Midcentury Utility Room with Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

Inspiration for a midcentury galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Long Marsh Lane, North Oaks

Ohana 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.

Uncomplicated Refinement

H2 Design Studio

Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.

Edina Modern Scandinavian

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Retro galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Mid Century Kitchen

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.

Devlin Place

Monaco 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.

oakland montclair interior renovations

mitchell holladay architects

To increase storage at a small laundry room, the adjacent linen closet was split to provide an alcove for a rolling laundry basket. Blind sliding door hardware keeps the hallway minimal and clean. photography by adam rouse

Floral Wallpaper Laundry Room with Blue Vanity

KraftMaster Renovations

This baby blue vanity in combination with brass hardware and floral wallpapaer makes this room feel light, spacious, and inviting. Photos by Chris Veith.

McGEE II

Ke Design Collective Inc.

Inspiration for a small retro l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.

Laundry Room

Lisa & Leroy

This full house of a family of six called for a room designated just for laundry.
This is an example of a small retro l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.

Mid Century Ranch Renovation

Morse 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!

Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Mark Hoyle
Inspiration for a small midcentury u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Mid Century Modern Home

Riverdell Construction, Inc.

Jesse Smith
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Robinson

The Design Den Homes Inc.

We needed a second laundry area. This under utilized closet was the perfect spot to tuck away a highly functional laundry space.
Inspiration for a small retro laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Ranch Reinvented

RD Architecture, LLC

Juliana Franco
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and green cabinets.

Devore Project

McKeithan 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.

Herritage Green Ranch

TVL Creative Ltd.

Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury single-wall utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Ranch Reinvented

RD 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.

Forever Ranch

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

The laundry room is also the mudroom. There is a dog wash area included as well.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Mid Century Modern Home

Candace Nordquist Interiors

This Laundry room/ Mud room is a functional space. With walnut counter tops, frosted glass door and white walls this space is well balanced with the home.

Midcentury Utility Room with Porcelain Flooring 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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