You're picking in the wrong direction. Start with the things that have the fewest selection (appliances) go to countertops, then floors, then paint colors. Now your choices are always getting larger.

I ahve to agree stop painting and choose a counter then choose a wall color since everything else is in place. BTW have figured out how to get at the W/D to turn off the water to have them serviced. A stone counter will be very heavy to lift so lest see what you planned . This idea always looks great in a picture but the practicality of it is another thing. But I also think cararra marble floor in a laundry room not exactly practical either.

@Joseph Corlett, LLC we did pick everything in the right order but learned late (after most were ordered and delivered) that the countertops are not available. Depending on what counter we choose, I may not do beadboard (this means I have to have it removed and I just threw away $1k). I was trying to stay with the overall color selection albeit backwards. Hence, my design dilemma. They've already painted the first coat and installed the beadboard, assuming we could get our countertop. All selections were made with the complete picture in mind.

@Patricia Colwell Consulting the water access point is above the countertops. There will be a carveout for them. And there is room to slide them out to be serviced. I would think that gives access for servicing?

I think a black soapstone looking countertop would be perfect. Whatever you can source.

What about REAL soapstone?

@AJCN thanks! We are headed to the stone place in about an hour. That's what I was hoping to hear. A quiet gray would look great. Black would be my second choice. Fingers crossed!

Take a look at leathered or honed Steel Grey, Virginia Mist (aka Jet Mist), or Ocean Black granites. There's a whole host of other black granites available, too.

I know your original vision was in the black/dark grey family, but what about a white solid surface or quartz? It would lighten up the space and be very quiet next to the bead board and marble floor. Plus, lots of white to choose from to find the right match.

If not, is real soapstone in the budget?

A nice glitter grey quartz could also tie things together, I think, provided you could find one that goes with the marble. You may need to paint again though.

@Storybook Home I found some whites I liked but hubby gave it a hard no. He thought it was "too much white". We have tentatively picked out a black one, but I keep rethinking it.

If you do get black, do not get a polished black. You will see every spot, every bit of lint, dust... Honed or leathered.

We have a leathered black counter and it doesn’t show fingerprints, however I’ve read that honed and polished will.

I'd use a solid white quartz. You have dark gray walls and gray and white floors in a small space without many windows. The white will also be less contrast above your white washer and dryer, and as others have said, will show less dust/lint which you will have in a laundry space.