Laundry Room Redesign + $500 Home Depot GIveaway
Today I am sharing my dirty laundry…
well technically my dirty Laundry Closet. Recognize those doors?! Yes, our Laundry Closet is in our Dining Room. While not ideal, we have tried to work with it. This area of our home has been a hot mess since move in day. I appreciate the fact the previous homeowners did a little renovation here in order for us to house a washer/dryer stacker unit (otherwise we would be in the muddy crawl space…yeah) but there was not a lot of attention to detail paid back here. Wire shelves were hung on 1×4’s that were Liquid Nails’d to the wall. Drywall was not finished correctly in the corners & the oddest narrow alcove was left… more on that later.
Yes, there were shelves. But they were those cheapo wire shelves that everything seems to fall through. Plus all of the shelves were so deep it was nearly impossible to keep organized. We have tried… this was at the end of our attempt. Epic fail!
Like most of you, our laundry room serves a double purpose. It also holds a good majority of our tools. Which has been the worst part! We have a lot of tools out in our shed, but I try to keep a good amount directly available… just in case I feel the need to hammer something immediately. It happens often. But the problem with tool bags is they are virtually impossible to keep organized.
When Maytag, Tide & the Home Depot asked me to pair up & share tips to help others Redesign their space for the #BrilliantHEClean Campaign, we needed to take a hard look into our situation as well.
I am pleased to say that after a lot of planning, some serious work on the hubs’ part & a handful of luck we were able to create a space that fills all of our needs.
After fixing some of the issues within the closet, we were able to find this stacking shelving unit from Martha Stewart Living Collection at the Home Depot. This two piece unit ( top | bottom ) fit perfectly within our narrow space & allows for deeper storage on the bottom & smaller on the top.
Wanting a little visual interest on zero budget I used a roll of Wrapping Paper along the back. Love the dragonflies… but if I don’t in a few months it will be so easy to switch out.
Organizing your cleaning items, which lets face it aren’t always so cute, in decorative containers makes the chore of laundry a little more bearable. Glass containers are great because you can see immediately what’s in them, but chalkboard labels work really well for solid containers.
I like using a more open weave basket for cleaning supplies. This allows you (or others… someone else might clean someday) the ability to clearly see what the items are, while still containing them.
I have also recently switched to a very narrow hanger. I have been able to fit double the clothes in half the space. Great when the one thing you are lacking is space…
But… “Where are your Tools?!?” I’m so glad you asked. Remember that odd alcove we were left with…
what…
That narrow alcove was just big enough (& I mean just!) to add a pegboard pocket door to store all of our must have at a drop of a hat tools. And a few more…
There are so many accessories for organizing these pegboards… you can literally hang anything.
Even with a little creativity, I was able to store my wrapping paper collection so they don’t get ruined before I use them. You know what I am talking about. I ran a long piece of twine through the tube, tied a knot & simply hung it on one of the hooks. Easy.
While not your typical laundry area, this is a space that now functions for us. So don’t be afraid to allow a space to pull double duty for you. The addition of a peg board would also be great for sports storage, pet accessories or a multitude of other options. Yours doesn’t have to be on a sliding track, but just attached to a blank wall, behind a door, or even inside a cabinet.
Thanks to the #BrilliantHEClean campaign you can win a $5000 Laundry Room Redesign of your own, as well as a brand spanking new Maytag Powerwash Washer & Dryer set. Did I mention you win an eDesign by Jenny Komenda of the Little Green Notebook for your Laundry Room! Crazy good. Sign ya up right?! Well all you have to do is follow this link to enter.
And if all of that couldn’t get any better, you all can enter to win a $500 Gift Card to the Home Depot plus a sample of Tide to help start your own Laundry Room Redesign!
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Our laundry room is in our creepy basement. Some drywall and paint would go a long way π
I'm loving this! What a great idea for a small space.
I'd add a counter. Plus I need some serious reorganization help!
Wowza! I cannot believe all the function/beauty you fit into your little laundry space! I absolutely love it!! π
My laundry room is actually part of my living room and a through way imto the garage. I would love to revamp it with paint and a new floor, since everyone sees it no matter how hard I try to keep that door shut.
Oh what a great transformation, I love your wallpaper. I could so use a 500 dollar gift card!
What a great use of space! I love the sliding peg board. Our laundry room could definitely use a lift. It is located in with the furnace and hot water heater. Needs a new paint job and rearrange the shelving. Thanks for the inspiration!
You do not cease to amaze me! Love it!
You do not cease to amaze me! Love it π
that pegboard is GENIUS!
I would love to paint our laundry room a bright white since it does not get any natural light! Great job on the updates!
Oh man…mama needs a new dryer!
We live parallel lives π
That pegboard wall is so smart!
totally need more storage solutions in our laundry room!
Oh my goodness. Seriously genius. I've thought about moving our laundry up from the basement, but had no idea where we'd put it… this gives me hope that I can tuck it almost anywhere!! π
I'm always impressed by your design & ingenuity!
I love everything you do! So clever. Would love to know where you got the black polka dot fabric in the basket?
it's a dress π
Love the pegboard!
I love your sneaky peg board! I need to get in on that peg board action!
I just want to beautify it. I spend so much time there, it should at least be pretty, right?
The peg board is an amazing idea!
I am so wowed by that pegboard pocket door storage! Great job! My laundry room needs a serious makeover. i have a great space, an actual room on my second floor, but builder grade wire shelves and absolutely no style.
I would totally revamp my laundry area "situation" (its in the basement). Maybe create a "room" within the basement to house the washer/dryer, etc.
I would start with a new washer/dryer.
Wow, that pegboard pocket door is awesome! I would love to redesign my laundry room. The closet it's in is large, but much of the space is taken up by our water heater and main water shutoff. I'd love to find something to help organize. It has a wire shelf above the washer/dryer, but oddly the shelf is hung incredibly high. I say oddly, because I can only reach the shelf on my tiptoes, but all the bathroom mirrors in the entire are hung so low I cannot even see myself in them without bending my knees. What sort of odd couple lived in this house before we did? I'm imagining a giant and a midget.
I would change out the light fixture and closet doors and paint the back of my shelves a fun color with $500 from Home Depot.
Wow, what a transformation! It looks fantastic!
fabulous redesign! love the pocket door!
The peg board is fantastic.
Our laundry room is just the corner of our unfinished basement. Storage & workspace is definitely an issue and it would be so nice to get some sort of cabinet with a counter to be able to fold laundry on. Additionally, I could definitely use some proper lighting…
our laundry room needs some better use of vertical space!
My laundry room is literally a closet too. $500 could go a long way!!!
Pegboard door is genius! Our laundry is also the entry from the garage, making it so hard to keep clutter free and looking halfway decent. Have been racking my brain for years trying to come up with better (and cuter!) storage solutions!
Christy C
I LOVE the peg board idea and that lovely dragonfly paper!
My laundry room needs so much help. The cabinets above the washer and dryer are so high that I have to use a foot stool to get to them and even then, I have to lean and reach as far as my little arms will go to get things out of there. Such a pain! I need to either lower them or remove them completely and rework the space. And the walls.. the walls need colour. Sooooooooooo much colour!
I first need to create a space. I have my washer and dryer in the garage and I would like to create it's own space and add some shelving to help organize all of my laundry supplies. Next, I would create a countertop to help with folding the clothes and create storage underneath this countertop.
My laundry room is in our unfinished basement. I would love to add walls, paint, flooring, and much more!
Bright new paint of wall paper for sure. I'd also add some storage! Home Depot is my favorite store…Love this giveaway!
