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Coastal Single-wall Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Noelle InteriorsNoelle Interiors
Jason Cook
Photo of a coastal single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
The Ranch Project
The Ranch Project
GLDESIGNGLDESIGN
Inspiration for a large nautical single-wall utility room in Other with a feature wall, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Luxury Living in Lavallette
Luxury Living in Lavallette
Evenflow InteriorsEvenflow Interiors
Medium sized nautical single-wall utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Holiday Home
Holiday Home
Impala Kitchens and BathroomsImpala Kitchens and Bathrooms
DESIGN BRIEF “A family home to be lived in not just looked at” placed functionality as main priority in the extensive renovation of this coastal holiday home. Existing layout featured: – Inadequate bench space in the cooking zone – An impractical and overly large walk in pantry – Torturous angles in the design of the house made work zones cramped with a frenetic aesthetic at odds with the linear skylights creating disharmony and an unbalanced feel to the entire space. – Unappealing seating zones, not utilising the amazing view or north face space WISH LIST – Comfortable retreat for two people and extend family, with space for multiple cooks to work in the kitchen together or to a functional work zone for a couple. DESIGN SOLUTION – Removal of awkward angle walls creating more space for a larger kitchen – External angles which couldn’t be modified are hidden, creating a rational, serene space where the skylights run parallel to walls and fittings. NEW KITCHEN FEATURES – A highly functional layout with well-defined and spacious cooking, preparing and storage zones. – Generous bench space around cooktop and sink provide great workability in a small space – An inviting island bench for relaxing, working and entertaining for one or many cooks – A light filled interior with ocean views from several vantage points in the kitchen – An appliance/pantry with sliding for easy access to plentiful storage and hidden appliance use to keep the kitchen streamlined and easy to keep tidy. – A light filled interior with ocean views from several vantage points in the kitchen – Refined aesthetics which welcomes, relax and allows for individuality with warm timber open shelves curate collections that make the space feel like it’s a home always on holidays.
House of Blues
House of Blues
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman
Design ideas for a large nautical single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and white floors.
Santaluz
Santaluz
South Harlow InteriorsSouth Harlow Interiors
Nautical single-wall separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Pacific Parade Duplex
Pacific Parade Duplex
PRG ArchitectsPRG Architects
Inspiration for a coastal single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, beige floors and white worktops.
Seaside Bungalow
Seaside Bungalow
Lisa Michael InteriorsLisa Michael Interiors
Jessica Glynn Photography
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall separated utility room in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Aspley House
Aspley House
Bella Vie InteriorsBella Vie Interiors
Modern scandinavian inspired laundry. Features grey and white encaustic patterned floor tiles, pale blue wall tiles and chrome taps.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Avalon Bayfront
Avalon Bayfront
Elizabeth AllsteadtElizabeth Allsteadt
2nd laundry room
Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Lake Dunmore Renovation
Lake Dunmore Renovation
Smith & McClainSmith & McClain
Small beach style single-wall utility room in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
486 Plantation Club Villas
486 Plantation Club Villas
Carey North DesignsCarey North Designs
Photo of a small coastal single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Primavera
Primavera
Manhattan Home BuildersManhattan Home Builders
Medium sized coastal single-wall utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer and porcelain flooring.
Custom Lake Home New Build
Custom Lake Home New Build
New Rosslyn ConstructionNew Rosslyn Construction
This is an example of a large coastal single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, brick flooring, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
333 Coast Unit | La Jolla
333 Coast Unit | La Jolla
The Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real EstateThe Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real Estate
Inspiration for a small coastal single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lake Tahoe Glenbrook Cottage
Lake Tahoe Glenbrook Cottage
Lopiccolo ConstructionLopiccolo Construction
Photo of a small beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white walls.
Beach House 2
Beach House 2
Sally Morgan ArchitectSally Morgan Architect
Colin Charles
Design ideas for a coastal single-wall separated utility room in Central Coast with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
North Road
North Road
Cynthia Hayes Interior DesignCynthia Hayes Interior Design
Design ideas for a beach style single-wall separated utility room in Providence with a submerged sink, open cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Texas Coastal Home
Texas Coastal Home
Kelley Design GroupKelley Design Group
Photo of a medium sized coastal single-wall separated utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Anne Crescent, Brighton
Anne Crescent, Brighton
Key PieceKey Piece
Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Photo of an expansive beach style single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Coastal Single-wall 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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