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Rustic Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Remodel - Deer Valley, Utah (39)
Remodel - Deer Valley, Utah (39)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Photo of a medium sized rustic separated utility room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops, a submerged sink, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
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.
Piseco Lake Residence- Laundry Room
Piseco Lake Residence- Laundry Room
Phinney Design GroupPhinney Design Group
Elizabeth Haynes
Photo of a large rustic single-wall laundry cupboard in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Monvisto Cabin
Monvisto Cabin
The Cabinet GalleryThe Cabinet Gallery
Large rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Organic Modern Mountain Home
Organic Modern Mountain Home
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige 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.
Natural Rustic Alder Kitchen
Natural Rustic Alder Kitchen
MBS InteriorsMBS Interiors
Natural Rustic Alder Kraftmaid laundry room cabinetry with Berenson hardware and white side by side washer dryer unit.
Photo of a small rustic galley laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Stillwater Cabin
Stillwater Cabin
EEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, BuildersEEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Builders
Inspiration for a rustic single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Elko Summit Rustic Modern
Elko Summit Rustic Modern
Braemar ConstructionBraemar Construction
Medium sized rustic galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white cabinets.
Natural Habitat
Natural Habitat
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Scott Amundson Photography
Rustic separated utility room in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
シンプル＋ナチュラルな家
シンプル＋ナチュラルな家
ゆらり建築事務所ゆらり建築事務所
洗面台の横に、タオルや洗剤のストックの収納を設けました。勝手口からすぐに物干し場へ出られ、家事がスムーズ。
Inspiration for a rustic single-wall separated utility room in Nagoya with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Rustic Family Cabin 08396
Rustic Family Cabin 08396
EASA ArchitectureEASA Architecture
Hall with laundry in closet
Small rustic laundry cupboard in San Francisco with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Terrey Hills Homestead
Terrey Hills Homestead
Niche Design Group - Kitchens and JoineryNiche Design Group - Kitchens and Joinery
Joiner: Niche Design Group Photographer: Karl Beath
This is an example of a small rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Willow Wind Custom Family Home
Willow Wind Custom Family Home
Kustom Home DesignKustom Home Design
This custom home designed by Kimberly Kerl of Kustom Home Design beautifully reflects the unique personality and taste of the homeowners in a creative and dramatic fashion. The three-story home combines an eclectic blend of brick, stone, timber, lap and shingle siding. Rich textural materials such as stone and timber are incorporated into the interior design adding unexpected details and charming character to a new build. The two-story foyer with open stair and balcony allows a dramatic welcome and easy access to the upper and lower levels of the home. The Upper level contains 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a Jack-n-Jill style 4 piece bathroom design with private vanities and shared shower and toilet. Ample storage space is provided in the walk-in attic and large closets. Partially sloped ceilings, cozy dormers, barn doors and lighted niches give each of the bedrooms their own personality. The main level provides access to everything the homeowners need for independent living. A formal dining space for large family gatherings is connected to the open concept kitchen by a Butler's pantry and mudroom that also leads to the 3-car garage. An oversized walk-in pantry provide storage and an auxiliary prep space often referred to as a "dirty kitchen". Dirty kitchens allow homeowners to have behind the scenes spaces for clean up and prep so that the main kitchen remains clean and uncluttered. The kitchen has a large island with seating, Thermador appliances including the chef inspired 48" gas range with double ovens, 30" refrigerator column, 30" freezer columns, stainless steel double compartment sink and quiet stainless steel dishwasher. The kitchen is open to the casual dining area with large views of the backyard and connection to the two-story living room. The vaulted kitchen ceiling has timber truss accents centered on the full height stone fireplace of the living room. Timber and stone beams, columns and walls adorn this combination of living and dining spaces. The master suite is on the main level with a raised ceiling, oversized walk-in closet, master bathroom with soaking tub, two-person luxury shower, water closet and double vanity. The laundry room is convenient to the master, garage and kitchen. An executive level office is also located on the main level with clerestory dormer windows, vaulted ceiling, full height fireplace and grand views. All main living spaces have access to the large veranda and expertly crafted deck. The lower level houses the future recreation space and media room along with surplus storage space and utility areas. Kimberly Kerl, KH Design
West Valley Residence - Home Design & Furniture
West Valley Residence - Home Design & Furniture
Beckman 'sBeckman 's
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Terrey Hills Homestead
Terrey Hills Homestead
Niche Design Group - Kitchens and JoineryNiche Design Group - Kitchens and Joinery
Joiner: Niche Design Group Photographer: Karl Beath
Small rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Compact Contemporary Laundry Room
Compact Contemporary Laundry Room
GeberitGeberit
This renovated farmhouse features a laundry room outfitted with white wood, light hardwood floors and a honed black granite countertop. James Netz Photography
1341 RR
1341 RR
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
This is an example of a rustic separated utility room with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow floors, red worktops, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Monvisto Cabin
Monvisto Cabin
The Cabinet GalleryThe Cabinet Gallery
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Monvisto Cabin
Monvisto Cabin
The Cabinet GalleryThe Cabinet Gallery
Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood flooring.

Rustic Utility Room with Light Hardwood 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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