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Traditional Utility Room with Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room With Fold Out Ironing Board
Laundry Room With Fold Out Ironing Board
The Closet Works, Inc.The Closet Works, Inc.
This laundry room features a very useful fold out ironing board for touch ups plus roll out baskets.
Rustic Industrial Kitchen
Rustic Industrial Kitchen
KSI Kitchen & BathKSI Kitchen & Bath
Grey shaker cabinets by Dura Supreme and the pipe shelving to hang clothes give this space a rustic, industrial feel. Plenty of room for laundry with tilt out hampers, counter space for folding and drying rack. Photography by Beth Singer.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
Having fun in the Laundry Room
Having fun in the Laundry Room
Rosa Dest InteriorsRosa Dest Interiors
Jenny Melick
Custom Atlanta Home
Custom Atlanta Home
Vincent Longo Custom BuildersVincent Longo Custom Builders
My Work
My Work
Kalma Custom Woodworks incKalma Custom Woodworks inc
Walnut Creek Back Entry Mud/Laundry Room and Bathroom
Walnut Creek Back Entry Mud/Laundry Room and Bathroom
Gordon Reese Design BuildGordon Reese Design Build
Transitional
Transitional
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
Amesbury
Amesbury
Hill Construction ServicesHill Construction Services
Mud Room
Mud Room
Bouril Design Studio, LLCBouril Design Studio, LLC
This multi-purpose mud/laundry room makes efficient use of the long, narrow space.
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
©Finished Basement Company Full laundry room with utility sink and storage
Georgian Residence New Canaan
Georgian Residence New Canaan
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jeff McNamara
1780 Ridgecrest Drive
1780 Ridgecrest Drive
Stoneridge Custom DevelopmentStoneridge Custom Development
Spin Photography
The Charles House
The Charles House
Z+ InteriorsZ+ Interiors
Orono Custom Home
Orono Custom Home
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Lake Minnetonka Cottage
Lake Minnetonka Cottage
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Laundry Closet
From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Laundry Closet
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
A semi concealed cat door into the laundry closet helps contain the kitty litter and keeps kitty's business out of sight. A Kitchen That Works LLC
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Stone LogicStone Logic
Walls - White Subway Tile Tops - Basaltina
Bloomfield Hills Room Addition - Laundry Room
Bloomfield Hills Room Addition - Laundry Room
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
Home is where the heart is for this family and not surprisingly, a much needed mudroom entrance for their teenage boys and a soothing master suite to escape from everyday life are at the heart of this home renovation. With some small interior modifications and a 6′ x 20′ addition, MainStreet Design Build was able to create the perfect space this family had been hoping for. In the original layout, the side entry of the home converged directly on the laundry room, which opened up into the family room. This unappealing room configuration created a difficult traffic pattern across carpeted flooring to the rest of the home. Additionally, the garage entry came in from a separate entrance near the powder room and basement, which also lead directly into the family room. With the new addition, all traffic was directed through the new mudroom, providing both locker and closet storage for outerwear before entering the family room. In the newly remodeled family room space, MainStreet Design Build removed the old side entry door wall and made a game area with French sliding doors that opens directly into the backyard patio. On the second floor, the addition made it possible to expand and re-design the master bath and bedroom. The new bedroom now has an entry foyer and large living space, complete with crown molding and a very large private bath. The new luxurious master bath invites room for two at the elongated custom inset furniture vanity, a freestanding tub surrounded by built-in’s and a separate toilet/steam shower room. Kate Benjamin Photography
Utility Room Inspiration
Utility Room Inspiration
Kitchens by JS GeddesKitchens by JS Geddes
We created this utility room for one of our clients which was painted in Farrow and Ball, Hague Blue. Silestone eternal calcatta gold worktops which compliment the blanco envoy gold tap and the gold furniture handles. The washing machine and tumble dryer were placed at eye-level to make the utility room more ergonomical which adds functionality and convenience to your room.

Traditional Utility Room with Composite Countertops 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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