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

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Wyre Hall Project: Boot Room
Wyre Hall Project: Boot Room
Roccia Tiles, Bathrooms & KitchensRoccia Tiles, Bathrooms & Kitchens
Traditional Boot Room
This is an example of a classic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, white floors and multicoloured worktops.
An Addition and Renovation to a Historic Wyoming, OH Home
An Addition and Renovation to a Historic Wyoming, OH Home
Sally Noble Architect, LLCSally Noble Architect, LLC
Second Floor Laundry Room
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Grey and White Laundry Room
Grey and White Laundry Room
Cypress Design Co.Cypress Design Co.
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Lake home
Lake home
DC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn LumberDC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn Lumber
Laundry / Mud room off back entry with folding & work space. Simple door style blends with the older homes charm & molding details
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Design Intervention by Danielle, LLCDesign Intervention by Danielle, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Karalyn in the Village of Harrison
Karalyn in the Village of Harrison
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
This laundry room features an elevated side by side washer and dryer units as well as cabinets and a rack above for drying and hanging clothes.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Photo of a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, ceramic flooring and shaker cabinets.
Reinhardt Home
Reinhardt Home
Scovell Remodeling, Inc.Scovell Remodeling, Inc.
James Maidhof
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Wakefield Ranch with Bonus
Wakefield Ranch with Bonus
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Raleigh with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, beige floors and beige walls.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Picking accent pieces that will tie the entire home together is a great idea for laundry rooms. You are better able to customize the small space and tie the home together. Meyer Design
Our Work
Our Work
Elevations by Brandon MichaelElevations by Brandon Michael
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Jewel Box Custom
Jewel Box Custom
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Laundry room is built for function and beauty - looking sleek and incredibly usable. Tons of storage and room for folding, hanging clothing and drying. Photo by: Brice Ferre
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Neal's Design Remodel
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Shouse
The Shouse
HU-708267307HU-708267307
This laundry room features white cabinetry by Crystal Cabinets and a pop of color on the walls in Benjamin Moore, raspberry truffle.
This is an example of a traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, laminate countertops and vinyl flooring.
The Parker I Modified | Grande Park Plainfield, IL
The Parker I Modified | Grande Park Plainfield, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Traditional House
Traditional House
WS DesignWS Design
Small traditional l-shaped utility room in Detroit with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry 9166
Laundry 9166
J.S. Brown & Co.J.S. Brown & Co.
Designed by Monica Lewis, CMKBD, MCR, UDCP. Professional Photography - Todd Yarrington
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Columbus with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Sadie & CoSadie & Co
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Petrie Terrace Residence
Petrie Terrace Residence
Room By RoomRoom By Room
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, light wood cabinets, copper worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and yellow worktops.
Birchcrest Milford New Build
Birchcrest Milford New Build
Mintzer Building CompanyMintzer Building Company
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.

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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