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Large Coastal Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Maplewood Estates
Maplewood Estates
UserUser
Imoto Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style galley utility room in New Orleans with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Waters Edge Custom
Waters Edge Custom
NJR StudiosNJR Studios
Design ideas for a large coastal single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Coconut Point
Coconut Point
Vogl ArchitectsVogl Architects
Photo of a large coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, pink walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, beige worktops and wallpapered walls.
Old Cypress Point - Lot 10
Old Cypress Point - Lot 10
PB BuiltPB Built
Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a large coastal l-shaped utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Bright White & Blue
Bright White & Blue
Mise en Place DesignMise en Place Design
Large beach style galley utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Kedron
Kedron
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a large nautical galley separated utility room in Brisbane with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Coastal in Scottsdale
Coastal in Scottsdale
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
PAINTED PINK WITH A WHIMSICAL VIBE. THIS LAUNDRY ROOM IS LAYERED WITH WALLPAPER, GORGEOUS FLOOR TILE AND A PRETTY CHANDELIER TO MAKE DOING LAUNDRY FUN!
Laundry and desk area
Laundry and desk area
Schwingle BuildersSchwingle Builders
Large beach style galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Cove Remodel
Cove Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Pointe West - Beachside
Pointe West - Beachside
Seaside Construction - Custom Home BuilderSeaside Construction - Custom Home Builder
Dog washing station in laundry room
This is an example of a large coastal galley utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Progress LightingProgress Lighting
Jonathan Edwards
Photo of a large beach style 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.
Driftwood Cottage
Driftwood Cottage
Home at 2 DesignHome at 2 Design
Clean white shiplap, a vintage style porcelain hanging utility sink and simple open furnishings make make laundry time enjoyable. An adjacent two door closet houses all the clutter of cleaning supplies and keeps them out of sight. An antique giant clothespin hangs on the wall, an iron rod allows for hanging clothes to dry with the fresh air from three awning style windows.
Milano Multi Finishes, New Construction, SRB, FL
Milano Multi Finishes, New Construction, SRB, FL
Marquis Fine CabinetryMarquis Fine Cabinetry
Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finish: Spiaggia Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Stainless Steel Toe-Kick
Avalon Bayfront
Avalon Bayfront
Elizabeth AllsteadtElizabeth Allsteadt
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Clean and Simple
Clean and Simple
Madison Van WylenMadison Van Wylen
Large nautical u-shaped separated utility room in Providence with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Jordan Residence
Jordan Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Design ideas for a large nautical single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Magnolia
Magnolia
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
Laundry room
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped utility room in Tampa with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and grey worktops.
The American Ranch
The American Ranch
Saltbox Design and BuildSaltbox Design and Build
Large nautical utility room in Hertfordshire with quartz worktops, grey floors and black worktops.
Enchanted Lane Whole Home Remodel
Enchanted Lane Whole Home Remodel
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
Inspiration for a large nautical galley utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a concealed washer and dryer.
Debordieu Traditional New Construction
Debordieu Traditional New Construction
Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.
Greg Butler
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Charleston with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Large 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.
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