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Traditional Utility Room with White Walls Ideas and Designs

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NE Irvington Whole House Remodel
NE Irvington Whole House Remodel
Right Arm ConstructionRight Arm Construction
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Omaha with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Dream home
Dream home
Timber Trails Development CompanyTimber Trails Development Company
Traditional utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey cabinets.
Colorado
Colorado
Mighty Oak BuildersMighty Oak Builders
Inset tile floor detail in laundry room.
Design ideas for a small classic separated utility room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Photo of a small traditional laundry cupboard in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown 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.
Hermitage Trail
Hermitage Trail
Studio M InteriorsStudio M Interiors
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Ballard basement renovation
Ballard basement renovation
Vertical Construction Group LLCVertical Construction Group LLC
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Seattle with white walls.
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.
Mountain Retreat Malibu
Mountain Retreat Malibu
Livingstone Design and DevelopmentLivingstone Design and Development
Photo of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Whole Home Remodel
Whole Home Remodel
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.
Ashland Kitchen renovation
Ashland Kitchen renovation
Archambault ConstructionArchambault Construction
Ashland kitchen/laundry renovation
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
RAJ Kitchen and Bath, LLCRAJ Kitchen and Bath, LLC
This laundry room, was a space room in the back of the house where all the extra items would normally go. We converted it into a laundry room for better usage of the space. The compact design holds the laundry, linen closet, water meter, electrical panel and tons of storage all blend in seememless into the space to make this room fresh and inviting.
Do-All Room
Do-All Room
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Nick McGinn
Large classic l-shaped utility room in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
New Lake Home - Oconomowoc
New Lake Home - Oconomowoc
Rigsby Group, Inc.Rigsby Group, Inc.
2nd floor Laundry Rigsby Group, Inc.
Photo of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
New Life for a 200 Year Old Home
New Life for a 200 Year Old Home
Gilberte Interiors, incGilberte Interiors, inc
Charles Parker/Images Plus
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Burlington with a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and travertine flooring.
Five Dock Kitchen & Laundry
Five Dock Kitchen & Laundry
Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry Pty LtdAttard's Kitchens & Cabinetry Pty Ltd
Zeitgeist Photography
This is an example of a small classic galley utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Snug Harbour
Snug Harbour
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
A timeless traditional family home. The perfect blend of functionality and elegance. Jodi Fleming Design scope: Architectural Drawings, Interior Design, Custom Furnishings. Photography by Billy Collopy
Nantucket
Nantucket
Carolyn Woods Design Inc.Carolyn Woods Design Inc.
Design ideas for a classic single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and white walls.
View of Laundry Room with Louvered Doors
View of Laundry Room with Louvered Doors
Talianko Design Group, LLCTalianko Design Group, LLC
Within the master bedroom was a small entry hallway and extra closet. A perfect spot to carve out a small laundry room. Full sized stacked washer and dryer fit perfectly with left over space for adjustable shelves to hold supplies. New louvered doors offer ventilation and work nicely with the home’s plantation shutters throughout. Photography by Erika Bierman
Dog Friendly Remodel
Dog Friendly Remodel
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls and porcelain flooring.

Traditional Utility Room with White Walls 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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