Our Home Tour~ The Laundry Room

It's so good to be home this morning although, I'm already missing the new friends I made at The Haven Conference in Atlanta.  I had a fabulous time and I can't wait to tell you about it.  I'll be busy catching up with clients and returning emails for a few days.  Then, I'll share the details of my amazing Haven adventure. 

Along with my crazy travel schedule this month, I'm also in the process of updating the blog.  This includes updating my home tour.  I'll be posting the spaces as I move along through my home room by room.  

Starting today in the Laundry Room…

This space recently went from the ugliest corner of our home to one of my favorite rooms. 

Here is what it looked like "Before"…

 

Using paint, attractive merchandise, vintage elements, simple DIY projects and organization the space was completely transformed.

The new blue, brown and warm white color palette was inspired by an outfit I found on Pinterest.

Vintage oars, driftwood and coastal inspired art gave the space a nautical vibe. 

Crisp contrast between blue and white is grounded with dark brown accents.  

A wire utility rack was removed to make way for  semi custom built-in shelves.  This was by far the easiest DIY project ever.    

Brackets and pine boards were painted soft white and styled with art and uber functional storage baskets from Ballard Designs.

Full length drapery was used to hide the ugly sink area.  The fabric I chose for the drape was a Robert Waite tablecloth from TJ Maxx.  I also made a coordinating faux roman shade for the window. 

Beautiful wicker baskets hold dirty laundry and double as pretty natural textured accents. 

One of our extra dining chairs provides a place to sit while folding clothes.

Clear glass jars hold laundry soap and dryer sheets.  I dropped in a few pieces of driftwood that have sentimental meaning.  These pieces were found on a walk I took with my Dad shortly before he passed away. 

My favorite element of the new laundry room is hands down, the drying rack from Ballard Designs.  

Prior to having a drying rack we used our stairway balcony that overlooks the foyer to air dry clothes.  

This piece is not only functional and saves our guests from being greeted by our unmentionables, but it is absolutely gorgeous. 

Before this makeover, the door to our laundry room remained closed at all times.  I'm so happy with the way this room turned out that I purposely leave the door open.  

Even when there are piles of laundry. 

To read more on how this design came to life, click here. 

Sources:

Drying Rack~ Ballard Designs

Laundry Art~ Ballard Designs

Storage Baskets~ Ballard Designs

Coastal Art~ HomeGoods

Chevron Rug~ HomeGoods

Curtain Fabric {tablecloths}~ HomeGoods 

Chair~ Crate and Barrel

Glass Jars~ Target

Shelf Brackets~ Home Depot

Oars~ Vintage

Dress~ Our Family Christening Gown

Laundry Room Paint~ Sherwin Williams "Storm Cloud"

Hallway Paint~ Ralph Lauren "Brown Fox"

For information on my affordable online design services, please click here. 

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