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Midcentury Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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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!
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.
Mid Century Residence
Mid Century Residence
KP Hudson Construction Inc.KP Hudson Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white 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.
A Mid-Century Treasure in Andover, MA
A Mid-Century Treasure in Andover, MA
Blackdog Design Build RemodelBlackdog Design Build Remodel
Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped utility room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Midcentury Modern Home
Midcentury Modern Home
Mora Design, IncMora Design, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and dark wood cabinets.
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
exactly.exactly.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Midcentury-Modern Home Renovation
Midcentury-Modern Home Renovation
Pinecrest DesignPinecrest Design
Inspiration for a retro single-wall laundry cupboard in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Ravenna Art Deco Dwelling
Ravenna Art Deco Dwelling
Workshop EstatesWorkshop Estates
This is an example of a large midcentury separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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.
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.
Custom Home bulit on a Vineyard in Clovis, CA
Custom Home bulit on a Vineyard in Clovis, CA
Wathen MansionetteWathen Mansionette
Lots of counter space on the opposite side of the washer and dryer
This is an example of a large retro laundry cupboard in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Historic Downtown Prescott
Historic Downtown Prescott
Ability RemodelingAbility Remodeling
Photo of a small retro single-wall utility room in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Barr Custom Home
Barr Custom Home
Alair Homes Red DeerAlair Homes Red Deer
This home features an open concept living space and kitchen, with a complete master suite and spacious patio.
Photo of a medium sized retro single-wall utility room with shaker cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills
Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
James Meyer Photography
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Historic Downtown Prescott
Historic Downtown Prescott
Ability RemodelingAbility Remodeling
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall utility room in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Midcentury Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets 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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