Lets take the bore out of this chore, shall we?
then there’s hope for you yet.
Punch Up The Paint Color
Let’s start with a no-brainer.
Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN; STYLIST: MATTHEW GLEASON
Afresh coat of paintis one of the quickest ways to transform your space lickety-split.
Don’t Settle With Storage
Nothing can put a damper on mounds of laundry like inadequate storage.
If you’ve been blessed with existing built-in racks and/or cabinets, don’t settle for good enough.
Vivid hues add richness to small spaces. If you shy away from darker colors, try them out in a bath or laundry room.Paint:Waterscape (SW6470) by Sherwin-Williams;sherwin-williams.com.See more from our Texas Idea House.Credit: Photo: Luca Trovato
Invest in baskets, storage cubes, lazy Susans, and more to maximize your storage potential.
That being said, we don’t need to add insult to injury with fluorescents that flatter no one.
If your selected fixture fits the bill, then go for it.
Credit: Photo: Laurey Glenn; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
Accentuate The Overhead
You’ve redone your floor, swapped your finishes, and added some wallpaper.
It could be simply painting it a complementary color or adding some texture with grasscloth wallpaper.
Either way, decorating your ceiling creates a jewel box effect that makes the space truly stand out.
High-gloss lilac adds unexpected color above, while a Dutch door and built-in dog beds keep the McKinleys' pets contained and comfortable in the laundry room.Credit: Photo: Erica George Dines; Design: Suzanne Kasler; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty
Keep the rest of your decor simple so it doesn’t feel too eclectic.
Add An Island
Short on counter space?
Rather than installing shelves or embarking on a full renovation, add a small island.
Credit: Photo: Jeff Herr; Design: Monica Stewart, Misfit House
Visit local antique shops to find a vintage piece that will bring some character to your space.
Channel a modern farmhouse or go elegant French country.
Start with apatterned wallpaperin a vibrant color, then add contrast with the flooring or curtains.
Credit:Photographer: James Ransom; Styling: Christina Wressell
Set The Mood
Laundry is a chore, but it doesn’t have to feel like one.
Set the mood with a bright, cheery color that makes you smile every time you step inside.
For a cohesive feel, match your cabinets to your wall color.
Cooper painted cabinets in the laundry room in Benjamin Moore’s Gray Huskie, 1473.Credit:DANE TASHIMA; Styling: PAGE MULLINS
you’ve got the option to even paint the door to match.
Install Barn Doors
Brie Williams; Styling: Kendra Surface
Need to conceal a small laundry nook?
Instead of installing pocket doors, opt for sliding barn doors.
Credit: Carmel Brantley; Styling: Matthew Gleason
They’ll add some farmhouse character to your house, elevating a tiny laundry cabinet without much effort.
Fill pitchers or vases withplants or flowersand place them around your laundry room.
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Credit: Alison Gootee; Design: Meg Kelly; Styling: Matthew Gleason
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Credit:Photo: Marta Xochilt Perez; Design: Sarah Bartholomew; Styling: Page Mullins
Credit:Brie Williams; Styling: Kendra Surface
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