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Country Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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St. Helena Addition & Remodel
St. Helena Addition & Remodel
AVCO DesignAVCO Design
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Reinvented Farmhouse
Reinvented Farmhouse
MB architecture + designMB architecture + design
Inspiration for a medium sized country separated utility room in Burlington with white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Moving On Up
Moving On Up
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
This coastal farmhouse design is destined to be an instant classic. This classic and cozy design has all of the right exterior details, including gray shingle siding, crisp white windows and trim, metal roofing stone accents and a custom cupola atop the three car garage. It also features a modern and up to date interior as well, with everything you'd expect in a true coastal farmhouse. With a beautiful nearly flat back yard, looking out to a golf course this property also includes abundant outdoor living spaces, a beautiful barn and an oversized koi pond for the owners to enjoy.
Spacious Farmhouse Laundry Room
Spacious Farmhouse Laundry Room
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
Design ideas for a country galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Rustic Modern
The Rustic Modern
House SprucingHouse Sprucing
This is an example of a large country u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
The Johnson Thompson House - Restoring History
The Johnson Thompson House - Restoring History
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
The Johnson-Thompson House, built c. 1750, has the distinct title as being the oldest structure in Winchester. Many alterations were made over the years to keep up with the times, but most recently it had the great fortune to get just the right family who appreciated and capitalized on its legacy. From the newly installed pine floors with cut, hand driven nails to the authentic rustic plaster walls, to the original timber frame, this 300 year old Georgian farmhouse is a masterpiece of old and new. Together with the homeowners and Cummings Architects, Windhill Builders embarked on a journey to salvage all of the best from this home and recreate what had been lost over time. To celebrate its history and the stories within, rooms and details were preserved where possible, woodwork and paint colors painstakingly matched and blended; the hall and parlor refurbished; the three run open string staircase lovingly restored; and details like an authentic front door with period hinges masterfully created. To accommodate its modern day family an addition was constructed to house a brand new, farmhouse style kitchen with an oversized island topped with reclaimed oak and a unique backsplash fashioned out of brick that was sourced from the home itself. Bathrooms were added and upgraded, including a spa-like retreat in the master bath, but include features like a claw foot tub, a niche with exposed brick and a magnificent barn door, as nods to the past. This renovation is one for the history books! Eric Roth
Eleanor - Low Country Farmhouse
Eleanor - Low Country Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Photo of a large rural u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Lovely In Lynn Valley
Lovely In Lynn Valley
Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc.Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, grey worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Ann Stillman O'LearyAnn Stillman O'Leary
Rob Karosis
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse l-shaped utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Neves Remodel
Neves Remodel
Dakovich Interiors LLCDakovich Interiors LLC
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped utility room in San Luis Obispo with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Dorig Designs LLCDorig Designs LLC
James Netz Photography
Photo of a rural utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Allison Niccum
Inspiration for a rural single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Allison Niccum
Rural single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Modern Homestead Laundry Room
Modern Homestead Laundry Room
Kelley Design GroupKelley Design Group
White laundry room with stacked washer and dryer.
Design ideas for a rural single-wall separated utility room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Atherton Residence 2
Atherton Residence 2
Lexie Saine DesignLexie Saine Design
Inspiration for a small farmhouse galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Absolute Black Granite Counter Top with Walnut Shelving
Absolute Black Granite Counter Top with Walnut Shelving
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
Country galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Wood Floors & More new
Wood Floors & More new
Carol's Interiors and FloorsCarol's Interiors and Floors
Inspiration for a large rural single-wall utility room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Mr and Mrs H
Mr and Mrs H
Pittville KitchensPittville Kitchens
http://mcphersonstevens.com/
Farmhouse utility room in Gloucestershire with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Laundry Room Reno
Laundry Room Reno
Kolby Construction CompanyKolby Construction Company
Transformed an old unfinished laundry area into a modern farmhouse laundry/butlers pantry! Complete with glass subway tile, gold accents, and butcher block tops

Country Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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