Jen at Frame Fanatic has made some great changes and organization with her new laundry room design that includes the crafts also.
After much deliberation, I can finally say that I am finished with my laundry/craft room transformation. Well…sort of. I know there will always be more that I may want to add later, but isn’t that how it always is? An ongoing progression? So without further adieu, here it is!
[This is the “before” pic of the laundry room the day we signed on the house. Pretty yucky, huh?]
[Before we moved everything in, we decided to rip up the linoleum floor and replace it with some nice laminate. Here is the under lament.]
[And here is half of the laminate laid down. It’s looking better so far!]
[Ahh…much better! This is the view as soon as you walk into the laundry/craft room. My framed art was talked about in a previous post here.]
[To the left is the utility sink my husband installed. I would like to add a wrap-around curtain to soften it up a bit. But like I said earlier…progression!]
[Next to the sink is the washer/dryer. We installed the shelf directly above it to hold detergent, fabric softener, etc. We replaced the bar hanging below the top shelf (since I never used it) with a clothes line. I am planning on using it to display lost socks, but for now a picture of my daughter and a laundry sign will just have to do. Notice the numbered jars?? I talked about them in a previous post here. Oh, and do you see that framed chalkboard waaaayyy in the back? I talked about that in a previous post here.]
[Across from the washer/dryer is my “craft area”. This is a shelf my husband and I built to hold all of my craft supplies.]
[Below the shelf is a magnetic wall hanging that I can use to display my scrapbook pages, cards, etc. Those magnetic canisters are actually spice jars, but I decided to use them to hold miscellaneous craft embellishments. All of these magnetic products I bought at Ikea.]
[Hidden behind the door are my paper cutters and ALL of my scrapbook paper. I bought those 12×12 file cases from Hobby Lobby. They have been a real space savor!
[The lighting in this room has character of its own. As you saw in the previous photos, I have over-the-shelf lighting and under-the-shelf lighting. And in this photo is a light fixture I bought at Lowe’s (with energy efficient light bulbs, of course!). Why so many lights you ask? Well, I believe that a small room with no windows should be well lit. It really opens up the room and makes it appear larger.]
Well, that concludes the majority of this transformation. I will probably be posting more pics as I slowly update the room. But before you go, check out my “leaning tower of ribbon”! :0)
Nice double use of a space. What do you all think of her organization skills?
Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.
>Wow…I actually wouldnt mind doing laundry if I had that room. lol Love the craft area too…I have those little tin containers but never thought of using them on a magnetic piece. (thanks for the space saving tip). Great job!
>I am in love with this room!!!! I WISH WISH WISH that I had a laundry room… but, no such luck. But I would love to make-over the laundry corner of my garage someday. Something about a gorgeous laundry room makes doing yucky laundry not so bad. 🙂 Great job!
>I LOVE IT!! I have been so discouraged with my tiny laundry room that desperately needs a makeover. This gives me hope and makes me so excited to get started. More pictures please!
>omg I just came across this project of yours (laundry room/craft room). I just love it. I have a lundry room, bed room and a door to the outside, all in one, and I just don't know what to do with it. Our son moved back home and this is the only place to put him 🙁 if you happen to have any ideas please let me know. You did such a great/wonderful job with your room.
>What a difference a laundry/craft room looks when it's organized custom made!!! Love the new look. 🙂
>Wow…I actually wouldnt mind doing laundry if I had that room. lol Love the craft area too…I have those little tin containers but never thought of using them on a magnetic piece. (thanks for the space saving tip). Great job!
>I am in love with this room!!!! I WISH WISH WISH that I had a laundry room… but, no such luck. But I would love to make-over the laundry corner of my garage someday. Something about a gorgeous laundry room makes doing yucky laundry not so bad. 🙂 Great job!
>Wow…totally jealous!! We share my craft area in our Master bedroom…would love my own space!!
>Looks Great!
>That room is amazing…I never thought I would say this, but I need a bigger laundry room!
>I LOVE IT!! I have been so discouraged with my tiny laundry room that desperately needs a makeover. This gives me hope and makes me so excited to get started. More pictures please!
>Oh my goodness! I am not sure how I missed this post while back! Thank you so much for posting my blog post!! This means so much to me! :0)
>omg I just came across this project of yours (laundry room/craft room). I just love it. I have a lundry room, bed room and a door to the outside, all in one, and I just don't know what to do with it. Our son moved back home and this is the only place to put him 🙁 if you happen to have any ideas please let me know. You did such a great/wonderful job with your room.
>Very inspiring!
We need a small laundry tub like the one you have. Where did you get it?