I'd love a place to hang things that need to air dry! Right now they just end up on my shower rod.
Genius!!! I love the peg board idea with all your go-to tools! I usually have some lying on my dryer! My laundry room is such a mess and I have done a few thigs to try and organize (baskets & labels) but it needs so much more work!!!
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Kayla
K.R Dixon Designs
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This is really great! I am mentally trying to tackle the problem of where to move our laundry room in the house to expand our kitchen – you showed what you can do with even a small closet space to be functional, and (the most fun part!) PRETTY! :)The peg board sliding door is the BEST take-away! Creative!!
Maggie M
We are currently building a home, and I can't wait to make my laundry room fabulous too! I really want to put cabinets above the washer ad dryer to keepit clean looking π I am planning on painting the room a coral/pink, putting a drum light with color in there and a fun rug! Let's hope my plans actually come through!
The sliding pegboard is genius! It's what I would add now that I've seen yours!
Oh wow… this is frickin' awesome, lady! I've loved all your makeovers but this one really takes the cake. I'm frantically looking around my house for a place to install a sliding pegboard tool organizer, especially since mine are all dumped in a spider-infested drawer right now. :/ You're amazing!
Oh my gosh!! That pegboard?? Brilliant use of space!! Love the shelf and wrapping paper too!
WOW! Beautiful work. Very unique and creative space!
I've been trying to figure out what to do with our small laundry space and would love to win this! Your post is so inspiring! What a great giveaway! Martha M.
Incredibly amazing and totally inspires me to do something with my laundry room. Great job!
We haven't closed on our house now, but I HATE the current location of the laundry room {in the center of the kitchen!}, so I'd want to move the location π
I have a small section like this on the side of my washer and dryer. I need a shelf there so bad!! It almost looks like you had to build it in the closet!
Of course it's stylish and oh so cleverly functional cause you have a knack for that! The sliding peg board storage idea is mind blowing. We began a laundry room "reno" 18 months ago, sigh, hubby's part is finished and its just been waiting for me … maybe I can get going on that with your inspiration.
Wow! It's amazing what you can do with such a small space!
Amazing transformation! I LOVE the pegboard!
If I were to win, I'd use all that to give my laundry room a facelift, no joke. It is a dark scary dungeon right now. Cement floors, badly painted cinderblock walls from previous owners…no ceilings (just the wires and ducts and joists from the floor above) and tons of spiders. Ew!
I would create some kind of folding station. And get bins to help organize the cabinets!
ok, that peg board was pure brilliance – which is why you're a designer, clearly. great thinking!!
Awesome job using wrapping paper as wallpaper!
p.s. how did you attach the wallpaper??
I would maximize my space, as you have done here. I love love love wallpaper- so it would have to include something beautiful to stare at while I aimlessly fold clothes humming to myself. How much more enjoyable would a beautiful pattern make that experience!
This is brilliant, girl! Great use of space. Esp love the dragonfly wallpaper and sliding pegboard. You will get so much use out of that!! ox
very inspired by your "wallpaper" and would now love to incorporate wallpaper in our laundry room! a new washer and dryer wouldn't hurt either – our home was a foreclosure when we bought it 5 years ago, the previous homeowners took EVERYTHING and left the washer and dryer: yep, that's how great they are…
Love it! My laundry room is disgusting, it's in my basement, and could use some work!
That is such a creative use of your space, Kristin! The pegboard pocket door?? What will you think of next!?! I have been daydreaming about moving our washer & dryer upstairs, where our bedrooms are, and utilizing the space they were in for a pantry. How I'd love love love a little help to make that happen! π
wow! everything looks pretty cool and fun, but when you slide the board over…you definitely brought it to another level! way to go!
This is fantastic! I love the dual purpose space. I just moved into a new house with a very sad laundry space with zero shelves or cabinets… time for a make over of my own!
Add a countertop first, then some organization and paint – it's been a little neglected since we moved in!
Love it! I'm now frantically trying to find a place where I can add a sliding peg board!
i LOVE that peg board! i'd either want to steal that idea, or add a sink. a laundry sink has always seemed super useful.
How cool! I would love to win a laundry room makeover.
We're currently renting, but I'd love to rip off the doors of our laundry room and give it a bright coat of paint with new shelving!
Oh my gosh, I love this!! You guys did such an amazing job with that space! I love the pocket door, I would love to try something like that with my laundry area!
Wow!! It looks awesome! I love everything about it.
It looks beautiful! I have a stack washer/dryer as well and this is wonderful inspiration to clean this space up!
It looks great! I have a stack washer/dryer as well. This is wonderful inspiration for me to spruce up my space!
this is amazing! i LOVE the sliding peg board and also feel better about myself that others keep their tools in the laundry room too!
Perfect place to store frequently used tools!!! Would love to rip out the useless "closet" and do built in cubbies!
this is amazing! i love the peg board!
I would love to have my washer and dryer next to each other!
The peg board is brilliant!!!! Well done.
I need a countertop and storage for cleaning products in my laundry room!
everything is unfinished in our laundry area in the basement, so i think i would start with ANYTHING…. a new sink, a rug, shelving….
Phew I need to organize every closet in my house!
My "laundry room" is in the basement so ANYTHING would be an improvement! Your redo is beautiful!
My so called laundry room is in the basement so ANYTHING I could do to it would be an improvement! Yours turned out great!
Love the wrapping paper idea! Fun way to add some personality to a closet! Moving into a laundry room in the basement, some definite potential so I would love a reno!
What an awesome update… I love the pegboard pocket door too. Seriously, what a great idea! Makes me want to go make some updates to my laundry room too!
Genius! Gorgeous! As always, Kristen this is absolutely amazing. ~Sarah
Oh my goodness…my laundry situation is pretty bad..in an old basement, no light, old washtub AND cobwebs! Would love the pretty pegboard idea somewhere!
I'd love to add something functional like that pegboard!
Our laundry room is actually the original kitchen of our 1955 home. The previous owners tore out all the old cabinetry leaving gaping holes in the walls. Even drywall would be an improvement. π
What a lovley transformation … my laundry room is so under utilized, I must update it
This looks amazing! Great job π we have those wire shelves too… Uhg.
Happy hump day!
xo- Kaara
That looks awesome! Always love seeing what you do!
Seriously GENIUS! I cannot get enough of that! I keep coming back just to swoon again! I love this great use of space! And lets be honest, I would be leaving it open a whole lot just to enjoy the new space! I love how a new space feels so fresh! bravo!
There are so many ingenious ideas on blogs like yours as well as Pinterest. I'd love to spruce up my space…. as the washer repair man is coming tomorrow!
Love how you used every last inch of space! I kind of want a pegboard pocket door, now! Great job…per usual! ;0)
I LOVE the pegboard idea! Our laundry room also houses the attic access door, and is wierdly angled, so the only functional wall houses the washer and dryer. Also, our laundry is on the 2nd floor, so we are required by code to have a washer pan – it bites my toes every time! BUT, it is an actual room, and I have two cabinets in there as well, so it's a step up from our last 2 homes.
My wish list includes paint for the walls and floor, maybe something fun on the access door (which is 3×3 and in the middle of the wall). I'd love to paint and move the cabinets higher, allowing for an open shelf or two below (we have really high ceilings). A painted pegboard with clips for all of our mateless socks would be awesome, and could also corral the sewing bits I'm always into (like patches, fusible web, and the like) and hate having to paw through my sewing basket to find.
It really wouldn't take much to make me happy. I'd be a couple hundred bucks would make it over, with $ to spare!
