It’s another makeover post on the blog. I mean, aren’t these the best? Really!
This room functions as both a mudroom and laundry room. You enter this room through our garage. This space was NOT welcoming. Especially after we makeover our Kitchen a year an a half ago. This room transitions into the kitchen so it felt really dated once the kitchen was bright and lovely.
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While designing this room, I wanted it to blend with the kitchen. Therefore, we purchased the same granite as the kitchen and the same subway tile. I really feel this helps with the flow of the space. The whole one side of our home is this room, our half bath and the kitchen. And now, it all works together. Perfect!
BEFORE
Before we started to work on this room, it was brown, white cabinets and a RED washer and dryer.
We started by removing everything …. see?
We updated our washer and dryer with gray front loaders. I did a lot of research on washer and dryers. I really wanted a “table” over them and purchasing top loaders would eliminate that idea. That wasn’t the only reason I went with front loaders, but it sure helped the decision.
When you first walk into the house, you see this closet straight ahead.
We removed the closet. This really opened the space up.
We purchased a new cabinet and installed it. Next, the subway title went up.
I know I know, some people are thinking, you’re not going to add more cabinets? Nope! I wanted it simple and this room isn’t big. I think by not having upper cabinets, it makes it feel larger. Also, less cabinets means less stuff. I like that!
A garbage drawer was added on the far right. There’s really no place to put a garbage can in our kitchen so this was nice solution. I know it seems silly to walk to the laundry room to throw something away, but it isn’t far and it’s hidden. win win!
AFTER
And there ya go! We enclosed the washer and dryer which created a large working area above them. I knew I had to break up all that subway tile so by adding the floating shelf (that matches the table and bench top [you’ll see soon]) really breaks the space up. Now, I didn’t come up with this idea myself. I was very inspired by Jenna Sue Design Co. and her Laundry Room Makeover.
The scones are a nice touch and add mood lighting. Also, they help break up the space.
We installed the same faucet we have in our kitchen, but the smaller version. We love this faucet so much. It’s a Grohe faucet and you can’t go wrong with them. Find it HERE!
When I ordered the new washer and dryer, I didn’t realize that you add the detergent to the top of the machine. Our solution to this was to add “flip tops.” The hinges were rusted for a character.
It works great!
Let’s check out where we removed that closet!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
OH I just love this space here! It’s perfect to hang coats, bags and purses. Also, having a little sit here while putting their shoes on is much easier. And, well, I’ll be lugging a car seat around again come October so I think this space will serve as a good dropping zone for the car seat too!
I wanted a little shiplap in this room. It’s a small touch and I really like it…The cabinet on the very top is from our kitchen. When we renovated that and purchased new appliances, our cabinet above the refrigerator needed to be replaced with a smaller cabinet. Therefore, this little guy was sitting idle. I wanted this “locker unit” to go all the way up to the ceiling but didn’t want two rows of baskets (that’s too high for baskets). By adding the cabinet here, helped solve that problem!
I was determined to find wire hooks. These are clean and large. It gives a nice french farmhouse look.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this space as much as we are!
I always get way excited when it’s time to decorate.
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Also, I’d love to hear what you think of the reveal! Thanks for stopping by!
Holy WOW…that looks awesome!! You have such a great eye ..a true gift for decorating. Love love love!!!
Thank you SO much Mary. It’s mean a lot!!!!
So beautiful! Love it!
Thanks so much Steph!!!
Wow, I just love it! Your so creative!
Thank you so much Barb!!! I’m so happy with this transformation!
Looks amazing Sara!!! Can’t wait to redo mine!!
Oh I just love it! Way to go lady!!
Looks amazing! Taking out the closet was a great idea.
Thanks Jen! Yes, really made a big impact in that room! Appreciate you stopping by!
Ah! A girl after my own heart! Love this makeover! Are those the new LG machines? I have them too!
Thanks for stopping by Sara! I’ glad you enjoyed the makeover. Yes, the new LG like you, but you got the hook up mama!!! 🙂 Love your laundry room too!
WOW!!!!! Amazing Sara!!!! Incredible transformation and it looks so bright and airy. I love the shelving and new countertop!
Thanks so much Stephanie!
I think you put ‘detergent’ in your washer, not ‘deterrent.’ Or maybe you use some new product that’s a DIRT deterrent? I’d buy that!
Oops! Thanks for pointing that out! 😉
How is a laundry room so beautiful! I love the mix of the light and white of the subway tile with the warm wood. Gorgeous blend of the two! You are so talented!
Awww thank you so much!!! My new obsession is blending the wood tones with white!! Thanks for popping over!
Oh my goodness, I LOVE how this turned out! I’m so jealous!!
Oh thank you so much Amanda! I couldn’t be happier with the turn out!!
Love the laundry room reveal, Classic and beautiful lines! Such style. I am planning on re-doing my laundry room this fall.
Maria
Thank you Maria!!! Oh that sounds like fun, I look forward to seeing what you come up with!! yah!
What an amazing transformation! It makes my laundry room look even sadder than before!! I love all the pretty details you added! Its so pretty and functional!
Oh please!! I’m sure yours is just fine mama!!! Thanks so much. IT was fun designing and of course, decorating it!!!
Oh my goodness! What an incredible transformation!! Everything looks beautiful!
You’re too kind! Thanks for the sweet words and for checking out our makeover!
Love the wall sconces! They’re perfect in the space. Great choice with the subway tile
Thanks Ariel! Yes, I need to break up all the tile so I thought the lights would work great!!! Thanks for stopping by!
You are amazing Sara! Can’t believe the change! What a great use for this space! pInning 😉
Oh thanks April! I feel like I’ve been living in craziness for too long and I’m so glad it’s done!
Love this laundry room…..the subway tile is great and I love the shelf you used.
Thank you so much Bonbon!
So pretty! I wouldn’t mind doing laundry in there, haha. I especially loved your solution to the washing machine having detergent added to the top.
Gorgeous transformation and what a great idea for the flip tops.
Holy Smokes! This is simply stunning! LOVE every single detail. Great job!!!
Thanks Brooke!!! You’re too sweet!
Where did you get the hooks? Love the space
Thanks Micheala! I found the hooks here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BarnAndBox
Greetings! The wood top over the machines – was it custom made? How can I find something similar?
Hi Aimee, this piece was custom!