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Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and White Walls Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
McCarley Custom CabinetsMcCarley Custom Cabinets
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops, a submerged sink, white walls, black floors and soapstone worktops.
Custom Transitional
Custom Transitional
Peery HomesPeery Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Gorgeous Colonial Remodel with Greenhouse
Gorgeous Colonial Remodel with Greenhouse
New England Artisans Remodeling & Design GroupNew England Artisans Remodeling & Design Group
Eddie Day
This is an example of a medium sized classic 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.
Queen Anne Laundry
Queen Anne Laundry
collaborative interiorscollaborative interiors
Photographer: NW Architectural Photography / Remodeler: Homeworks by Kelly
This is an example of a classic galley utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Massachusetts Oceanfront Home
Massachusetts Oceanfront Home
Frank Shirley ArchitectsFrank Shirley Architects
Photo by Randy O'Rourke
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Boston with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls and travertine flooring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tumbleweed Custom Home
Tumbleweed Custom Home
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.
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.
Quarry Road
Quarry Road
Teaselwood DesignTeaselwood Design
Quarry Road + QUARRY ROAD We transformed this 1980’s Colonial eyesore into a beautiful, light-filled home that's completely family friendly. Opening up the floor plan eased traffic flow and replacing dated details with timeless furnishings and finishes created a clean, classic, modern take on 'farmhouse' style. All cabinetry, fireplace and beam details were designed and handcrafted by Teaselwood Design.
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.
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.
Tennessee Farm House
Tennessee Farm House
Scott Wilson Architect, LLCScott Wilson Architect, LLC
This laundry Room celebrates the act of service with vaulted ceiling, desk area and plenty of work surface laundry folding and crafts. Photo by Reed brown
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.
Cove Hollow from The Hampton Series
Cove Hollow from The Hampton Series
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
The Hamptons Collection Cove Hollow by Yankee Barn Homes Mudroom/Laundry Room Chris Foster Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, travertine flooring and a stacked 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.
Silver Charm
Silver Charm
Kirby Walls Custom BuildersKirby Walls Custom Builders
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Austin with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Angel Bay - Lake Travis
Angel Bay - Lake Travis
AE InteriorsAE Interiors
This is an example of a large country u-shaped utility room in Austin with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.

Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops and White Walls 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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