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Rustic Utility Room with Black Worktops Ideas and Designs

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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.
Mountain Modern Home
Mountain Modern Home
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This home was a joy to work on! Check back for more information and a blog on the project soon. Photographs by Jordan Katz Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman
Scottsdale Eclectic
Scottsdale Eclectic
Dettaglio Interior DesignDettaglio Interior Design
Medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Cross Lake 7
Cross Lake 7
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a rustic single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
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.
Nocona Barndominium
Nocona Barndominium
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Rustic laundry and mud room.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Dune Crest
Dune Crest
VanderMeulen BuildersVanderMeulen Builders
Design ideas for a rustic utility room in Grand Rapids with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, brick flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, red floors, black worktops, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Таунхаус у залива
Таунхаус у залива
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Showplace Home Product Gallery
Showplace Home Product Gallery
Custom Kitchen Designs LLCCustom Kitchen Designs LLC
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Cabin in the Woods Log Accented
Cabin in the Woods Log Accented
Mountain Life and Home of ColoradoMountain Life and Home of Colorado
This is an example of a small rustic l-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
Beechtree Building LtdBeechtree Building Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Mountain Retreat
Mountain Retreat
Cabinets by DesignCabinets by Design
To accommodate the homeowners’ love of skiing, hiking and entertaining, Park City, Utah serves as the picturesque site for this mountain retreat. The home's interior, including its magnificent kitchen, bathrooms, home bar and laundry room, was designed to complement the breathtaking views of the mountainous setting. Along with a range of custom interior accessories and extensive stone countertops, the kitchen sports Wood-Mode 1” thick frame cabinetry in luxurious walnut with a classic finish. Add premium appliances to the mix and this space is ready to accommodate many years of gatherings after hitting the slopes.
Desjardins
Desjardins
Louis L'artisanLouis L'artisan
This is an example of a small rustic galley utility room in Ottawa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain flooring, grey floors, black worktops, beige walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Lowcountry Casual - Palmetto Bluff
Lowcountry Casual - Palmetto Bluff
Southern Grace InteriorsSouthern Grace Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Ten Mile Lake 1
Ten Mile Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Large rustic galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Ten Mile Lake 1
Ten Mile Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a large rustic galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Таунхаус у залива
Таунхаус у залива
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.

Rustic Utility Room with Black Worktops 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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