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

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Indianapolis Home Show
Indianapolis Home Show
Fischer HomesFischer Homes
Photo of a traditional galley utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Mont Albert - Hampton style Overlay cabinets
Mont Albert - Hampton style Overlay cabinets
Steding Interiors & JoinerySteding Interiors & Joinery
Tim Turner Photography
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Bogart 3
Bogart 3
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Photo of 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.
Night Hawk Remodel- 2018
Night Hawk Remodel- 2018
Key ResidentialKey Residential
Versatile Imaging
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Pablo Creek Reserve
Pablo Creek Reserve
Collins BuildersCollins Builders
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Jacksonville with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, brown floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room Makeover
Laundry Room Makeover
Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.
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Classic Farmhouse laundry room
Classic Farmhouse laundry room
WoodwaysWoodways
This laundry room by Woodways is a mix of classic and white farmhouse style cabinetry with beaded white doors. Included are built in cubbies for clean storage solutions and an open corner cabinet that allows for full access and removes dead corner space. Photo credit: http://travisjfahlen.com/
Keane Laundry
Keane Laundry
Lydia Maskiell InteriorsLydia Maskiell Interiors
Anjie Blair Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Hobart with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and blue cabinets.
Taylor Residence
Taylor Residence
Alleanza Custom HomesAlleanza Custom Homes
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
108 Tiger Court
108 Tiger Court
UserUser
Robbie Breaux & Team
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in New Orleans with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Our Work
Our Work
Closets By Design of Central AlabamaClosets By Design of Central Alabama
Large classic galley utility room in Birmingham with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, concrete flooring and brown floors.
Family-Friendly Traditional Kitchen
Family-Friendly Traditional Kitchen
YES Spaces, LLCYES Spaces, LLC
Sally Painter
Photo of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
2014 Fall Parade East Grand Rapids
2014 Fall Parade East Grand Rapids
Rock Kauffman DesignRock Kauffman Design
2014 Fall Parade East Grand Rapids I J Visser Design I Joel Peterson Homes I Rock Kauffman Design I Photography by M-Buck Studios
Photo of a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry/Craftroom – Bayside Meadows – Fall 2014 Parade Model
Laundry/Craftroom – Bayside Meadows – Fall 2014 Parade Model
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Laundry room with dedicated crafting counter. Photography by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Bonfe BuildersBonfe Builders
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Gorgeous English Cottage Remodel in Willow Glen
Gorgeous English Cottage Remodel in Willow Glen
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, brown floors and white worktops.
Worthington Hills Addition
Worthington Hills Addition
UserUser
Design ideas for a large classic galley utility room in Columbus with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and porcelain flooring.
Springwood
Springwood
Hobbs Bathroom CompanyHobbs Bathroom Company
Large classic utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink and blue cabinets.

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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