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Midcentury Utility Room with Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Ranch Reinvented
Ranch Reinvented
RD Architecture, LLCRD Architecture, LLC
Juliana Franco
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and green cabinets.
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Custom Home
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Custom Home
UserUser
Custom white cabinetry, a small sink, and lots of cubbbies with storage complete this custom laundry room.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Pax I House
Pax I House
Pax Domus, Inc.Pax Domus, Inc.
Creative Captures, David Barrios
Photo of a medium sized midcentury single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
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.
Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition
Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition
Katie Hutchison StudioKatie Hutchison Studio
Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison
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.
Verdigris
Verdigris
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Step into a world of elegance and sophistication with this stunning modern art deco cottage that we call Verdigris. The attention to detail is evident in every room, from the statement lighting to the bold brass features. Overall, this renovated 1920’s cottage is a testament to our designers, showcasing the power of design to transform a space into a work of art.
Dog Wash
Dog Wash
Christie Architecture LLCChristie Architecture LLC
Medium sized midcentury galley separated utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Grosenbacher Custom HomesGrosenbacher Custom Homes
Hill Country Real Estate Photography
Medium sized midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Edina Modern Scandinavian
Edina Modern Scandinavian
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Retro galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Outer Sunset Alterations
Outer Sunset Alterations
Thomas Rex Hardy, AIAThomas Rex Hardy, AIA
Inspiration for a medium sized retro single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Meridian - Woodlilly
Meridian - Woodlilly
Meridian Construction LLCMeridian Construction LLC
LouisvillePhotographer.com
Retro single-wall separated utility room in Louisville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and composite countertops.
Little John Residence
Little John Residence
KMSalter DesignKMSalter Design
Cameron St. Photography
Photo of a medium sized midcentury galley separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
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.
Retro Kitchen Refresh
Retro Kitchen Refresh
Skydell Contracting Inc.Skydell Contracting Inc.
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brown floors, multicoloured worktops, wallpapered walls and laminate floors.
Whinnery
Whinnery
brittanysdesignbrittanysdesign
Large retro galley separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Midcentury Modern Farmhouse in Fairfax Station
Midcentury Modern Farmhouse in Fairfax Station
USA Cabinet Store FairfaxUSA Cabinet Store Fairfax
Large retro l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and beige worktops.
富岡マンションリノベーション
富岡マンションリノベーション
中村康造建築設計室中村康造建築設計室
サンワカンパニーで選んだシンプルな洗面台回り。ミラーキャビネットを2台連結することで収納量と空間に広がりを。
Medium sized midcentury utility room in Yokohama with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, lino flooring, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Christie Architecture LLCChristie Architecture LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury galley utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Bastien Renovation
Bastien Renovation
Su Casa Cabinets INCSu Casa Cabinets INC
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Midcentury Utility Room with Composite Countertops 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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