Wow! This is an amazing redesign. It looks so good! I would paint my laundry room and add a hanging rack or bar so I could hang up clothes straight out of the dryer. I would also look at putting in different shelving because right now it is just the metal-coated kind. Wood shelving would be nice!
I would love to add a counter for folding above the washer and dryer!
Looks really cute and the dragonfly paper makes it all look great. I need one of those shelving units.
Well, first I would probably put up some drywall so we could hang cabinets!
Well, first I would probably put up some drywall so we could hang cabinets!
Looks awesome!! I would love to redesign our laundry room by adding closed storage for all the things the kiddies don't need access to, a counter top for folding laundry over the washer and dryer, open shelving, and a rack for drying clothes right out of the laundry. I would definitely paint the walls, add some beautiful laundry related artwork and spruce up the vinyl flooring. All in my head…someday it will be out! =))
I love love love the pegboard idea too! We have so little closet space in our house that anything that helps with storage is a miracle. π You did such a great job Kristen! (As usual :))
How clever and crafty are you!!! This looks absolutely fabulous. Bravo, well done!
I too have nasty wire shelving I'm dying to get rid of. Looks fabulous!
I love your blog! You make things look so much more bright & happy. I think that kind of atmosphere is essential for places like the laundry room. If I had a choice for redesign, I would definitely go for the lighting in my laundry "room"/closet– the fluorescent bulbs just make it cold and laundromat-ish! Changing out the lighting can make the space so much more welcoming! And adding some happy patterns in there on the walls can't hurt!
Wood shelves a counter and tile floors!!
First of all, fantastic job on that space! Amazing!
Also, we would use the gift card to painting the room and adding shelves and more storage. We haven't touched that room yet and it's the only one in the house that hasn't been decorated!
~Stephanie
love the wallpaper! Could be the perfect tweak to my laundry closet π
Mine is in dire need of a makeover since it sits in my dreary basement. I need shelves for storage and I would love to put a table for folding.
This is so good, lady! That pocket pegboard?! Fantastic! I'm guessing your husband got some bonus points for that one? Ha. Way to make such a small space so functional!
Love the wallpaper! I think I'll have to try it in my laundry closet π
Okay, that pocket pegboard is genius! I've been looking for a good way to organize my household tools and that fits the bill perfectly! Thanks for posting such creative ideas!
Absolutely love this makeover!!! It's stunning and functional. Perfect!
Looks great. I'm planning on moving a few doors to make my laundry room also a mud room.
Truly genius! I love how you used every square inch of space so creatively.
Gorgeous! I would add some pretty cabinets and storage and I'm loving that pull out pegboard of yours!
my laundry "room" is just one side of the basement. I would LOVE to change the cabinets and sink around it so make it more inviting.
— jackie @ jade and oak
I want more shelves and a new curtain in front of the washer dryer and of course fun colorful something!
oh the things i would do… starting with storage. makeup_into@yahoo.com
I'd like to get rid of my wire shelf and add some pretty storage, if Zi were to win this giveaway!
Oh my gosh, this could not come at a better time! My laundry room is in my garage – the floor is faux brick roll vinyl, the walls are just the open studs and the ceiling is unpainted plywood. I spend TONS of time in the laundry room (I have 3 boys) and I would love a clean, fresh (white!) laundry room! π
My laundry room is in the unfinished part of our basement – some storage and paint would go a long way!
Mine needs a fresh coat of paint and better organization, and of course, more color!
I love our laundry room in our new home but would eventually love to replace the wire shelves with cabinet. Great job on your laundry room reno!
Wow, that is great. I have a stacking washer/dryer and while it's organized, it never occurred to me to make that spot look pretty. I'd definitely set up a pegboard!
We are in the process of doing an addition that includes a BIG laundry/Dog room!
Beautiful and so clever with the peg board! Im still living in the land of wire sheving and mismatched washer/dryer..the positive..my laundry is on the second floor so at least it's convenient!
We also have a laundry closet that is not working well for us. I was just saying to hubby tonight that I need to come up with a storage solution for that space, but an overhaul is not really in the budget right now. I would love to have the opportunity to win!
Where do you find such pretty wrapping paper!?
I would definitely have to paint, and add more storage. There is never enough!
I would like to add shelving and a table to fold laundry.
Name on rafflecopter: Mary Happymommy
Love this, the peg board is awesome. I also have a laundry closet…so thanks for the inspiration!
Oh my goodness… I was JUST telling hubby the other night that we REALLY need to finish our laundry room! the floors need to be re-done and we need some storage shelves as well! This gift card would be a great way to finish!
Vera
Truly creative! What a great way to use the space and give your laundry room style and function!
Genius with the rolling pegboard. Love it!
i am so wowed by the pocket door.. just… wow!!
Amazing what some organization and cute wallpaper can do. And a pegboard, of course, is there nothing they can't do?? Would love to add some paint to my laundry area!
I am loving this, great job! Spicing up the laundry room is so the new black, right?!!
I've been wanting to redo our laundry room, too. I'd love to put in cabinets to hide all our supplies behind and something that would give me hanging space. Your peg board idea is fantastic. I need to keep that in mind — I'm sure there's SOME WHERE I can find to adapt your idea!
Gorgeous!! I would love to organize my cabinets of junk in my laundry room
I would like to add cabinets and a countertop for a folding area. I would like to paint, change flooring, get some cute baskets, and a rug.
I would paint paint paint!
With no windows in my laundry room I need something to lighten and brighten it up. Thanks for the giveaway!
Home Depot has lots of great things.
That fold out pegboard is genius! I'm not sure what I'd do to our room. The layout is the worst and I have no clue how we can change it!
We would buy a stackable dryer
Such a great use of space! Love the dragonflies and I don't even know where to begin with that pegboard tool storage. Genius I tell ya! Thanks so much for sharing!
More shelves. I always seem to need more shelf & Counter space
I'm planning our laundry room redo as well and I plan on saving a bundle by painting our concrete subfloors, replacing our upper cabs with open shelves, bringing in new lighting and carving out space for a mudroom as well since its the most used entry of our home right off the garage.
Beautiful job! Our laundry room is first on my list when e kids go back to school in a few weeks. It is the walk through area from our garage and also houses our extra refrigerator, shoes and cat litter box. I would love to stack our washer dryer and add some awesome shelving as well as conceal the cat box! A lot to do, but will be so worth it!
Brilliant idea for a pocket-peg board! It must feel so good to have that space organized now:)
I would add a countertop to my washer dryer and a new light!
I'd love to paint the cabinets and walls and add a cute rug and accessories.
Love your redo!!! I would love one too!
Love your peg board idea and I NEEEEED a new washer/dryer. Mine are biting the dust, but with a new set and some shelving it could be amazing!
I love the pegboard idea and I really need some new shelving!
The pegboard idea is pure genius! I would love to add new lighting to my laundry room. Thanks for the opportunity!
That pegboard pocket door is brilliant. I love the idea!
Love the pegboard! I need everything to make my laundry dungeon more bearable.
My laundry room needs some new shelves and baskets!
That's a downright inspirational project! I loved the wrapping paper back, but especially loved the way you hid your tools. I need to figure out how to do that… mine are in a big pile on a very narrow workbench. Thanks for sharing!
That's an incredibly inspirational project! I especially like how you hid your tools for very easy access. I need to do that!
Very clever use of space. Love the sliding peg board. I would love to add a counter top over my new front loaders. Seeing your peg board makes me want to add it to the back wall. It won't slide out of site but it would be extra storage and who could argue with that?? Thanks for the chance to win.
