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Affordable Country Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Greenlea
Greenlea
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Family Farmhouse
Family Farmhouse
Adams + Beasley AssociatesAdams + Beasley Associates
Richard Mandelkorn A newly connected hallway leading to the master suite had the added benefit of a new laundry closet squeezed in; the original home had a cramped closet in the kitchen downstairs. The space was made efficient with a countertop for folding, a hanging drying rack and cabinet for storage. All is concealed by a traditional barn door, and lit by a new expansive window opposite.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Style Revamp Finish CarpentryStyle Revamp Finish Carpentry
Who loves laundry? I'm sure it is not a favorite among many, but if your laundry room sparkles, you might fall in love with the process. Style Revamp had the fantastic opportunity to collaborate with our talented client @honeyb1965 in transforming her laundry room into a sensational space. Ship-lap and built-ins are the perfect design pairing in a variety of interior spaces, but one of our favorites is the laundry room. Ship-lap was installed on one wall, and then gorgeous built-in adjustable cubbies were designed to fit functional storage baskets our client found at Costco. Our client wanted a pullout drying rack, and after sourcing several options, we decided to design and build a custom one. Our client is a remarkable woodworker and designed the rustic countertop using the shou sugi ban method of wood-burning, then stained weathered grey and a light drybrush of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in old white. It's beautiful! She also built a slim storage cart to fit in between the washer and dryer to hide the trash can and provide extra storage. She is a genius! I will steal this idea for future laundry room design layouts:) Thank you @honeyb1965
Crafted Farmhouse
Crafted Farmhouse
Collective Design + BuildCollective Design + Build
Completely remodeled farmhouse to update finishes & floor plan. Space plan, lighting schematics, finishes, furniture selection, and styling were done by K Design Photography: Isaac Bailey Photography
Colonial renovation
Colonial renovation
reDesign home | chicagoreDesign home | chicago
Custom Build
Custom Build
Genyou BuildersGenyou Builders
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Mt Pleasant Whole Home Remodel
Mt Pleasant Whole Home Remodel
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
White inset cabinets and leathered black pearl granite counters lend a casual, farmhouse feel to this laundry room. © Lassiter Photography
Powell Laundry Room
Powell Laundry Room
Dave Fox Design Build RemodelersDave Fox Design Build Remodelers
Laundry room Concept, modern farmhouse, with farmhouse sink, wood floors, grey cabinets, mini fridge in Powell
Hope Mountian
Hope Mountian
Syndicate ArchitectsSyndicate Architects
4800 Sq. Ft. Northwest Farmhouse Showcase Home
4800 Sq. Ft. Northwest Farmhouse Showcase Home
Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & DesignWendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design
Whimsical details, such as zigzag patterned floor tile, textured glazed clay backsplash, and a hanging dome light in hammered nickel, make the laundry room a perfect combination of function and fun. The room features ample built-in storage for laundry baskets and supplies, a built-in ironing board, and separate gift wrapping area complete with hanging rods for wrapping paper and ribbons.

For more photos of this project visit our website: https://wendyobrienid.com.

Photography by Valve Interactive: https://valveinteractive.com/


Laundry Room with Stacked Washer/Dryer and Open Shelving
Laundry Room with Stacked Washer/Dryer and Open Shelving
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Stacked washer/dryer in laundry room. Features a mixture of closed and open storage. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Mud/Laundry Room
Mud/Laundry Room
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Sorghum Mill Esatate
Sorghum Mill Esatate
Nicole Rickey Interior DesignNicole Rickey Interior Design
Flow Photography
Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse
Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Historic Home Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodel
Historic Home Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodel
Inspirational Design & ConstructionInspirational Design & Construction
This was a full bathroom, but the jacuzzi tub was removed to make room for a laundry area. There were custom sized laundry shelves added, along with cabinets above the washer and dryer for organization.
Historic Home Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodel
Historic Home Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodel
Inspirational Design & ConstructionInspirational Design & Construction
This was a full bathroom, but the jacuzzi tub was removed to make room for a laundry area. There were custom sized laundry shelves added, along with cabinets above the washer and dryer for organization.
216 Fig Street
216 Fig Street
Syndicate ArchitectsSyndicate Architects
Summerwood
Summerwood
Tim Schollaart Builder LLCTim Schollaart Builder LLC

Affordable Country Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed country 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 country utility design.

What do I need in my country 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 country 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 country 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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