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Traditional Utility Room with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Inverness - Lakeside Cottage
Inverness - Lakeside Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
A bright, octagonal shaped sunroom and wraparound deck off the living room give this home its ageless appeal. A private sitting room off the largest master suite provides a peaceful first-floor retreat. Upstairs are two additional bedroom suites and a private sitting area while the walk-out downstairs houses the home’s casual spaces, including a family room, refreshment/snack bar and two additional bedrooms.
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
A little extra space in the new laundry room was the perfect place for the dog wash/deep sink Debbie Schwab Photography
Highland Park Tudor
Highland Park Tudor
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Danny Piassick
Aging in Place Remodel
Aging in Place Remodel
Kismet DesignKismet Design
Lake View Luxury Home
Lake View Luxury Home
JALIN Design, LLCJALIN Design, LLC
Refined, LLC
Stucco Tudor Cottage
Stucco Tudor Cottage
Fergus Garber ArchitectsFergus Garber Architects
English craftsman style home renovation, with a new cottage and garage in Palo Alto, California.
Morningside bungalow
Morningside bungalow
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
1919 Bungalow remodel. Design by Meriwether Felt, photos by Susan Gilmore
Laundry Blues
Laundry Blues
PKsurroundingsPKsurroundings
Fun yet functional laundry! photos by Rob Karosis
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!
Custom Home 9
Custom Home 9
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
Custom laundry room with side by side washer and dryer and custom shelving. Bottom slide out drawer keeps litter box hidden from sight and an exhaust fan that gets rid of the smell!
Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Thompson RemodelingThompson Remodeling
This fantastic mudroom and laundry room combo keeps this family organized. With twin boys, having a spot to drop-it-and-go or pick-it-up-and-go was a must. Two lockers allow for storage of everyday items and they can keep their shoes in the cubbies underneath. Any dirty clothes can be dropped off in the hamper for the wash; keeping all the mess here in the mudroom rather than traipsing all through the house.
Nantucket Style Home
Nantucket Style Home
Greystone Homes LLCGreystone Homes LLC
Dedicated Children's Suite
Dedicated Children's Suite
Copper Leaf Interior Design StudioCopper Leaf Interior Design Studio
Dedicated laundry room with customized cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Grey-brown subway tile floor coordinates with light colored cabinetry .
Suzanne Tullock Interiors
Suzanne Tullock Interiors
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Nichole Kennelly Photography
Basement Laundry Room, Summit NJ
Basement Laundry Room, Summit NJ
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This large, light laundry room provide a great oasis for laundry and other activities. Kasdan Construction Management, In House Photography.
Comfy. Classic. Elegant. A Remodel That Says It All!
Comfy. Classic. Elegant. A Remodel That Says It All!
Lori Jolin Design, LLC.Lori Jolin Design, LLC.
2014 CotY Award - Whole House Remodel $250,000-$500,000 Sutter Photographers - The client wanted a space for their dog’s kennel, food, etc. It has quickly become his favorite spot (bottom right). -We found a space in the laundry room to accommodate everything - deep laundry baskets for storage, hanging rods for quick accessibility, close cabinets to hide anything. - A palette of 5 colors was used throughout the home to create a peaceful and tranquil feeling.
Laurel Lane
Laurel Lane
Janiczek HomesJaniczek Homes
Angle Eye Photography
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Carolina In Home Flooring & Design CenterCarolina In Home Flooring & Design Center
Dream Laundry Room
Dream Laundry Room
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
An elegant laundry room with black and white tile, dark stained maple cabinets, and yellow paint, designed and built by Powell Construction.
Classic Georgian Home
Classic Georgian Home
Gordon Gibson ConstructionGordon Gibson Construction
Erhard Pfeiffer

Traditional Utility Room with Yellow Walls 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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