Robin
rlb143(at)verizon(dot)net
Kristin, that's brilliant! I'm so impressed with your sliding pegboard.
Ugh! Where to start?!? Probably with actually drywalling the walls so they are slightly less scary… and paint, much paint.
It looks great! I love pegboards.
I would paint and buy a laundry butler!
Thank you for your inspiration!!!! Love this blog!! Kelli Baker
Laundry in our unfinished basement could use just about any help!!
What a great giveaway! I am so jealous of your peg board pocket door!!! That is the best!!
My laundry room is in desperate need of a face lift!!
Love your new amazing laundry room
Some fresh paint, shelves and organization
I am moving into my new house in a month! It needs everything done in the laundry room including a washer and dryer! π
I love that pocket peg board! I hope you'll show more pictures of how it hides away.
Thanks for the giveaway (and for making it so easy to enter).
I would organize my closets!
Organize my closets for sure!
I love the wall paper! Where did you get it from?
Kim H.
The pegboard is genius!!!!!!
Our washer and dryer are in a closet in my kitchen. I would love a front load washer and dryer so i can add a counter top to fold clothes on.
That peg board is amazing! And the gift card rocks! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would copy your wrapping paper hanging twine thingy! Love it!
our new home has the old 80's style dark wood cupboards above the washer and dryer that would need to be transformed into cute white open shelving for cleaning supplies. the laundry room is the tiny kind that serves as a walkthrough to the garage and the opposite wall behind where the doors open to is a whole wall of those same beautiful cupboards that currently serve as my pantry until further changes on this house. those need to at least partially come down to transform the space into more of an entry/mud room type function.
Your laundry room looks amazing. I want to paint my laundry room cabinet first.
I have a hall closet laundry room too! Some shelving on the side would be amazing!
I think baskets are in order, after seeing yours. Great ideas and great giveaway!
That pegboard is genius! I think I'll copy your idea. Thanks!
A creative use of space. This shows you can do a lot with a small space, and make it attractive as well.
My laundry room is a closet – similar to yours, but longer. It was super dirty when we moved in, and the hubs did not think it was important to clean it up before we shoved our washer and dryer in. When (not if!) we redo this room, we will clean (scrub) the floors and baseboards, paint the walls a pretty blue, and remove the builder-grade metal shelves. Then we can replace them with a couple of cabinets and wood shelves. I'd love to elevate the washer and dryer on a platform, too!
You are so clever! I would love to spruce up our laundry room with some new paint, storage, and maybe even something pretty for the floor π
I want to paint my walls, add a rolling cart between the washer and dryer wit pretty jars for storage. Then a bright rug, a spruced up garbage can and a new shelf over the washer and dryer…here's hoping it's me!
-Angie Jordan
I too have a laundry room closet I would love to add shelves and paint to it to help liven up the space. Asikora1@aol.com
Whoa, AWESOME before and after! I'm inspired to wallpaper my laundry closet now!
shannoncarman at yahoo dot com
we're in the process of renovating our whole house right now and i'm afraid once the big things are done, we'll just end up throwing a makeshift laundry room together. but there's nothing like enjoying a space like that, to make doing laundry and those menial tasks that much more fun! i'd love to add nice pops of color and great storage!
i would add some color and fun to my laundry room. it's a no window narrow space that could use some fun in the space!
i would ad some major color to my space, it soooo needs it!
Kristin! Seriously loving that secret tool storage! You are a designing ninja…I am convinced! xo Kristin
Wow, amazing use of a small space! I'm inspired!
So organized, I'm green with envy. Always told DH I hated pegboard but you have definitely converted me. Thx for opportunity to enter the contest.
I would add some cute lighting! My laundry is in the basement and it is so dark and cavernous in there!
That looks amazing! I really like the pegboard idea. We have a laundry closet, and storage is an issue. I would want to add shelves and also change the doors; one keeps falling off. Also, add some better lighting. Thanks for the giveaway!
My scary basement laundry could use an injection of cute for sure!!
This is brilliant! Love the design! You've inspired me to redesign my laundry room!
I would take out the desk and add more storage!
Looks so awesome! the pocket door is so neat.
We're in the midst of redoing our laundry room right now! Fresh coat of paint on the walls, replacing the lighting fixture, trimming out our new interior doors, and painting our builder grade cabinets white to match our white trim and doors! Our little laundry room is the passageway between the garage and dining room and has 5 doors– FIVE! For a little something different, I'm hoping to cover up the exterior door (we don't use it to enter the house, it's a secondary door) with a handmade "mudroom" organizing center! $500 would surely help!
Brilliant!!
Our laundry room also has the dreaded wire shelves, I would have some open shelves and also some cabinets. I'd also pain and redo the floor. I't actually my first time living with an actual (albeit small)laundry room and I'm excited to figure out how to make it the best place for storage/laundry.
Our laundry room also has the dreaded wire shelves, I would have some open shelves and also some cabinets. I'd also pain and redo the floor. I't actually my first time living with an actual (albeit small)laundry room and I'm excited to figure out how to make it the best place for storage/laundry.
I would get rid of the dreaded wire shelves as well as put up some cabinets. It's my first time having an actual washer and dryer room and I'm excited to organize it and make it more functional.
My laundry room needs to be finished – drywall, painted floors, open shelves with storage and a folding surface on top of my front loading machines. Would love to win the $500 to help with that!
that peg board is amazing. all our tools are thrown in a box and it is a nightmare to find a needle nose pliers when my necklace needs fixing. thanks for the inspiration!
Amazing! Love the idea of peg board, totally inspiring for our Laundry "area" that is in total need of a refresh!
Amazing! Love the idea of peg board, totally inspiring for our laundry "area" which is in dire need of a refresh!
I would move a wall to add a folding table and an area to iron and add a flat screen tv!
What a perfect layout for a tiny space! Beautiful.
I have a closet for a laundry room too:/ Right now, I'd really like some kind of drying rack…
Your redo is fabulous. I actually have a fairly large space but it needs so much added to be functional…starting with a sink.
Would love to do this! Cabinets to hide all of the mess on open shelves would be particularly awesome!
I would add some nice built ins and a chandelier to make laundry a little more fun!
i love this! it looks gorgeous! we are just about to move into our first home with only about 1300 sq ft.. i love seeing ideas for working with little space! such a good idea!
I would add some shelving and maybe, if I'm lucky, move the laundry from the basement to the extra room/future mudroom on the first floor.
I would add some shelving and maybe, if I'm lucky, move the laundry from the basement to the extra room/future mudroom on the first floor.
I would add some shelving and move the laundry to the extra room/future mudroom on the first floor
Pegboard is a brilliant organizer. Love how you used it here! Our laundry room could use a serious revamp. I'd start by installing new lighting, adding a rug and a cubby-like storage unit, and maybe even hanging some clothes line to have a place to dry jeans, etc.
Beautiful. I need a laundry redesign!
Found your blog from The Everygirl – so lovely! We're moving our laundry upstairs from our cavern like basement and combining it with our office. Two birds, one room!
I would add some extra storage!
I'm in a laundry closet situation as well, and anything placed on top of the machine shakes off during the wash cycle. I definitely need to undertake a storage intervention!
I found your blog via The Everygirl – so lovely! We are about to move our laundry from our cavern-like basement and make a combined office/laundry room. Two birds, one room!
Perfect timing! I just tore out the wire shelving in my laundry closet (hate that stuff). I installed cleats for the plywood shelves and counter, now I just need to build and paint. And maybe something extra like wall paper on the back wall and a new light fixture if I win!!!
I would add storage, a surface to fold clothes on, and a place to hang delicates!
