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Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
A rustic style mudroom / laundry room in Warrington, Pennsylvania. A lot of times with mudrooms people think they need more square footage, but what they really need is some good space planning.
Spider Lake Cottage
Spider Lake Cottage
Joseph Mosey Architecture, Inc.Joseph Mosey Architecture, Inc.
Photo of a rustic utility room in Detroit.
Pretty Laundry Room
Pretty Laundry Room
Vermont Custom CabinetryVermont Custom Cabinetry
Custom cherry cabinetry in the laundry room? Absolutely! Nothing but the best in this custom home. Photography by Great Island Photography.
Rustic utility room in Burlington.
Evergreen Design and Decor
Evergreen Design and Decor
MARGARITA BRAVOMARGARITA BRAVO
Our Denver studio designed this home to reflect the stunning mountains that it is surrounded by. See how we did it. --- Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/mountain-chic-modern-rustic-home-denver/
Ravenswood Kitchen
Ravenswood Kitchen
Artistic ConstructionArtistic Construction
This is an example of a rustic utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls and a concealed washer and dryer.
Design and Decor
Design and Decor
MARGARITA BRAVOMARGARITA BRAVO
The first thing you notice about this property is the stunning views of the mountains, and our clients wanted to showcase this. We selected pieces that complement and highlight the scenery. Our clients were in love with their brown leather couches, so we knew we wanted to keep them from the beginning. This was the focal point for the selections in the living room, and we were able to create a cohesive, rustic, mountain-chic space. The home office was another critical part of the project as both clients work from home. We repurposed a handmade table that was made by the client’s family and used it as a double-sided desk. We painted the fireplace in a gorgeous green accent to make it pop. Finding the balance between statement pieces and statement views made this project a unique and incredibly rewarding experience. Project designed by Montecito interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Montecito as well as surrounding areas such as Hope Ranch, Summerland, Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, Mission Canyon, Carpinteria, Goleta, Ojai, Los Olivos, and Solvang. --- For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/mountain-chic-modern-rustic-home-denver/
Modern Solar Lake House
Modern Solar Lake House
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
The laundry room, directly off of the garage and within the mudroom, features side by side washer/dryer. The washing machine is front loading, with an all electric dryer for energy efficiency.
Rustic Laundry
Rustic Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Under mount sink right next to the washer. Mandi B Photography
Photo of 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.
North Hills Laundry Area
North Hills Laundry Area
Graig Cady DesignGraig Cady Design
Design ideas for a rustic utility room in Los Angeles.
Evergreen Acres
Evergreen Acres
Carleen GosneyCarleen Gosney
Caleb Melvin
This is an example of a rustic utility room in Seattle.
Marquette Custom Home
Marquette Custom Home
Premier Paint And Floor CoveringPremier Paint And Floor Covering
Design ideas for a rustic utility room in Seattle.
Spain Bridge Build
Spain Bridge Build
The Flooring Place & Design GalleryThe Flooring Place & Design Gallery
This is an example of a rustic utility room in Other.
3rd Avenue House
3rd Avenue House
Animas Kitchens & Bath LLCAnimas Kitchens & Bath LLC
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Albuquerque.
Montauk Design Build
Montauk Design Build
FD Building CompanyFD Building Company
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in New York.
7200 NW 210 St Edmond Oklahoma 73012 Wyatt Poindexter Keller Williams Elite
7200 NW 210 St Edmond Oklahoma 73012 Wyatt Poindexter Keller Williams Elite
Wyatt PoindexterWyatt Poindexter
Design ideas for a rustic utility room in Oklahoma City.
Corsham Utility
Corsham Utility
ValchromaticValchromatic
Leading on from the Waters kitchen we incoorporated the same blue valchromat and oak plywood style to create a cohesive look. Our client was looking for a functional utility and storage room for a busy family. They wanted plenty of storage space to discreetly hideaway unsightly objects such as cleaning products and painting supplies. We built storage chests to provide an effective storage solution and ensured this was delivered in a way that blended into the overall design. In addition to the storage chests, we incoorporated smaller cubbies and shelves thoughtfully arrange to maximise storage capacity. These cubbies are perfect for keeping clutter at bay and shelves can be used to add decor pieces or frequently used items such as towels. We built custom shelving designed to accommodate the clients small wine collection and a carcass to store a small fridge, providing easy access to chilled beverages as they often hosts friends and family get togethers.
Acid Stain
Acid Stain
Busby FinishesBusby Finishes
After pic of acid stain in new construction home laundry room.
This is an example of a large rustic laundry cupboard in Albuquerque with white walls, concrete flooring and brown floors.
Ravenswood Kitchen
Ravenswood Kitchen
Artistic ConstructionArtistic Construction
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls and a concealed washer and dryer.
Evergreen Design and Decor
Evergreen Design and Decor
MARGARITA BRAVOMARGARITA BRAVO
Our Denver studio designed this home to reflect the stunning mountains that it is surrounded by. See how we did it. --- Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/mountain-chic-modern-rustic-home-denver/
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
A rustic style mudroom / laundry room in Warrington, Pennsylvania. A lot of times with mudrooms people think they need more square footage, but what they really need is some good space planning.

Rustic Blue 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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