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Rustic Utility Room with Brick Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Bavarian Castle
Bavarian Castle
Brent Gibson Classic Home DesignBrent Gibson Classic Home Design
This is an example of a large rustic galley utility room in Oklahoma City with brick flooring, blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and blue worktops.
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen AmarilloDreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Amarillo
These new stainless steel front load washer/dryer set paired with the stained wood cabinetry carry the beauty of the kitchen into this adjacent laundry room.
Custom Home
Custom Home
UserUser
Large Utility and Mudroom off of the kitchen and leading to the garage. Ample Cabinets for folding by Kent Moore with River Rock painted finish and River Bordeaux Granite
The Downing
The Downing
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
Jason Bleecher Photography
Small rustic separated utility room in Burlington with distressed cabinets, grey walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Little Park
The Little Park
UserUser
Large rustic l-shaped utility room in Denver with black cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and shaker cabinets.
Big Sandy Lake 1
Big Sandy Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, brown worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
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.
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.
The Barkely Family Home
The Barkely Family Home
Hearthstone IncHearthstone Inc
Although they were happy living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Bill and Kay Barkley longed to call Prairie Oaks Ranch, their 5,000-acre working cattle ranch, home. Wanting to preserve what was already there, the Barkleys chose a Timberlake-style log home with similar design features such as square logs and dovetail notching. The Barkleys worked closely with Hearthstone and general contractor Harold Tucker to build their single-level, 4,848-square-foot home crafted of eastern white pine logs. But it is inside where Southern hospitality and log-home grandeur are taken to a new level of sophistication with it’s elaborate and eclectic mix of old and new. River rock fireplaces in the formal and informal living rooms, numerous head mounts and beautifully worn furniture add to the rural charm. One of the home's most unique features is the front door, which was salvaged from an old Irish castle. Kay discovered it at market in High Point, North Carolina. Weighing in at nearly 1,000 pounds, the door and its casing had to be set with eight-inch long steel bolts. The home is positioned so that the back screened porch overlooks the valley and one of the property's many lakes. When the sun sets, lighted fountains in the lake turn on, creating the perfect ending to any day. “I wanted our home to have contrast,” shares Kay. “So many log homes reflect a ski lodge or they have a country or a Southwestern theme; I wanted my home to have a mix of everything.” And surprisingly, it all comes together beautifully.
Water tower inspired home laundry room
Water tower inspired home laundry room
Western Design InternationalWestern Design International
Chandler Photography Contractor: Chuck Rose of CL Rose Construction - http://clroseconstruction.com
Old Library Upfit
Old Library Upfit
GO Architectural Design, PLLCGO Architectural Design, PLLC
Sarah Afflerbach
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic separated utility room in Raleigh with green walls, brick flooring, a built-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops and a stacked washer and dryer.
Contemporary Rustic Woodland Beauty
Contemporary Rustic Woodland Beauty
The Rauland Agency, Inc.The Rauland Agency, Inc.
Photo By: Bill Alexander
Photo of a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Texas Southern Charm
Texas Southern Charm
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Ariana Miller with ANM Photography
Large rustic galley utility room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Wattle Glen
Wattle Glen
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Photo: Mark Fergus
Photo of a small rustic galley separated utility room in Melbourne with grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Nitchman mud/laundry room
Nitchman mud/laundry room
TLC Design/Build LLCTLC Design/Build LLC
JR Rhodenizer
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and grey worktops.
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.
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.
Texas Southern Charm
Texas Southern Charm
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Ariana Miller with ANM Photography
This is an example of a large rustic galley utility room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Rustic Utility Room with Brick Flooring 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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