Wow, that looks fantastic! Excellent use space! I need to give our laundry room a face lift. Nothing major. We have plenty of space to work with, but it is a dull, beige shell and I hate going in there. My plans are to paint, add a stenciled accent wall and upgrade the wire shelving to something more substantial.
Love the shelves! We're thinking about converting to a stacked washer/dryer to have more storage
my laundry room is currently a horrible, institutional green. it needs a lot of paint and some built ins to hide all the clutter that has piled up there!
I am in serious need of new flooring and baseboards in my laundry room – and that's just to start!
That looks really really amazing. Now if I could only get out of New York city to a place where having a washer and dryer isn't considered a luxury. Thanks for the giveaway!
Lauren
Ok seriously brilliant!!! You have given me a kick in the butt to get some better organization going on in my laundry room, my broom closet is a hot mess!! If you can do what you did in that small of a space there is no excuse for me!!
Holy Smokes. The pocket door? AMAZING. I may end up with a house that has a peg board pocket door everywhere. Would that be weird?!
Love it! That rolling pegboard is genius!
I love your style! Useful and beautiful. I would upgrade my builder grade washroom to have a little more style!
Great makeover and amazing use of space! it's inspiring me to downsize!
I would love to add more shelves and some pretty cabinets.
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Uhhhh, that pegboard pocket door is genius. I bet John Petersik will read this and drool π I'd love to give our laundry room a redo. It's actually very spacious but lacking in proper storage. Boo. I'd like a lot of locker style cabinetry! Plus some pink and gold!
LOVE the pegboard! Seeing my tools organized like that would make me so happy!
Absolutely adorable! So glad I found your blog and love that you're in Atlanta!
xo Jessica
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I would like to update the color of my cabinets!
My laundry room makes me cringe from the juvenile painted mural from previous owners to lack of warmth, new lighting, paint and organization tools (baskets, drying rack) etc would top my list. HELP!!!!
Oh my, loving the sliding peg board! That is genius!
Our laundry room is outside and it shares the space with our bikes and lawn equipment. I would love to reorganize the space so everything has its own place and replace the wire shelves above the washer and dryer!
I would love to replace the shelves above the washer and dryer and reorganize the multipurpose space.
One word… Cupboards! I need a few cupboards to replace the ugly metal shelving in my laundry room so I can hide all the bottles, cans, scrub brushes, etc.
Small space, gigantic impact. Love it!
I have a laundry closet too, and it is definitely in need of storage/shelving and new doors.
I can't wait to update our laundry area. It doubles as my kitchen storage, vases cake stands etc so I'm wanting to put up some open shelving, give it a new coat of paint and add some baskets to collect all the cleaning supplies. It just needs a little color and organization (and a new washer and dryer we're hoping to purchase within the next year).
I would totally use it to reorganize my shelves! Storage is a necessity.
Great job by the way!
Shantell
I would repaint my cabinets and we seriously need to update the machines and add a shelf for storage!
I'm "blessed" with a large laundry room, but as a result, it's packed-full of suitcases, boxes, kitchen overflow, etc, making it practically unusable for washing, drying and folding my laundry! I'd love to add in more shelving and bins/drawers to contain stored items, clearing up space for our drying rack and laundry supplies. Also, a fresh coat of paint and some decorative touches (I love your ceramic containers!) would make my space a whole lot more clean and fresh, and less like a storage closet.
i love that pegboard idea! what a great use of small space. Love your house and blog!
The peg board pocket door is pure genius!
The peg board pocket door is pure genius!
Love the re-do. Right now we have our washer and dryer in the garage, and we really need to do some work to spruce it up a bit!
Cara
I love the use of a small space. I want sliding barn doors to cover my laundry area!
Our laundry room is in our creepy basement and is desperate for a refresh. On top of that, we could definitely use a new washer and dryer. $500 would help!
Our laundry is in the basement, which is dark and unfinished…..drywall would make such a difference!!
That is such a smart use of space. I would have never thought to use that peg board.
Your area is so pretty and organized! Great job! I would need to drywall the area near our washer/dryer first and then add shelving with baskets. Our laundry area is in our detached garage outside and so, so, so not pretty right now. However we don't have to go pay at a laundry mat, so that's a bright side π
I have a similar laundry room setup as yours except I have no doors to hide my ugly mess going on;). I would love to win the Home Depot gift card. I would definitely put in new shelving, add some pretty doors, and baskets for storage!
I would buy new washer and dryer and would add a few shelves to my laundry room
Your genius amazes me as always! Great giveaway too!
Love your laundry room makeover! So inspiring.
Amazing. Just, amazing!!! I love every single bit. And I need to know where you find such cute paper!!??
I am in need of some shelving!
I have dog food, an additional fridge, and the washer and dryer in my small space. I would love to organize it so you could actually get to everything, and make it pretty at the same time!
Lovely.
I would add stackers to my washer and dryer, raise the cabinets and paint them and decorate:)
I'd love to add a little style and flair to my laundry room. Currently it's beige, bland, and all utility.
I would love knobs for the cabinetry, hooks to hang the ironing board/iron and definitely some shelving for organization!
I would repaint, cover the half spray painted cabinets with paint and raise them to give me more room, add a rod to hang things on and stackers to my washer and dryer:)
I would love a piece of wood/shelving to go above the washer/dryer so that I can finally fold clothes in that room!
I currently don't have a laundry room but love what you did with yours! The pocket peg board is genius!
So great!
That pegboard door needs to happen in my closet under the stairs. Amazing!
I would repaint the walls, and add a better laundry counter and shelves.
Our linen closet is such a sad disaster.
That peg board is ingenious!
The slide out pegboard is genius!
Wow, that is seriously awesome! I can't believe all that you did to such a small space. I just bought a house, so if I won I would add a shelf, maybe a new light, and of course paint the walls in my laundry room.
Would love to add color and storage to my laundry room!
We just closed on our first home and the laundry room is in a horrific, unfinished portion of the basement! I'd love to be able to class the space up a bit!
Great use of space!
Great JOb on the before and after! I am definitely going to use the pegboard idea since we are about to move into a new home with very little storage. Thanks for sharing
Great use of space!
I would love to rip out the carpet (seriously, who puts carpet in that type of room!?) that is in mine and replace it with some black and white tile!
Looks beautiful! I just moved and oh my, I need more space in the laundry area! One more shelf would work beautifully…all across the top. π
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Pat
I would add a counter to the top of my front loaders, and after seeing this, I think I would also add a pegboard inside our linen closet for tools. Brilliant! π
What a great job you did! I would love to oraganize my small laundry room as well…storage, retractable drying rack, some necessities!
I would add additional shelving, repaint and figure out how to maximize the tiny space we have to work with.
My Laundry room is currently in a closet (with no shelves or room for anything BUT the washer and dryer) in a small hall between my mater bath and closet. Worst part is⦠the whole thing is carpeted. so spilled detergent or softener or bleach has ruined my carpet there. If I had a choice I'd rip it all out and put in tile that looks like hardwood. Easy to clean up, and less stains. The add some shelving into my closet for all the needs of the washing.
I would loooove the peg board in my laundry room, its a tiny walk in space, but its just big enough for that. Who knew you could hang wrapping paper like that !?
that sliding pegboard is so unbelievably clever!!!
First off, my washer and dryer may qualify as vintage. I would love a new energy efficient pair. They are right next to my family room and are so loud.
I also need better ideas for organizing laundry supplies
How ingenious is that pocket door tool storage?!?
'd love to win that gift card to help add a second function to my laundry: mini mud room. It's in a pass-thru from my garage. Thanks for the chance to win!
