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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Glenna Stone Interior DesignGlenna Stone Interior Design
Beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and engineered stone countertops.
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.
Windsong
Windsong
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
This is an example of a medium sized beach style separated utility room in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and brown worktops.
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Redondo Beach - On the Avenues Part 2
Redondo Beach - On the Avenues Part 2
Denton DevelopmentsDenton Developments
Amy Bartlam
Photo of a beach style utility room in Los Angeles.
Bayshore
Bayshore
Prestige Mouldings & Construction, Inc.Prestige Mouldings & Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a beach style utility room in Orange County.
House of Bradshaw
House of Bradshaw
S&W Home BuildersS&W Home Builders
Design ideas for a coastal utility room in Other.
Foreside Cottage
Foreside Cottage
Wright-Ryan HomesWright-Ryan Homes
Rob Karosis
Photo of a coastal utility room in Portland Maine.
Texas Beach House
Texas Beach House
Heather Scott Home & DesignHeather Scott Home & Design
Photo of a beach style utility room in Austin.
Complete Remodel - Santa Ana, CA
Complete Remodel - Santa Ana, CA
OC Builders GroupOC Builders Group
This stunning renovation of the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room remodel that exudes warmth, style, and individuality. The kitchen boasts a rich tapestry of warm colors, infusing the space with a cozy and inviting ambiance. Meanwhile, the bathroom showcases exquisite terrazzo tiles, offering a mosaic of texture and elegance, creating a spa-like retreat. As you step into the laundry room, be greeted by captivating olive green cabinets, harmonizing functionality with a chic, earthy allure. Each space in this remodel reflects a unique story, blending warm hues, terrazzo intricacies, and the charm of olive green, redefining the essence of contemporary living in a personalized and inviting setting.
Hills Beach Lookout - Laundry Room
Hills Beach Lookout - Laundry Room
e4 Interior Design, LLCe4 Interior Design, LLC
Beach style utility room in Portland Maine.
Prior Lake Full Home Remodel
Prior Lake Full Home Remodel
True ConceptsTrue Concepts
This is an example of a coastal utility room in Minneapolis.
Bellevue Hill
Bellevue Hill
P.Built ConstructionsP.Built Constructions
Grant Schwarz
This is an example of a small beach style galley separated utility room in Sydney with white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and shaker cabinets.
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.
Laundry/Craft Room Remodel
Laundry/Craft Room Remodel
Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.
Basil colored shaker style cabinets and a subdued green on the walls make this a warm & inviting space. Photo by Scot Trueblood
Inspiration for a small coastal galley utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
Coastal Home
Coastal Home
Coastal Home Consulting & DesignCoastal Home Consulting & Design
Photo of a beach style utility room in Orlando.
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Progress LightingProgress Lighting
Jonathan Edwards
This is an example of a large coastal utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Classical Nantucket Dream Home
Classical Nantucket Dream Home
Hendel HomesHendel Homes
John Reed Forsman
This is an example of a beach style utility room in Minneapolis.
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.
Kinsley Manor House Plan
Kinsley Manor House Plan
South Florida Design | House PlansSouth Florida Design | House Plans
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical galley utility room in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

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.
Beach Style Laundry Room
Beach Style Laundry Room
Design ideas for a beach style galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, grey floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
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