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Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Summerfield Vineyard Home
Summerfield Vineyard Home
R & K Custom HomesR & K Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Photo of 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.
Princeton Addition
Princeton Addition
Black Bear BuildersBlack Bear Builders
Pepper!!! Patiently waiting beneath the lovely 100-year edge on the soapstone counter top...wondering why we need to show the whole internet her fortress of solitude. Heather Shier (Photographer)
Our Work
Our Work
Cypress CabinetsCypress Cabinets
Design ideas for an expansive classic single-wall utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, purple walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath DesignSanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design
Susan Brenner
Large country 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.
Homedale
Homedale
Emily RuddoEmily Ruddo
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and black worktops.
A Cook's Kitchen - Geneva, IL
A Cook's Kitchen - Geneva, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place
Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
With the original, unfinished laundry room located in the enclosed porch with plywood subflooring and bare shiplap on the walls, our client was ready for a change. To create a functional size laundry/utility room, Blackline Renovations repurposed part of the enclosed porch and slightly expanded into the original kitchen footprint. With a small space to work with, form and function was paramount. Blackline Renovations’ creative solution involved carefully designing an efficient layout with accessible storage. The laundry room was thus designed with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a stacked washer/dryer to provide enough space for a folding station and drying area. The lower cabinet beneath the drying area was even customized to conceal and store a cat litter box. Every square inch was wisely utilized to maximize this small space.
DK. Residence
DK. Residence
Olinova DesignOlinova Design
Shoot2Sell
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Night Hawk Remodel- 2018
Night Hawk Remodel- 2018
Key ResidentialKey Residential
Versatile Imaging
Inspiration for a large traditional separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, black worktops, shaker cabinets and multi-coloured walls.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Design ideas 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.
Dilworth Historic Home Renovation
Dilworth Historic Home Renovation
Henderson Building GroupHenderson Building Group
Not only ideal for laundry but also provides a beverage cooler for convenience for both kids and adults.
This is an example of a classic galley utility room in Charlotte with a belfast sink, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood
M the BuildersM the Builders
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige floors, black worktops and a submerged sink.
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.
Carpet One Flooring
Carpet One Flooring
Wall to Wall Carpet OneWall to Wall Carpet One
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath DesignSanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design
Susan Brenner
Inspiration for a large farmhouse 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.
Ruxton Remodel
Ruxton Remodel
PennyCrest LLCPennyCrest LLC
Jennifer Dobson
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Baltimore with a belfast sink, soapstone worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ruxton Remodel
Ruxton Remodel
PennyCrest LLCPennyCrest LLC
Jennifer Dobson
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Baltimore with a belfast sink, soapstone worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Smith Falls
Smith Falls
Interior CreationsInterior Creations
Photo of a classic utility room in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.

Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and Porcelain 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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