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Midcentury Laundry Cupboard Ideas and Designs

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Cobble Hill Residence
Cobble Hill Residence
Benjamin Andres ArchitektBenjamin Andres Architekt
Photo of a small retro single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with white cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.
Mid-Century Renovation
Mid-Century Renovation
Wendy Wilson & AssociatesWendy Wilson & Associates
Stacked washer and dryer conveniently located behind doors in the owner's bathroom
Medium sized retro laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.
E Ave Project
E Ave Project
Bungalow 56Bungalow 56
Samantha Goh
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley laundry cupboard in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, grey cabinets and wood worktops.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
Sid Levin Revolution Design Build
This is an example of a retro laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
3 Palms - Laundry Closet
3 Palms - Laundry Closet
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Laundry Closet In Midcentury Modern Home
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall laundry cupboard in Phoenix with white walls, concrete flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
Buchanan Opalach ArchitectsBuchanan Opalach Architects
Photography by Eric Rorer
Retro laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets and a concealed washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
D.A. Haig Construction, LLCD.A. Haig Construction, LLC
This is an example of a small midcentury laundry cupboard in Detroit with a stacked washer and dryer.
Mid Century Flat Remodel
Mid Century Flat Remodel
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
This is an example of a midcentury laundry cupboard in Seattle with a side by side washer and dryer.
Sutton Signature | 1810 State Street Apartments
Sutton Signature | 1810 State Street Apartments
FlooretFlooret
Sutton Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection: Refined yet natural. A white wire-brush gives the natural wood tone a distinct depth, lending it to a variety of spaces.
CasaBianca Townhomes Project
CasaBianca Townhomes Project
RENOVA Homes & RenovationsRENOVA Homes & Renovations
This is an example of a small retro single-wall laundry cupboard in Calgary with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.
Berry St. Laundry
Berry St. Laundry
Erika LamErika Lam
Smart small space solution for a washer/dryer combo!
Photo of a small midcentury laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Robinson
Robinson
The Design Den Homes Inc.The Design Den Homes Inc.
We needed a second laundry area. This under utilized closet was the perfect spot to tuck away a highly functional laundry space.
Inspiration for a small retro laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Denver Area Mid-Century Modern Basement Remodel
Denver Area Mid-Century Modern Basement Remodel
Julia Zettler DesignJulia Zettler Design
Small midcentury laundry cupboard in Denver.
Jamieson
Jamieson
Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.
Inspiration for a small retro single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white walls, grey floors and white worktops.
Kassebaum
Kassebaum
Prime Designs by NancyPrime Designs by Nancy
Photo of a small retro galley laundry cupboard in St Louis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
New Custom Master Bathroom
New Custom Master Bathroom
Kasas Builders Inc.Kasas Builders Inc.
Small retro u-shaped laundry cupboard in San Francisco with light wood cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.
Chatsworth Residence Renovation
Chatsworth Residence Renovation
David Stumpf Architecture LLCDavid Stumpf Architecture LLC
The Chatsworth Residence was a complete renovation of a 1950's suburban Dallas ranch home. From the offset of this project, the owner intended for this to be a real estate investment property, and subsequently contracted David to develop a design design that would appeal to a broad rental market and to lead the renovation project. The scope of the renovation to this residence included a semi-gut down to the studs, new roof, new HVAC system, new kitchen, new laundry area, and a full rehabilitation of the property. Maintaining a tight budget for the project, David worked with the owner to maintain a high level of craftsmanship and quality of work throughout the project.
Denver Mid Century Remodel
Denver Mid Century Remodel
TruStile DoorsTruStile Doors
Inspiration for a retro u-shaped laundry cupboard in Denver.
Midcentury Modern - Harlan
Midcentury Modern - Harlan
Shear ConstructionShear Construction
Photo of a medium sized retro galley laundry cupboard in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, light hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Midcentury-Modern Home Renovation
Midcentury-Modern Home Renovation
Pinecrest DesignPinecrest Design
Inspiration for a retro single-wall laundry cupboard in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Midcentury Laundry Cupboard 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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