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Country Utility Room with Panelled Walls Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Homes by TraditionHomes by Tradition
Photo of a large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Warm & Comfortable Whole Home Remodel
Warm & Comfortable Whole Home Remodel
Saltwater Kitchen & Bath StudioSaltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio
One word - awkward. This room has 2 angled walls and needed to hold a freezer, washer & dryer plus storage and dog space/crate. We stacked the washer & dryer and used open shelving with baskets to help the space feel less crowded. The glass entry door with the decal adds a touch of fun!
Rose Valley Mudroom
Rose Valley Mudroom
Sharp and Grey InteriorsSharp and Grey Interiors
A bright and welcoming Mudroom with custom cabinetry, millwork, and herringbone slate floors paired with brass and black accents and a warm wood farmhouse door.
Country Home Renovation
Country Home Renovation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Design ideas for a rural utility room in New York with an utility sink, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and panelled walls.
Modern Farm House, Los Gatos
Modern Farm House, Los Gatos
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
Rural galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, grey worktops, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Custom Farmhouse in Damascus, Maryland
Custom Farmhouse in Damascus, Maryland
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
This is an example of a large farmhouse utility room in DC Metro with a built-in sink, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, white worktops, shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, laminate floors and panelled walls.
Before: Original Laundry
Before: Original Laundry
Josephine InteriorsJosephine Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized country separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, blue floors, white worktops, a wood ceiling and panelled walls.
Rose Valley Mudroom
Rose Valley Mudroom
Sharp and Grey InteriorsSharp and Grey Interiors
A bright and welcoming Mudroom with custom cabinetry, millwork, and herringbone slate floors paired with brass and black accents and a warm wood farmhouse door.
Rose Valley Mudroom
Rose Valley Mudroom
Sharp and Grey InteriorsSharp and Grey Interiors
A bright and welcoming Mudroom with custom cabinetry, millwork, and herringbone slate floors paired with brass and black accents and a warm wood farmhouse door.
Rose Valley Mudroom
Rose Valley Mudroom
Sharp and Grey InteriorsSharp and Grey Interiors
A bright and welcoming Mudroom with custom cabinetry, millwork, and herringbone slate floors paired with brass and black accents and a warm wood farmhouse door.
Rose Valley Mudroom
Rose Valley Mudroom
Sharp and Grey InteriorsSharp and Grey Interiors
A bright and welcoming Mudroom with custom cabinetry, millwork, and herringbone slate floors paired with brass and black accents and a warm wood farmhouse door.
Warm & Comfortable Whole Home Remodel
Warm & Comfortable Whole Home Remodel
Saltwater Kitchen & Bath StudioSaltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio
One word - awkward. This room has 2 angled walls and needed to hold a freezer, washer & dryer plus storage and dog space/crate. We stacked the washer & dryer and used open shelving with baskets to help the space feel less crowded. The glass entry door with the decal adds a touch of fun!
Rose Valley Mudroom
Rose Valley Mudroom
Sharp and Grey InteriorsSharp and Grey Interiors
A bright and welcoming Mudroom with custom cabinetry, millwork, and herringbone slate floors paired with brass and black accents and a warm wood farmhouse door.
Warm & Comfortable Whole Home Remodel
Warm & Comfortable Whole Home Remodel
Saltwater Kitchen & Bath StudioSaltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio
One word - awkward. This room has 2 angled walls and needed to hold a freezer, washer & dryer plus storage and dog space/crate. We stacked the washer & dryer and used open shelving with baskets to help the space feel less crowded. The glass entry door with the decal adds a touch of fun!
Custom Farmhouse in Damascus, Maryland
Custom Farmhouse in Damascus, Maryland
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
Design ideas for a large rural utility room in DC Metro with a belfast sink, blue cabinets, blue walls, blue floors, blue worktops, shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and panelled walls.

Country Utility Room with Panelled Walls 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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