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Country Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Old Dairy Kitchen
Old Dairy Kitchen
Eternal KitchensEternal Kitchens
Design ideas for a rural u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Milton - Addition
Milton - Addition
Distinctive Remodeling Solutions, IncDistinctive Remodeling Solutions, Inc
PhotoSynthesis Studio
Photo of a country single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry Room - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model
Laundry Room - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model
Marty Paoletta PhotographyMarty Paoletta Photography
Photographer - Marty Paoletta
This is an example of a large rural u-shaped utility room in Nashville with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Rochester Country Residence
Rochester Country Residence
Kirkshire Design GroupKirkshire Design Group
Medium sized country l-shaped separated utility room in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Laundry and Pantry Room
Laundry and Pantry Room
Allison Ramsey ArchitectsAllison Ramsey Architects
Photo of a country galley utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Hinsdale Showhouse
Hinsdale Showhouse
Cynthia Lynn PhotographyCynthia Lynn Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Knightswood
Knightswood
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: Colonial Builders - Tim Schollart Interior Designer: Laura Davidson This large estate house was carefully crafted to compliment the rolling hillsides of the Midwest. Horizontal board & batten facades are sheltered by long runs of hipped roofs and are divided down the middle by the homes singular gabled wall. At the foyer, this gable takes the form of a classic three-part archway. Going through the archway and into the interior, reveals a stunning see-through fireplace surround with raised natural stone hearth and rustic mantel beams. Subtle earth-toned wall colors, white trim, and natural wood floors serve as a perfect canvas to showcase patterned upholstery, black hardware, and colorful paintings. The kitchen and dining room occupies the space to the left of the foyer and living room and is connected to two garages through a more secluded mudroom and half bath. Off to the rear and adjacent to the kitchen is a screened porch that features a stone fireplace and stunning sunset views. Occupying the space to the right of the living room and foyer is an understated master suite and spacious study featuring custom cabinets with diagonal bracing. The master bedroom’s en suite has a herringbone patterned marble floor, crisp white custom vanities, and access to a his and hers dressing area. The four upstairs bedrooms are divided into pairs on either side of the living room balcony. Downstairs, the terraced landscaping exposes the family room and refreshment area to stunning views of the rear yard. The two remaining bedrooms in the lower level each have access to an en suite bathroom.
Ashbury Heights
Ashbury Heights
Denise Maloney Interior DesignDenise Maloney Interior Design
Photography by davidduncanlivingston.com
This is an example of a small farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and grey walls.
Loomis Industrial Eclectic
Loomis Industrial Eclectic
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
Our carpenters labored every detail from chainsaws to the finest of chisels and brad nails to achieve this eclectic industrial design. This project was not about just putting two things together, it was about coming up with the best solutions to accomplish the overall vision. A true meeting of the minds was required around every turn to achieve "rough" in its most luxurious state. PhotographerLink
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Medium sized rural galley utility room in Sacramento with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Minnetonka laundry
Minnetonka laundry
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Created from a former breezeway this laundry room and mudroom is bright and cheery, Photos by Susan Gilmore
Photo of a medium sized rural single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops and porcelain flooring.
Modern Farmhouse Project
Modern Farmhouse Project
The Fox GroupThe Fox Group
Design ideas for a country utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
South Dakota Riverfront Home
South Dakota Riverfront Home
Wood Specialties, Inc.Wood Specialties, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Omaha with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey walls.
Lake Minnetonka Equestrian Influence
Lake Minnetonka Equestrian Influence
ADŌR HomesADŌR Homes
Inspiration for a rural l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
The Savannah: Best of Ohio Custom Home Over 5,000 SF
The Savannah: Best of Ohio Custom Home Over 5,000 SF
Justin Doyle HomesJustin Doyle Homes
This crisp and clean laundry room makes even the dingiest chore a fun one! Shiplap, open shelving, white quartz and plenty of daylight makes this into the cleanest room in the house.
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Large country l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
2018 NWA Parade of Homes
2018 NWA Parade of Homes
Northwest Arkansas Home Builders AssociationNorthwest Arkansas Home Builders Association
Celtic Construction
Design ideas for a country single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Clifton Park Mudroom and Laundry Remodel
Clifton Park Mudroom and Laundry Remodel
Hinman ConstructionHinman Construction
Medium sized rural single-wall utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.

Country Utility Room with Recessed-panel 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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