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Utility Room with Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
Trailhead Way
Trailhead Way
Herring Design & DevelopmentHerring Design & Development
Photo by: Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a belfast sink.
'19 New Home - Orono, MN
'19 New Home - Orono, MN
Lecy Bros Homes & RemodelingLecy Bros Homes & Remodeling
Design ideas for a large l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
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.
Luandry/Mudroom Renovation
Luandry/Mudroom Renovation
Taryn DeVincent InteriorsTaryn DeVincent Interiors
Taryn DeVincent
Design ideas for a small country utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, green walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Stacked Washer and Dryer with Soapstone Countertops
Stacked Washer and Dryer with Soapstone Countertops
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
A new layout was created in this mudroom/laundry room. The washer and dryer were stacked to make more room for white cabinets. A large single bowl undermount sink was added. Soapstone countertops were used and cabinets go to the ceiling.
Hamptons Style Home
Hamptons Style Home
Nicole Lee Interior DesignsNicole Lee Interior Designs
Amy E. Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey cabinets and grey 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.
Guenther Rd
Guenther Rd
Adaptive Building SolutionsAdaptive Building Solutions
MichaelChristiePhotography
Medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and grey 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.
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
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Nightingale Co.Nightingale Co.
Inspiration for 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.
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.
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.
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.

Utility Room with Soapstone 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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