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Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
Sid Levin Revolution Design Build
This is an example of a retro laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
This laundry was designed several months after the kitchen renovation - a cohesive look was needed to flow to make it look like it was done at the same time. Similar materials were chosen but with individual flare and interest. This space is multi functional not only providing a space as a laundry but as a separate pantry room for the kitchen - it also includes an integrated pull out drawer fridge.
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.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Thayer Design BuildThayer Design Build
Retro utility room in Other with an utility sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
La Pedrera Net Zero Residence
La Pedrera Net Zero Residence
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
Architect: Domain Design Architects Photography: Joe Belcovson Photography
Design ideas for a large retro galley separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Street of Dreams 2015 | The Shaw House
Street of Dreams 2015 | The Shaw House
Rockwood CabinetryRockwood Cabinetry
Remodel by Cornerstone Construction Services LLC Interior Design by Maison Inc. David Papazian Photography
Medium sized retro galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Industrial meets Mid-Century Modern
Industrial meets Mid-Century Modern
Trans-Pacific DesignTrans-Pacific Design
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury utility room in Hawaii with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Danny Piassick
Inspiration for a large retro l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Customized cabinetry is used in this drop zone area in the laundry/mudroom to accommodate a kimchi refrigerator. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Mid Century Modern Ranch
Mid Century Modern Ranch
Froze Design Build, Inc.Froze Design Build, Inc.
Richard Froze
Photo of a large retro galley utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Split Level Whole Home Reno
Split Level Whole Home Reno
RIC design buildRIC design build
This midcentury split level needed an entire gut renovation to bring it into the current century. Keeping the design simple and modern, we updated every inch of this house, inside and out, holding true to era appropriate touches.
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.
Midcentury Modern Renovation
Midcentury Modern Renovation
Bella Vista DevelopmentsBella Vista Developments
D & M Images
Photo of a medium sized retro l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Mid-Century Modern Home brought into the 21st Century.
Mid-Century Modern Home brought into the 21st Century.
Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLCPatricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC
Just off the Kitchen is the new Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry space. The custom cabinetry continues into this space, expanding the storage space for the Kitchen. The existing slump block walls add texture to the space.
Currant Ave Whole Home Remodel
Currant Ave Whole Home Remodel
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
This beautiful home in Boulder, Colorado got a full two-story remodel. Their remodel included a new kitchen and dining area, living room, entry way, staircase, lofted area, bedroom, bathroom and office. Check out this client's new beautiful home
Midcentury Refresh
Midcentury Refresh
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
Inspiration for a large retro u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and black worktops.
Knollwood Cove
Knollwood Cove
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
This is an example of a large retro single-wall separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
THE H Residence Condominium 304
THE H Residence Condominium 304
Pinnacle DesignPinnacle Design
Dan Denardo
Inspiration for a retro single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.
#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.
Blue Rock 2019 Spring Parade of Homes Winner
Blue Rock 2019 Spring Parade of Homes Winner
Gardner HomesGardner Homes
Medium sized midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Midcentury Utility Room with Medium 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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