If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed I’m already working on my next project. Yes, they never end. This time? It’s the Laundry Room. I won’t even get into the reasons ‘why’ for those of you who may be wondering. The real question is, ‘why not’? Doing laundry is already pretty lame, so why not make it better by having a pretty space to do it in!
So without further ado, I’ll share the ‘before’ photos, followed by the design board and plans I have for the space.
Our laundry room already has +2 points for having a black door!
I apologize for not even bothering to tidy up before I took these photos. As you can see, it’s not too large of a space. It came fully equipped with a builder grade wire rack, yellow paint, and state of the art machines. Insert sarcasm.
Unfortunately I will be keeping the white machines, because “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. I would totally love a set of machines that were front loading so that I could put a counter top over them for folding space etc., but that won’t be happening anytime soon. Unless of course one of them “accidentally breaks”. Ahem.
So here’s the list of what I want to do:
– Paint the walls Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter. If you haven’t heard of it, you probably don’t have Pinterest!
– Install wainscoting to the wall on the left side of the room, opposite the machines
– Instal crown molding
– Remove the wire rack and replace with 3 white cabinets
– Build a shelf between the cabinets and machines to hold laundry detergent, etc.
– Install a hanging bar between the cabinets and wall to have a spot for dry hang clothing
– Add a bamboo shade to the window (maintaining the bamboo shade theme throughout my home)
– Replace the light fixture
– Decorate with accessories
Here’s the design board I’ve put together for the space. I’m going to link the sources of the items pictured that I plan to purchase for this makeover.
– Bamboo Shade (Home Depot)
– Lantern Pendant (Ballard Designs)
– Cabinets (Lowe’s)
– Rug (Ballard)
– Safety Pin wall decor (Ballard)
– Wainescoting (DIY)
– Shelf (DIY)
– Milk Crate Baskets (Target)
– Gallery Frames (Target)
– Wood Hangers (Container Store)
– Hanging bar (Lowe’s)
– Flowers, Detergent jar, trash can (probably Home Goods)
So what do you think? I’m excited to get this show on the road!