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Country Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Parker IV Model Home | Stewart Ridge Plainfield, IL
Parker IV Model Home | Stewart Ridge Plainfield, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
This photo was taken at DJK Custom Homes new Parker IV Eco-Smart model home in Stewart Ridge of Plainfield, Illinois.
Design ideas for a medium sized country separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Compact bath/laundry
Compact bath/laundry
EA Custom MillworkEA Custom Millwork
This compact bathroom and laundry has all the amenities of a much larger space in a 5'-3" x 8'-6" footprint. We removed the 1980's bath and laundry, rebuilt the sagging structure, and reworked ventilation, electric and plumbing. The shower couldn't be smaller than 30" wide, and the 24" Miele washer and dryer required 28". The wall dividing shower and machines is solid plywood with tile and wall paneling. Schluter system electric radiant heat and black octogon tile completed the floor. We worked closely with the homeowner, refining selections and coming up with several contingencies due to lead times and space constraints.
Lake Retreat
Lake Retreat
Jeff KernJeff Kern
Old fashioned basin sink
Design ideas for a medium sized country utility room in Boise with distressed cabinets, marble worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Clamshell Lake Farmhouse
Clamshell Lake Farmhouse
Dan J. Heid - Planning & DesignDan J. Heid - Planning & Design
Clamshell Lake Farmhouse - Crosslake, MN - Dan J. Heid Planning & Design LLC - Designer of Unique Homes & Creative Structures
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Vintage laundry room
Vintage laundry room
Joie De Vie InteriorsJoie De Vie Interiors
Photo of a medium sized country l-shaped separated utility room in Oklahoma City with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, red floors and beige worktops.
Full Farmhouse Remodel
Full Farmhouse Remodel
Black & White InteriorsBlack & White Interiors
Small rural single-wall separated utility room in Austin with distressed cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Heritage Country Estates
Heritage Country Estates
Waverly Homes IncWaverly Homes Inc
Beautiful Dominion
Design ideas for a medium sized country l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry, Bath, and Mudroom Delight - Ottsville, PA
Laundry, Bath, and Mudroom Delight - Ottsville, PA
Lang's Kitchen & BathLang's Kitchen & Bath
This multipurpose space effectively combines a laundry room, mudroom, and bathroom into one cohesive design. The laundry space includes an undercounter washer and dryer, and the bathroom incorporates an angled shower, heated floor, and furniture style distressed cabinetry. Design details like the custom made barnwood door, Uttermost mirror, and Top Knobs hardware elevate this design to create a space that is both useful and attractive.
Country Club of the South Renovation
Country Club of the South Renovation
Level Team ContractingLevel Team Contracting
photo: Marita Weil, designer: Michelle Mentzer, Cabinets: Platinum Kitchens
Large rural single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, travertine flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and beige walls.
Serene Gatherings
Serene Gatherings
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
Multipurpose laundry room for potting, crafts and laundry.
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
2015
2015
Mid-Dakota Lumber & Supply, IncMid-Dakota Lumber & Supply, Inc
Laundry and Craft Room
Inspiration for a large farmhouse single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
A Luxurious Farmhouse with a Relaxed Sense of Style
A Luxurious Farmhouse with a Relaxed Sense of Style
Bardi DesignsBardi Designs
Tad Davis Photography
Photo of a medium sized rural l-shaped separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls and ceramic flooring.
Rustic Modern New Home
Rustic Modern New Home
Studio H2O/PSC DistributionStudio H2O/PSC Distribution
Rd Henry & Company Cabinetry Knotty Alder Sweet Mist with MFG Wipe
Photo of a medium sized rural l-shaped utility room in Cedar Rapids with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Devon Farmhouse
Devon Farmhouse
Woodford Architecture and InteriorsWoodford Architecture and Interiors
Richard Downer
This is an example of a large farmhouse single-wall utility room in Devon with a belfast sink, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry Room w/ Custom Counters and Tile Backsplash - Saratoga, CA
Laundry Room w/ Custom Counters and Tile Backsplash - Saratoga, CA
CAGE Design BuildCAGE Design Build
Laundry room with custom concrete countertop from Boheium Stoneworks, Cottonwood Fine Cabinetry, and stone tile with glass tile accents. | Photo: Mert Carpenter Photography
The Saint Peter
The Saint Peter
Possibility Custom Homes, Inc.Possibility Custom Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a rural l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble worktops, green walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Compact bath/laundry
Compact bath/laundry
EA Custom MillworkEA Custom Millwork
This compact bathroom and laundry has all the amenities of a much larger space in a 5'-3" x 8'-6" footprint. We removed the 1980's bath and laundry, rebuilt the sagging structure, and reworked ventilation, electric and plumbing. The shower couldn't be smaller than 30" wide, and the 24" Miele washer and dryer required 28". The wall dividing shower and machines is solid plywood with tile and wall paneling. Schluter system electric radiant heat and black octogon tile completed the floor. We worked closely with the homeowner, refining selections and coming up with several contingencies due to lead times and space constraints.
Farmhouse remodel in La Grande
Farmhouse remodel in La Grande
Kitchens By TerrieKitchens By Terrie
This mudroom and laundry room is a dream for an active family. The tall storage includes Dura Supreme's foldout food pantry.
Design ideas for a rural utility room in Boise with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls and ceramic flooring.
New Model - New Construction - Laundry
New Model - New Construction - Laundry
SUNRISE HOMESSUNRISE HOMES
Saul Creative
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Devon Farmhouse
Devon Farmhouse
Woodford Architecture and InteriorsWoodford Architecture and Interiors
Richard Downer
Inspiration for a large country single-wall utility room in Devon with a belfast sink, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floors.

Country Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A well designed country 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 country utility design.

What do I need in my country 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 country 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 country 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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