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Small Coastal Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Coastal Pantry, Laundry & Office Design Chocowinity, NC
Traditional Coastal Pantry, Laundry & Office Design Chocowinity, NC
Reico Kitchen & BathReico Kitchen & Bath
Mistie Liles of Reico Kitchen and Bath in Raleigh, NC collaborated with Frank McLawhorn to design a coastal inspired pantry, laundry and office featuring a combination of Merillat Classic and Merillat Basics cabinetry. The designs for the laundry, pantry and office blend the Merillat Classic Marlin door style in a Cotton finish with the Merillat Basics Collins Birch door style in Cotton. The countertops in the laundry and pantry area are solid wood Maple Butcher Block. Photos courtesy of ShowSpaces Photography.
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.
Coastal Modern
Coastal Modern
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Chad Mellon Photographer
Photo of a small beach style u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white walls.
Parkway Avenue
Parkway Avenue
Bone and Blanc Interior Design StudioBone and Blanc Interior Design Studio
This is an example of a small coastal utility room in Newcastle - Maitland.
East Bay Remodel
East Bay Remodel
Marty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design GroupMarty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design Group
Williamson Photography
Inspiration for a small beach style galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Cove Remodel
Cove Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
This is an example of a small beach style galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
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.
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.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | InteriorsSignature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors
We have all the information you need to remodel your laundry room! Make your washing area more functional and energy efficient. If you're currently planning your own laundry room remodel, here are 5 things to consider to make the renovation process easier. Make a list of must-haves. Find inspiration. Make a budget. Do you need to special order anything? It’s just a laundry room—don’t over stress yourself!
Turquoise Laundry Room
Turquoise Laundry Room
Saltwater Kitchen & Bath StudioSaltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio
Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a small nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, turquoise floors and blue walls.
Wildwood-Laundry Room
Wildwood-Laundry Room
Youtopia DesignsYoutopia Designs
What makes an Interior Design project great? All the details! Let us take your projects from good to great with our keen eye for all the right accessories and final touches.
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.
St. Petersburg Whole Condo Remodel
St. Petersburg Whole Condo Remodel
Van Selow Design Build L.L.C.Van Selow Design Build L.L.C.
Photo of a small beach style laundry cupboard in Tampa with a stacked washer and dryer.
Coastal Cottage
Coastal Cottage
Arnold Lumber CompanyArnold Lumber Company
Master Brand Diamond Vibe cabinetry: Bryant door in alabaster white Laundry room
Design ideas for a small beach style galley utility room in Providence with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Coastal Transitional Multi-Room Design Annapolis, MD
Coastal Transitional Multi-Room Design Annapolis, MD
Reico Kitchen & BathReico Kitchen & Bath
Designed by Katherine Dashiell of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Annapolis, MD in collaboration with Emory Construction, this coastal transitional inspired project features cabinet designs for the kitchen, bar, powder room, primary bathroom and laundry room. The kitchen design features Merillat Classic Tolani in a Cotton finish on the perimeter kitchen cabinets. For the kitchen island, the cabinets are Merillat Masterpiece Montresano Rustic Alder in a Husk Suede finish. The design also includes a Kohler Whitehaven sink. The bar design features Green Forest Cabinetry in the Park Place door style with a White finish. The powder room bathroom design features Merillat Classic in the Tolani door style in a Nightfall finish. The primary bathroom design features Merillat Masterpiece cabinets in the Turner door style in Rustic Alder with a Husk Suede finish. The laundry room features Green Forest Cabinetry in the Park Place door style with a Spéciale Grey finish. “This was our second project working with Reico. The overall process is overwhelming given the infinite layout options and design combinations so having the experienced team at Reico listen to our vision and put it on paper was invaluable,” said the client. “They considered our budget and thoughtfully allocated the dollars.” “The team at Reico never balked if we requested a quote in a different product line or a tweak to the layout. The communication was prompt, professional and easy to understand. And of course, the finished product came together beautifully – better than we could have ever imagined! Katherine and Angel at the Annapolis location were our primary contacts and we can’t thank them enough for all of their hard work and care they put into our project.” Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.
Relaxed Beach
Relaxed Beach
J Lynn Design GroupJ Lynn Design Group
Photo of a small beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Integrated laundry with bi-fold doors
Integrated laundry with bi-fold doors
ImprovaImprova
This is an example of a small coastal single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Beachside Home
Beachside Home
Jdesign GroupJdesign Group
Warren Reed
This is an example of a small beach style galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and black worktops.

Small 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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