Large Country Utility Room Ideas and Designs

Darby Kate Photography
Inspiration for a large farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey walls and a feature wall.

Appalachian Farmhouse

4 Forty Four

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, wood worktops, beige walls and brown floors.

Mudroom

C.E. Rensberger & Family Builder

Photo of a large rural utility room in Baltimore with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility & boot room inspiration

Lima Kitchens

Boot room storage and cloakroom
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped utility room in Buckinghamshire with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets and wood worktops.

Field Farmhouse

Norelco Cabinets Ltd

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, brick splashback, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.

Goshen Estate

Celtic Custom Homes

This is an example of a large rural u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

ADA Compliant Home in Tualatin, OR

True Life Design Co

Large country single-wall utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, wood splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.

Kelso Farmhouse

mfm design group

This is an example of a large country u-shaped utility room in Austin with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.

Crafted Farmhouse

Collective Design + Build

Completely remodeled farmhouse to update finishes & floor plan. Space plan, lighting schematics, finishes, furniture selection, and styling were done by K Design Photography: Isaac Bailey Photography

Laundry Room - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model

Marty 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.

19516 County Road 1332, Flint, TX

Solomon Rodgers Photography

Inspiration for a large rural u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Johnson Laundry/Mudroom

Turan Designs, Inc.

Farmhouse Laundry Room with Mobile Island
This is an example of a large country u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, green cabinets, brown floors and white worktops.

Modern Farmhouse - Renton

ID by Gwen

Photo of a large farmhouse 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.

Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)

Magleby Construction

Large country galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Susan Brenner
Inspiration for a large rural single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Alair Homes Chilliwack

This contemporary farmhouse is located on a scenic acreage in Greendale, BC. It features an open floor plan with room for hosting a large crowd, a large kitchen with double wall ovens, tons of counter space, a custom range hood and was designed to maximize natural light. Shed dormers with windows up high flood the living areas with daylight. The stairwells feature more windows to give them an open, airy feel, and custom black iron railings designed and crafted by a talented local blacksmith. The home is very energy efficient, featuring R32 ICF construction throughout, R60 spray foam in the roof, window coatings that minimize solar heat gain, an HRV system to ensure good air quality, and LED lighting throughout. A large covered patio with a wood burning fireplace provides warmth and shelter in the shoulder seasons. Carsten Arnold Photography

Large Laundry

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Maryland Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a large farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a belfast sink, granite worktops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow cabinets, grey worktops and beaded cabinets.

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and a wallpapered ceiling.

Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ

User

Laundry Room work area. This sink from Kohler is wonderful. It's cast iron and it's called the Cape Dory. Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Photo of a large farmhouse single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey splashback, tonge and groove splashback, multicoloured worktops and tongue and groove walls.

Grant - Farmhouse Main Floor Remodel

Michels Homes

Photography: Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops and blue walls.

Large 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.

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