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Haldon Road
Haldon Road
BetterPADBetterPAD
Traditional utility room in London.
Tahoe Charm
Tahoe Charm
Lloyd's Custom Woodwork, Inc.Lloyd's Custom Woodwork, Inc.
This is an exposed laundry area at the top of the hall stairs - the louvered doors hide the washer and dryer! Photo Credit - Bruce Schneider Photography
LANDMARK BUILDERS Custom Homes & Renovation
LANDMARK BUILDERS Custom Homes & Renovation
Landmark BuildersLandmark Builders
Addition to existing home included: Family/Media Room, Master Suite, Master Bath, Boys Bedroom, Pool Bath, Laundry Room. Interior design by Georgia George and Photography by Karan Thompson
woodlawn residence
woodlawn residence
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
This is an example of a classic utility room in New York with white cabinets and a dado rail.
Timeless Traditional
Timeless Traditional
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, red walls and feature lighting.
Rockwell Custom Kitchen and Laundry Remodel
Rockwell Custom Kitchen and Laundry Remodel
Worthington Design & RemodelingWorthington Design & Remodeling
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Indianapolis.
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island
Shoreline Architecture & DesignShoreline Architecture & Design
Small traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a dado rail and wainscoting.
The Squire Project
The Squire Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Classic galley utility room in New York with a built-in sink, grey floors, grey worktops, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Burns Park Arts and Crafts
Burns Park Arts and Crafts
Jennifer Patselas PhotographyJennifer Patselas Photography
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Detroit.
Laundry Room Cabinetry
Laundry Room Cabinetry
Prestige Custom Cabinetry & Millwork, Inc.Prestige Custom Cabinetry & Millwork, Inc.
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Other.
Lake Home
Lake Home
L.EvansDesignGroup,incL.EvansDesignGroup,inc
The ironing board is tucked away in a recessed cabinet with door. The matching door to the laundry cabinets is a nice way to store your items and fine tune the clutter.
St. Andrews Circle
St. Andrews Circle
Hill Custom HomesHill Custom Homes
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Seattle.
Gabe & Kelly's Utility Room
Gabe & Kelly's Utility Room
Acclaim Renovations and DesignAcclaim Renovations and Design
The client has front loading laundry machines, the cabinet next to the washing machine will contain the utility tub.
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Cleveland.
It's a Dog's Life
It's a Dog's Life
UserUser
This laundry and mud room was designed around the chocolate lab, literally. In the corner, his bed is stashed along with his bowls. The counter top height, cabinet depth and even the rustic color of the cabinetry were selected to work with the needs of this very special family friend. If only he could work the washer and dryer while he waited! Brookhaven cabinetry by Wood-Mode, Colony, Dove Grey on distressed pine; Whirlpool Duets; Tile flooring Photo by: Theresa M Sterbis
Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home
Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
Designer Maria Beck of M.E. Designs expertly combines fun wallpaper patterns and sophisticated colors in this lovely Alamo Heights home. Laundry Room Paper Moon Painting wallpaper installation
Ansley Park Workroom
Ansley Park Workroom
Small Carpenters At Large, Inc.Small Carpenters At Large, Inc.
Classic utility room in Atlanta with white cabinets and a dado rail.
East Brandywine home
East Brandywine home
Rittenhouse BuildersRittenhouse Builders
Mark Myers Architects, Josh Barker Photography
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Historic Home Back to the Future Remodel
Historic Home Back to the Future Remodel
A Kinder SpaceA Kinder Space
With the lower cabinets open the washer and dryer is fully usable. Michael Andrew, Photo Credit
Photo of a large classic single-wall utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Color Design- Tudor overhaul
Color Design- Tudor overhaul
Rachel Perls, Hue ConsultingRachel Perls, Hue Consulting
Why must a laundry room be sterile and white? How about deep pumpkin? Why not!
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco.

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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