I love the new look. I've been trying to figure out how to use some pegs my sister gave me. New project!
The slide out pegboard knocked my socks off. So cool.
Looks great! We just moved into our new house in June and I would love new flooring, paint, and shelving for our laundry room.
I think we need to start with drywall! Thanks!
I would add a folding area and install cabinets for storage.
My laundry room is in the basement and it needs everything. Paint, cabinets and a new dryer.
The peg board it genius! I think that exactly what I need to do. My apartment is upstairs and garage is down, so keeping them in the garage is just unacceptable.
I am curious though… will it still look this neat and tidy in a month or two? My stuff often ends up cluttered again a little while after getting it organized. I have like no storage so there's just to much stuff to begin with… there's no way I could get it looking that neat. Oh the woes of renting an apartment! Haha. I'll stop moaning now.
I would LOVE to have a counter top in my laundry so that I could fold clothes right there, instead of having to take them to my bedroom. I would also LOVE to have a gorgeous sink instead of my ugly utility sink. I would also LOVE to have some open shelving. There is so much I would LOVE to do!
Leslie
House on the Way
that peg board with the tools is genius- I would add that to mine since I also share spaces between the 2
I would add some shelves and a wall hung cabinet. Unfortunately, our laundry is also the bathroom on the first floor of our house so it's a room that guests see. That makes it a necessity to keep it clean and organized which is not always easy to do.
Awesome job on the room, so creative and inspirational! I need some serious storage in my laundry, ideally a combination of cabinets and open shelving and maybe a DIY wall-mounted drying rack. My space is also very small, so I have to get creative π
My laundry room is in the unfinished portion of my basement. So I would start by painting the concrete floor. I'd love to do a graphic design on it to make it more visually interesting. I'd also add some cabinetry, counter tops and open shelving. The big goal is to move the laundry to the main floor, but that will take more time and money than I currently have at my disposal. π
Love it! Love the dragon flies and cover storage ideas!
I would add a pegboard and shelves.
Thanks for a chance at the giveaway.
My laundry room 'before' features Peanuts (Charlie Brown & Lucy) wallpaper, brown cabinets, and green linoleum. Would LOVE to win and send you some before and after pics! thanks
What a genius idea!!! It looks so great and I love the pocket door idea, so great for fast access to things you don't always need! I would love to redesign our laundry room! We have a new floor, washer and dryer but the walls and organization could use some major help!! I would love to put cabinets above our washer/dryer and a countertop across the top of them for easy folding, etc. Wallpaper the walls…fingers crossed I win!
We have a wonky under the stairs laundry room. I would begin with shelving and storage to maximize the space I have. And then probably put some new flooring in too! Thank you so much for a wonderful giveaway Kristin π
xo, Tanya
A pocket door peg board?! A-maze-balls! We moved into our newly constructed home almost a year ago now and the laundry room closet has received no love. After overcoming a few hurdles during construction we ran out of funds for the finer things in a home… trim, closet doors, a laundry room, haha! Little by little we are making some progress. With a little Home Depot gift card love, we could finish the laundry room with some open shelving and a nice coat of navy blue paint… that is after we finishing spackling!
I would love to add color, new lighting fixture and a new sink!
I would buy a new washer and dryer and add baskets and room to hang clothes! bjn1957{at}gmail{dot}com
I love the pocket door pegboard!
looks great. Cute "wallpaper". our laundry closet is just the stackable washer and dryer and whatever fits on top, I feel your pain.
Wall-to-wall carpet in my laundry room. GOT. TO. GO.
looks great. Cute "wallpaper". our laundry closet is just the stackable washer and dryer and whatever fits on top, I feel your pain.
I am very impressed by how much better your laundry closet looks! We have a little more space, but not much!
Great job. My space needs some storage.
Great Job. My space needs some more storage.
I would love to redo my laundry by adding in some color and shelving units!
I would love to add a bright bold color to my laundry space! It would like to create better storage by adding additional shelving and storage.
I would love to add a bright bold color to my laundry space! It would also be awesome to add additional storage and shelving to make my laundry closet much more useful.
Wow. That is an inspiring use of space!
I would love to redesign my laundry room. I would start with painting it maybe even trying out a stencil. I also need a new light fixture and additional storage. Oh and a new washer and dryer would sure be nice!
my laundry room is always piled high with clothes, tools, and cleaning supplies… could really use some organization!
Paint and better storage solutions! Someday I'll keep everything from cluttering the tops of my washer/dryer!
I would add a folding and sorting table and right now it is all white so I would also love to add some color or design through paint, wallpaper or decor.I like the firefly paper you used, I'd love to add a cute touch like that which would make me want to spend more time there!
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I'd love some quality shelving in our tiny laundry closet!
You rule Kristin, this is awesome!
Brilliant use of pegboard! I couldn't use that idea in my laundry area, but the hall closet door will get a pegboard. In my laundry area I'd love to put in nice shelving with pretty wood brackets underneath. Fancy wallpaper or a stencil along the back wall, a nice light fixture
Well, my husband does our laundry and I would like to surprise him with a total make-over of the laundry area. Wish me luck!
Great redesign and that pegboard idea is pure genius! Did you paint/seal it front & back to keep it from absorbing moisture over time? And in the same vein, won't your wrapping paper get damp? I'm sure your dryer is vented outside, but still, the space must be humid at times, no?
What great use of a small closet. My laundry is in a closet as well. I have room for some overhead cabinets or shelves, which would help keep me organized too.
The only thing I can do is paint. I rent and cannot make structural changes.
Your work is so great, Krisitin! Pat on the back to your husband, too! Super makeover!
Fun!
I love your hidden pegboard storage! My laundry room is currently in the unfinished half of my basement. I'd love to close it off into it's own laundry room and finish it.
My laundry room needs some organization and probably some walls to section it off from the rest of the basement
OMG! You did a fabulous job! I have the tiniest mudroom/laundry room ever made! I need to really redo it, because it is just NOT functional. Thank you for the awesome ideas!!!
Wow! That sliding tool door is absolutely awesome! What a great way to make the most of your teeny-tiny space. Love the dragonfly gift wrap backing on the shelves, too. Lovely!
Ingenious! What a fabulous way to incorporate your tools! I am in need of a laundry room makeover in the worst way! With four teenagers, a messy hubby, large dog and a guinea pig (sounds like a sit com), there is ALWAYS laundry to be done! Problem with my space is that it is done in the all-too-familiar design of being located as the main entry to the house via the garage! It is so frustrating to have to trample over baskets of laundry while hauling in groceries etc. Long, narrow space with WAY too much happening in there and NO place for it all. Ugh.
I absolutely love that peg board. You are amazing!
Haha, I was looking at the first after picture and thinking, "Where are the tools? She could take some peg board and put hinges on it so she could open it up to get behind to the stuff…" Then I saw your pegboard pocket door and laughed and laughed because great minds think alike! Nice job. Looks lovely.
My laundry room is such a mess. It is a laundry/pantry with only wire shelves so this would go a long way!!
Wow! Amazing! I would buy some organizing shelving and bins.
Aaah! I literally just squealed with delight. Out loud. At a blog post. You my friend, are a genius!! Love everything about this. Not only is it super lovely, but so functional. I about lost it when you pulled that peg board out. AMAZING!
Lots of xo's!
Jen
I need shelves and organizing bins! Everything is just piled on top of my machines right now.
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I would add some color and better storage cabinets.
