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Traditional Utility Room with Terracotta Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Edgewood Hall
Edgewood Hall
Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLCFritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC
Westside Laundry Room
Westside Laundry Room
Michael Kline & CompanyMichael Kline & Company
Major interior renovation. This room used to house the boiler, water heater and various other utility items that took up valuable space. We removed/relocated utilities and designed cabinets from floor to ceiling to maximize every spare inch of storage space. Everything is custom designed, custom built and installed by Michael Kline & Company. Photography: www.dennisroliff.com
Puttenham Traditional Shaker Kitchen
Puttenham Traditional Shaker Kitchen
Higham FurnitureHigham Furniture
This utility room is a rather compact space but it has everything you would need in a utility; a washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, and storage. It even has a dedicated space for a dog bed. The washing machine and tumble dryer are cleverly stacked in one tall cupboard, with the slim larder cupboard next to it hiding away an ironing board and brooms & mops. The cabinets are painted in Little Greene's Pompeian Ash and the handles are by Armac Martin.
Modern Eclectic Family Home
Modern Eclectic Family Home
BUILT Design CollectiveBUILT Design Collective
photo credit: Haris Kenjar
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Modern Spanish mission
Modern Spanish mission
Gibeault InteriorsGibeault Interiors
found these spanish floor tiles and wanted to combine the color with bright blue cabinets and white countertop to make the laundry room bright and sunny.
Old-World European Inspired Traditional
Old-World European Inspired Traditional
Built Green Custom HomesBuilt Green Custom Homes
HAR listing 9676247 Stately old-world European-inspired custom estate on 1.10 park-like acres just completed in Hunters Creek. Private & gated 125 foot driveway leads to architectural masterpiece. Master suites on 1st and 2nd floor, game room, home theater, full quarters, 1,000+ bottle climate controlled wine room, elevator, generator ready, pool, spa, hot tub, large covered porches & arbor, outdoor kitchen w/ pizza oven, stone circular driveway, custom carved stone fireplace mantels, planters and fountain. Call 281-252-6100 for more information about this home.
Beautiful New Encino Construction
Beautiful New Encino Construction
Landmark Construction CrewLandmark Construction Crew
Laundry Room of the Beautiful New Encino Construction which included the installation of white laundry room cabinets, sink and faucet, white wall painting and tiled flooring.
Classic Colonial Kitchen Remodel
Classic Colonial Kitchen Remodel
Sharp and Grey InteriorsSharp and Grey Interiors
Modern but classic refined space perfect for the 1920s colonial style home.
391 Argonne Dr
391 Argonne Dr
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Maple Lake (New Construction)
Maple Lake (New Construction)
JB Design CollectivesJB Design Collectives
Laundry room from Maple Lake, our 2022 utah valley parade home.
English Country Garden
English Country Garden
Hamilton Stone DesignHamilton Stone Design
LakeMeHappy- Laundry
LakeMeHappy- Laundry
S.Flynn Design + BuildS.Flynn Design + Build
One of our client’s biggest issues with this lake house was the lack of storage space, so we designed and built a combined walk-in pantry and laundry room off their dining room. We enclosed the new area with giant black steel doors, which you’ll see repeated throughout the house.
Kitchen, bathroom, ensuite and utility
Kitchen, bathroom, ensuite and utility
Richard & Richard's D&IS LtdRichard & Richard's D&IS Ltd
David Howcroft Photography
Allenwood Farm House
Allenwood Farm House
Zurich Homes IncZurich Homes Inc
"Swiss Watch" of laundry rooms
"Swiss Watch" of laundry rooms
DesignAnts LLCDesignAnts LLC
Construction : www.jmfconstructionllc.com
Austin Traditionally Ecclectic
Austin Traditionally Ecclectic
Kim ArmstrongKim Armstrong
the tile in this laundry room has Tabarka studio floor tile, there is a drying closet where you can hang your wet clothes and it is vented to allow air circulation. sink in the laundry room, wall mount sink that we built the cabinets around. washer dryer on pedestals. cabinet color robins egg blue
Mud Area & Laundry - Parkways at Maui Lani
Mud Area & Laundry - Parkways at Maui Lani
HOMES BY TOWNEHOMES BY TOWNE
Ryan Siphers Photography
Lake Home Remodel I Waterford
Lake Home Remodel I Waterford
Rigsby Group, Inc.Rigsby Group, Inc.
This window was added to bring more sunlight and scenery from the wooded lot
Modern Transitional Subdivision New Construction Home
Modern Transitional Subdivision New Construction Home
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Large laundry room with herringbone style floor tile, side by side washer and dryer, under-mount sink, brushed nickel hardware and quartz countertops.

Traditional Utility Room with Terracotta Flooring 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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