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Midcentury Orange Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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White Sails Mid-Century Modern
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Photo of a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Magnolia: Mid-Century Modern
Magnolia: Mid-Century Modern
ROM architecture studioROM architecture studio
Architect: Carol Sundstrom, AIA Accessibility Consultant: Karen Braitmayer, FAIA Interior Designer: Lucy Johnson Interiors Contractor: Phoenix Construction Cabinetry: Contour Woodworks Custom Sink: Kollmar Sheet Metal Photography: © Kathryn Barnard
Laundry Room - Oakland Hills
Laundry Room - Oakland Hills
Innovative Interiors by Sophia SolomonInnovative Interiors by Sophia Solomon
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Eichler renovation
Eichler renovation
Scandinavian Home DesignsScandinavian Home Designs
This is an example of a midcentury utility room in San Francisco with wood worktops, brown walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Modernized Mid-Century Renovation
Modernized Mid-Century Renovation
Lenore Weiss Studios, LLCLenore Weiss Studios, LLC
A bright accent wall and light custom cabinets transformed this laundry room into a productive and pleasant space.
This is an example of a midcentury utility room in Chicago with a feature wall.
Orange Midcentury Laundry Room Backsplash
Orange Midcentury Laundry Room Backsplash
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Orange tile creates the perfect pop in this midcentury modern home’s laundry room. With bright white grout lines contrasting nicely, a backsplash of Scalene Triangle Tile in Mandarin lends this space vibrant zest in a way that only this glossy, saturated orange can do. TILE SHOWN Mandarin Scalene Triangle DESIGN Emily Wilska PHOTOS Emily Wilska INSTALLER Precision Flooring
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Photo of a large retro l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Midcentury Modern Basement Remodel
Midcentury Modern Basement Remodel
Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & HomeFloor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home
Robb Siverson Photography
Small retro utility room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Mid-Century Modern Rendition
Mid-Century Modern Rendition
Jackson Design & RemodelingJackson Design & Remodeling
This is an example of a midcentury utility room in San Diego.
Mt Lookout Hillside
Mt Lookout Hillside
Bair Build Co.Bair Build Co.
Design ideas for a retro utility room in Cincinnati.
Auburn East
Auburn East
Larson Builders, Inc.Larson Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a midcentury utility room in Cedar Rapids.
Parade Winner 2021
Parade Winner 2021
Alegria HomesAlegria Homes
Inspiration for a retro utility room in Denver.
Clapham Mid-Century Ensuite, Bathroom, and Laundry Renovation
Clapham Mid-Century Ensuite, Bathroom, and Laundry Renovation
Brilliant SABrilliant SA
Mid-century patterns are introduced through the terrazzo floor tiles and bold square yellow splashback tiles. Laid stack bond, this geometric grid pattern is highlighted by using white grout.
Laundry Room - Oakland Hills
Laundry Room - Oakland Hills
Innovative Interiors by Sophia SolomonInnovative Interiors by Sophia Solomon
This is an example of a small midcentury galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Eichler renovation
Eichler renovation
Scandinavian Home DesignsScandinavian Home Designs
Photo of a midcentury utility room in San Francisco with wood worktops, brown walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry Room - Oakland Hills
Laundry Room - Oakland Hills
Innovative Interiors by Sophia SolomonInnovative Interiors by Sophia Solomon
Design ideas for a midcentury utility room in San Francisco.
Clapham Mid-Century Ensuite, Bathroom, and Laundry Renovation
Clapham Mid-Century Ensuite, Bathroom, and Laundry Renovation
Brilliant SABrilliant SA
Mid-century patterns are introduced through the terrazzo floor tiles and bold square yellow splashback tiles. Laid stack bond, this geometric grid pattern is highlighted by using white grout.
Parade Winner 2021
Parade Winner 2021
Alegria HomesAlegria Homes
Design ideas for a midcentury utility room in Denver.

Midcentury Orange 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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