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Affordable Midcentury Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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GARAGE
GARAGE
Bernadette GiglioBernadette Giglio
Flow Wall Company Craft storage and laundry storage Bernadette Giglio
Inspiration for a medium sized retro utility room in Los Angeles.
Mid-Century Modern Baths
Mid-Century Modern Baths
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Eichler Laundry Room
Eichler Laundry Room
Kyle ChesserKyle Chesser
photos by Kyle Chesser, Hands On Studio
Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
New Custom Master Bathroom
New Custom Master Bathroom
Kasas Builders Inc.Kasas Builders Inc.
Small retro u-shaped laundry cupboard in San Francisco with light wood cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.
Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio
Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio
FlooretFlooret
Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces.
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
Vicki Simon Interior DesignVicki Simon Interior Design
Happy color for a laundry room!
Medium sized midcentury utility room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, yellow worktops and wallpapered walls.
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.
oakland montclair interior renovations
oakland montclair interior renovations
mitchell holladay architectsmitchell holladay architects
To increase storage at a small laundry room, the adjacent linen closet was split to provide an alcove for a rolling laundry basket. Blind sliding door hardware keeps the hallway minimal and clean. photography by adam rouse
McGEE II
McGEE II
Ke Design Collective Inc.Ke Design Collective Inc.
Inspiration for a small retro l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Mid-Century Kitchen | Tuscaloosa, AL
Mid-Century Kitchen | Tuscaloosa, AL
Toulmin Kitchen & BathToulmin Kitchen & Bath
Laundry and mudroom with washer and drier and another sink with counter space.
Medium sized retro single-wall utility room in Birmingham with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, red walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Mount Vernon Interior
Mount Vernon Interior
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Baulkham Hills Renovation
Baulkham Hills Renovation
MKG Interior DesignMKG Interior Design
Laundry Room
Small retro galley separated utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room FINAL
Laundry Room FINAL
Matterhorn Development Co.Matterhorn Development Co.
Laundry room with dog shower.
Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with blue walls and grey floors.
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 Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Mark Hoyle
Inspiration for a small midcentury u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Home renovation Potomac
Home renovation Potomac
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
This is an example of a medium sized retro single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro.
St. Johns Addition and Remodel
St. Johns Addition and Remodel
Jameson Design GroupJameson Design Group
The new laundry layout features built in compact washer/dryer and painted shaker cabinetry.
Medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
222 NE 5th Court
222 NE 5th Court
Marc Julien HomesMarc Julien Homes
Vintage architecture meets modern-day charm with this Mission Style home in the Del Ida Historic District, only two blocks from downtown Delray Beach. The exterior features intricate details such as the stucco coated adobe architecture, a clay barrel roof and a warm oak paver driveway. Once inside this 3,515 square foot home, the intricate design and detail are evident with dark wood floors, shaker style cabinetry, a Estatuario Silk Neolith countertop & waterfall edge island. The remarkable downstairs Master Wing is complete with wood grain cabinetry & Pompeii Quartz Calacatta Supreme countertops, a 6′ freestanding tub & frameless shower. The Kitchen and Great Room are seamlessly integrated with luxurious Coffered ceilings, wood beams, and large sliders leading out to the pool and patio. Robert Stevens Photography
Robinson
Robinson
The Design Den Homes Inc.The Design Den Homes Inc.
We needed a second laundry area. This under utilized closet was the perfect spot to tuck away a highly functional laundry space.
Inspiration for a small retro laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Affordable 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.
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