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Coastal Utility Room with a Stacked Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room Makeover
Laundry Room Makeover
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
This laundry room is what dreams are made of… ? A double washer and dryer, marble lined utility sink, and custom mudroom with built-in storage? We are swooning.
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.
RoShamBo at Seabrook
RoShamBo at Seabrook
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
A custom vacation home by Grouparchitect and Hughes Construction. Photographer credit: © 2018 AMF Photography.
This is an example of a medium sized coastal laundry cupboard in Seattle with white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and a stacked washer and dryer.
Woodway Residence
Woodway Residence
Jacob Alexander HomesJacob Alexander Homes
Matt Edington - Clarity NW Photography
This is an example of a medium sized beach style l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Leonhard Residence
Leonhard Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Inspiration for a large nautical separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, wallpapered walls and white worktops.
Monterey Project
Monterey Project
Bungalow 56Bungalow 56
Samantha Goh Photography
Medium sized coastal 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.
Naples, FL - Aqualane Shores - Home Remodel
Naples, FL - Aqualane Shores - Home Remodel
41 West41 West
Inspiration for a nautical separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Malibu Tate Remodel
Malibu Tate Remodel
Bark and SkinsBark and Skins
Nautical galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Casa Del Sol
Casa Del Sol
D'Asign SourceD'Asign Source
Folland Photography
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
randbollrandboll
Close-up of the granite counter-top, with custom cut/finished butcher block Folded Laundry Board. Note handles on Laundry Board are a must due to the weight of the board when lifting into place or removing, as slippery urethane finish made it tough to hold otherwise. 2nd Note: The key to getting a support edge for the butcher-block on the Farm Sink is to have the granite installers measure to the center of the top edge of the farm sink, so that half of the top edge holds the granite, and the other half of the top edge holds the butcher block laundry board. By and large, most all granite installers will always cover the edge of any sink, so you need to specify exactly half, and explain why you need it that way. Photo taken by homeowner.
NEW - 3 and 4 Bedroom MGB Built Custom Homes In Sarasota Florida
NEW - 3 and 4 Bedroom MGB Built Custom Homes In Sarasota Florida
Ellis Consulting Group Inc.Ellis Consulting Group Inc.
Efficient Laundry Room on Upper Floor
Small coastal separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Dune View
Dune View
MAC Custom HomesMAC Custom Homes
Photos done by Jason Hulet of Hulet Photography
Coastal utility room in Other with a stacked washer and dryer.
Designer Escape To Beaufort South Carolina
Designer Escape To Beaufort South Carolina
Urban Design InteriorsUrban Design Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized beach style galley utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Hamptons Inspired Renovation
Hamptons Inspired Renovation
Chad Dorsey DesignChad Dorsey Design
Design ideas for a coastal separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Waterfront Bungalow | Balboa Island California
Waterfront Bungalow | Balboa Island California
Barclay Butera InteriorsBarclay Butera Interiors
Photo of a large nautical galley separated utility room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
bulthaup b3 - Coastal White
bulthaup b3 - Coastal White
UserUser
Laundry room. Designed by Valerie Lecompte. Photography by Nicholas Yarsley
Photo of a medium sized coastal galley utility room in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, a stacked washer and dryer, white walls, porcelain flooring and a submerged sink.
St. Petersburg Whole Condo Remodel
St. Petersburg Whole Condo Remodel
Van Selow Design Build L.L.C.Van Selow Design Build L.L.C.
Great storage and functionality in a tight space!
Design ideas for a small nautical laundry cupboard in Tampa with a stacked washer and dryer.
White laundry with undermount sink
White laundry with undermount sink
ImprovaImprova
Inspiration for a small nautical single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Lake Sue Custom
Lake Sue Custom
M. Lahr HomesM. Lahr Homes
Inspiration for a large beach style utility room in Orlando with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Newport Waterfront
Newport Waterfront
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Photo of an expansive beach style u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.

Coastal Utility Room with a Stacked Washer and Dryer 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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