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Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

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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.
Shady Hollow Design
Shady Hollow Design
JS DwellingsJS Dwellings
Transitional laundry room interior design in Austin, Texas.
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Austin with soapstone worktops, wood splashback, a stacked washer and dryer, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
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
Brimfield Home
Brimfield Home
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
mud room with secondary laundry
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, beige worktops and panelled walls.
Remodeling a "Remuddle"
Remodeling a "Remuddle"
Home Glow DesignHome Glow Design
This 1790 farmhouse had received an addition to the historic ell in the 1970s, with a more recent renovation encompassing the kitchen and adding a small mudroom & laundry room in the ’90s. Unfortunately, as happens all too often, it had been done in a way that was architecturally inappropriate style of the home. We worked within the available footprint to create “layers of implied time,” reinstating stylistic integrity and un-muddling the mistakes of more recent renovations.
Lexington Project
Lexington Project
Dodge Fine Home BuildersDodge Fine Home Builders
Design ideas for an utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, green cabinets, soapstone worktops, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and wainscoting.
Ultimate Master Suite Retreat
Ultimate Master Suite Retreat
Wendy Glaister InteriorsWendy Glaister Interiors
This sun-shiny laundry room has old world charm thanks to the soapstone counters and brick backsplash with wall mounted faucet.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, grey walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors, black worktops, exposed beams and wainscoting.
Luxury Laundry Space
Luxury Laundry Space
Elite Kitchens and Cabinets LimitedElite Kitchens and Cabinets Limited
Design ideas for a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, soapstone worktops, pink splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Orono Lakeside Luxury Living
Orono Lakeside Luxury Living
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Design ideas for a small rustic galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Bungalow 2.0
Bungalow 2.0
Sloan Springer ArchitectSloan Springer Architect
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops and wainscoting.
Retro Kitchen Refresh
Retro Kitchen Refresh
Skydell Contracting Inc.Skydell Contracting Inc.
Small retro galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.

Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and All Types of Wall Treatment 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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