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Silpow Lodge
Silpow Lodge
Powers BuildersPowers Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, open cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Cliffs at Keowee Springs II
The Cliffs at Keowee Springs II
Ridgeline Construction Group, IncRidgeline Construction Group, Inc
Rustic utility room in Other with an utility sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rustic meets Contemporary
Rustic meets Contemporary
Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.
Mindy Schalinske
This is an example of a large rustic utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rustic Retreat
Rustic Retreat
Timberframe Horizons, LLCTimberframe Horizons, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, laminate floors and grey floors.
Custom Home
Custom Home
UserUser
Mud Room Bench with bead board back to match panel on the Cheyenne interior door
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, brick flooring and brown floors.
Modern Log Homes
Modern Log Homes
Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley utility room in Seattle with ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and red floors.
Rustic Mudroom/Laundry
Rustic Mudroom/Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Large pantry unit provides roll out storage with hampers below. Dry hanging area & folding space. Mandi B Photography
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
造作アイロン台
造作アイロン台
株式会社green建築工房株式会社green建築工房
使わない時は台を下すことができます。
This is an example of a rustic l-shaped utility room in Osaka with brown cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, grey floors, brown worktops, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Mooresville Lake House
Mooresville Lake House
Alair Homes CharlotteAlair Homes Charlotte
Jim Schmid
Design ideas for a large rustic utility room in Charlotte with grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Mudrooms / Laundry
Mudrooms / Laundry
Penny Lane Home Builders, LLCPenny Lane Home Builders, LLC
Photos by Lynn Donaldson * This laundry room is just off the combined front and back door entrance and provides plenty of hanging storage on hooks on the wall. Cheery red washer & dryer create some happiness in this space and the fauc beam and IKEA curtains hide an on-demand water heater and a water filtration system. Threaded suspended shelves are functional and look cool. A Costco utility sink helped keep this room under budget.
276 Morgan Drive
276 Morgan Drive
Pinetop Custom HomesPinetop Custom Homes
This is an example of a large rustic galley utility room in Boise with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Interiors
Interiors
Mayhew HomesMayhew Homes
Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped utility room in Albuquerque with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pointed Pines Lodge
Pointed Pines Lodge
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Natalie Jonas
This is an example of a large rustic single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, dark wood cabinets and brown walls.
Walnut Herringbone with Walnut Border
Walnut Herringbone with Walnut Border
Marathon HardwoodsMarathon Hardwoods
Black Walnut (also referred to as American Walnut) is popular for its distinctive look and dimensional stability, making it very popular for a wide variety of hardwood flooring, herringbone, and parquet floors. Walnut hardwood flooring complements a variety of interior designs and wall treatments.
Award Winning American Colonial Kitchen
Award Winning American Colonial Kitchen
Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
Photography by Greg Hadley
Inspiration for a small rustic galley utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Raised Ranch Retreat
Raised Ranch Retreat
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1960s split-level has a new Mudroom / Laundry Room connecting the new Addition to the existing Garage. The existing home had no direct access from house to garage, so this room serves as primary access for owner, as well as Laundry ad Mudroom, with secondary refrigerator and pantry storage. The washer and dryer fit perfectly below the existing overhang of the split-level above. A laundry chute from the master bath above was added. Photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
1930's Cottage Laundry Room
1930's Cottage Laundry Room
Lori Delisle Interior Design & DecoratingLori Delisle Interior Design & Decorating
This 1930's cottage update exposed all of the original wood beams in the low ceilings and the new copper pipes. The tiny spaces was brightened and given a modern twist with bright whites and black accents along with this custom tryptic by Lori Delisle. The concrete block foundation wall was painted with concrete paint and stenciled.
Chambers Residence - stone & hardwood
Chambers Residence - stone & hardwood
Cochrane Floors & MoreCochrane Floors & More
Cochrane Floors & More The dual purpose back entry/laundry room is complete with a set of wooden lockers and dog station. built to withstand frequent use, the natural travertine subway tiles were added to create wainscotting throughout.
Rustic Home at Mountain Air
Rustic Home at Mountain Air
Ambiance InteriorsAmbiance Interiors
Home Office: Rustic cabinetry in the wife's office and craft room
This is an example of a small rustic galley utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and wood worktops.
Cottage on Crooked
Cottage on Crooked
Wes Hanson Builders, Inc.Wes Hanson Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a rustic single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.

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.
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