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Laundry Room Remodel
Republic West RemodelingRepublic West Remodeling
White laundry room took advantage of vertical space with a stacked washer and dryer to make room for plenty of storage, a folding area and sink.
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Terrell Hills Kitchen and Bath design and remodel, Bradshaw Designs
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BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCBRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
Our Most popular laundry utility room is also one of our favorites too! Front loading washer dryer, storage baskets for laundry detergent, large deep drawers for sorting clothes. Plenty of sunshine and Views of the yard. Functional as well as beautiful! Former attic turned into a fun laundry room!
Upstairs Laundry Room
Upstairs Laundry Room
The Kitchen PlaceThe Kitchen Place
A small 2nd floor laundry room was added to this 1910 home during a master suite addition. The linen closet (see painted white doors left) was double sided (peninsula tall pantry cabinet) to the master suite bathroom for ease of folding and storing bathroom towels. Stacked metal shelves held a laundry basket for each member of the household. A custom tile shower pan was installed to catch any potential leaks or plumbing issues that may occur down the road....and prevent ceiling damage in rooms beneath. The shelf above holds a steam generator for the walk in shower in the adjacent master bathroom.
Mudroom/Laundry Room Remodel
Mudroom/Laundry Room Remodel
Jillian LareJillian Lare
Photo and Construction by Kaufman Construction
Rockridge Kitchen
Rockridge Kitchen
Laura Natkins, ArchitectLaura Natkins, Architect
My client wanted to be sure that her new kitchen was designed in keeping with her homes great craftsman detail. We did just that while giving her a “modern” kitchen. Windows over the sink were enlarged, and a tiny half bath and laundry closet were added tucked away from sight. We had trim customized to match the existing. Cabinets and shelving were added with attention to detail. An elegant bathroom with a new tiled shower replaced the old bathroom with tub. Ramona d'Viola photographer
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Jean Stoffer Design, LtdJean Stoffer Design, Ltd
Stoffer Photography Behind the large door on the right is a full-size stackable washer and dryer
Mudroom and laundry sink
Mudroom and laundry sink
Jean Stoffer Design, LtdJean Stoffer Design, Ltd
Stoffer Photography
laundry room
laundry room
AXIS ProductionsAXIS Productions
the existing laundry room had to be remodeled to accommodate the new bedroom and mudroom. The goal was to hide the washer and dryer behind doors so that the space would look more like a wet bar between the kitchen and mudroom. WoodStone Inc, General Contractor Home Interiors, Cortney McDougal, Interior Design Draper White Photography
Craftsman Style Family Home -Laundry Room
Craftsman Style Family Home -Laundry Room
Rachel Oliver Design, LLCRachel Oliver Design, LLC
The super compact laundry room was designed to use every inch of space. Counter top has plenty of room for folding and myriad cabinets and drawers make it easy to store brooms, soap, towels, etc. Photo: Ashley Hope; AWH Photo & Design; New Orleans, LA
Laundry Room – The Meadows and Riley Creek – 2014 Model
Laundry Room – The Meadows and Riley Creek – 2014 Model
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Dedicated L-shape laundry room with custom laundry basket shelves. Space to fold and hang you laundry. Photography by Spacecrafting
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Dynamic Kitchen and InteriorsDynamic Kitchen and Interiors
Huntley Laundry Room
Huntley Laundry Room
Schnarr Craftsmen IncSchnarr Craftsmen Inc
Previously the study, this repurposed room now provides a main floor laundry plus mud room. Top and bottom cubbies and drawers keep shoes and hats, etc. organized, with lots of bench space to get this family of 5 dressed and ready. Heated slate floors keep toes warm, and the hideaway washer and dryer is topped with a granite countertop and ample cabinet storage above. Photos by Rob Clements
Craftsman Revived
Craftsman Revived
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Photography by Tre Dunham
Laundry room with wine storage
Laundry room with wine storage
Dan Kitchens AustraliaDan Kitchens Australia
Miele Dryer raised and built into joinery
Richmond Elevation - Custom
Richmond Elevation - Custom
Jagoe Homes Inc.Jagoe Homes Inc.
Jagoe Homes, Inc. Project: Lake Forest, Custom Home. Location: Owensboro, Kentucky. Parade of Homes, Owensboro.
Custom River House
Custom River House
Selle Valley Construction, Inc.Selle Valley Construction, Inc.
This laundry room is fully functional with it's fold-down hanging drying rack and pull out laundry cabinets. The cabinets are custom-made in alder with louvered doors by a local wood worker. The sliding barn door is made entirely from reclaimed wood in a patchwork pattern by local artist, Rob Payne. Side-by-side washer and dryer sit underneath a linen Caesarstone quartz countertop. The floor is 2'x3' tiles of Pennsylvania Bluestone. Wall color is palladian blue by Benjamin Moore. Photography by Marie-Dominique Verdier
Warmington Residential: The Legacy Collection Residence 1 - Laundry Room
Warmington Residential: The Legacy Collection Residence 1 - Laundry Room
Warmington ResidentialWarmington Residential

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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