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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.
Coastal Farmhouse
Coastal Farmhouse
Kymberlea Earnshaw DesignKymberlea Earnshaw Design
Photo of a coastal utility room in San Diego.
Wisconsin lake house
Wisconsin lake house
Park and Oak DesignPark and Oak Design
Inspiration for a coastal utility room in Chicago.
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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.
West Boca - Boca Bath and Tennis
West Boca - Boca Bath and Tennis
National Custom Homes IV, Inc.National Custom Homes IV, Inc.
Nautical utility room in Miami.
Colorful California Modern Craftsman
Colorful California Modern Craftsman
Amy Lind InteriorsAmy Lind Interiors
Design ideas for a beach style utility room in Los Angeles.
Manhattan Beach Cape Cod
Manhattan Beach Cape Cod
MODEL DESIGN INC.MODEL DESIGN INC.
This laundry room features mint color custom cabinetry, brass/ crystal hardware, and capiz shell backsplash.
Inspiration for a small beach style separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, white walls, white worktops, blue cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback and grey floors.
Hope Island Home
Hope Island Home
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
Beach style utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Miami Shores Coastal Casa
Miami Shores Coastal Casa
Studio 790 Interior Design by Ann UenoStudio 790 Interior Design by Ann Ueno
Design ideas for a coastal utility room in Miami.
7921 Dunbarton
7921 Dunbarton
Blu and WhiteBlu and White
Photo of a coastal utility room in Los Angeles.
'19 Remodel - main level and 2nd floor addition
'19 Remodel - main level and 2nd floor addition
Lecy Bros Homes & RemodelingLecy Bros Homes & Remodeling
This is an example of a medium sized beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, shaker cabinets, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
PORT MARGATE, Newport Beach, CA
PORT MARGATE, Newport Beach, CA
Grace Blu Interior DesignGrace Blu Interior Design
Design ideas for a beach style galley separated utility room in Orange County with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Lakehouse Renovation
Lakehouse Renovation
Troxel Custom HomesTroxel Custom Homes
And the award for the beachiest of all laundry room goes to.... this laundry room! A wallpaper with a Gray Malin beach scene is perfect for this small space. What an unexpected surprise behind the rolling doors that conceal this space.
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.
81st
81st
Blu and WhiteBlu and White
This is an example of a beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Palm Beach Waterfront
Palm Beach Waterfront
Knowles DesignKnowles Design
Jessica Glynn Photography
Design ideas for a nautical separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, white floors and grey worktops.
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.
The Willow
The Willow
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Painted cabinetry with antique brass hardware. Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Alan Blakely Photography
The Willowcrest - 2018 Fall Parade Home - Laundry Room
The Willowcrest - 2018 Fall Parade Home - Laundry Room
Snowden Builders LLCSnowden Builders LLC
Design ideas for a large beach style galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, shaker cabinets and beige walls.

Coastal 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.
Modern Coastal
Modern Coastal
Grant Duckworth PhotographyGrant Duckworth Photography
This is an example of a coastal u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
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