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Mid-Century Modern Willow Bend Custom Design
Mid-Century Modern Willow Bend Custom Design
Nicole Arnold InteriorsNicole Arnold Interiors
This quaint home, located in Plano’s prestigious Willow Bend Polo Club, underwent some super fun updates during our renovation and refurnishing project! The clients’ love for bright colors, mid-century modern elements, and bold looks led us to designing a black and white bathroom with black paned glass, colorful hues in the game room and bedrooms, and a sleek new “work from home” space for working in style. The clients love using their new spaces and have decided to let us continue designing these looks throughout additional areas in the home!
Devlin Place
Devlin Place
Monaco InteriorsMonaco Interiors
This home underwent a massive renovation. Walls were removed, some replaced with stunning archways. A mid-century modern vibe took over, inspiring the white oak floos, white and oak cabinetry throughout, terrazzo tiles and overall vibe. Our whimiscal side, wanting to pay homage to the clients meditteranean roots, and their desire to entertain as much as possible, found amazing vintage-style tiles to incorporate into the laundry room along with a terrazzo floor tile. The living room boasts built-ins, a huge porcelain slab that echos beach/ocean views and artwork that establishes the client's love of beach moments. A dining room focussed on dinner parties includes an innovative wine storage wall, two hidden wine fridges and enough open cabinetry to display their growing collection of glasses. To enhance the space, a stunning blue grasscloth wallpaper anchors the wine rack, and the stunning gold bulbous chandelier glows in the space. Custom dining chairs and an expansive table provide plenty of seating in this room. The primary bathroom echoes all of the above. Watery vibes on the large format accent tiles, oak cabinetry and a calm, relaxed environment are perfect for this luxe space.
Forest Residence
Forest Residence
Nataliya Borener InteriorsNataliya Borener Interiors
Photo of a retro utility room in Austin with white walls, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Colorful Mid-Century Modern
Colorful Mid-Century Modern
Bluestem RemodelingBluestem Remodeling
"Brandon Stengel - www.farmkidstudios.com”
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
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.
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!
Rénovation d'une cuisine
Rénovation d'une cuisine
Univers YOKO K.Univers YOKO K.
Renovation d' une micro cuisine tout en conservant les éléments anciens comme les carreaux de ciment au sol, une étagère mural en biseau ou le frigo intégré,
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.
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.
Earll Drive
Earll Drive
Shift PHXShift PHX
Inspiration for a medium sized retro l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Addition and complete interior and exterior renovation
Addition and complete interior and exterior renovation
Eden BuildersEden Builders
Medium sized midcentury u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured 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.
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.
Mid Century Remodel
Mid Century Remodel
VFLA Architecture + InteriorsVFLA Architecture + Interiors
Inspiration for a small retro single-wall separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Point Loma Whole House Remodel
Point Loma Whole House Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
This Point Loma home got a major upgrade! The laundry room has an upgraded look with a retro feel. The cabinetry has a mint shade reminiscent of the popular 60s color trends. Not only does this laundry room have new geometric flooring, but there is also even a pet station. Laundry will never be a boring task in this room!
Wahroonga Home - SmartSpace Interiors
Wahroonga Home - SmartSpace Interiors
Anoushka Allum DesignAnoushka Allum Design
Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and a stacked washer and dryer.
1960's Major Update - Laundry Room
1960's Major Update - Laundry Room
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
This is an example of a large retro 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.
Prickly Pear Sanctuary
Prickly Pear Sanctuary
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Design ideas for an expansive retro 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.
Homestead - Fall Festival 2018
Homestead - Fall Festival 2018
Viking HomesViking Homes
Medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Mid-Century Modern Willow Bend Custom Design
Mid-Century Modern Willow Bend Custom Design
Nicole Arnold InteriorsNicole Arnold Interiors
This quaint home, located in Plano’s prestigious Willow Bend Polo Club, underwent some super fun updates during our renovation and refurnishing project! The clients’ love for bright colors, mid-century modern elements, and bold looks led us to designing a black and white bathroom with black paned glass, colorful hues in the game room and bedrooms, and a sleek new “work from home” space for working in style. The clients love using their new spaces and have decided to let us continue designing these looks throughout additional areas in the home!

Midcentury Utility Room with Multi-coloured Floors 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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