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Midcentury Utility Room with a Concealed Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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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.
Midcentury Laundry Room
Midcentury Laundry Room
Design ideas for a small retro single-wall separated utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace
Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace
Claudia Dorsch Interior Design LtdClaudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd
Small midcentury utility room in London with an integrated sink, quartz worktops, white walls, marble flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, green floors and white worktops.
Blairwood/ Studio City Upstairs Addition
Blairwood/ Studio City Upstairs Addition
Union of Art, IncUnion of Art, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Montecito
Montecito
Tracy Lynn StudioTracy Lynn Studio
Photography: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with yellow cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, brown floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Midcentury Modern - Harlan
Midcentury Modern - Harlan
Shear ConstructionShear Construction
Photo of a medium sized retro galley laundry cupboard in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, light hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Prime Designs by NancyPrime Designs by Nancy
Laundry room with hidden wash machine and dryer
Medium sized retro l-shaped utility room in St Louis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Boulevard 2016 Front Cover
Boulevard 2016 Front Cover
TroicoTroico
Inspiration for a retro l-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Midcentury Laundry Room
Midcentury Laundry Room
Photo of a small retro single-wall utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Midcentury Modern - Harlan
Midcentury Modern - Harlan
Shear ConstructionShear Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury galley laundry cupboard in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, light hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.

Midcentury Utility Room with a Concealed Washer and Dryer 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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