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Traditional Utility Room with Green Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Ada Modern Classic
Ada Modern Classic
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and green worktops.
89 and Feelin' Fine!
89 and Feelin' Fine!
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
This built in laundry shares the space with the kitchen, and with custom pocket sliding doors, when not in use, appears only as a large pantry, ensuring a high class clean and clutter free aesthetic.
Glendale Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation
Glendale Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation
Rebecca Quandt InteriorsRebecca Quandt Interiors
This laundry room was quite compact. It was 1" too narrow to allow side by side washer/dryer. By stacking front-loading units, we were able to include cabinets for all your laundry storage needs. You would never know that the bottom cabinet un-clips from the wall and easily rolls out of the way when appliance maintenance is required. Photo: Rebecca Quandt
San Diego Craftsman
San Diego Craftsman
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Jeri Koegel
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, a submerged sink, tile countertops, slate flooring, green worktops and beige cabinets.
2013 Parade of Homes Home
2013 Parade of Homes Home
Compass HomesCompass Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and green worktops.
Palm Beach, FL / Kitchen Renovation
Palm Beach, FL / Kitchen Renovation
MET InteriorsMET Interiors
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and green worktops.
Mills Lake
Mills Lake
The Artisan CompanyThe Artisan Company
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and green worktops.
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Orfield Remodeling, IncOrfield Remodeling, Inc
With 5 young sports players in the family, these homeowners were in need of their very own "locker room", with close proximity to the laundry for tossing sweaty uniforms and a powder room addition for changing.
Central Austin Residence: Interior
Central Austin Residence: Interior
hatch + ulland owen architectshatch + ulland owen architects
Photo of a traditional utility room in Austin with a built-in sink and green worktops.
Past Projects
Past Projects
Atlantic DesignsAtlantic Designs
Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops and green worktops.
Cottage Comfort
Cottage Comfort
About Space StudiosAbout Space Studios
Photo Credit: Chuck Espinoza
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, green worktops and granite worktops.
Los Gatos Historic Renovation Laundry Room
Los Gatos Historic Renovation Laundry Room
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Chelsea Court Designs | Los Gatos, CA Interior Architectural Design + Decoration Robson Homes | San Jose, CA Builder
Design ideas for a classic utility room in San Francisco with green worktops.
Private Residence Berkeley, CA II
Private Residence Berkeley, CA II
Wm. F. Holland/ArchitectWm. F. Holland/Architect
This is an example of a classic separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, green worktops and light hardwood flooring.
Utility Room - Fredericksburg, light colors
Utility Room - Fredericksburg, light colors
BCI Custom HomesBCI Custom Homes
Utility/Laundry Room in Fredericksburg Home. Features granite countertops, gray tile flooring, and custom white cabinets.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and green worktops.
Granite Countertop
Granite Countertop
Real Stone and Granite CorporationReal Stone and Granite Corporation
Credit: Ron Rosenzweig
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, green worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
Laundry After
Laundry After
Willet Construction Inc.Willet Construction Inc.
The laundry room became more of a hall between the kitchen and garage, adding a sink. The doorway to the kitchen was relocated to better fit an island into the kitchen.
open concept lake house
open concept lake house
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
There is lots of storage in the laundry room.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and green worktops.
Waterfront in Mclean
Waterfront in Mclean
Ballard + Mensua ArchitectureBallard + Mensua Architecture
Photo of a classic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, composite countertops and green worktops.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Davis Mill and CabinetDavis Mill and Cabinet
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and green worktops.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Heidi Welker InteriorsHeidi Welker Interiors
Latticework walls create an elegant yet durable design in a bathroom that also serves as a laundry room.
Photo of a medium sized classic utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, painted wood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floors and green worktops.

Traditional Utility Room with Green Worktops 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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