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Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Figured Birch Wide Plank Floors - Newport Beach, California
Figured Birch Wide Plank Floors - Newport Beach, California
Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank FloorsHull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors
Wide plank Curly Birch flooring custom sawn in the USA by Hull Forest Products, 1-800-928-9602. www.hullforest.com. Photo by David Lamb Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Coastal Cottage in Oklahoma
Coastal Cottage in Oklahoma
Design DirectionsDesign Directions
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English Cottage
English Cottage
Kuklinski + Rappe ArchitectsKuklinski + Rappe Architects
Butler's Pantry between kitchen and dining room doubles as a Laundry room. Laundry machines are hidden behind doors. Leslie Schwartz Photography
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.
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.
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.
Starr Laundry room
Starr Laundry room
Danmar Cabinet CompanyDanmar Cabinet Company
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Can't Tame a Wild Thing
Can't Tame a Wild Thing
Morrison InteriorsMorrison Interiors
Brett Hickman
Photo of an expansive traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
emma delonemma delon
Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and black worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
SutherlandsSutherlands
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Craftsman
Craftsman
Mike Pardue Homes, Inc.Mike Pardue Homes, Inc.
Laundry room with separate desk space with soapstone countertops.
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Austin with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Stroh
Stroh
328 Design Group328 Design Group
Jana Bussanich
Photo of a medium sized classic separated utility room in Denver with white cabinets, orange walls, medium hardwood flooring, raised-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, brown floors and black worktops.
Floral Park Kitchen
Floral Park Kitchen
Anew Kitchen and Bath Design ExperienceAnew Kitchen and Bath Design Experience
Ken Henry
Medium sized bohemian l-shaped utility room in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, medium hardwood flooring and black worktops.
Strittmatter
Strittmatter
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Laundry Room Gallery Layout
Laundry Room Gallery Layout
Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry LtdScott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd
Modern Laundry Space
Photo of a modern galley separated utility room in Edmonton with a submerged sink, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Anacortes Waterfront Countertops
Anacortes Waterfront Countertops
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and black worktops.
Easy White Kitchen & Utility Space
Easy White Kitchen & Utility Space
Von TobelVon Tobel
Check out these kitchen updates designed by Jennifer Williams of @VonTobelMichiganCity. The homeowner decided on KraftMaid Vantage all plywood cabinetry with the Shepparton Maple door style and a slab drawer front. The color is a custom match from Benjamin Moore Niveous OC-36. The kitchen backsplash is American Olean Bordeaux Cream with Mangos Bristol Wind accent. The new laundry sink is a Mustee 10CBT in Biscuit, & the countertops are Caesarstone Urban Safari with a half bullnose edge.
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
emma delonemma delon
Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and black worktops.
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
emma delonemma delon
Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and black worktops.
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
emma delonemma delon
Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Photo of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and black worktops.
Crossroads Ranch, Prescott, AZ
Crossroads Ranch, Prescott, AZ
Board by Board DesignBoard by Board Design
Bella Vita Photography
Large rural u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.

Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and Medium Hardwood 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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