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Coastal Utility Room with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Ocean View Home
Ocean View Home
Shirmar ConstructionShirmar Construction
Pointe West - Beachside
Pointe West - Beachside
Seaside Construction - Custom Home BuilderSeaside Construction - Custom Home Builder
Laundry room & Coffee bar
Bradshaw Residence
Bradshaw Residence
Chelsea KaschChelsea Kasch
Nick Bayless
The Laundry Room
The Laundry Room
Irby HomesIrby Homes
Solid wood four panel door leading into laundry/mud room. Featuring quartz top over top side by side front loading washer and dryer. Faux wood tile complemented with white wainscoting and storage accessories.
The Islander Plan
The Islander Plan
Landmark 24 HomesLandmark 24 Homes
Spinnaker Phase II Laundry Room
Spinnaker Phase II Laundry Room
Kitchen & Bath DetailsKitchen & Bath Details
Marble Residence
Marble Residence
Haywood Floor Covering Inc.Haywood Floor Covering Inc.
Ceramic Tile that looks like wood.
Lowanna
Lowanna
SDS Custom HomesSDS Custom Homes
Runyan Lake Home
Runyan Lake Home
Joan GilbertJoan Gilbert
By taking out the space of the original washer and dryer area to make the shower stall for the other bathroom. We got creative and stacked the washer and dryer for the client. Joan Gilbert
Project Country Trails
Project Country Trails
ASR DESIGN STUDIOASR DESIGN STUDIO
Our mission was to completely update and transform their huge house into a cozy, welcoming and warm home of their own. “When we moved in, it was such a novelty to live in a proper house. But it still felt like the in-law’s home,” our clients told us. “Our dream was to make it feel like our home.” Our transformation skills were put to the test when we created the host-worthy kitchen space (complete with a barista bar!) that would double as the heart of their home and a place to make memories with their friends and family. We upgraded and updated their dark and uninviting family room with fresh furnishings, flooring and lighting and turned those beautiful exposed beams into a feature point of the space. The end result was a flow of modern, welcoming and authentic spaces that finally felt like home. And, yep … the invite was officially sent out! Our clients had an eclectic style rich in history, culture and a lifetime of adventures. We wanted to highlight these stories in their home and give their memorabilia places to be seen and appreciated. The at-home office was crafted to blend subtle elegance with a calming, casual atmosphere that would make it easy for our clients to enjoy spending time in the space (without it feeling like they were working!) We carefully selected a pop of color as the feature wall in the primary suite and installed a gorgeous shiplap ledge wall for our clients to display their meaningful art and memorabilia. Then, we carried the theme all the way into the ensuite to create a retreat that felt complete.
From Bitter to Sweet
From Bitter to Sweet
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Seaforth House
Seaforth House
ACP StudioACP Studio
Showplace Framed Laundry in Sonoma Simpli Gray and Living Room
Showplace Framed Laundry in Sonoma Simpli Gray and Living Room
Cabinetry by Better BiltCabinetry by Better Bilt
Cabinetry: Showplace Framed Style: Sonoma w/ Matching Five Piece Drawer Headers Finish: Laundry in Simpli Gray Countertops & Fireplace Mantel: (Solid Surfaces Unlimited) Elgin Quartz Plumbing: (Progressive Plumbing) Laundry - Blanco Precis Super/Liven/Precis 21” in Concrete; Delta Mateo Pull-Down faucet in Stainless Hardware: (Top Knobs) Ellis Cabinetry & Appliance Pulls in Brushed Satin Nickel Tile: (Beaver Tile) Laundry Splash – Robins Egg 3” x 12” Glossy; Fireplace – 2” x 12” Island Stone Craftline Strip Cladding in Volcano Gray (Genesee Tile) Laundry and Stair Walk Off Floor – 12” x 24” Matrix Bright; Flooring: (Krauseneck) Living Room Bound Rugs, Stair Runners, and Family Room Carpeting – Cedarbrook Seacliff Drapery/Electric Roller Shades/Cushion – Mariella’s Custom Drapery Interior Design/Furniture, Lighting & Fixture Selection: Devon Moore Cabinetry Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Stonik Services
Bojowan
Bojowan
Simon Burt PhotographySimon Burt Photography
Simon Burt
Combined Laundry/Pantry
Combined Laundry/Pantry
Urban Den ArchitectsUrban Den Architects
Combined laundry and pantry with access to outside.
Manomet New Home
Manomet New Home
Blue Harbor Kitchens and BathsBlue Harbor Kitchens and Baths
Magnificent Kitchen + Multi-Room Remodel in Dublin, Ohio
Magnificent Kitchen + Multi-Room Remodel in Dublin, Ohio
Kitchen KraftKitchen Kraft
Attached laundry + mudroom
Milano Fantasia New Construction Project in Florida
Milano Fantasia New Construction Project in Florida
Marquis Fine CabinetryMarquis Fine Cabinetry
Project Number: M0000 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Fantasia, Bianco Lucido Features: Floating Shelving, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard) Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Custom Floating Shelves
Illawarra Road
Illawarra Road
Prime Design Tasmania Pty LtdPrime Design Tasmania Pty Ltd
Beachtree
Beachtree
Wendy Martin LivingWendy Martin Living

Coastal Utility Room with Ceramic Flooring 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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