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Rustic Brown Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Country Rustic
Silver Leaf Construction & RenovationSilver Leaf Construction & Renovation
This is an example of a small rustic single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Town & Country Elegant Farmhouse Custom Home Build
Town & Country Elegant Farmhouse Custom Home Build
Pleasant View ConstructionPleasant View Construction
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Vermont Ski House
Vermont Ski House
Jill Litner Kaplan InteriorsJill Litner Kaplan Interiors
Rustic utility room in Boston.
House on the Hill
House on the Hill
Newground DevelopmentsNewground Developments
Rustic utility room in Calgary.
Pagosa Peak Lodge
Pagosa Peak Lodge
Asher Custom HomesAsher Custom Homes
Located in the quaint town of Pagosa Springs and designed to capture the surrounding breathtaking mountain views, this mountain transitional home, doesn't disappoint! With a nod to a rustic mountain lodge, this custom home features an expansive great room with custom stone fireplace, rustic log timbers and trusses, an open kitchen with custom copper hood, and a wine cellar fit for the wine enthusiast. The spa-like master suite is perfect for relaxing with beautiful stone fireplace, personal coffee bar, and sauna. Wind down the beautiful wood stairs and step into a cozy media room with walk up bar or relax in the guest bath with a shower and tub cladded in reclaimed wood tile. Overlooking the mountains and accented in timber and stone, this Pagosa Springs home left no detail untouched. Photos by Scott Griggs
The Cliffs At Walnut Cove
The Cliffs At Walnut Cove
Walker WoodworkingWalker Woodworking
WW Photography
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Charlotte with a side by side washer and dryer.
Bunkhouse
Bunkhouse
Splittgerber Professional BuildersSplittgerber Professional Builders
Damon Searles
This is an example of a rustic utility room in Denver.
Mountain Lodge at Pinchot Forest
Mountain Lodge at Pinchot Forest
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Other.
Robertson Lake House
Robertson Lake House
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Located on the pristine Glenn Lake in Eureka, Montana, Robertson Lake House was designed for a family as a summer getaway. The design for this retreat took full advantage of an idyllic lake setting. With stunning views of the lake and all the wildlife that inhabits the area it was a perfect platform to use large glazing and create fun outdoor spaces.
Jobs Peak Ranch Estate I
Jobs Peak Ranch Estate I
Designing Images LLCDesigning Images LLC
Redbarn Photography
Photo of a rustic utility room in Other.
Sustainable Mountain Home
Sustainable Mountain Home
Katherine Elkins Designs Ltd.Katherine Elkins Designs Ltd.
Vance Fox
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Sacramento.
Laundry - Mud Room
Laundry - Mud Room
Jon Eady Photographer LLCJon Eady Photographer LLC
Jon Eady Photographer 2014
Photo of a rustic utility room in Denver.
Ridge Road
Ridge Road
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Tim Stone
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Denver.
Landing Idea Home
Landing Idea Home
Dillard-Jones Builders, LLCDillard-Jones Builders, LLC
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Other.
Rustic Basement Retreat-Toledo, OH
Rustic Basement Retreat-Toledo, OH
Ciboro ConstructionCiboro Construction
Anna Ciboro
Medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Madison River Retreat
Madison River Retreat
Yellowstone Custom Country HomesYellowstone Custom Country Homes
Rustic galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Jackson Version II by Wisconsin Log Homes
Jackson Version II by Wisconsin Log Homes
Wisconsin Log Homes IncWisconsin Log Homes Inc
KCJ Studios
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Other.
Mountain Majestic - Laundry
Mountain Majestic - Laundry
Inverness Design GroupInverness Design Group
Design ideas for a rustic galley separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Buckhorn Residence
Buckhorn Residence
Sunlit ArchitectureSunlit Architecture
Photo of a rustic utility room in Denver.
Hanagarne
Hanagarne
Mt. Sterling Custom HomesMt. Sterling Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Rustic Brown 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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