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Eclectic Laundry Room
Eclectic Laundry Room
Photo of a classic utility room in Raleigh with beige cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
2014 Spring Parade of Homes Winner
2014 Spring Parade of Homes Winner
Clark & Co HomesClark & Co Homes
Doug Petersen Photography
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Boise with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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Eclectic Modern
Eclectic Modern
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Chastain Park Perfect!
Chastain Park Perfect!
Lesa Bell, Harry Norman, RealtorsLesa Bell, Harry Norman, Realtors
Updated Laundry Room that Will Attract Buyers Lesa Bell/Elsie Thompson Harry Norman Realtors
This is an example of a classic utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Architects & RemodelersCase Architects & Remodelers
This is an example of a classic utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Harrell Renovation 2011
Harrell Renovation 2011
Trey Cole Design & ConstructionTrey Cole Design & Construction
Trey Cole Design
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Other with concrete flooring and turquoise worktops.
Hamptons Historic Residence
Hamptons Historic Residence
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Interior Design: Vivid Interior Builder: Hendel Homes Photography: LandMark Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room
Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room
Ann McCulloch Shop & StudioAnn McCulloch Shop & Studio
Laundry room. Bright wallpaper, matching painted furniture style cabinetry and copper farm sink. Floor is marmoleum squares. Photo by: David Hiser
This is an example of a medium sized classic utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, engineered stone countertops, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured walls and grey worktops.
Woodlands First Floor Remodel
Woodlands First Floor Remodel
Sneller Custom Homes and Remodeling, LLCSneller Custom Homes and Remodeling, LLC
Mike Kaskel
Photo of a classic galley separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and grey walls.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Hendel HomesHendel Homes
Hamptons Willow Residence Residential design: Peter Eskuche, AIA, Eskuche Associates General Contracter, Building Selections: Rick and Amy Hendel, Hendel Homes Interior Design, furnishings: Kate Regan, The Sitting Room Photographer: Landmark Photography
Country Comfort
Country Comfort
Gordon James ConstructionGordon James Construction
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, grey floors, white worktops and grey walls.
Bright Modern Update
Bright Modern Update
Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design GroupCindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, a submerged sink and brown floors.
Hamptons Style House
Hamptons Style House
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman for HGTV Magazine
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Arts and Crafts Laundry Room
Arts and Crafts Laundry Room
Interior Works IncInterior Works Inc
Laundry Room. Custom finish and layout. All cabinetry designed and manufactured by Interior Works.
Traditional utility room in Toronto with a concealed washer and dryer.
Functional Laundry Room
Functional Laundry Room
Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.
This laundry room was tight and non-functional. The door opened in and was quickly replaced with a pocket door. Space was taken from the attic behind this space to create the niche for the laundry sorter and a countertop for folding. The tree wallpaper is Thibaut T35110 Russell Square in Green. The countertop is Silestone by Cosentino - Yukon Leather. The overhead light is from Shades of Light. The green geometric indoor/outdoor rug is from Loloi Rugs. The laundry sorter is from The Container Store.
Minnesota Residence
Minnesota Residence
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | L. Cramer Builders + Remodelers, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Laundry and Mudroom with the Four Legged Friends in Mind
Laundry and Mudroom with the Four Legged Friends in Mind
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Traditional galley separated utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Beverly Hills
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.

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.
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.
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