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Brown Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Country Home Remodel
Country Home Remodel
Jarrett DesignJarrett Design
Jarrett Design is grateful for repeat clients, especially when they have impeccable taste. In this case, we started with their guest bath. An antique-inspired, hand-pegged vanity from our Nest collection, in hand-planed quarter-sawn cherry with metal capped feet, sets the tone. Calcutta Gold marble warms the room while being complimented by a white marble top and traditional backsplash. Polished nickel fixtures, lighting, and hardware selected by the client add elegance. A special bathroom for special guests. Next on the list were the laundry area, bar and fireplace. The laundry area greets those who enter through the casual back foyer of the home. It also backs up to the kitchen and breakfast nook. The clients wanted this area to be as beautiful as the other areas of the home and the visible washer and dryer were detracting from their vision. They also were hoping to allow this area to serve double duty as a buffet when they were entertaining. So, the decision was made to hide the washer and dryer with pocket doors. The new cabinetry had to match the existing wall cabinets in style and finish, which is no small task. Our Nest artist came to the rescue. A five-piece soapstone sink and distressed counter top complete the space with a nod to the past. Our clients wished to add a beverage refrigerator to the existing bar. The wall cabinets were kept in place again. Inspired by a beloved antique corner cupboard also in this sitting room, we decided to use stained cabinetry for the base and refrigerator panel. Soapstone was used for the top and new fireplace surround, bringing continuity from the nearby back foyer. Last, but definitely not least, the kitchen, banquette and powder room were addressed. The clients removed a glass door in lieu of a wide window to create a cozy breakfast nook featuring a Nest banquette base and table. Brackets for the bench were designed in keeping with the traditional details of the home. A handy drawer was incorporated. The double vase pedestal table with breadboard ends seats six comfortably. The powder room was updated with another antique reproduction vanity and beautiful vessel sink. While the kitchen was beautifully done, it was showing its age and functional improvements were desired. This room, like the laundry room, was a project that included existing cabinetry mixed with matching new cabinetry. Precision was necessary. For better function and flow, the cooking surface was relocated from the island to the side wall. Instead of a cooktop with separate wall ovens, the clients opted for a pro style range. These design changes not only make prepping and cooking in the space much more enjoyable, but also allow for a wood hood flanked by bracketed glass cabinets to act a gorgeous focal point. Other changes included removing a small desk in lieu of a dresser style counter height base cabinet. This provided improved counter space and storage. The new island gave better storage, uninterrupted counter space and a perch for the cook or company. Calacatta Gold quartz tops are complimented by a natural limestone floor. A classic apron sink and faucet along with thoughtful cabinetry details are the icing on the cake. Don’t miss the clients’ fabulous collection of serving and display pieces! We told you they have impeccable taste!
Carpet One Gallery
Carpet One Gallery
McDonald Carpet One Floor & HomeMcDonald Carpet One Floor & Home
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Flooring Options
Flooring Options
DOOR COUNTY INTERIORS & DESIGNDOOR COUNTY INTERIORS & DESIGN
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Chatham Remodel
Chatham Remodel
Global Cabinets LLCGlobal Cabinets LLC
Photo of a contemporary single-wall utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, a submerged sink, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Easy White Kitchen & Utility Space
Easy White Kitchen & Utility Space
Von TobelVon Tobel
Check out these kitchen updates designed by Jennifer Williams of @VonTobelMichiganCity. The homeowner decided on KraftMaid Vantage all plywood cabinetry with the Shepparton Maple door style and a slab drawer front. The color is a custom match from Benjamin Moore Niveous OC-36. The kitchen backsplash is American Olean Bordeaux Cream with Mangos Bristol Wind accent. The new laundry sink is a Mustee 10CBT in Biscuit, & the countertops are Caesarstone Urban Safari with a half bullnose edge.
West Univesity Project
West Univesity Project
Wood CustomsWood Customs
Full Kitchen Remodel, Custom Built Cabinets, Tile Backsplash, Countertops, Paint, Stain, Plumbing, Electrical, Wood Floor Install, Electrical Fixture Install, Plumbing Fixture Install
Master Bathroom Addition, and then some!
Master Bathroom Addition, and then some!
Rudkin Contracting, Inc.Rudkin Contracting, Inc.
Medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Taylor House InteriorsTaylor House Interiors
Laundry room with soapstone countertops, custom cabinetry and line drawing wallpaper.
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Santa Barbara with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, limestone flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Réaménagement et redistribution complète d'une maison à Joinville le Pont
Réaménagement et redistribution complète d'une maison à Joinville le Pont
Raphaële Violot Architecte DPLGRaphaële Violot Architecte DPLG
Buanderie en sous sol Catherine Mauffrey
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and blue worktops.
Pet Parlor features Large Sink for Pet Baths
Pet Parlor features Large Sink for Pet Baths
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
Large, stainless steel sink with wall faucet that has a sprinkler head makes bath time easier. This unique space is loaded with amenities devoted to pampering four-legged family members, including an island for brushing, built-in water fountain, and hideaway food dish holders.
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
McCarley Custom CabinetsMcCarley Custom Cabinets
Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and soapstone worktops.
Gronlunds with Wood-Mode Cabinetry
Gronlunds with Wood-Mode Cabinetry
Lesher Natural Stone, Quartz, & TileLesher Natural Stone, Quartz, & Tile
360 Tour Design
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and soapstone worktops.

Brown Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

A well designed 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 utility design.

What do I need in my 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 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 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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