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Rustic Separated Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Tully Parade of Homes 2017
Tully Parade of Homes 2017
Viking HomesViking Homes
Laundry/mudroom off the garage with penny tiles, utility sink, upper cabinets and Samsung® washer and dryer.
Lottinville Residence
Lottinville Residence
Streamline Design Ltd.Streamline Design Ltd.
Dom Koric Laundry Room with stacked Washer Dryer combo
Caldera Springs - Trailmere Circle
Caldera Springs - Trailmere Circle
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
Ross Chandler
Windermere Lakeside Residence
Windermere Lakeside Residence
Site Lines Architecture Inc.Site Lines Architecture Inc.
Pelican Shores Lake Home #8
Pelican Shores Lake Home #8
Copper Homes LimitedCopper Homes Limited
Shutter Avenue Photography
Nocona Barndominium
Nocona Barndominium
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Rustic laundry and mud room.
Agnus
Agnus
Old World Kitchens & Custom CabinetsOld World Kitchens & Custom Cabinets
Bob Young Photography
The Barkely Family Home
The Barkely Family Home
Hearthstone IncHearthstone Inc
Although they were happy living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Bill and Kay Barkley longed to call Prairie Oaks Ranch, their 5,000-acre working cattle ranch, home. Wanting to preserve what was already there, the Barkleys chose a Timberlake-style log home with similar design features such as square logs and dovetail notching. The Barkleys worked closely with Hearthstone and general contractor Harold Tucker to build their single-level, 4,848-square-foot home crafted of eastern white pine logs. But it is inside where Southern hospitality and log-home grandeur are taken to a new level of sophistication with it’s elaborate and eclectic mix of old and new. River rock fireplaces in the formal and informal living rooms, numerous head mounts and beautifully worn furniture add to the rural charm. One of the home's most unique features is the front door, which was salvaged from an old Irish castle. Kay discovered it at market in High Point, North Carolina. Weighing in at nearly 1,000 pounds, the door and its casing had to be set with eight-inch long steel bolts. The home is positioned so that the back screened porch overlooks the valley and one of the property's many lakes. When the sun sets, lighted fountains in the lake turn on, creating the perfect ending to any day. “I wanted our home to have contrast,” shares Kay. “So many log homes reflect a ski lodge or they have a country or a Southwestern theme; I wanted my home to have a mix of everything.” And surprisingly, it all comes together beautifully.
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Таунхаус у залива
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Caribou Lake House
Caribou Lake House
J Martin BuildersJ Martin Builders
Rustic Laundry room
Rustic Laundry room
Gabriela Matuchova, CKBD / HAUS 2690 DSGNGabriela Matuchova, CKBD / HAUS 2690 DSGN
Laundry and bathroom remodel in rustic country home. Cabinetry is Showplace Inset in rustic (knotty) alder wood, autumn stain. Live edge wood top with live edge wood backsplash. Barn door is stained in same finish.
Rustic Glam
Rustic Glam
Ridge Creek Custom HomesRidge Creek Custom Homes
Distressed Desire
Distressed Desire
The Woodshop of AvonThe Woodshop of Avon
A Hint of Rustic
A Hint of Rustic
Braebrook HomesBraebrook Homes
Estates Dr
Estates Dr
KHJ Designs LLCKHJ Designs LLC
Using the existing configuration I designed a clothes hamper solution under a water proof drained platform. Ash Lindsey Photography
Alice Cottage Custom Home
Alice Cottage Custom Home
Alair Homes Grey BruceAlair Homes Grey Bruce
This custom cottage features an expansive garage complete with wet bar and plenty of storage for the client’s fishing gear. The wood boarded ceiling, hardwood floors, and corner stone fireplace gives this cottage a rustic and inviting atmosphere.
Rustic Laundry Room
Rustic Laundry Room
Mountain High
Mountain High
The Interior Design GroupThe Interior Design Group
Beautiful and Elegant Mountain Home Custom home built in Canmore, Alberta interior design by award winning team. Interior Design by : The Interior Design Group. Contractor: Bob Kocian - Distintive Homes Canmore Kitchen and Millwork: Frank Funk ~ Bow Valley Kitchens Bob Young - Photography
Showplace Home Product Gallery
Showplace Home Product Gallery
Custom Kitchen Designs LLCCustom Kitchen Designs LLC
2015 Parade Home
2015 Parade Home
Pierce Flooring & Cabinet Design CenterPierce Flooring & Cabinet Design Center

Rustic Separated Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed rustic 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 rustic utility design.

What do I need in my rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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