This is life changing! We have a basic laundry room with side by side washer dryer and the white metal shelving that comes builder grade. With $500 I would paint the room a cute color – replace the wire with a more exciting shelf and buy organizational components to store our laundry detergents in. I would also love to do some DIY art for the laundry room – like a "loads of fun" sign. : )
My "laundry room" is in a dingy dark basement that needs some light and color.
I love the pegboard pocket door! What a great idea to store those random tools and wrapping paper. I just found your blog and I love it!
What a thoughtful use of your space! I love what you did! My washer and dryer is in my garage and I would love to create a laundry space with paint. Definitely add a floating folding table and a hang bar.
What a creative use of space! Love what you did! My washer and dryer is in my garage and I would love to use paint to section off my "laundry room". I would love a floating folding table and definitely a hang bar.
I would paint and put a cabinets
What a timely offer. I am in the process of planning my laundry room makeover. It is taking a while to nail down a plan because there are so many great ideas on pinterest. I would be thrilled to get a laundry room makeover! cbtreasurehunter@comcast.net
If I could redo my laundry room, I'd brighten it up with paint and remove the wire shelving that is on one side!
Hi Kristin,
I love what you do with your stylish small spaces. You are truly a visionary. One suggestion is to find a tray or piece of plexiglass to line your supply basket and protect that pretty basket.
My dilemma is a leaky washer that ruined our floors. Hubby replaced the subflooring but due to scheduling and lack of funds, we have yet to replace the actual flooring. Not sure the direction we'll choose and would love some ideas. Hope you enjoy that pretty laundry area!
My husband would want YOU to be his wife if he saw this!!!
Our laundry room could use a total overhaul! It is a simple all white space with low ceilings in our basement. It needs some color, some organization, and some storage! I'm so inspired by your amazing use of such a small space!
I'm totally needing stacking laundry machine for our tiny space. It would free up more space for storage. We, too, hae those terrible wire shelves that don't hold anything. Would love to have some proper shelving in there.
AMAZING! I love every little inch of it! And I am coveting that tool pocket!
Love what you have done with your small space..you never cease to impress!
Xo Rita
A laundry room never looked so good! Love the wrapping paper too! Would love to win the Home Depot gift card as we're about to close on our first home!
Our laundry room is so plain and doesn't have any shelves or cabinets!!
A laundry room never looked so good!! Love the wrapping paper idea too! Would love to win the Home Depot gift card as we are about to close on our first home!
I would paint, put in some cabinets and buy a cute rug
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I would pant my laundry room, hang some pictures and add a couple of shelves with bins for storage.
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I only have my own laundry room design party way figured out so far.
I have an antique ironing board and drying rack. Also, antique clothespins and hand carved wooden hangers. I want to incorporate those things into the design. I also want to paint. I feel like it would be so happy and serene with a pretty coat of lilac paint. Maybe some beadboard? Or a wooden plank wall treatment in a light gray? To complement the lilac? I would like to put in some cabinets or shelves. We do have a shelf, it's one of the wire ones the builder was kind enough to include. It serves purpose as a shelf, but it is not pretty.
I would also love to hang a pretty light fixture in there, add a pretty light switch cover, and build a shelf to go straight across the top of the washer and dryer.
Whew! I'm tired already!
You worked magic with that small space, but the way. Kudos to anyone who installs a pocket door!
Genius! And so pretty too! Keep the dragonflies!
I don't think I have ever seen someone who could do so much with so little!!!!!
Unbelievable!!
Wow! It looks amazing!
I would love a laundry redesign – I've actually been secretly dreaming about this for a while now!
You are SO talented. Every room, no matter how big or small is SO fab when you get through with it. My laundry room needs MAJOR storage, functionality and color updating! Just love what you've done. Thank you for such a generous giveaway opportunity.
I'd paint it in a bright color like aqua or teal, change the floor, add some chevron or pattern wallpaper to one side, add some shelves
I love the pocket door pegboard idea! Really, my laundry room needs an overhaul, especially since it's also the pass-through from the house to garage.
A nice coral paint job and a toile chandelier would do it wonders.
I WANT TO WEEEEEEN! I would start from the ground up with mine- it needs it!
Repaint, change out the overhead light and the type of shelving on the walls
I have front loader washer and dryer but unfortunately there is only about 10 inches between the door and the opposite wall. This makes loading and unloading extremely awkward! I'd love to move the wall out just a bit to make doing laundry much easier!
I have a front load washer and dryer that only has about 10 inches between the door and the opposite wall. This makes doing laundry a hassle! I'd love to either move the wall or the pipes to get a different configuration to make this a more pleasant chore!
Thanks for sharing the laundry room updates. This shows a little bit can go a long way.
Such an effective but simple makeover. I wish I could do something like thisβin St. Louis, most of the washer and dryers are in an unfinished basement, so mine would not have the same visual impact yours does. π
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my laundry room is SO builder grade. I know just a paint job & adding wooden shelves would make a world of a difference!
Definitely by adding some color! shelves bins and neat containers for things i find in my little guys pockets! angelgenius27(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would add some organizational items.
Some organization and a folding area would be great!
That pegboard pocket door is just genius…and that super organized shelving unit, awesome! It looks great!
This is such a great idea! Love your improvements!!
Wow ! Impressive use of that small space.. I guess should start renovating ours as well π
Your peg board storage was inspiring! I also have a closet laundry room in desperate need of cosmetic organizing.
I would add shelving and color and a table! Yours looks great!!
I would add shelves, color, and a table!!! Congrats yours looks wonderful!
You just made my todo list a little longer π
I thought my laundry room was small! You did a fantastic job with your space. I am inspired to tackle my room now.
Love the use of wrapping paper and also need a peg board for my tools as well. Paint, light, storage containers, the works! Love your visions.
I need cute storage like this in my laundry room. Very creative!
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You have inspired me to give my laundry closet an upgrade! It looks awesome!
i would put some sort of tabletop to fold stuff on – and maybe cool silver garbage cans for dirty clothes! π
Oh my gosh, Kristin — my laundry nook USED to be a closet in a teensy hallway, but the doors were long gone by the time we bought the house. Now it's an open nightmare of an alcove crying for attention after 14+ years of neglect. Thanks for the inspiration for small laundry spaces!! Much needed… and thanks for hosting!
xo Heidi
i would add a nice bright shade of paint and shelves maybe a new washer
I would so love to have a laundry room makeover. Yours turned out amazing.
I'd first switch out my lighting. It's a small contractor light and I think recessed lighting would go a LONG way to brighten up the room.
The secret tool storage is sooo awesome. I never would have thought of that! Congrats on your new laundry room! π
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You did a lovely job working with a small space- amazing how much you fit in there!
Great job overhauling a not so pretty space. Love it!
That peg board pocket door is seriously genius!
That peg board pocket door is seriously genius!
Paint, new curtains and a table.
You are amazing! That looks awesome! I would love to add some cabinets above our washer and dryer and a folding counter above them as well. We just moved so our laundry room is a very plain, unorganized disaster. This giveaway is just what I need!!
Where would I begin?! My laundry room needs so much help! I would probably start with some storage though π
I would start with storage! and paint the cement floor!
Some new flooring & some cabinets would be wonderful
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Great job with the laundry room make over. Ours sure could use some love!
I would love to add color but also need a better situation for sorting and storage!
My laundry room is in the basement which is fine, but it also has a toilet and sink in there….I would love to take out the toilet and put in a laundry sink and switch the washer and dryer- my washer is on the right and dryer on the left….because the toilet is in the way!! Crazy right?!
Some paint to brighten up the space and shelving for storage would be fantastic!
We just have a small laundry closet, so some new organization would be key!! Thanks for the giveaway!
