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Expansive Rustic Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Boone Fork Custom Home
Boone Fork Custom Home
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Bernard Russo
This is an example of an expansive rustic utility room in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pelican Shores Lake Home #8
Pelican Shores Lake Home #8
Copper Homes LimitedCopper Homes Limited
Shutter Avenue Photography
Photo of an expansive rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and orange walls.
34- Draper, Utah Residence
34- Draper, Utah Residence
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Joshua Caldwell
Inspiration for an expansive rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, medium wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown worktops, shaker cabinets and beige walls.
Hope Ranch
Hope Ranch
Andrews fine cabinets and millworkAndrews fine cabinets and millwork
Design ideas for an expansive rustic galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Rustic Luxury
Rustic Luxury
Aneka Interiors Inc.Aneka Interiors Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Villa di pietra nelle colline umbre
Villa di pietra nelle colline umbre
Arkproject Camaiti & CangiArkproject Camaiti & Cangi
This is an example of an expansive rustic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Rustic Kitchen in Brighton, MI
Rustic Kitchen in Brighton, MI
Dream KitchensDream Kitchens
Design ideas for an expansive rustic l-shaped utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, slate flooring, green floors, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Interior Projects
Interior Projects
Purpose Driven Restoration and RemodelingPurpose Driven Restoration and Remodeling
This is an example of an expansive rustic utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Rustic Laundry
Rustic Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Ample cabinetry surrounds the front loading washer & dryer units. Mandi B Photography
Inspiration for an expansive rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Rustic Laundry
Rustic Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
An undermount laundry sink for soaking & hanging space for drying & sorting. Mandi B Photography
Inspiration for an expansive rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Rustic Classic
Rustic Classic
Versa HomesVersa Homes
The “Rustic Classic” is a 17,000 square foot custom home built for a special client, a famous musician who wanted a home befitting a rockstar. This Langley, B.C. home has every detail you would want on a custom build. For this home, every room was completed with the highest level of detail and craftsmanship; even though this residence was a huge undertaking, we didn’t take any shortcuts. From the marble counters to the tasteful use of stone walls, we selected each material carefully to create a luxurious, livable environment. The windows were sized and placed to allow for a bright interior, yet they also cultivate a sense of privacy and intimacy within the residence. Large doors and entryways, combined with high ceilings, create an abundance of space. A home this size is meant to be shared, and has many features intended for visitors, such as an expansive games room with a full-scale bar, a home theatre, and a kitchen shaped to accommodate entertaining. In any of our homes, we can create both spaces intended for company and those intended to be just for the homeowners - we understand that each client has their own needs and priorities. Our luxury builds combine tasteful elegance and attention to detail, and we are very proud of this remarkable home. Contact us if you would like to set up an appointment to build your next home! Whether you have an idea in mind or need inspiration, you’ll love the results.
Headwaters // Laundry Room
Headwaters // Laundry Room
High Country Cabinets of Banner ElkHigh Country Cabinets of Banner Elk
Photo By: Heather Taylor
Inspiration for an expansive rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Barn Doors
Laundry Room Barn Doors
Tennessee Barn DoorsTennessee Barn Doors
Large "V" for Viridian complex in Nashville
Expansive rustic utility room in Nashville.
Bye Gone Cove
Bye Gone Cove
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
The stones of the lake and the surrounding streams are a strong design element in this dramatic summer house and landscape.
This is an example of an expansive rustic utility room in Boston.
30- Park City, Utah Residence
30- Park City, Utah Residence
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Joshua Caldwell
Inspiration for an expansive rustic utility room in Salt Lake City with white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.
Pelican Shores Lake Home #8
Pelican Shores Lake Home #8
Copper Homes LimitedCopper Homes Limited
Shutter Avenue Photography
This is an example of an expansive rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, pink walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rustic Kitchen in Brighton, MI
Rustic Kitchen in Brighton, MI
Dream KitchensDream Kitchens
Inspiration for an expansive rustic l-shaped utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and green floors.
Boone Fork Custom Home
Boone Fork Custom Home
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Bernard Russo
Expansive rustic galley utility room in Charlotte with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
30- Park City, Utah Residence
30- Park City, Utah Residence
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Joshua Caldwell
Photo of an expansive rustic utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
Rustic Laundry
Rustic Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Great storage for numerous rolls of ribbon & gift wrap with a drawer for scissors & tape below. Mandi B Photography
Design ideas for an expansive rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.

Expansive Rustic Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed rustic 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 rustic utility design.

What do I need in my rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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