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Proyecto de Interiorismo Residencial Rio Real
Proyecto de Interiorismo Residencial Rio Real
DISIGHTDISIGHT
This is an example of a small retro l-shaped utility room in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white walls.
Midcentury Modern Basement Remodel
Midcentury Modern Basement Remodel
Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & HomeFloor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home
Robb Siverson Photography
This is an example of a small midcentury utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
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.
Coppell
Coppell
Integrated Home ImprovementIntegrated Home Improvement
The client was looking to change the laundry room to make it less crowded and more functional.
Small retro galley utility room in Dallas with open cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls and panelled walls.
9654 Montelanico LOOP 203
9654 Montelanico LOOP 203
Engel & Volkers Naples Bonita-EsteroEngel & Volkers Naples Bonita-Estero
FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED! Step inside to this fabulous 2nd floor Bellisimo VII coach home built in 2019 with an attached one car garage, exceptional modern design & views overlooking the golf course and lake. The den & main living areas of the home boast high tray ceilings, crown molding, wood flooring, modern fixtures, electric fireplace, hurricane impact windows, and desired open living, making this a great place to entertain family and friends. The eat-in kitchen is white & bright complimented with a custom backsplash and features a large center quartz island & countertops for dining and prep-work, 42' white cabinetry, GE stainless steel appliances, and pantry. The private, western-facing master bedroom possesses an oversized walk-in closet, his and her sinks, ceramic tile and spacious clear glassed chrome shower. The main living flows seamlessly onto the screened lanai for all to enjoy those sunset views over the golf course and lake. Esplanade Golf & CC is ideally located in North Naples with amenity rich lifestyle & resort style amenities including: golf course, resort pool, cabanas, walking trails, 6 tennis courts, dog park, fitness center, salon, tiki bar & more!
Modern Midcentury
Modern Midcentury
Whangarei Homestagers and Interior DesignWhangarei Homestagers and Interior Design
After
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall utility room in Other with wood worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
The Boheme Home + LivingThe Boheme Home + Living
Installed wood-look porcelain tile throughout, ceiling fans and light fixtures, windows. Electrical rewiring. Removed soffit in kitchen. Installed new cabinets, granite, backsplash, appliances. Repaired and repainted walls.
Hollywood Condo
Hollywood Condo
Trinity Builders & Design, Inc.Trinity Builders & Design, Inc.
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Aménagement décoration d'une extension dans une maison individuelle à Vittel
Aménagement décoration d'une extension dans une maison individuelle à Vittel
Bulles DécoBulles Déco
Emmanuelle Perin, décoratrice d'intérieur dans le 88. Présentation de la buanderie.
Photo of a small retro galley separated utility room with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Midcentury Remodel
Midcentury Remodel
John ThomasJohn Thomas
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley utility room in Albuquerque with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, painted wood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
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.
Jamieson
Jamieson
Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, grey floors and white worktops.
Appartement Haussmannien Annécien
Appartement Haussmannien Annécien
SOHA conceptionSOHA conception
Inspiration for a small retro single-wall utility room in Lyon with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
N様邸リノベーション　洗濯機置き場
N様邸リノベーション　洗濯機置き場
株式会社空間計画株式会社空間計画
洗濯機置き場の上にオープンキャビネットを二段設置しました。しっかり収納もできますね。
Small midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Other with open cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, vinyl flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Project Pacifica
Project Pacifica
Cielo & Oak InteriorsCielo & Oak Interiors
This is an example of a small midcentury galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Mid century AZ Ranch gets NEW LIVING QUARTERS
Mid century AZ Ranch gets NEW LIVING QUARTERS
Siegler Design Services + INTERIORSSiegler Design Services + INTERIORS
compact laundry closet next to kitchen
Inspiration for a small retro laundry cupboard in Phoenix with concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white walls.
Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchens and New construction , Scottsdale, AZ
Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchens and New construction , Scottsdale, AZ
Bayside Home Improvement LLCBayside Home Improvement LLC
This laundry room showcases a chic and sophisticated design with a functional layout. The deep navy cabinetry, adorned with sleek hardware, adds a bold and elegant contrast to the white backsplash and countertops. The louvered cabinet doors are both aesthetically pleasing and practical, allowing for ventilation. A large, single basin sink with a modern faucet stands ready for laundry prep or hand-washing delicate items. The washer and dryer are front-loading, emphasizing the room's modern feel. A dark, open shelving unit to the right offers easily accessible storage for baskets, towels, and jars, while contributing to the room's contemporary look. The herringbone patterned wooden floor brings warmth and a classic touch to the overall design, enhancing the room's refined aesthetic.
Auckland Bungalow Renovation
Auckland Bungalow Renovation
Nala Studio Architects LimitedNala Studio Architects Limited
White cabinets and white engineered stone bench top is offset by the use of gold handles, mixer and inset of metal bar.
Small midcentury utility room in Auckland with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Grapevine Whole House Remodel
Grapevine Whole House Remodel
ZFE RenovationsZFE Renovations
This laundry room is small but efficient with a countertop over the washer and dryer, tall utility cabinets with storage for cleaning supplies, and a hanging space.
Luxury Cabin Real Estate Photography
Luxury Cabin Real Estate Photography
The Wonder WaysThe Wonder Ways
Design ideas for a small retro utility room in Los Angeles.

Small 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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