So I thought I might also give you a glimpse at the scary whitewashed mess that was...
the laundry room:
When we first looked at our house, I was actually delighted by this idea of this room -- a whole separate area that housed the things you generally want hidden: the laundry, the dog, and the basement door. Fantastic! But I still wanted it to be pretty.
It came complete with: a really old washer and dryer and white, white, white paint everywhere.
If nothing else I knew it needed warming up...so that I didn't dread doing the laundry. Well, any more than usual. So I went to my favorite go-to cozy color: chocolatey brown. Since there are several different surfaces in the room {brick wall, drywall, cement, pipes, I chose 3 different shades of brown to add dimension to the room.
Besides three different yummy shades of chocolate, I added:
- a {very durable} bamboo area rug
- a bamboo shade
- new, more modern looking bronze wall sconce
- white cabinet {bargain scratch-n-dent from Crate & Barrel}
- dark wicker baskets to hold {read: hide!} doggie, laundry, and garden supplies
- art! Life is Beautiful canvas from Pier1, flowered canvas I had already
And here are the results...
BEFORE: Not sure why the washer hookup was under the window, catty-corner from the dryer. Awkward!
AFTER: Updated lighting, bamboo shade, and pops of orange warm the room up:
BEFORE: AH! Beware the cellar door! Plus that gray utility rug makes me shiver.
AFTER: What laundry room doesn't need art? And a wreath? And you almost didn't notice the scary hatch. LURVE!
BEFORE: The dog looks like he would rather live anywhere else but in the disorganized, whitewashed mess that was his room.
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AFTER: Cozy, chocolatey, laundry-licious. {Yep. I went there.}
And there you have it. A warmer, comfier laundry room. Even the dog looks much happier. :) Mission accomplished!
Hope everyone is having a beautiful, warm, sunny Saturday {at least, for February.}
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