burlington.
Holley Residence
Holley Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Jack Gardner
Classic l-shaped utility room in Miami with a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
The marble checkerboard floor and black cabinets make this laundry room unusually elegant.
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with black cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Destined to be a Classic
Destined to be a Classic
Dura Supreme CabinetryDura Supreme Cabinetry
Why confine cabinetry to the kitchen? Dura Supreme cabinetry is an intelligent choice for built-in and freestanding furniture pieces throughout your home. As open floor plans gain popularity and kitchen space merges seamlessly with living spaces, it’s only natural to extend cabinetry into other areas of the home to create architectural and design consistency. Dura Supreme cabinetry offers an amazing array of door styles, finishes and decorative elements along with superior construction, joinery, quality and custom sizing. Your Dura Supreme designer can introduce you to a host of intriguing design venues and furniture applications for your entire home. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator
Berglund
Berglund
Julie Williams DesignJulie Williams Design
Wine Country laundry room, designed by Julie Williams CKD,CBD. Photography by Ken Smith
Traditional utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink.
Southern Colonial Estate
Southern Colonial Estate
Eppright Homes, LLCEppright Homes, LLC
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Austin.
Washington Street
Washington Street
M House DevelopmentM House Development
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Chicago.
Serene and Green Laundry Room
Serene and Green Laundry Room
Tami O’Malley DesignTami O’Malley Design
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Chicago.
Coastal Sophistication
Coastal Sophistication
Jinx McDonald Interior DesignsJinx McDonald Interior Designs
Photo of a classic utility room in Miami.
1st Floor Remodel - Vienna, VA
1st Floor Remodel - Vienna, VA
2 Navy Lane, LLC2 Navy Lane, LLC
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in DC Metro.
Northridge
Northridge
Theresa Ory InteriorsTheresa Ory Interiors
This is an example of a classic utility room in Atlanta.
Transitional Remodel of Town & Country Home
Transitional Remodel of Town & Country Home
Liston Design BuildListon Design Build
Large classic separated utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
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#nevertoolate
Laura Brophy InteriorsLaura Brophy Interiors
Classic utility room in Orange County.
Woodcrest Drive
Woodcrest Drive
Oak & Arrow HomesOak & Arrow Homes
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Minneapolis.

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.
The Grove House
The Grove House
Kathryn Murphy InteriorsKathryn Murphy Interiors
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
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