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Midcentury Utility Room with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Tuxedo Park
Tuxedo Park
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Atomic Ranch Midcentury Modern Project House: Laundry Room
Atomic Ranch Midcentury Modern Project House: Laundry Room
Breathe Design StudioBreathe Design Studio
Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/-atomic-ranch-1
Mid-Century Modern Lake House Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Lake House Remodel
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Photo of a medium sized retro l-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Blackheath Residence
Blackheath Residence
Rocco RevolutionRocco Revolution
Inspiration for a medium sized retro l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Fairview Contemporary Makeover
Fairview Contemporary Makeover
Frontline Construction, LLCFrontline Construction, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized retro u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Holloway | Mid-Century Modern Farmhouse
Holloway | Mid-Century Modern Farmhouse
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedroom's rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with a view out windows and a private guest suite. Architect: Visbeen Architects Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: AVB Inc.
San Mateo, full home remodel
San Mateo, full home remodel
JPM ConstructionJPM Construction
Midcentury utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and red worktops.
Ada Modern Prairie
Ada Modern Prairie
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked 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.
Mid Century Modern Ranch
Mid Century Modern Ranch
Froze Design Build, Inc.Froze Design Build, Inc.
Richard Froze
Photo of a large midcentury galley utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Mid Century Modern Brought to Life
Mid Century Modern Brought to Life
kellydesignskellydesigns
We wanted to add some fun and utility to this space, We created a mudroom/laundry area that makes you happy with this stunning wallpaper and black matte accents
Bold Impact | Portland Whole House Remodel
Bold Impact | Portland Whole House Remodel
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
White quartz countertops updated the existing laundry room and a fun black and white backsplash tile adds contrast.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills
Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
James Meyer Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and open cabinets.
Altadore Residence - Niro Developments
Altadore Residence - Niro Developments
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
From 2020 to 2022 we had the opportunity to work with this wonderful client building in Altadore. We were so fortunate to help them build their family dream home. They wanted to add some fun pops of color and make it their own. So we implemented green and blue tiles into the bathrooms. The kitchen is extremely fashion forward with open shelves on either side of the hoodfan, and the wooden handles throughout. There are nodes to mid century modern in this home that give it a classic look. Our favorite details are the stair handrail, and the natural flagstone fireplace. The fun, cozy upper hall reading area is a reader’s paradise. This home is both stylish and perfect for a young busy family.
Kassebaum
Kassebaum
Prime Designs by NancyPrime Designs by Nancy
Photo of a small retro galley laundry cupboard in St Louis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
1960's Tri-Level Ranch
1960's Tri-Level Ranch
Lacy Keller InteriorsLacy Keller Interiors
HomeStar Video Tours
Photo of a small midcentury galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floors and grey worktops.
Complete renovation - TMR
Complete renovation - TMR
Morisset DesignMorisset Design
Photo of a small retro single-wall separated utility room in Montreal with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and orange worktops.
Mid-Century Renovation
Mid-Century Renovation
Wendy Wilson & AssociatesWendy Wilson & Associates
Stacked washer and dryer conveniently located behind doors in the owner's bathroom
Medium sized retro laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.
Newport Beach MidCentury Modern Home
Newport Beach MidCentury Modern Home
Anthology InteriorsAnthology Interiors
Beautiful, expansive Midcentury Modern family home located in Dover Shores, Newport Beach, California. This home was gutted to the studs, opened up to take advantage of its gorgeous views and designed for a family with young children. Every effort was taken to preserve the home's integral Midcentury Modern bones while adding the most functional and elegant modern amenities. Photos: David Cairns, The OC Image
Kensington Artist Remodel
Kensington Artist Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
This laundry room is small yet powerful. The deco pattern flooring is a unique touch to this room. A granite countertop with raised panel cabinets and gold pulls make for a great prep area. This room provides everything you need to make a mundane task one of your favorites!

Midcentury Utility Room with Ceramic Flooring 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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