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Coastal Black Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Coastal Madison
Coastal Madison
Christie Sobran DesignsChristie Sobran Designs
This is an example of a beach style utility room in Bridgeport.
Pass Christian
Pass Christian
Brandon Construction Co. Inc.Brandon Construction Co. Inc.
Inspiration for a beach style utility room in New Orleans.
Eagle Shores
Eagle Shores
M. Parker DesignM. Parker Design
Photo of a beach style utility room in Dallas with feature lighting.
Macatawa
Macatawa
Francesca Owings Interior DesignFrancesca Owings Interior Design
Inspiration for a coastal separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, shaker cabinets and feature lighting.
Watercolor Florida, Wiregrass Way
Watercolor Florida, Wiregrass Way
Katie Grace DesignsKatie Grace Designs
Photo of a nautical utility room in Miami with feature lighting.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
MIKEN Builders, IncMIKEN Builders, Inc
When you have a lot a block from the ocean you have to take advantage of any possible view of the Atlantic. When that lot is in Rehoboth Beach it is imperative to incorporate the beach cottage charm with that view. With that in mind this beautifully charming new home was created through the collaboration of the owner, architect, interior designer and MIKEN Builders.
Lone Oak
Lone Oak
Intertwine House PlansIntertwine House Plans
Barn slider leads to pantry/laundry combo room
Design ideas for a nautical utility room in Charleston.
Sandcastle
Sandcastle
Cree designsCree designs
Laundry room
This is an example of a medium sized nautical galley separated utility room in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Old Oak
Old Oak
Leah Muller InteriorsLeah Muller Interiors
This is an example of a nautical utility room in Miami.
Bright White on the Water
Bright White on the Water
UserUser
Ramona Eldridge CKD ASID
Coastal utility room in New York.
Whispering Marsh
Whispering Marsh
Wendy Mauro DesignWendy Mauro Design
Beach style utility room in Charleston with feature lighting.
West Sussex Modern Beach House
West Sussex Modern Beach House
Lisette Voute DesignsLisette Voute Designs
A walk in pantry at the back end of the kitchen with bespoke shelving and lighting throughout. Attractive panelled door mirrors the style of the navy kitchen cabinetry. Photographer: Nick George
Stubbs Residence
Stubbs Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
This is an example of a medium sized nautical u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Paarz Residence
Paarz Residence
Filling Marble and TileFilling Marble and Tile
Mont Blanc marble is stunning with all of its loops and swirls
Medium sized beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Sullivan's Island Home Remodel
Sullivan's Island Home Remodel
Diament BuildersDiament Builders
Lori McGee
Inspiration for a beach style utility room in Charleston.
WaterSound Crossings
WaterSound Crossings
The Final Touch DesignThe Final Touch Design
This is an example of a medium sized beach style single-wall separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a dado rail.
Westhampton
Westhampton
Cedar Knolls HomesCedar Knolls Homes
Photo of a nautical utility room in New York.
Spring Lake Retreat
Spring Lake Retreat
threshold interiorsthreshold interiors
Nautical l-shaped separated utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white worktops, a submerged sink, porcelain flooring, multi-coloured floors and a dado rail.
Seashore
Seashore
Erica Bryen DesignErica Bryen Design
Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a medium sized beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sullivan's Island Oasis
Sullivan's Island Oasis
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Photo of a nautical utility room in Charleston with a side by side washer and dryer and blue worktops.

Coastal Black Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed coastal 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 coastal utility design.

What do I need in my coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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