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Hill Street
Hill Street
JOMA ConstructionJOMA Construction
Take a look at this two-story historical design that is both unique and welcoming. This laundry room continues the bright feel of the house and provides for plenty of space to wash, dry, and fold the weekly laundry.
Palo Alto - Complete Renovation
Palo Alto - Complete Renovation
EBCON CorporationEBCON Corporation
Complete Renovation Design + Build: EBCON Corporation Architecture: Young & Borlik Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
This is an example of a classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Osmond Home
Osmond Home
OSMOND DESIGNSOSMOND DESIGNS
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, louvered cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops, marble worktops, grey cabinets and grey walls.
Laundry Bliss
Laundry Bliss
Soda Pop Design Inc.Soda Pop Design Inc.
Stephani Buchman Photography
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Toronto with blue cabinets and white walls.
Wayzata Luxury Duplex Upper Lake Rental
Wayzata Luxury Duplex Upper Lake Rental
Pillar HomesPillar Homes
Built by Pillar Homes - Photography by Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Update for a Traditional Home
Contemporary Update for a Traditional Home
J. Bryant Boyd, Design-BuildJ. Bryant Boyd, Design-Build
Carlos Barron Photography
Photo of a traditional single-wall separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.
2018 Artisan Home Tour
2018 Artisan Home Tour
Housing First MinnesotaHousing First Minnesota
2018 Artisan Home Tour Photo: LandMark Photography Builder: Nor-Son Custom Builders
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
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.
Lake Harriet Tudor
Lake Harriet Tudor
Renae Keller Interior Design, Inc.Renae Keller Interior Design, Inc.
Troy Thies Photography
Classic galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, beige worktops and grey walls.
Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street
IDF StudioIDF Studio
Photo by Christopher Stark.
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Westwood Hills English Tudor Renovation
Westwood Hills English Tudor Renovation
Paige Pierce DesignPaige Pierce Design
Medium sized traditional utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, recessed-panel cabinets and grey worktops.
Bayou Road Full House Remodel 2019
Bayou Road Full House Remodel 2019
Angie Janak InteriorsAngie Janak Interiors
Inspiration for a traditional separated utility room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Gaston Avenue
Gaston Avenue
Maestri, LLC.Maestri, LLC.
Classic l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey floors and white worktops.
French Flair in Winchester
French Flair in Winchester
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Photo of a small classic galley separated utility room in Boston with wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
Jess Blackwell PhotographyJess Blackwell Photography
Photo by Jess Blackwell Photography
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Denver with beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Benger Farmhouse
Benger Farmhouse
Sophine Pfuhl ArchitectSophine Pfuhl Architect
Bianca Turri Photographer
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Classy Kitchen Remodel
Classy Kitchen Remodel
Sneller Custom Homes and Remodeling, LLCSneller Custom Homes and Remodeling, LLC
Traditional l-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Cord Residence
Cord Residence
Flinn DesignsFlinn Designs
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
2231 Springdale Avenue
2231 Springdale Avenue
Ram Construction, Inc./Ram Design-BuildRam Construction, Inc./Ram Design-Build
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Franklin
Franklin
JMH DesignsJMH Designs
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.

Statement Tile 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.
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