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Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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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.
Laundry Room Remodel and Addition in Dallas, TX
Laundry Room Remodel and Addition in Dallas, TX
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
The homeowner was used to functioning with a stacked washer and dryer. As part of the primary suite addition and kitchen remodel, we relocated the laundry utilities. The new side-by-side configuration was optimal to create a large folding space for the homeowner. Now, function and beauty are found in the new laundry room. A neutral black countertop was designed over the washer and dryer, providing a durable folding space. A full-height linen cabinet is utilized for broom/vacuum storage. The hand-painted decorative tile backsplash provides a beautiful focal point while also providing waterproofing for the drip-dry hanging rod. Bright brushed brass hardware pop against the blues used in the space.
Boone's Farm
Boone's Farm
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and shaker cabinets.
Summerfield Vineyard Home
Summerfield Vineyard Home
R & K Custom HomesR & K Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Nightingale Co.Nightingale Co.
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Remodel
Laundry Room Remodel
Board by Board DesignBoard by Board Design
The laundry room features Soapstone countertops and a basketweave travetine wainscot Photo Credit: Bella Vita Photography
Large rural galley utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Modern Santiago
Modern Santiago
Chelsea Lauren InteriorsChelsea Lauren Interiors
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
2019 Parade Of Homes
2019 Parade Of Homes
Silas LaceySilas Lacey
Photo of a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
This spacious laundry room off the kitchen with black soapstone countertops and white bead board paneling also serves as a mudroom.
Design ideas for a large classic utility room in Other with green walls, beige floors, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath DesignSanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design
Susan Brenner
Inspiration for a large rural 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.
Tennessee Farm House
Tennessee Farm House
Scott Wilson Architect, LLCScott Wilson Architect, LLC
This laundry Room celebrates the act of service with vaulted ceiling, desk area and plenty of work surface laundry folding and crafts. Photo by Reed brown
Queen Anne Laundry
Queen Anne Laundry
collaborative interiorscollaborative interiors
Photographer: NW Architectural Photography / Remodeler: Homeworks by Kelly
Design ideas for a 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.
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.
Homedale
Homedale
Emily RuddoEmily Ruddo
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and black worktops.
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
Otero Signature HomesOtero Signature Homes
Medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Cleveland with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Night Hawk Remodel- 2018
Night Hawk Remodel- 2018
Key ResidentialKey Residential
Versatile Imaging
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured 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.
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.
Mossey Grove Lane 1
Mossey Grove Lane 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Matthew Scott Photographer, INC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Southern Casual
Southern Casual
Providence DesignProvidence Design
True to the home's form, everything in the laundry room is oriented to take advantage of the view outdoors. The reclaimed brick floors seen in the pantry and soapstone countertops from the kitchen are repeated here alongside workhorse features like an apron-front sink, individual pullout baskets for each persons laundry, and plenty of hanging, drying, and storage space. A custom-built table on casters can be used for folding clothes and also rolled out to the adjoining porch when entertaining. A vertical shiplap accent wall and café curtains bring flair to the workspace. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ....................................................................................................... Design Resources: CONTRACTOR Parkinson Building Group INTERIOR DESIGN Mona Thompson , Providence Design ACCESSORIES, BEDDING, FURNITURE, LIGHTING, MIRRORS AND WALLPAPER Providence Design APPLIANCES Metro Appliances & More ART Providence Design and Tanya Sweetin CABINETRY Duke Custom Cabinetry COUNTERTOPS Triton Stone Group OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS Antique Brick PAINT Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams PAINTING (DECORATIVE) Phinality Design RUGS Hadidi Rug Gallery and ProSource of Little Rock TILE ProSource of Little Rock WINDOWS Lumber One Home Center WINDOW COVERINGS Mountjoy’s Custom Draperies PHOTOGRAPHY Rett Peek

Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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