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Traditional Utility Room with a Built-in Sink Ideas and Designs

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Aristokraft Cabinetry X Curbly
Aristokraft Cabinetry X Curbly
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Centers
Laundry Centers
Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.
Broward Custom Kitchens
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige walls.
Fort Langley custom home
Fort Langley custom home
F. M. Construction LtdF. M. Construction Ltd
SeeVirtual Marketing & Photography www.seevirtual360.com
This is an example of a large classic separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, beige walls, white cabinets, soapstone worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Duchess
Duchess
Cleve Adamson Custom HomesCleve Adamson Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Bogart 3
Bogart 3
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Inspiration for an expansive classic galley utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Sleek Family Fun
Sleek Family Fun
Bay Area Contracting, Inc.Bay Area Contracting, Inc.
Medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and wallpapered walls.
Parker Branch
Parker Branch
Mighty Oak BuildersMighty Oak Builders
Fresh, light, and stylish laundry room. Almost enough to make us actually WANT to do laundry! Almost. The shelf over the washer/dryer is also removable. Photo credit Kristen Mayfield
The Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo
Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.
Traditional separated utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, vinyl flooring and blue cabinets.
Mequon Mudroom and Laundry
Mequon Mudroom and Laundry
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
James Meyer Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room
A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room
STUDIO ENVIESTUDIO ENVIE
Emma Tannenbaum Photography
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink and brown worktops.
Built in Lockers in Mudroom with Large Island with Walnut Countertop
Built in Lockers in Mudroom with Large Island with Walnut Countertop
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Walnut countertops on the mudroom island is a great durable surface that can be blemished and sanded out. The overhang at the end is the perfect spot for kids to do homework after a long day at school. The lockers offer a great spot for everyday items to be stored and organized for each child.
Traditional Home Update
Traditional Home Update
Brian H Murray Interior DesignBrian H Murray Interior Design
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Raleigh with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Urban Lake View Queen Tudor
Urban Lake View Queen Tudor
w.b. buildersw.b. builders
Photo by Seth Hannula
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, pink walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, concrete flooring and white worktops.
Middle Marsh – Landings
Middle Marsh – Landings
Seville CommunitiesSeville Communities
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
U-district Basement Renovation
U-district Basement Renovation
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lowcountry Charm - Colleton River Plantation
Lowcountry Charm - Colleton River Plantation
Kelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQKelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQ
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Larsen Home On The Park
Larsen Home On The Park
LarsenLarsen
Teri Fotheringham Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Talbots Lane Kitchen
Talbots Lane Kitchen
Refined RenovationsRefined Renovations
breakfast area, breakfast bar, island, eating area, kitchen island, hutch, storage, light cabinets, white cabinets, dark floor, quartzite, fusion, granite, stone, bar area, liquor storage, prep sink, cast iron, enamel, gray chair
1780 Ridgecrest Drive
1780 Ridgecrest Drive
Stoneridge Custom DevelopmentStoneridge Custom Development
Spin Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, beige floors, composite countertops, porcelain flooring and beige worktops.
East Bay
East Bay
Trillium Shore LLCTrillium Shore LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and green walls.

Traditional Utility Room with a Built-in Sink 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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