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Country Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room
BCN HomesBCN Homes
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LAD ArchitectureLAD Architecture
The Official Photographers - Aaron & Shannon Radford
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
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.
Balboa Oceanhome | Newport Beach
Balboa Oceanhome | Newport Beach
ExceptionalHomeExceptionalHome
2015 Tour Enchanted Ridge
2015 Tour Enchanted Ridge
T. Wheeler HomesT. Wheeler Homes
2021 Saratoga Showcase of Homes
2021 Saratoga Showcase of Homes
Kodiak Construction, IncKodiak Construction, Inc
Arlington Street Remodel
Arlington Street Remodel
Jamie House DesignJamie House Design
In planning the design we used many existing home features in different ways throughout the home. Shiplap, while currently trendy, was a part of the original home so we saved portions of it to reuse in the new section to marry the old and new. We also reused several phone nooks in various areas, such as near the master bathtub. One of the priorities in planning the design was also to provide family friendly spaces for the young growing family. While neutrals were used throughout we used texture and blues to create flow from the front of the home all the way to the back.
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Light and Airy Laundry Room
Light and Airy Laundry Room
Sunday Home InteriorsSunday Home Interiors
This light and airy laundry room/mudroom beckons you with two beautiful white capiz seashell pendant lights, custom floor to ceiling cabinetry with crown molding, raised washer and dryer with storage underneath, coat, backpack and shoe storage.
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.
Goshen Estate
Goshen Estate
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Bold Farmhouse Condo
Bold Farmhouse Condo
DK HomesDK Homes
This stand-alone condominium takes a bold step with dark, modern farmhouse exterior features. Once again, the details of this stand alone condominium are where this custom design stands out; from custom trim to beautiful ceiling treatments and careful consideration for how the spaces interact. The exterior of the home is detailed with dark horizontal siding, vinyl board and batten, black windows, black asphalt shingles and accent metal roofing. Our design intent behind these stand-alone condominiums is to bring the maintenance free lifestyle with a space that feels like your own.
The Elegant Farmhouse
The Elegant Farmhouse
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Ellieanne - Highland, UT
Ellieanne - Highland, UT
Cadence HomesCadence Homes
Blue Laundry Room
Monticello Rustic Elegance
Monticello Rustic Elegance
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Custom home built by Werschay Homes in central Minnesota. - 360 Real Estate Image LLC
Gorgeous Home Update (REX Award Winner)
Gorgeous Home Update (REX Award Winner)
Renewal Remodels and AdditionsRenewal Remodels and Additions
Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition
Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
This laundry rom has a vintage farmhouse sink that was originally here at this house before the remodel. Open shelving for all the decor. Ceramic mosaic subway tiles as backsplash, leathered black quartz countertops, and gray shaker cabinets.
East Alder Creek Remodel
East Alder Creek Remodel
Heller Construction, Inc.Heller Construction, Inc.

Country Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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