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Shaker Kitchen & Laundry Remodel
Shaker Kitchen & Laundry Remodel
Morey Remodeling GroupMorey Remodeling Group
Luxury Bathroom Upgrade - Rego Park, Queens
Luxury Bathroom Upgrade - Rego Park, Queens
Multi Construction CompanyMulti Construction Company
Westwynde- Interior Remodel
Westwynde- Interior Remodel
Interiors by JWInteriors by JW
This upstairs laundry area keeps all the clothes closer to where they live...the bedrooms!
Townsend Ave Kitchen
Townsend Ave Kitchen
Imagine RemodelingImagine Remodeling
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Vivienda en Puerta de Hierro
Vivienda en Puerta de Hierro
Maria del Valle InteriorismoMaria del Valle Interiorismo
Cuarto de lavandería colocado en el aseo. Es pequeño pero suficiente para tener lavadora y secadora juntas en torre, con puertas que las cubren y mantienen ocultas.
Laundry Room Remodel Done with New Pebble Grey Cabinets
Laundry Room Remodel Done with New Pebble Grey Cabinets
Kitchen Solvers of the Gulf CoastKitchen Solvers of the Gulf Coast
For this remodeling project, we took this laundry room that had no counter space and made it a space that is fully functional. We installed new cabinets that were done in birch in a pebble grey color, while also adding an undermount sink to the space. We then added a new Miami Vena quartz countertop and a vinyl plank floor. Now this is truly an amazing transformation.
Chatswood - Timeless
Chatswood - Timeless
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Classic Bootility Room
Classic Bootility Room
Tom HowleyTom Howley
A Tom Howley bootility can combine a range of storage solutions. Tall pantry style storage can be designed for specific jobs such as housing an ironing board, laundry products and baskets or essential cleaning supplies. Other small kitchen appliances that may be cluttering up your kitchen can also be stored in a utility.
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.
Mod Spanish Ranch
Mod Spanish Ranch
Iconic by Kaitlyn WolfeIconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe
Glencoe Laundry Room/Mud Room
Glencoe Laundry Room/Mud Room
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
Lovely Laundry Room Charming design details and lots of counter space and storage options make the laundry room an appealing and functional spot for doing household chores. https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire About Our Design Services Low Country, farmhouse dining room designed by Tiffany Brooks. Photos © 2018 Scripps Networks, LLC.
Compact Laundry room
Compact Laundry room
Kamanski Construction, Inc.Kamanski Construction, Inc.
Complete Addition- Aberdeen, MD
Complete Addition- Aberdeen, MD
Brothers Services CompanyBrothers Services Company
Don't forget about your pets! This mudroom features a specially designated wash area for the homeowner's dogs so that cleaning off after playing outside by the water is quick and easy!
Clark Way Laundry Room
Clark Way Laundry Room
Karen Herrick DesignKaren Herrick Design
This laundry room doubles as the mudroom entry from the garage so we created an area to kick off shoes and hang backpacks as well as the laundry.
Belmont Road
Belmont Road
Provincial KitchensProvincial Kitchens
Laundry Centers
Laundry Centers
Common VisionCommon Vision
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Sleek Elegance: Slim Shaker Cabinet Kitchen Renovation
Sleek Elegance: Slim Shaker Cabinet Kitchen Renovation
Boss Design CenterBoss Design Center
Welcome to our charming laundry room featuring rich green cabinets, a timeless black and white tile floor, and elegant brass handles. The green cabinets bring a touch of nature's tranquility, while the classic black and white tile exudes sophistication. The addition of brass handles adds a dash of opulence, creating a delightful and stylish space to tackle laundry tasks with ease and grace.
Attic & Basement Renovation Focused on Function.
Attic & Basement Renovation Focused on Function.
Model RemodelModel Remodel
Simple laundry room with storage and functionality
Compact Laundry Room Renovation
Compact Laundry Room Renovation
Henrietta Heisler Interiors IncHenrietta Heisler Interiors Inc
This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. Opposite the washing machine and dryer, custom cabinetry was added on both sides of an ironing board cupboard. Another thoughtful addition is a space for a hook to help lift clothes to the hanging rack.

Small Traditional Utility Room 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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