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Grey Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Escavera Cove - Flintrock
Escavera Cove - Flintrock
Integrity BuildersIntegrity Builders
Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Classic galley utility room in New York with a built-in sink, grey floors, grey worktops, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Quarry Road
Quarry Road
Teaselwood DesignTeaselwood Design
Quarry Road + QUARRY ROAD We transformed this 1980’s Colonial eyesore into a beautiful, light-filled home that's completely family friendly. Opening up the floor plan eased traffic flow and replacing dated details with timeless furnishings and finishes created a clean, classic, modern take on 'farmhouse' style. All cabinetry, fireplace and beam details were designed and handcrafted by Teaselwood Design.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Photos by SpaceCrafting
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
'19 New Home - Orono, MN
'19 New Home - Orono, MN
Lecy Bros Homes & RemodelingLecy Bros Homes & Remodeling
Design ideas for a large l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Gorgeous Colonial Remodel with Greenhouse
Gorgeous Colonial Remodel with Greenhouse
New England Artisans Remodeling & Design GroupNew England Artisans Remodeling & Design Group
Eddie Day
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in New York with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath DesignSanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design
Susan Brenner
Large country single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
16581 S. Pacific Ave., Sunset Beach
16581 S. Pacific Ave., Sunset Beach
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, white walls, multi-coloured floors, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, black worktops, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Integrity Luxury HomesIntegrity Luxury Homes
Inspiration for a mediterranean galley utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Walter Durham House Remodel
Walter Durham House Remodel
Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen StudioPine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio
John Welsh
Photo of a classic single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, white cabinets, soapstone worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ruxton Remodel
Ruxton Remodel
PennyCrest LLCPennyCrest LLC
Jennifer Dobson
Photo of a traditional utility room in Baltimore with a belfast sink, soapstone worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Queen Anne Laundry
Queen Anne Laundry
collaborative interiorscollaborative interiors
Photographer: NW Architectural Photography / Remodeler: Homeworks by Kelly
Traditional galley utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hamptons Style Home
Hamptons Style Home
Nicole Lee Interior DesignsNicole Lee Interior Designs
Amy E. Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey cabinets and grey walls.
Whole Home - Oakton VA
Whole Home - Oakton VA
Berriz Design Build GroupBerriz Design Build Group
Medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Lexington Bungalow
Lexington Bungalow
Small Batch KitchensSmall Batch Kitchens
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls and slate flooring.
Whole House Remodel And Kitchen Design Zionsville, Indiana
Whole House Remodel And Kitchen Design Zionsville, Indiana
EWC Home Services & DesignEWC Home Services & Design
New laundry room and pantry area. Background 1 of 4 new bathrooms EWC Home Services Bathroom remodel and design.
Photo of a medium sized country l-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with raised-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Indianapolis Home of Distinction-16'
Indianapolis Home of Distinction-16'
Whittney Parkinson DesignWhittney Parkinson Design
Jen Driscoll
Inspiration for a small modern galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Franklin St. Kitchen Renovation
Franklin St. Kitchen Renovation
The Gaines Group ArchitectsThe Gaines Group Architects
Caitlin Funkhouser Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Richmond with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain flooring, grey floors, black worktops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Holiday Home 2014
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Holiday Home 2014
Levantina USALevantina USA
This laundry room was at the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Holiday Home. It was designed by Bryan Patrick Flynn. Thanks to Construction Resources, Inc. for the photos from Barbara Brown. Material from Levantina, fabrication by Atlanta Kitchen.
2014 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse
2014 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse
CR HomeCR Home
Mineral Black Soapstone Main Level Laundry Countertops by Atlanta Kitchen Photos by Galina Coada and Barbara Brown
Classic utility room in Atlanta with soapstone worktops.

Grey 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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