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Small Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Luandry/Mudroom Renovation
Luandry/Mudroom Renovation
Taryn DeVincent InteriorsTaryn DeVincent Interiors
Taryn DeVincent
Design ideas for a small rural utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, green walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
The New Traditional
The New Traditional
Blue Heron Signature HomesBlue Heron Signature Homes
The laundry room offers lots of storage, an amazingly convenient laundry sink, folding space and hanging space. Super cute under the stairs dog room! Such a great way to use the space and an awesome way to conceal dog bowls and toys. Designed and built by Terramor Homes in Raleigh, NC. Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt
Updated Traditional
Updated Traditional
Brock Design GroupBrock Design Group
Brock Design Group cleaned up the previously cluttered and outdated laundry room by designing custom height cabinetry for storage and functionality. The bright, fun wall color contrasts the clean white cabinetry.
LG Washer & Dryer
LG Washer & Dryer
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
6 Motions, 1 Amazing Wash Performance. The wash performance of the machine is greatly improved, giving you perfect results every time.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beaded cabinets.
Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place
Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
With the original, unfinished laundry room located in the enclosed porch with plywood subflooring and bare shiplap on the walls, our client was ready for a change. To create a functional size laundry/utility room, Blackline Renovations repurposed part of the enclosed porch and slightly expanded into the original kitchen footprint. With a small space to work with, form and function was paramount. Blackline Renovations’ creative solution involved carefully designing an efficient layout with accessible storage. The laundry room was thus designed with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a stacked washer/dryer to provide enough space for a folding station and drying area. The lower cabinet beneath the drying area was even customized to conceal and store a cat litter box. Every square inch was wisely utilized to maximize this small space.
English Cottage
English Cottage
Kuklinski + Rappe ArchitectsKuklinski + Rappe Architects
Butler's Pantry between kitchen and dining room doubles as a Laundry room. Laundry machines are hidden behind doors. Leslie Schwartz Photography
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.
West Highlands Kitchen
West Highlands Kitchen
Red Chair DesignsRed Chair Designs
This laundry room originally had one awkward cabinet that was difficult to use. We used the entire wall to create more storage and to give the appliances a built-in look.
MODERN CONVIENCE IN A HISTORIC KITCHEN
MODERN CONVIENCE IN A HISTORIC KITCHEN
BAKER POSEY DESIGNBAKER POSEY DESIGN
This is an extermely efficient laundry room with built in dog crates that leads to a dog bath
Design ideas for a small farmhouse galley utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Modern Log Cabin
Modern Log Cabin
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Starr Laundry room
Starr Laundry room
Danmar Cabinet CompanyDanmar Cabinet Company
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Despite not having a view of the mountains, the windows of this multi-use laundry/prep room serve an important function by allowing one to keep an eye on the exterior dog-run enclosure. Beneath the window (and near to the dog-washing station) sits a dedicated doggie door for easy, four-legged access. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Western Hemlock wall and ceiling paneling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
emma delonemma delon
Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and black worktops.
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Alexis Solomon Design StudioAlexis Solomon Design Studio
Kim Ranlett Photography
Design ideas for a small classic utility room in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
West Highlands Kitchen
West Highlands Kitchen
Red Chair DesignsRed Chair Designs
This laundry room originally had 1 awkward cabinet that was difficult to use. We used the entire wall to create more storage and to give the appliances a built-in look.
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
emma delonemma delon
Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Photo of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and black worktops.
Luandry/Mudroom Renovation
Luandry/Mudroom Renovation
Taryn DeVincent InteriorsTaryn DeVincent Interiors
Taryn DeVincent
Design ideas for a small country utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, green walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
English Cottage
English Cottage
Kuklinski + Rappe ArchitectsKuklinski + Rappe Architects
Butler's Pantry between kitchen and dining room doubles as a Laundry room. Laundry machines are hidden behind doors. Leslie Schwartz Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer 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.
Compact Contemporary Laundry Room
Compact Contemporary Laundry Room
GeberitGeberit
This renovated farmhouse features a laundry room outfitted with white wood, light hardwood floors and a honed black granite countertop. James Netz Photography

Small 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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