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Traditional Utility Room with a Concealed Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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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.
Oak
Oak
Putman BuildersPutman Builders
Traditional Laundry & Scullery
Traditional Laundry & Scullery
Grenfell & PeplowGrenfell & Peplow
We designed this bespoke traditional laundry for a client with a very long wish list! 1) Seperate laundry baskets for whites, darks, colours, bedding, dusters, and delicates/woolens. 2) Seperate baskets for clean washing for each family member. 3) Large washing machine and dryer. 4) Drying area. 5) Lots and LOTS of storage with a place for everything. 6) Everything that isn't pretty kept out of sight.
Alapocas Laundry
Alapocas Laundry
Kitchens By DesignKitchens By Design
TIDA Award Winning Kitchen 2018
TIDA Award Winning Kitchen 2018
Hunter Anderson ArchitectureHunter Anderson Architecture
The bespoke Laundry with built in laundry hideaway hamper
Taree Crescent
Taree Crescent
Prime Design Tasmania Pty LtdPrime Design Tasmania Pty Ltd
Custom Home with Universal Design Features
Custom Home with Universal Design Features
Kustom Home DesignKustom Home Design
This custom built home was designed for a couple who were nearly retirement and caring for an elderly parent who required the use of a wheel chair. All of the spaces were designed with handicap accessibility, universal design, living-in-place and aging-in-place concepts in mind. The kitchen has both standing and seated prep areas, recessed knee space at the cooktop and bathroom sinks, raised washer and dryer, ergonomically placed appliances, wall oven, hidden microwave, wide openings and doors, easy maneuvering space and a perfect blend of private and public areas. The Transitional design style blends modern and traditional elements in a balanced and pleasing way. An abundance of natural light supported by well designed artificial light sources keeps the home safe, pleasant and inviting.
Magnificently Modern Memorial Kitchen Remodel | 2016
Magnificently Modern Memorial Kitchen Remodel | 2016
Sweetlake Interior Design LLCSweetlake Interior Design LLC
Guildford Pantry designed and made by Tim Wood
Guildford Pantry designed and made by Tim Wood
Tim Wood LimitedTim Wood Limited
Tim Wood
Upper Arlington Custom Homes
Upper Arlington Custom Homes
The Tuckerman Home GroupThe Tuckerman Home Group
Straight out of Fixer Upper
Point Loma Master Bath Addition
Point Loma Master Bath Addition
Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose DesignsTina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs
Cocktails and fresh linens? This client required not only space for the washer and dryer in the master bathroom but a way to hide them. The gorgeous cabinetry is toped by a honed black slab that has been inset into the cabinetry top. Removable doors at the counter height allow access to water shut off. The cabinetry above houses supplies as well as clean linens and cocktail glasses. The cabinets at the top open to allow easy attic access. Counter top pocket doors can close to hide any work in progress John Lennon Photography
Suburban Traditional
Suburban Traditional
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
San Marino at Braemar
San Marino at Braemar
McDonald Jones HomesMcDonald Jones Homes
a classic single storey 4 Bedroom home which boasts a Children’s Activity, Study Nook and Home Theatre. The San Marino display home is the perfect combination of style, luxury and practicality, a timeless design perfect to grown with you as it boasts many features that are desired by modern families. “The San Marino simply offers so much for families to love! Featuring a beautiful Hamptons styling and really making the most of the amazing location with country views throughout each space of this open plan design that simply draws the outside in.” Says Sue Postle the local Building and Design Consultant. Perhaps the most outstanding feature of the San Marino is the central living hub, complete with striking gourmet Kitchen and seamless combination of both internal and external living and entertaining spaces. The added bonus of a private Home Theatre, four spacious bedrooms, two inviting Bathrooms, and a Children’s Activity space adds to the charm of this striking design.
1940's Montrose Remodel
1940's Montrose Remodel
Penberthy Custom BuildersPenberthy Custom Builders
Toddsbury Road Addition
Toddsbury Road Addition
Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.
Other view of the laundry room.
Plymouth LA Remodeling Laundry
Plymouth LA Remodeling Laundry
FIDELITY Builders and DesignFIDELITY Builders and Design
Candy
South Perth Beauty
South Perth Beauty
MK Building SolutionsMK Building Solutions
This stunning South Perth home needed some home improvements. the master bedroom and en-suite were small and though the clients loved their home, they wanted to it better reflect their current lifestyle needs. The rear elevation was extended to offer them more space in their living area to incorporate a wine cellar, larger laundry/WC and much wanted larger master bedroom and en-suite. With quality craftsmanship and execution, the clients cannot even remember what to old property looked like.
Radnor Lake
Radnor Lake
UserUser
Marty Paoletta
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Kitchen EncountersKitchen Encounters
LAUNDRY ROOMS
LAUNDRY ROOMS
WILKINS & WILKINS GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC.WILKINS & WILKINS GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC.
HARRY TAYLOR

Traditional Utility Room with a Concealed Washer and Dryer 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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