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Medium Sized Midcentury Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Mid-Century Modern Baths
Mid-Century Modern Baths
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Atomic Ranch Midcentury Modern Project House: Laundry Room
Atomic Ranch Midcentury Modern Project House: Laundry Room
Breathe Design StudioBreathe Design Studio
Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/-atomic-ranch-1
Mid-Century Modern Lake House Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Lake House Remodel
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Photo of a medium sized retro l-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Long Marsh Lane, North Oaks
Long Marsh Lane, North Oaks
Ohana Home & DesignOhana Home & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized retro single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Blackheath Residence
Blackheath Residence
Rocco RevolutionRocco Revolution
Inspiration for a medium sized retro l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio
Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio
FlooretFlooret
Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces.
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
Vicki Simon Interior DesignVicki Simon Interior Design
Happy color for a laundry room!
Medium sized midcentury utility room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, yellow worktops and wallpapered walls.
Devlin Place
Devlin Place
Monaco InteriorsMonaco Interiors
This home underwent a massive renovation. Walls were removed, some replaced with stunning archways. A mid-century modern vibe took over, inspiring the white oak floos, white and oak cabinetry throughout, terrazzo tiles and overall vibe. Our whimiscal side, wanting to pay homage to the clients meditteranean roots, and their desire to entertain as much as possible, found amazing vintage-style tiles to incorporate into the laundry room along with a terrazzo floor tile. The living room boasts built-ins, a huge porcelain slab that echos beach/ocean views and artwork that establishes the client's love of beach moments. A dining room focussed on dinner parties includes an innovative wine storage wall, two hidden wine fridges and enough open cabinetry to display their growing collection of glasses. To enhance the space, a stunning blue grasscloth wallpaper anchors the wine rack, and the stunning gold bulbous chandelier glows in the space. Custom dining chairs and an expansive table provide plenty of seating in this room. The primary bathroom echoes all of the above. Watery vibes on the large format accent tiles, oak cabinetry and a calm, relaxed environment are perfect for this luxe space.
Fairview Contemporary Makeover
Fairview Contemporary Makeover
Frontline Construction, LLCFrontline Construction, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized retro u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Marmoleum flooring and a fun orange counter add a pop of color to this well-designed laundry room. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Mid-Century Kitchen | Tuscaloosa, AL
Mid-Century Kitchen | Tuscaloosa, AL
Toulmin Kitchen & BathToulmin Kitchen & Bath
Laundry and mudroom with washer and drier and another sink with counter space.
Medium sized retro single-wall utility room in Birmingham with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, red walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Blairwood/ Studio City Upstairs Addition
Blairwood/ Studio City Upstairs Addition
Union of Art, IncUnion of Art, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Newport Beach Residence | Whole House Remodel
Newport Beach Residence | Whole House Remodel
The Bespoke Interior, Inc.The Bespoke Interior, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized retro utility room in Orange County.
Dwell House
Dwell House
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Ada Modern Prairie
Ada Modern Prairie
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Orchard
Orchard
Frahm Interiors - Burlington ONFrahm Interiors - Burlington ON
Medium sized midcentury utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Bold Impact | Portland Whole House Remodel
Bold Impact | Portland Whole House Remodel
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
White quartz countertops updated the existing laundry room and a fun black and white backsplash tile adds contrast.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Marmoleum flooring and a fun orange counter add a pop of color to this well-designed laundry room. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Industrial meets Mid-Century Modern
Industrial meets Mid-Century Modern
Trans-Pacific DesignTrans-Pacific Design
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury utility room in Hawaii with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Home renovation Potomac
Home renovation Potomac
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
This is an example of a medium sized retro single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro.

Medium Sized Midcentury Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed midcentury 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 midcentury utility design.

What do I need in my midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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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