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Affordable Country Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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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
Strathcona
Strathcona
JJ InteriorsJJ Interiors
Our House
Our House
White x WhiteWhite x White
Benjamin Moore Winter White wall paint and lower cabinet paint; upper cabinet fronts are Rustoleum "Hammered" spray paint.
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.
Four Rivers Home Remodel
Four Rivers Home Remodel
UserUser
Gorgeous laundry room remodel by Home Design Center of Florida. White shaker cabinets, herringbone travertine floors with quartz countertops and custom built in for hanging. Photography by Kaunis Hetki
Tony & Cara's Laundry Room
Tony & Cara's Laundry Room
Sterling Construction, Inc.Sterling Construction, Inc.
Lanshai Stone tile form The Tile Shop laid in a herringbone pattern, Zodiak London Sky Quartz countertops, Reclaimed Barnwood backsplash from a Lincolnton, NC barn from ReclaimedNC, LED undercabinet lights, and custom dog feeding area.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
HomeSmartHomeSmart
Loomis Industrial Farmhouse
Loomis Industrial Farmhouse
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
Perfect for a family of 6 (including the 2 large labs), this spacious laundry room/mud room has a plenty of storage so that laundry supplies, kids shoes and backpacks and pet food can be neatly tucked away. The style is a continuation of t he adjacent kitchen which is a luxurious industrial/farmhouse mix of elements such as complimentary woods, steel and top of the line appliances. Photography by Fred Donham of PhotographyLink
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Tailored Living of the Main LineTailored Living of the Main Line
Marietta, GA Laundry Room
Marietta, GA Laundry Room
Artisan Custom ClosetsArtisan Custom Closets
A laundry room renovation project in Marietta, Georgia. White shaker custom cabinets with shaker crown and brushed chrome handles. A custom sink base for drop in sink and tall cabinet for ironing board and steamer storage.
California Closets Laundry Room
California Closets Laundry Room
Plus InteriorsPlus Interiors
A custom designed laundry area includes ample space for sorting and folding clothes, linen and accessory storage, a fold out ironing board and generous cabinetry and drawer space. Together, these design details create an organized space for doing laundry.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Brett King BuilderBrett King Builder
Modern powder/laundry room.
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/


Sapphire Farm
Sapphire Farm
Big Sky BuildersBig Sky Builders
Coastal Farmhouse in West University
Coastal Farmhouse in West University
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Gathering Place
Gathering Place
Birch & Beam Custom HomesBirch & Beam Custom Homes
Lutography
Mud Room Lockers
Mud Room Lockers
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
The mud room has an over-sized locker for each member of the family!
Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel
Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel
SDK Design Services IncSDK Design Services Inc
Bryggers i klassisk landstil
Bryggers i klassisk landstil
JKE DesignJKE Design
JKE Design / The Blue Room

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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