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Heritage Haven
Heritage Haven
Springhouse Architects, LLCSpringhouse Architects, LLC
Inspiration for a retro utility room in Columbus.
The Good Life Project
The Good Life Project
Iconic by Kaitlyn WolfeIconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe
Design ideas for a midcentury utility room in Phoenix.
New Laundry Area
New Laundry Area
Homework Remodels - Tri-lite BuildersHomework Remodels - Tri-lite Builders
• Semi-custom textured laminate cabinetry with shaker-style doors • Laminate countertop with space to fold clothes, Blanco Silgranit sink, both are resistant to scratches, stains, and heat making them perfect for the laundry room. • Room serves as overflow kitchen storage area along with an additional refrigerator for our chef, always ready to entertain! • Complementary vinyl plank floors resemble the engineered flooring in the rest of the house with the added durability of vinyl.
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Central Austin Urban Utility Room
Central Austin Urban Utility Room
More Space Place - Austin/San AntonioMore Space Place - Austin/San Antonio
Retro utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets and white cabinets.
Dianna Drive Remodel
Dianna Drive Remodel
Nightingale Co.Nightingale Co.
Inspiration for a midcentury utility room in Detroit.
Slant Stitch Designed by Erin Adams
Slant Stitch Designed by Erin Adams
Realstone SystemsRealstone Systems
Midcentury utility room in Detroit.
Ensuite, Laundry & Bathroom renovation, Northcote
Ensuite, Laundry & Bathroom renovation, Northcote
GDP Interior DesignGDP Interior Design
Inspiration for a retro utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
La Pedrera Net Zero Residence
La Pedrera Net Zero Residence
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
Architect: Domain Design Architects Photography: Joe Belcovson Photography
Design ideas for a large retro galley separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Street of Dreams 2015 | The Shaw House
Street of Dreams 2015 | The Shaw House
Rockwood CabinetryRockwood Cabinetry
Remodel by Cornerstone Construction Services LLC Interior Design by Maison Inc. David Papazian Photography
Medium sized retro galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ave H, Main house and Garage Apartment
Ave H, Main house and Garage Apartment
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
Medium sized retro single-wall separated utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and beige floors.
Chevy Chase Residence
Chevy Chase Residence
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Midcentury utility room in DC Metro.
Edina Mid-Century Modern
Edina Mid-Century Modern
Home Design by AnnieHome Design by Annie
Photo of a retro utility room in Minneapolis.
Trinity Renovation
Trinity Renovation
Janus HomesJanus Homes
Photo of a medium sized midcentury galley utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
The Good Life Unit #27
The Good Life Unit #27
Iconic by Kaitlyn WolfeIconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe
Retro utility room in Phoenix.
North Salem Shingle Style Home
North Salem Shingle Style Home
Sequoia Contracting Company, LTDSequoia Contracting Company, LTD
Tim Lenz Photography
Design ideas for a large midcentury utility room in New York.
Midcentury Modern Home Remodel
Midcentury Modern Home Remodel
UserUser
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
BJS Assoc Interior DesignBJS Assoc Interior Design
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.

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.
Springvale at Throsby
Springvale at Throsby
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.
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