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Traditional Utility Room with All Styles of Cabinet Ideas and Designs

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Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO
Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO
Da Vinci Remodeling, LLCDa Vinci Remodeling, LLC
Libbie Holmes Photography
This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
E Center St, Alpine
E Center St, Alpine
J2 HomesJ2 Homes
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Lake Catherine Home Renovation
Lake Catherine Home Renovation
TotalCare OrlandoTotalCare Orlando
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, brown walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Gandy Residence
Gandy Residence
Sean Freitas, ArchitectSean Freitas, Architect
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Grey Painted Cabinets in Laundry Room with Stacked Washer and Dryer
Grey Painted Cabinets in Laundry Room with Stacked Washer and Dryer
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
The washer and dryer were stacked and placed next to a tall pantry cabinet. Medium grey painted cabinets were selected and paired with black and white cement tile. Base cabinets were added under the window for additional overflow storage. A custom made barn door conceals the laundry room when the family entertains. Frosted glass panels allows the light from the window to filter into the hallway when the door is closed.
Transitional in Clarendon Hills
Transitional in Clarendon Hills
Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & WoodworkWheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Whitewing
Whitewing
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
High Res Media
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, engineered stone countertops, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a built-in sink.
Craftsman with Red Shutters
Craftsman with Red Shutters
Masters Properties, Inc.Masters Properties, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional separated utility room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
"Sea Captain's House" Sausalito, CA
"Sea Captain's House" Sausalito, CA
Urrutia DesignUrrutia Design
Photography by Matt Sartain
Small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and white walls.
Having fun in the Laundry Room
Having fun in the Laundry Room
Rosa Dest InteriorsRosa Dest Interiors
Jenny Melick
Design ideas for a small traditional galley utility room in Charlotte with composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, a built-in sink, white cabinets, red walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
John Mast Construction, Inc.John Mast Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
GE Front-Load Washer and Dryer
GE Front-Load Washer and Dryer
Custom DistributorsCustom Distributors
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Cincinnati with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
kds design groupkds design group
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room with Custom Slide-out Drying Racks
Laundry Room with Custom Slide-out Drying Racks
Peggy Woodall - Closet Factory Senior DesignerPeggy Woodall - Closet Factory Senior Designer
Custom slide-out drying racks for sweaters and delicates, slide out of the way but allow for air circulation for drying. Peggy Woodall - designer
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Taking the Drudgery out of Laundry
Taking the Drudgery out of Laundry
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
The laundry machines are paired with an under mount utility sink with air dry rods above. Extra deep cabinet storage above the washer/dryer provide easy access to laundry detergents, etc. Under cabinet lighting keeps this land locked laundry room feeling light and bright. Notice the dark void in the back left corner of the washing machine. This is an access hole for turning off the water supply before removing the machine for service. A Kitchen That Works LLC
Kingsbrook Project
Kingsbrook Project
Lush Kitchen DesignLush Kitchen Design
This is an example of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a belfast sink, grey floors, black worktops and grey walls.
Hampshire
Hampshire
Lewis Alderson & Co.Lewis Alderson & Co.
Tall storage cupboards with laundry baskets, space for hoover & ironing board & cleaning equipment. Bespoke hand-made cabinetry. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
Transitional White Marble Kitchen | Waterfall
Transitional White Marble Kitchen | Waterfall
Toulmin Kitchen & BathToulmin Kitchen & Bath
Photography by Lance Holloway.
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Birmingham with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and shaker cabinets.
Fairview Farm Custom Home
Fairview Farm Custom Home
Jim Quigley Custom Homes LLCJim Quigley Custom Homes LLC
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Oklahoma City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.

Traditional Utility Room with All Styles of Cabinet 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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