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Coastal U-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Lakeridge Crossing Laundry
Lakeridge Crossing Laundry
Bancroft Blue Design Co.Bancroft Blue Design Co.
This full remodel project featured a complete redo of the existing kitchen. This room located over the kitchen was an unused spare bedroom/office space. The existing floor made it a perfect candidate for a new and much improved laundry space. Due to its location over the kitchen the plumbing could easily be added to the renovated laundry space. Designed and Planned by J. Graham of Bancroft Blue Design, the entire layout of the space was thoughtfully executed with unique blending of details, a one of a kind Coffer ceiling accent piece with integrated lighting, and a ton of features within the cabinets.
Project Hawthorne I
Project Hawthorne I
Makkan DesignMakkan Design
Inspiration for a small nautical u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Nobels Point 5
Nobels Point 5
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Large coastal u-shaped separated utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, green cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Lakehouse for the Whole Family
Lakehouse for the Whole Family
Tailored Spaces, Natalie SpiniolasTailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas
This is an example of a medium sized coastal u-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, a submerged sink, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
From Bitter to Sweet
From Bitter to Sweet
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Medium sized coastal u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Seaforth House
Seaforth House
ACP StudioACP Studio
This is an example of a small nautical u-shaped utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry room with craft / work station
Laundry room with craft / work station
Fairhope Building CompanyFairhope Building Company
Welcome to this exquisite historical Montrose designed home, approved by the historical committee to speak to its timeless charm and elegance. This remarkable residence was meticulously crafted to fulfill the dreams of a loving family raising three active boys. Throughout the home, the client's vision of a nurturing and entertaining environment is brought to life with carefully selected vendors. The collaborative efforts of Fairhope Building Company, Ford Lumber, Baldwin County Roofing, South Coast Trim, Blue Water Lumber, Mobile Appliance, WinnSupply, Mathes Electric, ProSource, Coastal Stone, Crawfords Customs, and ACME Brick have resulted in a blend of quality craftsmanship and stunning aesthetics. Stepping inside, the unique features of this home are sure to captivate your senses. The kids' bathroom boasts a charming trough sink, adding a playful touch to their daily routines. A Venetian hood graces the kitchen, while rustic beams adorn the ceilings, creating a rustic elegance in the home. Wrought iron handrails provide both safety and an exquisite design element, creating a striking visual impact. V-Groove walls add character and depth to the living spaces, evoking a sense of warmth and comfort. The hybrid laundry room and workspace offer practicality and convenience, allowing the client to effortlessly manage household tasks while keeping an eye on her little ones. Among the standout elements of this home, several featured products deserve special mention. Coppersmith lanterns grace the entrance, casting a warm and inviting glow. Emtek hardware adds a touch of sophistication to the doors, while Koetter Millworks craftsmanship is featured throughout the residence. Authentic reclaimed lumber from Evolutia in Birmingham, AL, brings a sense of history and sustainability, adding a unique charm to the interior spaces. In summary, this historical Montrose design home is a testament to the client's vision and the collaborative efforts of skilled vendors. Its exceptional features, including the trough sink, Venetian hood, rustic beams, wrought iron handrails, V-Groove walls, and hybrid laundry room/work space, set it apart as an ideal haven for a mother raising three boys. With its carefully curated products and timeless appeal, this home is truly a dream come true.
Monterey Project
Monterey Project
Bungalow 56Bungalow 56
Samantha Goh Photography
Photo of a medium sized beach style u-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Undermount Sink
Undermount Sink
Madison Van WylenMadison Van Wylen
This is an example of a large nautical u-shaped separated utility room in Providence with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Beach Park Luxury
Beach Park Luxury
Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.
Large nautical u-shaped utility room in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Classico+Milano in Designer White & Chrysler, New Construction in Miramar Beach
Classico+Milano in Designer White & Chrysler, New Construction in Miramar Beach
Marquis Fine CabinetryMarquis Fine Cabinetry
Project Number: M1185 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Classico Finishes: Designer White Profile: Mission Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Turkish Linen Lined Drawers Premium Options: Floating Shelves, Clothing Bar
Milano Fantasia New Construction Project in Florida
Milano Fantasia New Construction Project in Florida
Marquis Fine CabinetryMarquis Fine Cabinetry
Project Number: M0000 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Fantasia, Bianco Lucido Features: Floating Shelving, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard) Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Custom Floating Shelves
Old Cypress Pointe Custom Home
Old Cypress Pointe Custom Home
PB BuiltPB Built
British West Indies Architecture Architectural Photography - Ron Rosenzweig
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal u-shaped utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Bennett's Custom Cabinets,IncBennett's Custom Cabinets,Inc
Photo of a medium sized nautical u-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Laundry Room
The Laundry Room
Irby HomesIrby Homes
Solid wood four panel door leading into laundry/mud room. Featuring quartz top over top side by side front loading washer and dryer. Faux wood tile complemented with white wainscoting and storage accessories.
From Bitter to Sweet
From Bitter to Sweet
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Medium sized nautical u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
From Bitter to Sweet
From Bitter to Sweet
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Medium sized coastal u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Milano Fantasia New Construction Project in Florida
Milano Fantasia New Construction Project in Florida
Marquis Fine CabinetryMarquis Fine Cabinetry
Project Number: M0000 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Fantasia, Bianco Lucido Features: Floating Shelving, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard) Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Custom Floating Shelves
Lakeridge Crossing Laundry
Lakeridge Crossing Laundry
Bancroft Blue Design Co.Bancroft Blue Design Co.
This full remodel project featured a complete redo of the existing kitchen. This room located over the kitchen was an unused spare bedroom/office space. The existing floor made it a perfect candidate for a new and much improved laundry space. Due to its location over the kitchen the plumbing could easily be added to the renovated laundry space. Designed and Planned by J. Graham of Bancroft Blue Design, the entire layout of the space was thoughtfully executed with unique blending of details, a one of a kind Coffer ceiling accent piece with integrated lighting, and a ton of features within the cabinets.
Lakeridge Crossing Laundry
Lakeridge Crossing Laundry
Bancroft Blue Design Co.Bancroft Blue Design Co.
This full remodel project featured a complete redo of the existing kitchen. This room located over the kitchen was an unused spare bedroom/office space. The existing floor made it a perfect candidate for a new and much improved laundry space. Due to its location over the kitchen the plumbing could easily be added to the renovated laundry space. Designed and Planned by J. Graham of Bancroft Blue Design, the entire layout of the space was thoughtfully executed with unique blending of details, a one of a kind Coffer ceiling accent piece with integrated lighting, and a ton of features within the cabinets.

Coastal U-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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