I'd add paint and some storage options.
You turned a tiny space into a beautiful, functional laundry/tool "room." Very inspiring. Makes me want to go work on my own messy laundry room!
I need to add more shelves and hanging space – plus I love the idea of small amount of fun wallpaper to add style!
Your re-do is def inspiring and the hidden storage is amazing!
Currently I have no shelving, and no where to hang garments, and no color. I too am inspired!
I would makeover my Mom's laundry room. She's in need of a pretty space!
Great job! I need a folding area and better shelves for storage.
Would figure out how to maximize my awesome storage units in a beautiful but functional way! -carablossom
You are brilliant! That is the best laundry closet makeover I have ever seen. As for my own laundry room… kill it fire! Okay, maybe not. But I would love a coat or two of fresh paint, a new washer and dryer, and perhaps a tile floor. *sigh*
I love the picture!
Love your update! I would add storage and counter space to my laundry room — it needs help.:)
I love the use of the laundry closet for your tools as well. I have dreams of redoing our small laundry room with pops of color and high function! I am also going to try that wrapping paper trick.
Love the peg board pocket door!
I would give my laundry closet better organization and new shelfing!
Kristin, love your laundry closet. I would love a new laundry makeover. New shelves and cabinets would be the best and possibly an old farmhouse barn door.
I am in awe of the pegboard pull out. Genius!
would love to install some pegboard in my laundry room!
Just gorgeous!
I want to add some vintage flair to my room!
I would repaint it.
I would use the gift card to make a diy upholstered headboard π I love your ingenuity with this small space!
You did a great job! I need to replace some of those awful wire shelves too.
Very nice!
I'd move cabinetry because I am ALWAYS hitting my head on a door when I do laundry
Paint, new shelves, and some cute decor for the walls.
I would start with a lovely new paint color and maybe a stencil design and then add cabinets for storage and maybe a wonderful new light fixture!!
I would put some storage totes in there to manage some of the overflow of clothes.
Diana C
What a fun remodel. I just came over from the feature of your lovely home on the Everygirl and I'm so excited to have found your blog. We'll be moving soon and we can't wait to make the next space truly our own – not just filled with what we have!
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Sorry, I didn't answer about the laundry room redesign. We don't have a laundry room to redesign at the moment, but storage and places to hang our "air dry" items in a somewhat concealed location are very important to me. And it would be great to keep my ironing and mending necessities with all the laundry. Having everything in a logical place and together sound like such a dream!
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I have a very similar laundry closet. It is defffffinitely in some needed of brightening up!
I wouls update our 'vintage' washer & dryer!
Kristin – it looks amazing! My laundry room is more of a laundry closet, so I would definitely want to install some type of shelving. Oh, and a lighting! I currently do my laundry in the dark…
Inspired by your fabulous space I'd say….color, shelving, new cabinets and lots of hooks to organize
Great transformation! My laundry room in the house I just moved into is in a sad state. I tried painting it for now until I get a design pulled together, but realized the ladder I have isn't tall enough to get my short self to the top of the wall, so cutting in at the ceiling will be impossible. The paint stops where I was able to reach and looks 'awesome'. I think a new ladder is first on the agenda!
Love the use of space. Our laundry room is a closet so I am stuck with no space, this is ideal and so great!
So many great bloggers have been redoing their laundry rooms, lately! Love it! I'm inspired to change out the lighting & add some color to my laundry room. Thanks!!
My laundry room is in the yucky unfinished basement, so I would be using it to make it a more functional/beautiful place!
i think our laundry room would be the perfect space in the house to unleash all of my uber-feminine decorating fantasies! the hubs never uses it anyways haha.
I would unleash all of my girly decorating fantasies on my laundry space! It's the only place in the house the hubby doesn't frequent π
Looks so great while being so functional! I'm desperate to do something with my dungeon of a laundry room, especially because I do an average of two loads daily. Unfortunately, not in the budget right now, but I'd add light and color, plus a folding surface!
Looks so great while being functional! I'm desperate to do something with our dungeon of a laundry area, where I do an average of two loads a day, thanks to kids, dogs, sports, and cloth diapers. Unfortunately, it's not in the budget right now, but I'd add serious color, light, storage, and folding surfaces…
Love the secret storage! We would actually have to do some serious wall smashing for a laundry room
you always blow it out of the water! love the black
My laundry room good use a face lift for sure! Maybe to bring in a pattern or something. Not really sure where to start!
Amy G
My laundry room needs some style and needs to inspire some clean clothes! It is a drab white box!!!
Oh I love what you did! My laundry room is in the basement with almost no outside light coming in so its very dark and dreary! I would love to paint the cement blocks, and put a bright run on the cement floor! Then use some bright baskets and maybe a bright fun picture to hang on the wall!
I'd give my space some color and add some serious organization!
When I say that your "before" looks better than my garage-corner "laundry room" (HAH) you will understand why I would love to win the Home Depot gift card!
First order of business would definitely be to install some shelving above the washer and dryer. I have a severe lack of storage space!
i would love to repaint the room we have!
What I wouldn't give for a laundry room. But one as organized as this. I mean, even the canisters for things like dryer sheets, brilliant!! Not to mention he tool-shed pocket door. If you dream it, you can do it!
Your laundry closet looks amazing! So clever to tuck in the peg board for tool storage. You are a design goddess. I only wish I could enter the give away! Especially since I'm planning on redoing my own laundry room now too. Rafflecopter won't let me enter the giveaway. It keeps flashing the facebook and email sign in off and on. How I long for the old days when we could just leave a comment to enter a giveaway. π
I would add a folding counter, a hanging rod and some paint. Great use of your small space!
i love wonderfully and beautifully organized space! I think I would definitely want extra storage in my laundry room π
I don't HAVE a laundry room, but we really need some rolling collapsable hampers to keep our laundry off the floor.
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This might be the most creative use of space I have ever seen for a utility closet. The pegboard pocket door is nothing short of amazing and a great idea for anyone short on space. Wow. π
I would add better shelving above my washer/dryer and I would add a rod to the bethroom closet and shelving to help store laundry and supplies
i'd replace my hideous fluorescent lighting.
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This is an amazing contest!
I would add storage and a shelf thats not so high I have to stand on step stool to reach anything. yay for giveaway! Love the pegboard
I would add storage and some shelving that's not so high I have to stand on a step stool to reach anything. Yay for giveaway! Love the pegboard.
What an amazing transformation! I love it!
Also, I need new countertops and am thinking of painting the floors in my laundry room. Trying to transform it so it is not so 'blah'.
I'd love to make my laundry room more functional!
where did you get the dragonfly wrapping party if you don't mind me asking? it's so cute!
Love i!!! I'm working on my upstairs, but now I may have to take a detour to the laundry room?! Where did you get the dragonfly wrapping paper–I'm obsessed!
You. Are. Amazing. As usual, and so creative! I love the doorknobs and slick shiny black doors (I pay attention and love those little details). I just did a post about laundry room art … and I featured a photo of your laundry room (with full credits: you name, blog name and link back to this post):
http://julieloveshome.wordpress.com/2013/09/03/8-artful-ideas-for-your-laundry-room/
Thanks,
Julie
I would love to have a laundry room… But I live in a small apartment so my washing machine is in the kitchen… :/
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I don't get how you made the pegboard "rolling"? Is there an explanation that I'm missing?
It's not "rolling" it is mounted to the ceiling using a sliding door/pocket door track.
What units did you put together from MS living line? Trying to find them online because I think they'd fit in our laundry closet! Love how this turned out!!!