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Traditional Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink Ideas and Designs

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Brookside - 16750 Glen Way, Westfield, IN
Brookside - 16750 Glen Way, Westfield, IN
Homes by C.M. WatsonHomes by C.M. Watson
Amy Harnish, Portraiture Studios www.fishersphotography.com
Large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls and porcelain flooring.
Melrose Farms Stone Mill II Model Home
Melrose Farms Stone Mill II Model Home
ProBuilt Homes IncProBuilt Homes Inc
Sizable laundry room can accommodate any washer and dryer with plenty of room left over for all your laundry needs. Complete with full sized sink, cabinet storage space and large countertop. Just outside is a conveniently located powder room with a pedestal sink.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
House Blend Lighting & DesignHouse Blend Lighting & Design
Design ideas for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lucas
Lucas
Erin Sisson Design, LLCErin Sisson Design, LLC
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lake Oswego Laundry room
Lake Oswego Laundry room
Designer's Edge Kitchen & BathDesigner's Edge Kitchen & Bath
Deep-Double sink. Room beyond is the 3/4 bath. The deep tall cabinet on the left of the powder room entry hides the washer and dryer. The tall cabinets on the left are a long wall of storage. Brian McLernon
Palm Jumeirah Apartment
Palm Jumeirah Apartment
UserUser
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, beige cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
BRIGHAM Kitchen, bathroom, laundry room remodel
BRIGHAM Kitchen, bathroom, laundry room remodel
Mariano & Co., LLCMariano & Co., LLC
Lister Assister
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Arthur Addition
Arthur Addition
Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial DesignImagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design
Photo of a large classic single-wall utility room in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Lucas
Lucas
Erin Sisson Design, LLCErin Sisson Design, LLC
Design ideas for a large classic galley utility room in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bungalow Renovation
Bungalow Renovation
Align Design LLCAlign Design LLC
Design ideas for a small classic galley separated utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Artichoke Acres
Artichoke Acres
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Inspiration for a classic u-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white worktops.
The Cordera Laundry Room
The Cordera Laundry Room
Olthof HomesOlthof Homes
Design ideas for a traditional galley utility room in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
American Village Builders- Bridgeview Pointe Condo 2
American Village Builders- Bridgeview Pointe Condo 2
The Kitchen ShopThe Kitchen Shop
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
Arthur Addition
Arthur Addition
Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial DesignImagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design
Large classic single-wall utility room in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Magnolia Open-plan Modern Shaker Kitchen with walk-in-pantry
Magnolia Open-plan Modern Shaker Kitchen with walk-in-pantry
Handmade Kitchen CoHandmade Kitchen Co
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley utility room in Essex with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and brown worktops.
Cambridge Dust Grey & Light Grey
Cambridge Dust Grey & Light Grey
The Rigid Kitchen CompanyThe Rigid Kitchen Company
Range: Cambridge Colour: Dust Grey & Light Grey Worktops: Quartz Polar White
This is an example of a small classic u-shaped utility room in West Midlands with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, green walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, white worktops and a coffered ceiling.
Haywards Heath Kitchen
Haywards Heath Kitchen
Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke FurnitureRobert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture
Handmade in-frame kitchen, boot and utility room featuring a two colour scheme, Caesarstone Eternal Statuario main countertops, Sensa premium Glacial Blue island countertop. Bora vented induction hob, Miele oven quad and appliances, Fisher and Paykel fridge freezer and caple wine coolers.
Alder
Alder
Sky Creek HomesSky Creek Homes
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl flooring, brown floors, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Baltimore Home
Baltimore Home
Rojahn Custom CabinetryRojahn Custom Cabinetry
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Westlake Village Estate
Westlake Village Estate
Design Theory Inc.Design Theory Inc.
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.

Traditional Utility Room with a Double-bowl 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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