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Town + Country Cedar Homes, Inc.Town + Country Cedar Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Other.
Mill Valley Rustic Remodel
Mill Valley Rustic Remodel
Leila Seppa PhotographyLeila Seppa Photography
Laundry room in Rustic remodel nestled in the lush Mill Valley Hills, North Bay of San Francisco. Leila Seppa Photography.
Photo of a large rustic utility room in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets and orange floors.
Crooked River Home
Crooked River Home
Villa DecorVilla Decor
Ashley Avila
Photo of a rustic laundry cupboard in Grand Rapids.
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Serene City Dwelling
Serene City Dwelling
Scott Christopher HomesScott Christopher Homes
Photo by Mike Buck
Rustic utility room in Grand Rapids.
The Gathering
The Gathering
Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design GroupCindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group
Design ideas for a rustic utility room in Houston.
Triple Tree Residence
Triple Tree Residence
Studio ArchitectsStudio Architects
This is an example of a rustic galley utility room in Other with brown cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Rustic - Modern Hunting Lodge Gun Room / Laundry Room
Rustic - Modern Hunting Lodge Gun Room / Laundry Room
Greenbrook Design CenterGreenbrook Design Center
This home and specifically Laundry room were designed to have gun and bow storage, plus space to display animals of the woods. Blending all styles together seamlessly to produce a family hunting lodge that is functional and beautiful!
Wright Wranch
Wright Wranch
Fishcamp Custom LLC.Fishcamp Custom LLC.
This is an example of a rustic utility room in Other.
The Green Family Home
The Green Family Home
Hearthstone IncHearthstone Inc
Medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Other with dark hardwood flooring.
Majestic Gambrel Home in Missouri
Majestic Gambrel Home in Missouri
Sand Creek Post & BeamSand Creek Post & Beam
Rustic utility room in Other.
Leech Lake 2
Leech Lake 2
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a side by side washer and dryer, porcelain flooring, beige floors, shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
Cashiers Update
Cashiers Update
Morgan-Keefe Builders, Inc.Morgan-Keefe Builders, Inc.
J.Weiland
This is an example of a rustic utility room in Other.
Brimfield Home
Brimfield Home
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
main laundry room
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Mt. Mansfield Ski Home
Mt. Mansfield Ski Home
Newschool Builders LLCNewschool Builders LLC
This beautiful custom home located in Stowe, will serve as a primary residence for our wonderful clients and there family for years to come. With expansive views of Mt. Mansfield and Stowe Mountain Resort, this is the quintessential year round ski home. We worked closely with Bensonwood, who provided us with the beautiful timber frame elements as well as the high performance shell package. Durable Western Red Cedar on the exterior will provide long lasting beauty and weather resistance. Custom interior builtins, Masonry, Cabinets, Mill Work, Doors, Wine Cellar, Bunk Beds and Stairs help to celebrate our talented in house craftsmanship. Landscaping and hardscape Patios, Walkways and Terrace’s, along with the fire pit and gardens will insure this magnificent property is enjoyed year round.
Provision
Provision
Rhoads Design & ConstructionRhoads Design & Construction
Photography by Starboard & Port of Springfield, Missouri.
Photo of a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, green walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Country Rustic
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.
East Kootenay Chalet
East Kootenay Chalet
Studio Ridge ResidentialStudio Ridge Residential
This is an example of a rustic utility room in Calgary.
Rainbow Renovation
Rainbow Renovation
Agate Architecture, LLCAgate Architecture, LLC
Custom dog shower in laundry room
Photo of a small rustic utility room in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, exposed beams and wainscoting.

Rustic 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.
3 Cedar Barns
3 Cedar Barns
ABI InteriorsABI Interiors
Escape to the country with 3 Cedar Barns⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Crafted by Hayes Builders⁠⁠, this A-frame cabin home sits cohesively in the idyllic New Zealand hills. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Our brushed brass fixtures bring warmth into the bathroom, which is extra toasty from our Otto Heated Towel Rail. ⁠⁠ Build by Hayes Builders Photography by ABI Interiors
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