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Coastal Utility Room with a Submerged Sink Ideas and Designs

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Salt Water Vibes
Salt Water Vibes
Saltwater Kitchen & Bath StudioSaltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio
Mike Kaskel Retirement home designed for extended family! I loved this couple! They decided to build their retirement dream home before retirement so that they could enjoy entertaining their grown children and their newly started families. A bar area with 2 beer taps, space for air hockey, a large balcony, a first floor kitchen with a large island opening to a fabulous pool and the ocean are just a few things designed with the kids in mind. The color palette is casual beach with pops of aqua and turquoise that add to the relaxed feel of the home.
Willow Glen
Willow Glen
Ridgeway Home Builders Inc.Ridgeway Home Builders Inc.
"Coast Awhile" Beach Home
"Coast Awhile" Beach Home
Butter Lutz Interiors, LLCButter Lutz Interiors, LLC
Key Largo Residence
Key Largo Residence
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
A "Happy Home" was our goal when designing this vacation home in Key Largo for a Delaware family. Lots of whites and blues accentuated by other primary colors such as orange and yellow.
OC Ranch Remodel
OC Ranch Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Boca Grande, FL,s 1st Certified Net-Zero Energy Home - Florida Coastal
Boca Grande, FL,s 1st Certified Net-Zero Energy Home - Florida Coastal
Wright Jenkins Home DesignWright Jenkins Home Design
Oversized laundry and sewing room.
LBI Shore Home
LBI Shore Home
Sandra John Interiors, Inc.Sandra John Interiors, Inc.
Newport Floor Plan - Hubik
Newport Floor Plan - Hubik
Front Light Building Co.Front Light Building Co.
McMillan
McMillan
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Unique, modern custom home in East Dallas.
Key Largo Residence
Key Largo Residence
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
The client was referred to us by the builder to build a vacation home where the family mobile home used to be. Together, we visited Key Largo and once there we understood that the most important thing was to incorporate nature and the sea inside the house. A meeting with the architect took place after and we made a few suggestions that it was taking into consideration as to change the fixed balcony doors by accordion doors or better known as NANA Walls, this detail would bring the ocean inside from the very first moment you walk into the house as if you were traveling in a cruise. A client's request from the very first day was to have two televisions in the main room, at first I did hesitate about it but then I understood perfectly the purpose and we were fascinated with the final results, it is really impressive!!! and he does not miss any football games, while their children can choose their favorite programs or games. An easy solution to modern times for families to share various interest and time together. Our purpose from the very first day was to design a more sophisticate style Florida Keys home with a happy vibe for the entire family to enjoy vacationing at a place that had so many good memories for our client and the future generation. Architecture Photographer : Mattia Bettinelli
Sparrow Point, MD Multi Room Countertops
Sparrow Point, MD Multi Room Countertops
Creative In CountersCreative In Counters
This laundry room features Marquina Midnight Q Quartz.
Fort Lauderdale Waterfront
Fort Lauderdale Waterfront
Kinsella Kitchens & BathsKinsella Kitchens & Baths
Irvine - Contemporary Coastal Remodel
Irvine - Contemporary Coastal Remodel
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
Stunning Laundry room with amazing finishes. Herringbone patterned porcelain tile floor from Ann Sacks; Cambria countertop with Kohler under mount sink and black faucet. Beautiful custom cabinetry with "Worldly Gray" paint by Sherwin Williams and black cabinet door and drawer pulls. Fun wall paper tying all the colors together from Galbraith & Paul "Estrella".
Ocean Street Narrabeen
Ocean Street Narrabeen
Bathrooms By OldhamBathrooms By Oldham
The brief for this home was to create a warm inviting space that suited it's beachside location. Our client loves to cook so an open plan kitchen with a space for her grandchildren to play was at the top of the list. Key features used in this open plan design were warm floorboard tiles in a herringbone pattern, navy horizontal shiplap feature wall, custom joinery in entry, living and children's play area, rattan pendant lighting, marble, navy and white open plan kitchen.
Pelican Circle Seacrest, FL
Pelican Circle Seacrest, FL
Cindy McCarley DesignsCindy McCarley Designs
Photographer: Steve Mangum
Pastel Perfection
Pastel Perfection
SH interiorsSH interiors
Amy Williams Photo
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Calusa Construction, Inc.Calusa Construction, Inc.
Laundry with mop sink
Phelan Rammed Earth
Phelan Rammed Earth
Michael Limb BuildersMichael Limb Builders
Combined mud room and laundry with custom white cabinetry, black stone benchtops
Bilgola Laundry
Bilgola Laundry
Northern Beaches Kitchens and BathroomsNorthern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
white cabinetry with black hardware makes a clean statement at the new laundry room, with natural light from the full-height window

Coastal Utility Room with a Submerged Sink 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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