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Expansive Country Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Bennett Farms
Bennett Farms
Carrick Custom Home DesignCarrick Custom Home Design
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Beck
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Weldon
Blissful Design StudioBlissful Design Studio
European Farmhouse
European Farmhouse
Owen Homes LLCOwen Homes LLC
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Living Room Wall Murals
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"Smoke Shadow" is the perfect contemporary black and white wallpaper to make a dramatic feature wall. Misty shapes, and moody grays and golds make our black and white wall mural a balanced blend of fun, neutral and pretty. The "Smoke Shadow" mural is an authentic Blueberry Glitter painting converted into 9' x 10' wall mural. Each mural comes in 6 sections that are each 20" wide x 108" long for the 9' x 10 option and seven sections for the 8' x 12' size option Peel and Stick: The adhesive application allows for easy removal with no damage to the wall. Click here to see the easy installation guide. Installation Tip: Use a "Handy Scraper" for a professional, flawless install on our peel and stick wallpaper. The rubber end acts as a squeegee to removable the unwanted air bubbles for a smooth finish. Pre-pasted: The pre-pasted wallpaper application is a common wall covering with glue paste on the back that activates when wet.
The Sonoma
The Sonoma
Robbins ContractingRobbins Contracting
Coburg Farmhouse Remodel
Coburg Farmhouse Remodel
Arbor South ArchitectureArbor South Architecture
Tranquility
Tranquility
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
One of the nicest mud rooms you will ever see! That's right this is the mud room not the kitchen!
7,400 Sq. Ft. Modern Tuscan Farmhouse Showcase Home
7,400 Sq. Ft. Modern Tuscan Farmhouse Showcase Home
Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & DesignWendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design
This stunning 7,400 square foot, 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath Modern Tuscan Farmhouse is a bold blend of clean lines, rustic and industrial elements, with a touch of Mediterranean. Warm wood tones mixed with creams, greys, metal accents and custom furnishings in durable fabrics and finishes are used throughout the home for ultimate easy living. PHOTOGRAPHY: Valve Media, http://valveinteractive.com/
FAYETTEVILLE REMODEL
FAYETTEVILLE REMODEL
GB General ContractorsGB General Contractors
Homeowner and GB General Contractors Inc had a long-standing relationship, this project was the 3rd time that the Owners’ and Contractor had worked together on remodeling or build. Owners’ wanted to do a small remodel on their 1970's brick home in preparation for their upcoming retirement. In the beginning "the idea" was to make a few changes, the final result, however, turned to a complete demo (down to studs) of the existing 2500 sf including the addition of an enclosed patio and oversized 2 car garage. Contractor and Owners’ worked seamlessly together to create a home that can be enjoyed and cherished by the family for years to come. The Owners’ dreams of a modern farmhouse with "old world styles" by incorporating repurposed wood, doors, and other material from a barn that was on the property. The transforming was stunning, from dark and dated to a bright, spacious, and functional. The entire project is a perfect example of close communication between Owners and Contractors.
Lucas Family Farmhouse
Lucas Family Farmhouse
BGI DesignBGI Design
Beck
Beck
Cobb Custom ConstructionCobb Custom Construction
Tranquility
Tranquility
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Large laundry room with sink.
Weldon
Weldon
Blissful Design StudioBlissful Design Studio
Northwest Contemporary Farmhouse
Northwest Contemporary Farmhouse
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse
Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Beautiful farmhouse laundry room, open concept with windows, white cabinets, and appliances and brick flooring.
Silvan Farmhouse Beauty
Silvan Farmhouse Beauty
Smith & Smith KitchensSmith & Smith Kitchens
Natural materials come together so beautifully in this huge, laundry / mud room. Tim Turner Photography
Lucas Family Farmhouse
Lucas Family Farmhouse
BGI DesignBGI Design
Bennett Farms
Bennett Farms
Carrick Custom Home DesignCarrick Custom Home Design
Wildwood, MO Home Remodeling Project
Wildwood, MO Home Remodeling Project
Mosby Building ArtsMosby Building Arts
Maggie McClanahan

Expansive Country Utility Room 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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