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Midcentury Utility Room with Multicoloured Worktops Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
Retro Reno
Retro Reno
G&M Craftsman CabinetsG&M Craftsman Cabinets
We love to be challenged so when we were approached by these clients about a design "from the era" we couldn't resist! There is nothing worse than removing character and charm from a home. The clients wanted their retro beach shack to have the modern comforts of today's lastest technologies hidden behind design features of the original design of the home. Beautiful terrazzo bench tops, laminated plywood, matt surfaces and soft-close hardware make this space warm and welcoming. Giving a home new life through clever design to achieve the result as if it was meant to be all along is one of the most rewarding projects you can do and we LOVED IT!
New Laundry Area
New Laundry Area
Homework Remodels - Tri-lite BuildersHomework Remodels - Tri-lite Builders
• Semi-custom textured laminate cabinetry with shaker-style doors • Laminate countertop with space to fold clothes, Blanco Silgranit sink, both are resistant to scratches, stains, and heat making them perfect for the laundry room. • Room serves as overflow kitchen storage area along with an additional refrigerator for our chef, always ready to entertain! • Complementary vinyl plank floors resemble the engineered flooring in the rest of the house with the added durability of vinyl.
Laundry /Mud room
Laundry /Mud room
Premium WoodworkingPremium Woodworking
This is an example of a medium sized retro single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
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.
Retro Kitchen Refresh
Retro Kitchen Refresh
Skydell Contracting Inc.Skydell Contracting Inc.
Small retro galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.
Award Winning Complete Home - Zen Oasis
Award Winning Complete Home - Zen Oasis
Craft Home RemodelingCraft Home Remodeling
Experience the ultimate transformation with our complete home remodel project, which was recently featured in a prestigious home & garden magazine. Our expert team has crafted a masterpiece that includes a brand-new kitchen, luxurious master bathroom, stylish guest bathroom, custom-designed office space, exquisite wood floors, and a stunning fireplace. Every detail has been meticulously planned and executed to create a space that seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with functional design. This remodel is a testament to our commitment to excellence and craftsmanship, providing you with a home that truly reflects your vision and lifestyle.
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.
Laundry Room Exterior Door
Laundry Room Exterior Door
Thayer Design BuildThayer Design Build
Design ideas for a midcentury 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.
Retro Kitchen Refresh
Retro Kitchen Refresh
Skydell Contracting Inc.Skydell Contracting Inc.
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brown floors, multicoloured worktops, wallpapered walls and laminate floors.
Retro Reno
Retro Reno
G&M Craftsman CabinetsG&M Craftsman Cabinets
We love to be challenged so when we were approached by these clients about a design "from the era" we couldn't resist! There is nothing worse than removing character and charm from a home. The clients wanted their retro beach shack to have the modern comforts of today's lastest technologies hidden behind design features of the original design of the home. Beautiful terrazzo bench tops, laminated plywood, matt surfaces and soft-close hardware make this space warm and welcoming. Giving a home new life through clever design to achieve the result as if it was meant to be all along is one of the most rewarding projects you can do and we LOVED IT!
Award Winning Complete Home - Zen Oasis
Award Winning Complete Home - Zen Oasis
Craft Home RemodelingCraft Home Remodeling
Experience the ultimate transformation with our complete home remodel project, which was recently featured in a prestigious home & garden magazine. Our expert team has crafted a masterpiece that includes a brand-new kitchen, luxurious master bathroom, stylish guest bathroom, custom-designed office space, exquisite wood floors, and a stunning fireplace. Every detail has been meticulously planned and executed to create a space that seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with functional design. This remodel is a testament to our commitment to excellence and craftsmanship, providing you with a home that truly reflects your vision and lifestyle.
Retro Kitchen Refresh
Retro Kitchen Refresh
Skydell Contracting Inc.Skydell Contracting Inc.
This is an example of a small midcentury galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.
Laundry
Laundry
Thayer Design BuildThayer Design Build
This is an example of a midcentury 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.

Midcentury Utility Room with Multicoloured Worktops 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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