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Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen AmarilloDreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Amarillo
The stained knotty alder cabinets add a balance of rustic beauty and functional storage to this laundry room.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Monvisto Cabin
Monvisto Cabin
The Cabinet GalleryThe Cabinet Gallery
Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Coppell | Glen Lakes | Kitchen
Coppell | Glen Lakes | Kitchen
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
When the former laundry walls were demo'ed and that space was incorporated into the kitchen another solution for laundry and storage had to be designed. This is the result, a stackable washer/dryer with an open pantry with chrome roll-out trays. All behind attractive bi-fold doors in the corner of the kitchen. Jake Dean Photography
Point Loma, Spanish Style Kitchen, Laundry, Bath & Family Room Remodel
Point Loma, Spanish Style Kitchen, Laundry, Bath & Family Room Remodel
Payte Miller InteriorsPayte Miller Interiors
John Christenson Photographer
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped utility room in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops and beige cabinets.
KSI Designer, Jim McVeigh
KSI Designer, Jim McVeigh
KSI Kitchen & BathKSI Kitchen & Bath
Photo courtesy of Jim McVeigh. Merillat Classic Portrait with Shale. Cambria Quartz countertop in Parys. Photography by Beth Singer.
Rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and blue floors.
24 - Woodland, UT Residence
24 - Woodland, UT Residence
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, medium wood cabinets, shaker cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Reclaimed rustic
Reclaimed rustic
MM Custom HomesMM Custom Homes
Rustic u-shaped utility room in Austin with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Romantic Storybook Escape
Romantic Storybook Escape
Veranda Designer HomesVeranda Designer Homes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, yellow walls, marble 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.
Загородный дом в Подмосковье
Загородный дом в Подмосковье
Салахова ДинаСалахова Дина
Medium sized rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Moscow with grey cabinets, composite countertops, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Ridge Home
Ridge Home
Lyn's Design StyleLyn's Design Style
Inspiration for a rustic u-shaped utility room in Boise with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Rustic Glam
Rustic Glam
Ridge Creek Custom HomesRidge Creek Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Northwoods Home
Northwoods Home
Luxe NestLuxe Nest
Inspiration for a rustic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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.
Multi-Purpose Haven
Multi-Purpose Haven
EmV Design BuildEmV Design Build
Robin Stancliff photo credits. A bedroom turned multi-purpose room, this utilitarian storage/laundry/coat room serves as a great addition to the home, as before, they had no where to put these three functions in the house. To offset the masculine knotty alder, soft linen window treatments, an antique chandelier, and vintage glassware was added to the room to create the perfect balance. These feminine touches created a whimsical airiness that, combined with the rustic knotty wood, produces a sense of fairytale within a very utilitarian room.
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.
Industrial Rustic
Industrial Rustic
XACT InteriorsXACT Interiors
Craft room , sewing, wrapping room and laundry folding multi purpose counter. Stained concrete floors.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Rustic Cabin Contemporary
Rustic Cabin Contemporary
Built Green Custom HomesBuilt Green Custom Homes
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Monvisto Cabin
Monvisto Cabin
The Cabinet GalleryThe Cabinet Gallery
Design ideas for a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood flooring.

Rustic U-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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