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Home renovation Potomac
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
Photo of a medium sized retro single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Riverdell Construction, Inc.Riverdell Construction, Inc.
Jesse Smith
Photo of a medium sized retro single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Pemberton
Pemberton
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Stunning midcentury-inspired custom home in Dallas.
This is an example of a large midcentury galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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Haven & Co.Haven & Co.
D&M Images
Large midcentury single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and wood worktops.
San Mateo Highlands Eichler
San Mateo Highlands Eichler
Urbanism DesignsUrbanism Designs
This is an example of a midcentury utility room in San Francisco.
Mid Century Modern @ Lake Hawkins
Mid Century Modern @ Lake Hawkins
Wright-BuiltWright-Built
Wright-Built, LLC
Photo of a midcentury utility room in Dallas.
Mid-Century Avenues Resoration
Mid-Century Avenues Resoration
Living Home ConstructionLiving Home Construction
Medium sized retro single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Mid-Century Revival
Mid-Century Revival
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
Inspiration for a midcentury utility room in Other.
Clapham Mid-Century Ensuite, Bathroom, and Laundry Renovation
Clapham Mid-Century Ensuite, Bathroom, and Laundry Renovation
Brilliant SABrilliant SA
The new design has greatly improved the efficiency of laundry tasks, making it much easier for our clients to keep their home clean and tidy. Overall, the transformation has been a game-changer for this busy family, providing them with a space that is both stylish and highly functional.
Cordillera Ranch Organic Modern
Cordillera Ranch Organic Modern
Lifestyle by Stadler Custom HomesLifestyle by Stadler Custom Homes
Midcentury utility room in Austin.
North Salem Shingle Style Home
North Salem Shingle Style Home
Sequoia Contracting Company, LTDSequoia Contracting Company, LTD
Tim Lenz Photography
Large retro utility room in New York.
Midcentury Modern Home
Midcentury Modern Home
Mora Design, IncMora Design, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and dark wood cabinets.
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Danny Piassick
Inspiration for a large retro l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Mid-Century Modern laundry room
Mid-Century Modern laundry room
John Fuchs ConstructionJohn Fuchs Construction
This is an example of a midcentury utility room in Other.
West Coast Glamour
West Coast Glamour
Amber Welton Home & StyleAmber Welton Home & Style
Photo of a retro utility room in Vancouver.
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.
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The laundry area of this Mid Century Modern Home was originally located in the garage. So, the team took a portion of the garage and enclosed it to create a spacious new laundry, mudroom and walk in pantry area. Glass geometric accent tile provides a playful touch, while porcelain terrazzo patterned floor tile provides durability while honoring the mid century design.
Indian Hills
Indian Hills
Hutch Design BuildHutch Design Build
Photo of a retro utility room in Denver.

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.
Classic Drummond
Classic Drummond
Picture KCPicture KC
Inspiration for a midcentury utility room in Kansas City.
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