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Midcentury Utility Room with Grey Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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BLAIRWOOD
BLAIRWOOD
Scala Construction Inc.Scala Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a large retro galley utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Mid Century Kitchen
Mid Century Kitchen
Phase II, Inc.Phase II, Inc.
Design ideas for a midcentury single-wall utility room in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.
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.
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.
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.
E Ave Remodel
E Ave Remodel
Nicolls Design BuildNicolls Design Build
Samantha Goh
This is an example of a small retro utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and grey cabinets.
Mid Century Ranch Renovation
Mid Century Ranch Renovation
Morse Custom Homes and RemodelingMorse Custom Homes and Remodeling
Original 1953 mid century custom home was renovated with minimal wall removals in order to maintain the original charm of this home. Several features and finishes were kept or restored from the original finish of the house. The new products and finishes were chosen to emphasize the original custom decor and architecture. Design, Build, and most of all, Enjoy!
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.
Devore Project
Devore Project
McKeithan Design Studio, LLCMcKeithan Design Studio, LLC
Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
E Ave Project
E Ave Project
Bungalow 56Bungalow 56
Samantha Goh
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley laundry cupboard in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, grey cabinets and wood 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.
Ranch Reinvented
Ranch Reinvented
RD Architecture, LLCRD Architecture, LLC
Photography by Juliana Franco
Medium sized midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Bloomfield Street Duplex
Bloomfield Street Duplex
J. PATRYCE DESIGNJ. PATRYCE DESIGN
Retro l-shaped utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Greenhills Way
Greenhills Way
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Custom gray laundry room cabinets.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro single-wall separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Midcentury Laundry Room
Midcentury Laundry Room
Photo of a retro u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Laundry Room - Oakland Hills
Laundry Room - Oakland Hills
Innovative Interiors by Sophia SolomonInnovative Interiors by Sophia Solomon
Inspiration for a small retro galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Davis New Home
Davis New Home
CitiBuilt ConstructionCitiBuilt Construction
This is an example of a large retro u-shaped utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and quartz 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.
Prickly Pear Sanctuary
Prickly Pear Sanctuary
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Expansive midcentury 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.
1960's Tri-Level Ranch
1960's Tri-Level Ranch
Lacy Keller InteriorsLacy Keller Interiors
HomeStar Video Tours
Inspiration for a small retro galley separated 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.

Midcentury Utility Room with Grey 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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