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Country Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Northwest Idea House - South Sound Magazine
Northwest Idea House - South Sound Magazine
RealCraftRealCraft
A light and airy laundry room doubles as a mudroom in this rustic and nautical modern farmhouse. Photo by Dane Meyer.
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Summerwood
Summerwood
Tim Schollaart Builder LLCTim Schollaart Builder LLC
Hibbs | New Home
Hibbs | New Home
SSC CountertopsSSC Countertops
Loomis Industrial Eclectic
Loomis Industrial Eclectic
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
Our carpenters labored every detail from chainsaws to the finest of chisels and brad nails to achieve this eclectic industrial design. This project was not about just putting two things together, it was about coming up with the best solutions to accomplish the overall vision. A true meeting of the minds was required around every turn to achieve "rough" in its most luxurious state. PhotographerLink
Ward Residence
Ward Residence
J Taylor DesignsJ Taylor Designs
The Chíc Sea Shack
The Chíc Sea Shack
Robert Paige Cabinetry LLCRobert Paige Cabinetry LLC
Tidal Mill Place
Tidal Mill Place
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Patrick Brickman
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Timeless Country
Timeless Country
Kirshman Kitchen Design StudioKirshman Kitchen Design Studio
Mountain Maritime Mudroom
Mountain Maritime Mudroom
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
Wallpaper: Wallquest Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Flooring: Herringbone Teak from indoTeak Door Hardware: Baldwin Mirror, Hooks and Cabinet Pulls: Anthropologie
Luandry/Mudroom Renovation
Luandry/Mudroom Renovation
Taryn DeVincent InteriorsTaryn DeVincent Interiors
Taryn DeVincent
Dickinson Custom Home
Dickinson Custom Home
GAP Custom HomesGAP Custom Homes
Walls Could Talk
Stacked Washer Dryer with Built in Desk in Hardworking Laundry Room
Stacked Washer Dryer with Built in Desk in Hardworking Laundry Room
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
A built in desk was designed for this corner. File drawers, a skinny pencil drawer, and lots of writing surface makes the tiny desk very functional. Sea grass cabinets with phantom green suede granite countertops pair together nicely and feel appropriate in this old farmhouse.
Laundry Room by Rafterhouse
Laundry Room by Rafterhouse
RafterhouseRafterhouse
Ace and Whim Photography
The Johnson Thompson House - Restoring History
The Johnson Thompson House - Restoring History
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
The Johnson-Thompson House, built c. 1750, has the distinct title as being the oldest structure in Winchester. Many alterations were made over the years to keep up with the times, but most recently it had the great fortune to get just the right family who appreciated and capitalized on its legacy. From the newly installed pine floors with cut, hand driven nails to the authentic rustic plaster walls, to the original timber frame, this 300 year old Georgian farmhouse is a masterpiece of old and new. Together with the homeowners and Cummings Architects, Windhill Builders embarked on a journey to salvage all of the best from this home and recreate what had been lost over time. To celebrate its history and the stories within, rooms and details were preserved where possible, woodwork and paint colors painstakingly matched and blended; the hall and parlor refurbished; the three run open string staircase lovingly restored; and details like an authentic front door with period hinges masterfully created. To accommodate its modern day family an addition was constructed to house a brand new, farmhouse style kitchen with an oversized island topped with reclaimed oak and a unique backsplash fashioned out of brick that was sourced from the home itself. Bathrooms were added and upgraded, including a spa-like retreat in the master bath, but include features like a claw foot tub, a niche with exposed brick and a magnificent barn door, as nods to the past. This renovation is one for the history books! Eric Roth
Athens Farmhouse
Athens Farmhouse
M. Barnes & CoM. Barnes & Co
Danny Piassick
MI Windows & Doors
MI Windows & Doors
Hayward LumberHayward Lumber
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
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects

Country Utility Room with Recessed-panel 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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