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Inspiration for a large retro separated utility room in Other with blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, grey worktops and cork flooring.
Kips Bay Decorator Show House
Kips Bay Decorator Show House
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Nick Johnson
This is an example of a midcentury utility room in New York.
Coppell
Coppell
Integrated Home ImprovementIntegrated Home Improvement
The client was looking to change the laundry room to make it less crowded and more functional.
Inspiration for a small retro galley utility room with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
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McDonald Jones HomesMcDonald Jones Homes
Clean lines and white cabinetry make the Laundry room feel brighter and large. Matching benchtop to the Kitchen Island offers consistency.
Retro galley separated utility room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a built-in sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey worktops, flat-panel cabinets and white floors.
MidCentury Modern Kingston extension
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VC Design Architectural ServicesVC Design Architectural Services
Retro single-wall separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, white walls, cork flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
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.
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.
Cordillera Ranch Organic Modern
Cordillera Ranch Organic Modern
Lifestyle by Stadler Custom HomesLifestyle by Stadler Custom Homes
Midcentury utility room in Austin.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Denver Design GroupDenver Design Group
The expansive laundry room and mudroom got a makeover too with a new door and recycled cabinets from the original kitchen.
Design ideas for a retro utility room in Denver.
Roger That
Roger That
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Photo of a midcentury utility room in Vancouver.
Skye in Palm Springs, California
Skye in Palm Springs, California
Woodbridge Pacific GroupWoodbridge Pacific Group
Residence One Pet Suite at Skye in Palm Springs, California
Inspiration for a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Master Suite Closet
Master Suite Closet
Heller BuiltHeller Built
This is an example of a retro utility room in Other.
MidMod House fun laundry room
MidMod House fun laundry room
Studio 818 Design + Build ManagementStudio 818 Design + Build Management
Midcentury utility room in Miami.
My Houzz: A Midcentury Remodel and New Master Bath in Dallas
My Houzz: A Midcentury Remodel and New Master Bath in Dallas
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
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Inspiration for a retro utility room in Dallas.
Lake Ridge View // Midcentury Modern
Lake Ridge View // Midcentury Modern
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Design ideas for a retro utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Midcentury Minneapolis
Midcentury Minneapolis
Quartersawn Design BuildQuartersawn Design Build
Farm Kid Studios
Small midcentury single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Normandy Park Remodel
Normandy Park Remodel
Ross RenovationRoss Renovation
cement tile shop tiles, custom walnut folding table, ikea anthracite cabinets
Photo of a retro utility room in Seattle.
Zema Redux
Zema Redux
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Midcentury utility room in Seattle.
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.

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.
Fullerton - Laundry Room
Fullerton - Laundry Room
Concept Renovations, Inc.Concept Renovations, Inc.
Photo of a retro utility room in Orange County.
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