With Caesarstone’s 506 Mirabel and 4044 Airy Concrete as the foundation, Samantha Silver’s laundry and utility rooms marry refined design with real-life practicality – proving that even the hardest-working spaces deserve beauty and intention.
When beauty journalist and content creator Samantha Silver (@thisismothership) set about renovating her North West London home, practicality and durability were just as crucial as aesthetics. With two energetic boys aged 7 and 10, and a husband equally immersed in busy family life, Samantha knew that hardworking areas like the laundry and utility rooms needed to seamlessly marry form and function. That’s why she chose Caesarstone surfaces from the very beginning.
“With two sports-obsessed boys, I spend my life washing sports kits,” she says. “The one thing I was so desperate to achieve was an upstairs laundry room – it was a non-negotiable.” As part of a major build – including removing the roof, knocking down the back wall, and living through the winter without windows – Samantha and her family repurposed a spare bedroom to create her dream laundry space on the first floor. “It has changed my life. Washing is now a joy to do in such a beautiful room. I have space to iron, fold, and everything is so much easier to put away.”
The laundry room’s calm, tailored aesthetic features floor-to-ceiling cabinetry in a soft, warm beige. At its heart is Caesarstone’s 506 Mirabel porcelain surface – a statement-making design that Samantha describes as the starting point for everything. “I fell in love with Mirabel the moment I saw it in the London showroom. It was the first piece of the puzzle and everything else was chosen around it.” With its soft ivory base, bold grey veining, and delicate amber accents, Mirabel brings elegance to one of the busiest rooms in the house.
“Because this is a high traffic, working space that gets dirty fast, it was really important that the worktop was built to last. But I wanted it to look pretty too – and Mirabel did just that,” she says. “It’s pure perfection and a real statement that everyone comments on.”
With the washer and dryer now conveniently located upstairs, the ground floor utility room was reimagined to serve a different purpose. “Downstairs, I really wanted to make more space for boots, shoes, bags and coats,” says Samantha. “By moving the laundry appliances, we were able to do just that.”
In this space, Samantha turned to Caesarstone’s 4044 Airy Concrete – a refined, industrial-inspired surface that complements the utilitarian function of the room while still delivering standout design. Combined with fresh white cabinetry and elegant chequerboard flooring, its soft grey tones and subtle texture provide a calm, contemporary backdrop that’s both practical and beautiful.
Airy Concrete is now available in Caesarstone’s revolutionary ICON technology – a new, crystalline silica-free* surface made from a unique blend of recycled materials. This latest evolution supports Caesarstone’s ongoing mission to create high-performing, design-forward surfaces while championing safer industry practices and greater environmental responsibility.
Durability was a key reason for choosing Caesarstone throughout Samantha’s home. “Because it’s harder and stronger than natural stone like granite and marble, it’s more durable and resistant to scratches,” she explains. “I don’t feel like I have to treat it with baby gloves.”
So successful has the choice been that Samantha already has plans to use Caesarstone again. “When we redo our kitchen, I’d really like it to be the worktop in there too.”
With a young family and a hectic household, Samantha needed surfaces that could keep up with daily life – and Caesarstone delivered. Renowned for its durability, low maintenance, and resistance to stains and scratches, it’s the perfect choice for homes where practicality can’t come at the expense of style. From messy crafts to quick clean-ups, the surfaces handle it all while maintaining their elegant finish. Plus, with Caesarstone’s unique Lifetime Warranty, Samantha has added peace of mind that her surfaces are built to last.
Feeling inspired? Explore Caesarstone’s catalogue to discover the perfect surface for your dream scheme. And don’t forget to try out the online visualiser tool – which lets you see exactly how Caesarstone will look in your space.
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Photography by Adam Carter
*May contain traces of up to 1% crystalline silica.
