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Midcentury Utility Room with a Built-in Sink Ideas and Designs

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Wahroonga Home - SmartSpace Interiors
Wahroonga Home - SmartSpace Interiors
Anoushka Allum DesignAnoushka Allum Design
Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and a stacked washer and dryer.
Custom Home Build In Keller, Texas
Custom Home Build In Keller, Texas
1st Texas Remodeling, LLC1st Texas Remodeling, LLC
This is an example of a midcentury utility room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
9654 Montelanico LOOP 203
9654 Montelanico LOOP 203
Engel & Volkers Naples Bonita-EsteroEngel & Volkers Naples Bonita-Estero
FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED! Step inside to this fabulous 2nd floor Bellisimo VII coach home built in 2019 with an attached one car garage, exceptional modern design & views overlooking the golf course and lake. The den & main living areas of the home boast high tray ceilings, crown molding, wood flooring, modern fixtures, electric fireplace, hurricane impact windows, and desired open living, making this a great place to entertain family and friends. The eat-in kitchen is white & bright complimented with a custom backsplash and features a large center quartz island & countertops for dining and prep-work, 42' white cabinetry, GE stainless steel appliances, and pantry. The private, western-facing master bedroom possesses an oversized walk-in closet, his and her sinks, ceramic tile and spacious clear glassed chrome shower. The main living flows seamlessly onto the screened lanai for all to enjoy those sunset views over the golf course and lake. Esplanade Golf & CC is ideally located in North Naples with amenity rich lifestyle & resort style amenities including: golf course, resort pool, cabanas, walking trails, 6 tennis courts, dog park, fitness center, salon, tiki bar & more!
Laundry /Mud room
Laundry /Mud room
Premium WoodworkingPremium Woodworking
This is an example of a medium sized retro single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Mid-Century Masterpiece
Mid-Century Masterpiece
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
This is an example of a retro utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and green worktops.
Prickly Pear Sanctuary
Prickly Pear Sanctuary
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Design ideas for an expansive retro u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, pink walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
This is an example of a large retro l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Mid-Century Modern Baths
Mid-Century Modern Baths
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
This is an example of 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.
Homestead - Fall Festival 2018
Homestead - Fall Festival 2018
Viking HomesViking Homes
Medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
31541 Ashworth Road
31541 Ashworth Road
Pure Style by Jerry BussanmasPure Style by Jerry Bussanmas
This is an example of a large midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Project Pacifica
Project Pacifica
Cielo & Oak InteriorsCielo & Oak Interiors
Design ideas for a small midcentury 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.
J's Renovation
J's Renovation
Redefined LivingRedefined Living
This laundry room boasts beautiful white beaded inset cabinets with light wood tops, providing ample storage space that is both functional and stylish. The room also features top-of-the-line washing machines and convenient organizing baskets, making laundry day a breeze. The floor is composed of sleek dark gray tiles, adding a touch of sophistication to the overall design.
Laundry Renovation
Laundry Renovation
Andrew OffenbacherAndrew Offenbacher
1960s laundry room renovation. Nurazzo tile floors. Reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash. Maple butcher-block counter. IKEA cabinets w/backlit glass. Focal Point linear Seem semi-recessed LED light. Salsbury lockers. 4-panel glass pocket door. Red washer/dryer combo for pop of color.
Jamieson
Jamieson
Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, grey floors and white worktops.
Elegant and Bright
Elegant and Bright
TroicoTroico
Inspiration for a retro utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, grey floors, white worktops, a built-in sink, laminate countertops and ceramic flooring.
Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Customized cabinetry is used in this drop zone area in the laundry/mudroom to accommodate a kimchi refrigerator. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Collected Hideaway | Portland Home Addition
Collected Hideaway | Portland Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
White-painted shaker cabinets and black granite counters pop in this transitional laundry room.
Inspiration for an expansive retro galley separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, black floors, a vaulted ceiling, a built-in sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Retro Reno
Retro Reno
G&M Craftsman CabinetsG&M Craftsman Cabinets
We love to be challenged so when we were approached by these clients about a design "from the era" we couldn't resist! There is nothing worse than removing character and charm from a home. The clients wanted their retro beach shack to have the modern comforts of today's lastest technologies hidden behind design features of the original design of the home. Beautiful terrazzo bench tops, laminated plywood, matt surfaces and soft-close hardware make this space warm and welcoming. Giving a home new life through clever design to achieve the result as if it was meant to be all along is one of the most rewarding projects you can do and we LOVED IT!
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Photo of a large retro l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Elegant and Bright
Elegant and Bright
TroicoTroico
This is an example of a midcentury u-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, grey floors, white worktops, laminate countertops, grey splashback and porcelain splashback.

Midcentury Utility Room with a Built-in Sink 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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