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Rustic L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Secluded Red Ledges Mountain Retreat
Secluded Red Ledges Mountain Retreat
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
Large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey cabinets and a submerged sink.
Knotty alder laundry room
Knotty alder laundry room
Dovetail Kitchen DesignsDovetail Kitchen Designs
Todd Myra Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and ceramic flooring.
French Country Inspired Charmer
French Country Inspired Charmer
Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By DawnPetoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn
Speckman Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, travertine flooring, beige floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
Lakefront Beauty
Lakefront Beauty
MacPherson Construction and DesignMacPherson Construction and Design
Medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Rural Omaha
Rural Omaha
Artistic Cabinetry LLCArtistic Cabinetry LLC
This is an example of a large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Omaha with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Laundry/Family Room Addition
Laundry/Family Room Addition
Mountainside BuildersMountainside Builders
Georgia Del Vecchio
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Summit Creek Parade Home 2015
Summit Creek Parade Home 2015
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Photography: Revolution Photography & Design
Design ideas for a rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
barn inspired ranch house
barn inspired ranch house
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
The main floor laundry room is just off the primary bedroom suite, complete with a working office one end, and the mudroom entry off the garage on the other. This hard working space is a command center in the day, and a resting place at night for the animals of the house.
5280 Magazine Fall 2016 Feature
5280 Magazine Fall 2016 Feature
Oliver DesignsOliver Designs
A cluttered suburban laundry room gets a makeover—cubbies and dog-wash station included. Photography by S. Brenner
This is an example of a rustic l-shaped utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Monvisto Cabin
Monvisto Cabin
The Cabinet GalleryThe Cabinet Gallery
This is an example of a large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Golf Course Living
Golf Course Living
CC Designs LLCCC Designs LLC
This is an example of a large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, porcelain flooring, beige floors and beige worktops.
Casa Lago Custom Home
Casa Lago Custom Home
Alair Homes ClemsonAlair Homes Clemson
Modern functionality meets rustic charm in this expansive custom home. Featuring a spacious open-concept great room with dark hardwood floors, stone fireplace, and wood finishes throughout.
Rustic Modern Renovation - Portersville, PA
Rustic Modern Renovation - Portersville, PA
Gaskill ArchitectureGaskill Architecture
Photo of a medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors, white worktops and shaker cabinets.
Custom Luxury Lake House
Custom Luxury Lake House
Bonacio Construction, Inc.Bonacio Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Alexandria Mudroom and Bathroom
Alexandria Mudroom and Bathroom
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
John Tsantes
This is an example of a small rustic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
The Uplands
The Uplands
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDBrenda Motter Interiors LTD
Photographer: Calgary Photos Builder: www.timberstoneproperties.ca
Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige walls and beige worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Photo Credit: Kaskel Photo
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, grey splashback, granite splashback and grey worktops.
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.
572 Beeler Place
572 Beeler Place
Pinnacle Mountain HomesPinnacle Mountain Homes
Design ideas for a rustic l-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home
Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home
Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.
Large diameter Western Red Cedar logs from Pioneer Log Homes of B.C. built by Brian L. Wray in the Colorado Rockies. 4500 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and large common areas, decks, and outdoor living space make it perfect to enjoy the outdoors then get cozy next to the fireplace and the warmth of the logs.

Rustic L-shaped 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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