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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Schryver Design LLCSchryver Design LLC
Three apartments were combined to create this 7 room home in Manhattan's West Village for a young couple and their three small girls. A kids' wing boasts a colorful playroom, a butterfly-themed bedroom, and a bath. The parents' wing includes a home office for two (which also doubles as a guest room), two walk-in closets, a master bedroom & bath. A family room leads to a gracious living/dining room for formal entertaining. A large eat-in kitchen and laundry room complete the space. Integrated lighting, audio/video and electric shades make this a modern home in a classic pre-war building. Photography by Peter Kubilus
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Photos by SpaceCrafting
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Coastal Cottage in Oklahoma
Coastal Cottage in Oklahoma
Design DirectionsDesign Directions
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Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
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.
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.
Fort Langley custom home
Fort Langley custom home
F. M. Construction LtdF. M. Construction Ltd
SeeVirtual Marketing & Photography www.seevirtual360.com
This is an example of a large classic separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, beige walls, white cabinets, soapstone worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Lexington Bungalow
Lexington Bungalow
Small Batch KitchensSmall Batch Kitchens
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls and slate flooring.
Lights and Darks
Lights and Darks
Kelly Scanlon Interior DesignKelly Scanlon Interior Design
Check out the laundry details as well. The beloved house cats claimed the entire corner of cabinetry for the ultimate maze (and clever litter box concealment).
Orono Deer Hill Preserve
Orono Deer Hill Preserve
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, glass worktops, white splashback, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Southern Living August 2015 Feature
Southern Living August 2015 Feature
European Stone ConceptsEuropean Stone Concepts
Photography by Laurey Glenn
Medium sized country l-shaped separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, soapstone worktops, a submerged sink and white walls.
Cooperstown Farmhouse
Cooperstown Farmhouse
The Working Kitchen, Ltd.The Working Kitchen, Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, grey worktops and medium wood cabinets.
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.
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.
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
Photo of a medium sized eclectic u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a belfast sink, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
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.
Transitional Farmhouse Laundry Room
Transitional Farmhouse Laundry Room
Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W KitchensSarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens
Laundry Room Remodel. Arabesque White Tile, solid and Deco Backsplash. Custom Floating Shelves. Pompeii Quartz Avorio Countertop & Apron Front Sink with Black Matte Bridge Style Faucet. Hanging Rods for Delicates. Light Gray Cabinetry.
Cubby Storage in Mud Room
Cubby Storage in Mud Room
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Open cubbies were placed near the back door in this mudroom / laundry room. The vertical storage is shoe storage and the horizontal storage is great space for baskets and dog storage. A metal sheet pan from a local hardware store was framed for displaying artwork. The bench top is stained to hide wear and tear. The coat hook rail was a DIY project the homeowner did to add a bit of whimsy to the space.

Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and Glass 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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