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Rustic Utility Room with Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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Cripe Renovation
Cripe Renovation
RelianceReliance
The laundry room is spacious and inviting with side by side appliances, lots of storage and work space.
Photo of a large rustic galley separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a single-bowl sink.
South River Waterfront
South River Waterfront
TailorCraft Builders, Inc.TailorCraft Builders, Inc.
Check out this laundry room renovation with beautiful molding and wooden ceiling with beautiful baskets and plenty of storage. Remodeled by TailorCraft Builders in Maryland
Rustic luxe
Rustic luxe
A Fine Tuned Room / Jan Coffman InteriorsA Fine Tuned Room / Jan Coffman Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige walls and brown floors.
Country Living
Country Living
Black Rock Construction Inc.Black Rock Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Frost Lane
Frost Lane
Stringline DesignStringline Design
Beck Builders
Photo of a rustic galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops, grey walls and a feature wall.
Cottage on the Green at Candle Lake
Cottage on the Green at Candle Lake
UserUser
Small rustic single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Hempstead Home
Hempstead Home
Bentwood of HoustonBentwood of Houston
This is an example of a rustic utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
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
Alexandria Mudroom and Bathroom
Alexandria Mudroom and Bathroom
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
John Tsantes
This is an example of a small rustic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
The Bandera 7840
The Bandera 7840
Legacy Post & BeamLegacy Post & Beam
Post and beam barn home laundry room
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall utility room with brown cabinets, granite worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Shawno
Shawno
VKB Homes, LLCVKB Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Other with beige walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Carmel Cottage Renovation
Carmel Cottage Renovation
Bakker ConstructionBakker Construction
Inspiration for a small rustic galley laundry cupboard in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white cabinets, yellow walls, brown floors and raised-panel cabinets.
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.
Rustic Laundry Room
Rustic Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Rustic Laundry Room with Sliding Barn Doors ~ Medina, OH
Rustic Laundry Room with Sliding Barn Doors ~ Medina, OH
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room we installed Medallion Designer Gold, Stockton door with reversed raised panel, full overlay oak wood cabinets in Cottage White Sheer stain. Custom laminate countertops for sink run and folding table above washer/dryer is Formica Timberworks with square edge and 4" backsplash. An Artisan high rise faucet in stainless steel, a Lenova laundry sink in stainless steel and sliding barn doors were installed. On the floor: 3", 4", 5", 7" character grade hickory flooring in random lengths was installed.
Paradise Valley Residence
Paradise Valley Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized rustic separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Modern Lodge
Modern Lodge
Parker HomesParker Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Knotty alder laundry room
Knotty alder laundry room
Dovetail Kitchen DesignsDovetail Kitchen Designs
Todd Myra Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and ceramic flooring.
Roland's Joinery Ltd.
Roland's Joinery Ltd.
Roland's Joinery Ltd.Roland's Joinery Ltd.
Shutterbug Shots Janice Gilbert
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic separated utility room in Vancouver with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Mooresville Lake House
Mooresville Lake House
Alair Homes CharlotteAlair Homes Charlotte
Jim Schmid
Inspiration for a large rustic utility room in Charlotte with grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.

Rustic Utility Room with Brown Floors 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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