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Coastal L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove
EBL ConstructionEBL Construction
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
All the Little Details
All the Little Details
White DesignWhite Design
Make the most of a small space with a wall-mounted ironing board
Photo of a small nautical l-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
This is an example of an expansive coastal l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
The Creek Pointe
The Creek Pointe
Clark & Co HomesClark & Co Homes
Doug Petersen Photography
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Boise with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Woodway Residence
Woodway Residence
Jacob Alexander HomesJacob Alexander Homes
Matt Edington - Clarity NW Photography
This is an example of a medium sized beach style l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Parkway Avenue
Parkway Avenue
Bone and Blanc Interior Design StudioBone and Blanc Interior Design Studio
Photo of a nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Newcastle - Maitland.
Amethyst Traditional
Amethyst Traditional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Design ideas for a coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Springbank Acreage Home
Springbank Acreage Home
Marre Design GroupMarre Design Group
Coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Dream Home | Fall 2018 Parade of Homes | Reverence
Dream Home | Fall 2018 Parade of Homes | Reverence
Homes by TraditionHomes by Tradition
Spacecrafting
Large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and shaker cabinets.
Classic Lake House
Classic Lake House
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A neutral mudroom and laundry with gray, patterned wallpaper. Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Photo of a large nautical l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
#Seaside Beauty
#Seaside Beauty
Angie Keyes CKBDAngie Keyes CKBD
This Condo has been in the family since it was first built. And it was in desperate need of being renovated. The kitchen was isolated from the rest of the condo. The laundry space was an old pantry that was converted. We needed to open up the kitchen to living space to make the space feel larger. By changing the entrance to the first guest bedroom and turn in a den with a wonderful walk in owners closet. Then we removed the old owners closet, adding that space to the guest bath to allow us to make the shower bigger. In addition giving the vanity more space. The rest of the condo was updated. The master bath again was tight, but by removing walls and changing door swings we were able to make it functional and beautiful all that the same time.
Casa Del Sol
Casa Del Sol
D'Asign SourceD'Asign Source
Folland Photography
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Larkspur III
Larkspur III
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Inspiration for a nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bold and bright laundry room with farm sink
Bold and bright laundry room with farm sink
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCGuenther Designs & Consulting LLC
Laundry room with a dramatic back splash selection. The subway tiles are a deep rich blue with contrasting grout, that matches the cabinet, counter top and appliance colors. The interior designer chose a mosaic tile to help break up the white.
Turramurra House
Turramurra House
Bawtree Design | Architecture + InteriorsBawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Multi-functional laundries
Multi-functional laundries
Bella Life StyleBella Life Style
This renovated laundry incorporates an office function with plenty of room. to move. The pale blue cabinetry connects to the rug and chair, the natural wood flooring, wicker chair and baskets connect to add contrasting warmth. The light fitting is simple and well selected in natural and clear glass
Cove Remodel
Cove Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Design ideas for a large coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Palms at Old Ponte Vedra
Palms at Old Ponte Vedra
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, grey floors and white worktops.
Blue's Beach House (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Blue's Beach House (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Heritage Homes of JacksonvilleHeritage Homes of Jacksonville
Medium sized nautical l-shaped utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Turquoise Laundry Room
Turquoise Laundry Room
Saltwater Kitchen & Bath StudioSaltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio
Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a small nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, turquoise floors and blue walls.

Coastal L-shaped 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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