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Devore Project
Devore Project
McKeithan Design Studio, LLCMcKeithan 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.
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.
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.
Mid-Century Renovation
Mid-Century Renovation
Wendy Wilson & AssociatesWendy Wilson & Associates
Stacked washer and dryer conveniently located behind doors in the owner's bathroom
Medium sized retro laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.
Forever Ranch
Forever Ranch
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis 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.
Midcentury Laundry Room
Midcentury Laundry Room
Photo of a small retro single-wall utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
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!
Pemberton
Pemberton
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Stunning midcentury-inspired custom home in Dallas.
This is an example of a large midcentury galley separated utility room in Dallas 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, grey floors and white worktops.
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Laundry room
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, all styles of cabinet, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.
Country Estate Transformation: Laundry Room
Country Estate Transformation: Laundry Room
Everything HomeEverything Home
Our design studio designed a gut renovation of this home which opened up the floorplan and radically changed the functioning of the footprint. It features an array of patterned wallpaper, tiles, and floors complemented with a fresh palette, and statement lights. Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Zach Savage Homes, LLCZach Savage Homes, LLC
Amy Johnston Harper
Photo of a large retro l-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Los Gatos Midcentury Modern Custom Home
Los Gatos Midcentury Modern Custom Home
Zayer Quality ConstructionZayer Quality Construction
Design ideas for a large midcentury utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, slate flooring, beige floors and beige walls.
Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Marmoleum flooring and a fun orange counter add a pop of color to this well-designed laundry room. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
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.
Mid Century Modern Brought to Life
Mid Century Modern Brought to Life
kellydesignskellydesigns
We wanted to add some fun and utility to this space, We created a mudroom/laundry area that makes you happy with this stunning wallpaper and black matte accents
Mid Century Residence
Mid Century Residence
KP Hudson Construction Inc.KP Hudson Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Forever Ranch
Forever Ranch
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
The laundry room is also the mudroom. There is a dog wash area included as well.
Medium sized midcentury 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.
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!
Midcentury Modern Home Remodel
Midcentury Modern Home Remodel
UserUser
Inspiration for a large retro separated utility room in Other with blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, grey worktops and cork flooring.
Pompadour Estates (Majestic #2)
Pompadour Estates (Majestic #2)
Asher Homes Inc.Asher Homes Inc.
Design ideas for a large midcentury galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.

Premium Midcentury Utility Room 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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