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Traditional Utility Room with Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Laundry
Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Laundry
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
The laundry room was placed between the front of the house (kitchen/dining/formal living) and the back game/informal family room. Guests frequently walked by this normally private area. Laundry room now has tall cleaning storage and custom cabinet to hide the washer/dryer when not in use. A new sink and faucet create a functional cleaning and serving space and a hidden waste bin sits on the right.
Laundry Hidden Under Stairs
Laundry Hidden Under Stairs
Brickhouse Kitchens and BathsBrickhouse Kitchens and Baths
Design ideas for a small traditional laundry cupboard in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Estate Lane
Estate Lane
Golden Builders Group, LLCGolden Builders Group, LLC
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Ballard Home Remodel
Ballard Home Remodel
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
Dale Lang NW Architectural Photography
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, cork flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops, brown floors, beige walls and white worktops.
Twin Hollows
Twin Hollows
Remedy Design FirmRemedy Design Firm
Photo of a classic galley utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Whole Home Makeover
Whole Home Makeover
Remodeling by Classic HomesRemodeling by Classic Homes
The original ranch style home was built in 1962 by the homeowner’s father. She grew up in this home; now her and her husband are only the second owners of the home. The existing foundation and a few exterior walls were retained with approximately 800 square feet added to the footprint along with a single garage to the existing two-car garage. The footprint of the home is almost the same with every room expanded. All the rooms are in their original locations; the kitchen window is in the same spot just bigger as well. The homeowners wanted a more open, updated craftsman feel to this ranch style childhood home. The once 8-foot ceilings were made into 9-foot ceilings with a vaulted common area. The kitchen was opened up and there is now a gorgeous 5 foot by 9 and a half foot Cambria Brittanicca slab quartz island.
Neal
Neal
Planning and Building, IncPlanning and Building, Inc
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
The artful cabinet doors were repurposed from a wardrobe that sat in the original home.
This is an example of a small traditional utility room in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, brown floors and beige worktops.
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Kindred Interior StudiosKindred Interior Studios
Photo of a classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and wallpapered walls.
ADLER PROJECT
ADLER PROJECT
VanPelt WoodworksVanPelt Woodworks
We added a matching utility cabinet, and floating shelf to the laundry and matched existing cabinetry.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill
Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill
DES Home RenovationsDES Home Renovations
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Peak Crossing - Hidden Laundry
Peak Crossing - Hidden Laundry
New Leaf Design StudiosNew Leaf Design Studios
Small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Southern Hospitality
Southern Hospitality
Atwood: Fine Architectural CabinetryAtwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry
Elegant, yet functional laundry room off the kitchen. Hidden away behind sliding doors, this laundry space opens to double as a butler's pantry during preparations and service for entertaining guests.
Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station
Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
We updated this laundry room by installing Medallion Silverline Jackson Flat Panel cabinets in white icing color. The countertops are a custom Natural Black Walnut wood top with a Mockett charging station and a Porter single basin farmhouse sink and Moen Arbor high arc faucet. The backsplash is Ice White Wow Subway Tile. The floor is Durango Tumbled tile.
Fresh Home Redesign in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fresh Home Redesign in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Detroit with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Jennifer Butler DesignJennifer Butler Design
The persimmon walls (Stroheim wallpaper by Dana Gibson) coordinate with the blue ceiling - Benjamin Moore’s AF-575 Instinct.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, wallpapered walls, engineered stone countertops, window splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Tribay Project
Tribay Project
Citizen Design Co.Citizen Design Co.
A dream laundry room space! With custom built in cabinetry, herringbone tile floors and a farmhouse sink, there is ample space for washing, folding + storage.
West Seattle Fauntleroy Basement
West Seattle Fauntleroy Basement
Housewarming, LLCHousewarming, LLC
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Wellinghall Way First Floor
Wellinghall Way First Floor
Cornerstone Remodeling, LLCCornerstone Remodeling, LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional utility room in Baltimore with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Addition | Lower Gwynedd
Addition | Lower Gwynedd
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
design, sink, laundry, appliance, dryer, household, decor, washer, clothing, window, washing, housework, wash, luxury, contemporary
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Traditional Utility Room with Brown Floors 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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