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Gary Randolph Master Builder
Gary Randolph Master Builder
AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Modern Dark Grey Kitchen with Adriatic in Lead Walnut
Modern Dark Grey Kitchen with Adriatic in Lead Walnut
UltraCraft CabinetryUltraCraft Cabinetry
Door Style: Adriatic in Lead Walnut Vertical - Designer: PS Modern - Photographer: Ketchum Photography
Medium sized retro l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
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Newport Beach MidCentury Modern Home
Newport Beach MidCentury Modern Home
Anthology InteriorsAnthology Interiors
Beautiful, expansive Midcentury Modern family home located in Dover Shores, Newport Beach, California. This home was gutted to the studs, opened up to take advantage of its gorgeous views and designed for a family with young children. Every effort was taken to preserve the home's integral Midcentury Modern bones while adding the most functional and elegant modern amenities. Photos: David Cairns, The OC Image
Colorful Mid-Century Modern
Colorful Mid-Century Modern
Bluestem RemodelingBluestem Remodeling
"Brandon Stengel - www.farmkidstudios.com”
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Canyon Trail Kitchen
Canyon Trail Kitchen
DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.
Evergreen Studio
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, blue walls and slate flooring.
Mid Century Modern Ranch
Mid Century Modern Ranch
Froze Design Build, Inc.Froze Design Build, Inc.
Richard Froze
Photo of a large retro galley utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Double Gable Eichler Remodel
Double Gable Eichler Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Clyde Hill Whole House Remodel
Clyde Hill Whole House Remodel
Nip Tuck RemodelingNip Tuck Remodeling
This is an example of a midcentury utility room in Seattle.
Golden Valley Mid-Century Modern
Golden Valley Mid-Century Modern
Strand DesignStrand Design
Design ideas for a retro utility room in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Mid-Century Modern, Shavano Park
Mid-Century Modern, Shavano Park
NR InteriorsNR Interiors
Inspiration for a midcentury utility room in Austin.
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.
Los Gatos Treehouse
Los Gatos Treehouse
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.
Mountain View Eichler Remodel
Mountain View Eichler Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
This is an example of a retro utility room in San Francisco.
E Ave Remodel
E Ave Remodel
Nicolls Design BuildNicolls Design Build
Samantha Goh
This is an example of a small retro utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and grey cabinets.
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
This laundry was designed several months after the kitchen renovation - a cohesive look was needed to flow to make it look like it was done at the same time. Similar materials were chosen but with individual flare and interest. This space is multi functional not only providing a space as a laundry but as a separate pantry room for the kitchen - it also includes an integrated pull out drawer fridge.
Aintree
Aintree
Stephani Buchman PhotographyStephani Buchman Photography
http://www.stephanibuchmanphotography.com Designed by http://www.sodapopdesign.ca
3624 Dover Dr Mountain Brook, Alabama
3624 Dover Dr Mountain Brook, Alabama
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Tommy Daspit Photographer
Medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Birmingham with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

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.
Altadore Residence - Niro Developments
Altadore Residence - Niro Developments
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
From 2020 to 2022 we had the opportunity to work with this wonderful client building in Altadore. We were so fortunate to help them build their family dream home. They wanted to add some fun pops of color and make it their own. So we implemented green and blue tiles into the bathrooms. The kitchen is extremely fashion forward with open shelves on either side of the hoodfan, and the wooden handles throughout. There are nodes to mid century modern in this home that give it a classic look. Our favorite details are the stair handrail, and the natural flagstone fireplace. The fun, cozy upper hall reading area is a reader’s paradise. This home is both stylish and perfect for a young busy family.
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