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Country Utility Room with Medium Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Legacy 27-6
Legacy 27-6
Judith Balis InteriorsJudith Balis Interiors
Dawn Burkhart
Josh Wynne Construction
Josh Wynne Construction
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Butler's Pantry. Mud room. Dog room with concrete tops, galvanized doors. Cypress cabinets. Horse feeding trough for dog washing. Concrete floors. LEED Platinum home. Photos by Matt McCorteney.
Design Ideas by Crystal Cabinets
Design Ideas by Crystal Cabinets
Crystal CabinetsCrystal Cabinets
Synterra Loop Project
Synterra Loop Project
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Laundry room and mud room, exit to covered breezeway. Laundry sink with cabinet space, area for washing machines and extra refrigerator, coat rack and cubby for children's backpacks and sporting equipment.
Family Home, Hampshire
Family Home, Hampshire
Designcall LtdDesigncall Ltd
Fraser Marr
Farmhouse Styled Back Entry
Farmhouse Styled Back Entry
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
Barbara Bircher, CKD designed this Laundry/Mud room with the understanding that first impressions are very important. With three exterior doors leading into this room, it was most often the entry used by friends and family. Because the family needed individual storage to be more organized, we replaced the closet with a boot bench and lockers. A place for everything and everything in its place as it is said. The warm maple cabinetry and honed granite countertops created the inviting entry they wanted to welcome their guests while the natural slate floor can handle the toughest Minnesota winter.
1120 Cambria Way
1120 Cambria Way
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
Ranch Kitchen Remodel
Ranch Kitchen Remodel
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Photography: Christian J Anderson. Contractor & Finish Carpenter: Poli Dmitruks of PDP Perfection LLC.
Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA
Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA
Barn ProsBarn Pros
This covered riding arena in Shingle Springs, California houses a full horse arena, horse stalls and living quarters. The arena measures 60’ x 120’ (18 m x 36 m) and uses fully engineered clear-span steel trusses too support the roof. The ‘club’ addition measures 24’ x 120’ (7.3 m x 36 m) and provides viewing areas, horse stalls, wash bay(s) and additional storage. The owners of this structure also worked with their builder to incorporate living space into the building; a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and common living area are located within the club portion.
Cozy coastal home
Cozy coastal home
H.J. Martin and SonH.J. Martin and Son
Updated farmhouse styling creates the timeless aesthetic and architectural soul of this newly built home. Designer: Katie Krause Photo by Mary Santaga Photography
Neal Ave
Neal Ave
Hartman HomesHartman Homes
Troy Theis Photography
Relaxing Retreat in the Dunes
Relaxing Retreat in the Dunes
Cheryl D & CompanyCheryl D & Company
Rocky Mountain Homes -Holland House
Rocky Mountain Homes -Holland House
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
THE RANCHER on IRON HORSE
THE RANCHER on IRON HORSE
Collaborative Design + ARCH406Collaborative Design + ARCH406
Phil Bell
Totteridge Cape Cod
Totteridge Cape Cod
MK Homes, IncMK Homes, Inc
Mary Jane Salopek, Picatour
County Road
County Road
Kelly McDermott, CKBDKelly McDermott, CKBD
Jamestown Cabinets
Jamestown Cabinets
Kountry CabinetsKountry Cabinets
This is our full-overlay Jamestown door style shown here with our slab drawer front. This is our stained Lava finish on cherry wood, but this style comes in numerous finish options and is available on Maple, Oak, Cherry, and HDF. It is also available in both our Standard and Premium construction. These are American-made cabinets by Kountry Wood Products.
County Road
County Road
Kelly McDermott, CKBDKelly McDermott, CKBD
Mud Room
Mud Room
The House DesignersThe House Designers
Mud room of The Durham Modern Farmhouse. View THD-1053: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/1053/
Avalon, NJ House
Avalon, NJ House
Weinstein SupplyWeinstein Supply
Plumbing Fixtures through Weinstein Supply Egg Harbor Township, NJ Design through Summer House Design Group Construction by Joseph G Popper Custom Home Builder

Country Utility Room with Medium Wood Cabinets 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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