When Erin from Lemons Lavender & Laundry started talking about putting together a $100 Room challenge for January, I immediately started thinking that our laundry room could use a little sprucing up. Erin does this challenge almost every month, and I every time I look at her rooms and spaces, I can’t get over just how far $100 goes towards making those spaces work and look better. I knew I could make a $100 go a long way towards improving our laundry room’s function, and make it a little prettier to look at, and to work in.
Our laundry room is always the last space in our houses to get any kind of love from me, even though I am always pinning new ideas to my Laundry Room board. Though I painted it and changed the floors when we moved in, I really haven’t done much else to it. This is what it looked like when we bought the house in the summer of 2015.
Laundry Room
… and after we painted it Mindful Gray (Sherwin Williams)
This is the current state of the laundry room. It’s constantly a mess, because although there are plenty of cabinets, there is no space to fold laundry. The little counter top we do have is home to the cat food. Add to that the fact that the room is really narrow, and messy becomes kinda dangerous because you have to navigate past laundry baskets, vacuums and such to get to the dryer or into the garage.
The laundry room is right off the kitchen, so we are constantly in and out of it all day. The door is always open, so I am always looking at that mess. It’s not a pretty sight. The litter box is in that little closet, off to the right. While the existing cabinets are large, they are kind of old and dated looking. I don’t really want to have to replace them though, so I plan on just painting the base cabinets and changing the hardware. See the footboard on the right? We’ve been using it since we moved in to keep the dogs out of the kitty litter. I have planned on repurposing it so that it fits the space, but I haven’t gotten to it yet.
So, let’s get to the plan:
- Shorten the footboard to fit the closet width.
- Paint the lower cabinets and change the hardware
- Add a shelf to the back wall to use for folding table and add space for laundry baskets.
- Repaint or decorative stencil
For an idea of what I’m thinking the finished area will look like, here are a couple of my favorite laundry room ideas. Click the pics to go to the original posts please!
via Sharon Joyce Interiors
Love that shelf – it would be the perfect solution for my lack of a folding table, and a great space for the laundry baskets.
via amazon
We need a barrier in front of the litter box because my dogs think the litter box is full of treats for them. Ewww… Either I’m cutting down the footboard (finally!) or buying something like that.
via Houseologie
And finally, I am so in love with this stencil, and I’m thinking that it would be perfect for the laundry room. Not sure if I’d do black and white, or try pink, but it will be spectacular and fun.
So, that’s my plan. Come back next week to check out my progress… Wish me luck!
Don’t forget to check out the rest of the participants in the $100 Room Challenge below.
Eliesa
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Deborah says
Why do pups do that? Your current flooring is gorgeous! (heart) It will look so amazing with your makeover plans.
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
I redid our laundry closet for my second $100 Room Challenge and it’s still my favorite space. You have such great ideas for this room (love that flamingo stencil!) I am so excited to see how it turns out!!!
ashley@biggerthanthethreeofus says
Heck yes to a fun stencil! Love the bones of your space.
Zografia | Bisozozo says
Sounds like a great plan. We keep our washing machines in the bathroom in Greece. But a laundry room is a must when we build our own dream home! Never gonna happen, but i love dreaming!
Kristen & Vicki says
Whoo! you have big plans for that space! Will look great when your finished. Love your inspiration pics!
Meredith @ The Palette Muse says
Laundry rooms can be so tricky because of all the different jobs they have to do. Yours is going to be great when you’re done, can’t wait to see!
Patti says
Hi Eliesa,
You have some great ideas and I’m excited to see the finished room. Our laundry room is right off the kitchen and you are so right about it being the last thing everyone fixes up. Ours really needs to be re-done. Maybe I’ll do it next time. 🙂
Jillian says
I now feel like I need boldly stenciled walls in my life! I can’t wait to see what you do.
Laura Laskey says
One thing to consider – find a small cupboard or end table that has a door on the from and fits your cats box inside. Cut a hole in the side so the cat can get in an out. We did this and it has been a great help!
Maria Brittis says
love the bathroom from Joyce interiors! I can’t wait to see yours next week! What a cute doggie.
Maria
Kathy says
Great inspiration pics. I LOVE sharon’s laundry room and those flamingos are awesome! You’ve got a great start with the gorgeous floors and wall color. It’s going to be fantastic when it’s done!
Amy | Stow and TellU says
I’m thinking the folding shelf is going to make a huge difference when you are doing laundry (not to mention inspire me to make one for my laundry room one day ;-D That floor is beautiful and timeless and 3 cheers for flamingos!! Looking forward to watching this room progress. I think you have a great plan in mind!!
Maureen says
I love the idea of cutting down the footboard to fit the closet opening! Having a stencilled wall will make a huge impact!
Monica Benavidez says
I love Sharon’s laundry room, so it’s fun to see that as one of your inspiration photos. I think you can definitely improve the look and organization of that space for <$100 so it won't be such a bummer to look at when you're in the kitchen. And why do dogs like to do gross things? Sigh! 🙂
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
Your narrow laundry room reminds me of mine, which I’m also working on for this fun challenge. I can’t wait to see how yours turns out, especially your shelf idea. I need something like that too! That stencil is so fun!
Kim says
I can’t wait to see how this comes out! You’ve a lot to work with.. I love your idea or flamingo stencils!
sara s syrett says
Oh it will be so much better and more functional! I love the plan! And what about dogs thinking a litterbox is their treat? SO gross!
Tracy says
Your before looks like my laundry room! I am loving the makeover ideas you shared.