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Country Laundry Cupboard Ideas and Designs

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Heritage H
Heritage H
Schumacher HomesSchumacher Homes
Second Floor Laundry Room
Second Floor Laundry Room
Tusick & Associates ArchitectsTusick & Associates Architects
TAA addressed the client's desire to have a second floor laundry room - and located it just outside the master bedroom. This laundry zone is convenient for every family member and provides a bright, convenient place to perform weekly chores. Another custom mosaic tile floor was installed to complement the other two bathrooms on this level. Lynda Jeub - Photography
Kitchen/Laundry Renovation
Kitchen/Laundry Renovation
Johannings Custom CabinetsJohannings Custom Cabinets
Laundry Room Remodel
Laundry Room Remodel
MacGregors Designs & Fine FinishesMacGregors Designs & Fine Finishes
This laundry room is in a kitchen, the two large doors on the far left hold a stackable washer and dryer, the large middle door is a ironing board. The doors on the bottom right hold large cookie sheets etc. as the main kitchen is just to the right in this photo. Photo By J. Greer
Northeast Farmhouse Remodel
Northeast Farmhouse Remodel
Beth Gilbert InteriorsBeth Gilbert Interiors
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Project 001
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Project 001
Paverca Renovation ServicesPaverca Renovation Services
Farm House Laundry Project, we open this laundry closet to switch Laundry from Bathroom to Kitchen Dining Area, this way we change from small machine size to big washer and dryer.
SE 11th Ave Townhome
SE 11th Ave Townhome
Innovative Design Build, IncInnovative Design Build, Inc
We were hired to turn this standard townhome into an eclectic farmhouse dream. Our clients are worldly traveled, and they wanted the home to be the backdrop for the unique pieces they have collected over the years. We changed every room of this house in some way and the end result is a showcase for eclectic farmhouse style.
North Sydney
North Sydney
Extend A Home Constructions Pty LtdExtend A Home Constructions Pty Ltd
Pender Island - Laundry
Pender Island - Laundry
McPherson CabinetryMcPherson Cabinetry
Photo Credit: Kris Harley-Jesson
Lewisburg - Laundry
Lewisburg - Laundry
Closets PlusClosets Plus
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Project 001
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Project 001
Paverca Renovation ServicesPaverca Renovation Services
Farm House Laundry Project, we open this laundry closet to switch Laundry from Bathroom to Kitchen Dining Area, this way we change from small machine size to big washer and dryer.
Montgomery
Montgomery
Home and Made Custom BuildersHome and Made Custom Builders
Laundry cement tile
Our Work
Our Work
Stonebank Carpentry & Joinery LtdStonebank Carpentry & Joinery Ltd
Laundry Room/HallRemodel
Laundry Room/HallRemodel
Madison BuildersMadison Builders
Completely renovated using all high grade materials it features all brand new systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, tankless water heater, roof, rain gutters). Amazing curb appeal with an open concept living connecting kitchen to living, dining and great room. 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom home with dual en suites features the ultimate chef's kitchen with custom shaker cabinets, large island, German engineered hardwood floors and brand new stainless steel appliances.
Dark wood dream Primary Suite
Dark wood dream Primary Suite
Fine Custom ConstructionFine Custom Construction
Laundry machines with a rectangular mirror.
10229 Lanshire
10229 Lanshire
Tag & Associates, LLCTag & Associates, LLC
North Oxfordshrie Farmhouse and Barn
North Oxfordshrie Farmhouse and Barn
Catriona Renk Limited T/As TulipaCatriona Renk Limited T/As Tulipa
This former farmhouse kitchen was remodelled into a spacious utility and boot room when my clients converted the barn adjoining their farmhouse into a new kitchen dining space. The room has a feature inglenook fireplace which was formerly the cooker space. This was redesigned and re-purposed into a cloakroom space including shoe cubicles, welly storage, coat and hat hanging plus an integrated bench. A tall and deep cupboard with dog bed below were built into a former but no longer required doorway. The lovely worn original flagstone floor plus the painting over the timber cabinet were the starting point for colours and we chose a soft olive green for some of the walls and cabinetry to work with these.
Family Farmhouse
Family Farmhouse
Adams + Beasley AssociatesAdams + Beasley Associates
Richard Mandelkorn 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.
Lewisburg - Laundry
Lewisburg - Laundry
Closets PlusClosets Plus
Celestine Ave - Laundry Room
Celestine Ave - Laundry Room
Smart SpaceSmart Space

Country Laundry Cupboard 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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