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Midcentury Utility Room with Grey Walls Ideas and Designs

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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.
Long Marsh Lane, North Oaks
Long Marsh Lane, North Oaks
Ohana Home & DesignOhana Home & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized retro single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
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.
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!
Mount Vernon Interior
Mount Vernon Interior
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Retro Mid Century
Retro Mid Century
Interior InspirationsInterior Inspirations
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige 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.
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.
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.
#3 Meadows Del Mar Occupied Home Staging
#3 Meadows Del Mar Occupied Home Staging
Shelley Sass DesignsShelley Sass Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized retro single-wall utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Skye in Palm Springs, California
Skye in Palm Springs, California
Woodbridge Pacific GroupWoodbridge Pacific Group
Residence One Pet Suite at Skye in Palm Springs, California
Inspiration for a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sunset Blvd.
Sunset Blvd.
Sophea Interior DesignsSophea Interior Designs
Retro l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Retro Mid Century
Retro Mid Century
Interior InspirationsInterior Inspirations
This is an example of a small retro single-wall utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Laundry Room - Oakland Hills
Laundry Room - Oakland Hills
Innovative Interiors by Sophia SolomonInnovative Interiors by Sophia Solomon
Photo of a small retro galley utility room in San Francisco with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops and white worktops.
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.
Ravine Ridge
Ravine Ridge
Tim Schollaart Builder LLCTim Schollaart Builder LLC
Photo of a small retro l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Rockwood Remodel
Rockwood Remodel
Sarro DesignSarro Design
Kayleen Michelle
Midcentury separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and yellow floors.
1960's Major Update - Laundry Room
1960's Major Update - Laundry Room
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
The House On Harwell
The House On Harwell
Morris Modern Homes LLCMorris Modern Homes LLC
Remodel by Morris Minis Homebuilders
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury separated utility room in Dallas with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Midcentury Utility Room with Grey Walls 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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