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Coastal Utility Room with Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Cathaway Laundry
Cathaway Laundry
Kitchen & Bath DetailsKitchen & Bath Details
Matt Francis Photos
Photo of a beach style galley separated utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
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.
Summer Place II - Laundry Room
Summer Place II - Laundry Room
UserUser
Small Laundry Nook with sliding barn house door. Phoenix Custom Modular Home (732) 382-1234
Small coastal single-wall separated utility room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
New Canaan, CT Renovation
New Canaan, CT Renovation
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles Photography
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
River Craftsman
River Craftsman
GO Architectural Design, PLLCGO Architectural Design, PLLC
Hallway to laundry room with barn door.
Photo of a large beach style galley separated utility room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, a single-bowl sink and blue cabinets.
Beach House - Perdido - Pensacola
Beach House - Perdido - Pensacola
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Inspiration for a large nautical galley utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Boca II Project
Boca II Project
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
This is an example of a medium sized nautical galley utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, light hardwood flooring, composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
Via Lido Soud - Lido Isle
Via Lido Soud - Lido Isle
SAILHOUSESAILHOUSE
This is an example of a large coastal u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
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.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Shore-Built Construction, Inc.Shore-Built Construction, Inc.
Photo by S. LeClair.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style single-wall separated utility room in Portland Maine with white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
'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.
Custom Beach Home
Custom Beach Home
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
This is an example of a medium sized beach style galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Inside Out - Outside In, Ipswich MA
Inside Out - Outside In, Ipswich MA
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
Eric Roth - Photo INSIDE OUT, OUTSIDE IN – IPSWICH, MA Downsizing from their sprawling country estate in Hamilton, MA, this retiring couple knew they found utopia when they purchased this already picturesque marsh-view home complete with ocean breezes, privacy and endless views. It was only a matter of putting their personal stamp on it with an emphasis on outdoor living to suit their evolving lifestyle with grandchildren. That vision included a natural screened porch that would invite the landscape inside and provide a vibrant space for maximized outdoor entertaining complete with electric ceiling heaters, adjacent wet bar & beverage station that all integrated seamlessly with the custom-built inground pool. Aside from providing the perfect getaway & entertainment mecca for their large family, this couple planned their forever home thoughtfully by adding square footage to accommodate single-level living. Sunrises are now magical from their first-floor master suite, luxury bath with soaker tub and laundry room, all with a view! Growing older will be more enjoyable with sleeping quarters, laundry and bath just steps from one another. With walls removed, utilities updated, a gas fireplace installed, and plentiful built-ins added, the sun-filled kitchen/dining/living combination eases entertaining and makes for a happy hang-out. This Ipswich home is drenched in conscious details, intentional planning and surrounded by a bucolic landscape, the perfect setting for peaceful enjoyment and harmonious living
Brandywine Residence
Brandywine Residence
Archology, LLCArchology, LLC
Lots of cabinets and storage for this small, simple laundry near the entry for easy access from the beach.
Photo of a small nautical galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
4 Sorrento
4 Sorrento
Blend Residential DesignsBlend Residential Designs
Inspiration for a nautical single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Karen Lane DesignsKaren Lane Designs
Chris Berneking Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Private Residence - Hidden Harbor Court, Bonita Bay
Private Residence - Hidden Harbor Court, Bonita Bay
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Custom cabinets to house dog kennels is a convenient place for the family pets to wait during dinner parties. Giovanni Photography
This is an example of a medium sized nautical u-shaped utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Beach House - Perdido - Pensacola
Beach House - Perdido - Pensacola
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Inspiration for a large nautical galley utility room in Birmingham with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Cathaway Laundry
Cathaway Laundry
Kitchen & Bath DetailsKitchen & Bath Details
Matt Francis Photos
Inspiration for a nautical galley separated utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Old Greenwich Coastal Modern
Old Greenwich Coastal Modern
Coyle Modular HomesCoyle Modular Homes
This is an example of a medium sized beach style galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Coastal Utility Room with Composite Countertops 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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