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Country Utility Room with a Built-in Sink Ideas and Designs

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Client Home Deer Hollow
Bob Buescher HomesBob Buescher Homes
Clamshell Lake Farmhouse
Clamshell Lake Farmhouse
Dan J. Heid - Planning & DesignDan J. Heid - Planning & Design
Clamshell Lake Farmhouse - Crosslake, MN - Dan J. Heid Planning & Design LLC - Designer of Unique Homes & Creative Structures
Willoughby- Laundry/Craft Room
Willoughby- Laundry/Craft Room
Mauk Cabinets by DesignMauk Cabinets by Design
Designed and installed by Mauk Cabinets by Design in Tipp City, OH. Kitchen Designer: Aaron Mauk. Photos by: Shelley Schilperoot.
Bogart 1
Bogart 1
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
White and Gray Home in Nanaimo
White and Gray Home in Nanaimo
Kylie M InteriorsKylie M Interiors
Cute mudroom and laundry room with gray porcelain tile floor, built-in cabinets and cubbies with a bench for coats and what not. White sliding farmhouse barn door on black track with oak flooring. Off of the entryway with gray walls and board and batten.
Glenview Home
Glenview Home
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
Laundry room with two front loading units and drip hanger over the sink.
Farm House
Farm House
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Custom laundry room cabinets with a white finish.
Brooklin Laundry
Brooklin Laundry
Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.
Black & White Laundry Room: Transformed from an unfinished windowless basement corner to a bright and airy space.
Cheerful Laundry and Mudroom
Cheerful Laundry and Mudroom
Simply Home DecoratingSimply Home Decorating
Before we redesigned the basement of this charming but compact 1950's North Vancouver home, this space was an unfinished utility room that housed nothing more than an outdated furnace and hot water tank. Since space was at a premium we recommended replacing the furnace with a high efficiency model and converting the hot water tank to an on-demand system, both of which could be housed in the adjacent crawl space. That left room for a generous laundry room conveniently located at the back entrance of the house where family members returning from a mountain bike ride can undress, drop muddy clothes into the washing machine and proceed to shower in the bathroom just across the hall. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.
Lancaster Country Estate Addition & Renovation
Lancaster Country Estate Addition & Renovation
Yohe Architecture + Design, PCYohe Architecture + Design, PC
The laundry room has a built in laundry chute which deposits into the wall cabinet pictured here. | The original home had many of the features that you would expect from the 1950's: expert craftsmanship, beautiful hardwood floors, and understated charm; but also a small secluded kitchen, small windows, and small closets. The renovated home features a master bedroom addition with windows designed to capture the views of the stunning site, a master bathroom with a lofted ceiling, walk-in shower and soaking tub, a new kitchen addition, and a 2nd floor bedroom expansion. The redesign also provided clarity to the entry sequence.
Bogart 1
Bogart 1
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Enchantress Cottage
Enchantress Cottage
Holly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTDHolly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTD
Hidden away Utility Room
Mudrooms | Laundry Rooms
Mudrooms | Laundry Rooms
MBID InternationalMBID International
Historic Farmhouse Reconstruction
Historic Farmhouse Reconstruction
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
This 1914 family farmhouse was passed down from the original owners to their grandson and his young family. The original goal was to restore the old home to its former glory. However, when we started planning the remodel, we discovered the foundation needed to be replaced, the roof framing didn’t meet code, all the electrical, plumbing and mechanical would have to be removed, siding replaced, and much more. We quickly realized that instead of restoring the home, it would be more cost effective to deconstruct the home, recycle the materials, and build a replica of the old house using as much of the salvaged materials as we could. The design of the new construction is greatly influenced by the old home with traditional craftsman design interiors. We worked with a deconstruction specialist to salvage the old-growth timber and reused or re-purposed many of the original materials. We moved the house back on the property, connecting it to the existing garage, and lowered the elevation of the home which made it more accessible to the existing grades. The new home includes 5-panel doors, columned archways, tall baseboards, reused wood for architectural highlights in the kitchen, a food-preservation room, exercise room, playful wallpaper in the guest bath and fun era-specific fixtures throughout.
Lakeside Farmhouse
Lakeside Farmhouse
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
An efficient upper level laundry with upper cabinet storage, lower cabinets, a folding counter, and hanging space - Photo by Sky Definition
Rie
Rie
Home & HarmonyHome & Harmony
Dream Laundry Room with Blue Cabinets
Dream Laundry Room with Blue Cabinets
EURO Design BuildEURO Design Build
Custom Kitchen
Custom Kitchen
Weaver ConstructionWeaver Construction
Weaver Images
Farm House
Farm House
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Custom laundry room cabinets with a white finish.
Modern Farmhouse - Maple Ridge
Modern Farmhouse - Maple Ridge
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group

Country Utility Room with a Built-in Sink 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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