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Fernleaf II
Fernleaf II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Nautical u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
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.
Malibu Tate Remodel
Malibu Tate Remodel
Bark and SkinsBark and Skins
This is an example of a coastal galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
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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.
Holley Revisited
Holley Revisited
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a beach style utility room in Miami.
Grandview
Grandview
Knickerbocker GroupKnickerbocker Group
Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a coastal utility room in Portland Maine.
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.
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Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem
Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem
GDC ConstructionGDC Construction
GDC’s carpenters created custom mahogany doors and jams for the office and laundry space.
Photo of a small nautical single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Cozy Coastal Beach House
Cozy Coastal Beach House
Bliss Home & DesignBliss Home & Design
Faith Elder
Beach style u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beaded cabinets.
Shawnigan Lake
Shawnigan Lake
Andrea Rodman InteriorsAndrea Rodman Interiors
Coastal utility room in Vancouver.
Coastal Cottage
Coastal Cottage
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Coastal u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, grey 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.
Spring Arbor - Dalton
Spring Arbor - Dalton
McKee BuildersMcKee Builders
The Dalton offers a spacious laundry room.
Coastal utility room in Wilmington with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
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Bimini Bay House
Bimini Bay House
Ross Built Custom HomesRoss Built Custom Homes
Coastal utility room in Tampa with feature lighting.
The Griffin in Palmetto Bluff
The Griffin in Palmetto Bluff
Allison Ramsey ArchitectsAllison Ramsey Architects
Beach style utility room in Atlanta with feature lighting.
Newport Heights
Newport Heights
Pure Salt InteriorsPure Salt Interiors
Photo of a coastal utility room in Orange County.
Shingle Style Discovery West
Shingle Style Discovery West
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Photo of a large beach style galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, white splashback and engineered quartz splashback.

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.
426 Fish Tale
426 Fish Tale
JLV CreativeJLV Creative
This is an example of a coastal utility room in Charleston.
Marshside Escape
Marshside Escape
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
This is an example of a coastal utility room in Atlanta.
Walnut Hills
Walnut Hills
M. Carter DesignM. Carter Design
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style u-shaped separated utility room in Richmond with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
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