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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.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
A country kitchen in rural Pembrokeshire with breathtaking views and plenty of character. Under the striking low beamed ceiling, the Shaker cabinets are designed in an L-shape run with a large central freestanding island. The kitchen revolves around the generously proportioned Ash island acting as a prep table, a place to perch and plenty of storage. In keeping with the farmhouse aesthetic, the walk in pantry houses jams and jars with everything on show. Round the corner lies the utility space with an additional sink and white good appliances with a boot room on entry to the property for muddy wellies and raincoats.
Essex Country House
Essex Country House
Lisette Voute DesignsLisette Voute Designs
Rural utility room in Essex.
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Boot Rooms
Boot Rooms
Shropshire Interior Design StudioShropshire Interior Design Studio
Photo of a rural utility room in West Midlands.
COTSWOLDS Grade 2 listed Farmhouse & New-Build Outbuildings
COTSWOLDS Grade 2 listed Farmhouse & New-Build Outbuildings
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
Design ideas for a farmhouse utility room in Oxfordshire.
Sussex Farmhouse Bootroom and Utility
Sussex Farmhouse Bootroom and Utility
Alan Pilkington PhotographyAlan Pilkington Photography
Design ideas for a rural utility room.
Manor Barn
Manor Barn
PTC KitchensPTC Kitchens
This is an example of a large rural single-wall utility room in Kent with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, grey floors, white worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and exposed beams.
Sylvan Circle, Naperville, IL
Sylvan Circle, Naperville, IL
M House DevelopmentM House Development
This is an example of a rural utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls and beige floors.
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.
Quilters home
Quilters home
Agnieszka Jakubowicz PHOTOGRAPHYAgnieszka Jakubowicz PHOTOGRAPHY
Design: Studio Three Design, Inc / Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Inspiration for a farmhouse utility room in San Francisco.
SWFL 2021 Volume 2
SWFL 2021 Volume 2
HOME & DESIGN MAGAZINE NAPLESHOME & DESIGN MAGAZINE NAPLES
Photo of a farmhouse utility room in Other.
Springfield Barn Home
Springfield Barn Home
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
Photo of a country separated utility room in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and black worktops.
Home Renovation, Boston, MA
Home Renovation, Boston, MA
kelly mcguill homekelly mcguill home
kyle caldwell
Design ideas for a rural utility room in Boston.
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.
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room / Barn Door Makeover
Laundry Room / Barn Door Makeover
Teresa RutherfordTeresa Rutherford
Salvaged exterior french door with newly frosted glass in place as new entry. Barn door hardware from Rustica Hardware. http://thesellablehome.blogspot.com/
Shawnee Woods
Shawnee Woods
Tays & Co Design StudiosTays & Co Design Studios
Country galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and granite worktops.
White & Black Farmhouse Kitchen
White & Black Farmhouse Kitchen
Smart Design Kitchen & BathSmart Design Kitchen & Bath
Rural utility room in Omaha.
CTD-Woods
CTD-Woods
RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)
Small farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.

Country Utility Room 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.
The Creek
The Creek
The Den Design Group, LLCThe Den Design Group, LLC
Photo of a farmhouse utility room in San Francisco.
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