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Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
David Lau
Medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in New York with white cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Flooring Options
Flooring Options
DOOR COUNTY INTERIORS & DESIGNDOOR COUNTY INTERIORS & DESIGN
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Chatham Remodel
Chatham Remodel
Global Cabinets LLCGlobal Cabinets LLC
Photo of a contemporary single-wall utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, a submerged sink, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Stunning Laundry Space
Stunning Laundry Space
Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry LtdScott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd
Modern Laundry
Modern utility room in Edmonton with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Custom Black Forest Home
Custom Black Forest Home
KLo Home DesignKLo Home Design
Large Laundry room with white cabinets, gray quartz countertops, full wall accent tile and gold accents
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Sophisticated and Fresh Laundry Room
Sophisticated and Fresh Laundry Room
Kimball Starr Interior DesignKimball Starr Interior Design
A white laundry room and mudroom creates the perfect space to drop items as you come in the door. Two levels of wall pegs (for adults and children) allows everyone to help maintain a tidy home. Shoe storage with metal baskets keeps shoes corralled. Drawers and cabinets hold cleaning supplies.
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.
Pet Parlor features Large Sink for Pet Baths
Pet Parlor features Large Sink for Pet Baths
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
Large, stainless steel sink with wall faucet that has a sprinkler head makes bath time easier. 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.
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.
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Nightingale Co.Nightingale Co.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional 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.
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.
West Highlands Kitchen
West Highlands Kitchen
Red Chair DesignsRed Chair Designs
We added cabinets to this otherwise vacant laundry room which gives the homeowners more storage for laundry supplies and household items. A rod constructed of pipe was hung from the ceiling to allow for hanging clothes straight from the washer or dryer
Kalil Drive
Kalil Drive
Alair Homes ScottsdaleAlair Homes Scottsdale
The laundry and storage room is both stylish and practical - perfect for a big family. White cabinets and sea foam green walls give it a clean fresh look. Pull-out shelving compartments make the most of the space and keep it tidy. The room even has its own “laundry island” for a convenient folding and sorting space.
Gronlunds with Wood-Mode Cabinetry
Gronlunds with Wood-Mode Cabinetry
Lesher Natural Stone, Quartz, & TileLesher Natural Stone, Quartz, & Tile
360 Tour Design
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and soapstone worktops.

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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