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Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and Ceramic Flooring 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.
A Family's Retreat
A Family's Retreat
Marshall Erb Design Inc.Marshall Erb Design Inc.
Marshall Morgan Erb Design Inc. Photo: Nick Johnson
This is an example of a classic separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and beige cabinets.
Wellborn Cabinetry Designs
Wellborn Cabinetry Designs
Roeser Home RemodelingRoeser Home Remodeling
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Pet Parlor with Hideaway Food Storage and Bowls
Pet Parlor with Hideaway Food Storage and Bowls
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
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.
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.
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.
Laurel Haven Homes Award Winning Luxury Home on Lake Travis
Laurel Haven Homes Award Winning Luxury Home on Lake Travis
Laurel Haven HomesLaurel Haven Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Nightingale Co.Nightingale Co.
Design ideas for a 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.
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.
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.
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.

Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and Ceramic Flooring 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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