please help! this room needs love

Sharon Gold

last year

I need suggestions for this sad laundry room. I’m sure the potential is there, I just need help with the vision!

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Elaine Doremus Resumes Written
last year
Depends on your budget. I would change the lighting. See if you can get some wall sconces, and put the ceiling light on dimmers. Add lighting under the cabinets. A backsplash above the sink (use removable wallpaper) and large colorful wall art on the wall across from that would be great. If you spend time folding clothes and ironing in here, I'd add a folded padded upright chair (that can be stored on the wall - make sure to find out how much it weighs and if it can be hung on the wall - link below shows one from Bed Bath and Beyond) and a wall tv. Add one additional chair if you have company in here often. https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/simply-essential-vinyl-folding-chair-in-black/5586599?skuId=69701228&store=&enginename=google&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_plaownedfurniture_online&product_id=69701228&adtype=pla&product_channel=online&adpos=&creative=538243014201&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyYKUBhDJARIsAMj9lkEpn5hO_e9F0pK995TDgAfJpHw-gOdCAIIkK9W77rvjfqn9L7AtnOcaAntyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
btydrvn
last year
The bare wall could be put to use… a long bar and/or a metal grid for hangers for items that you may want to hang dry …as well as things you want to hang immediately as they come out of the dryer… the lower cabinets could be used for laundry baskets of dirty laundry waiting to be done…. track lights along the center of the room to aim toward cabinet and rack storage.. will also make being in the space seem less closed in… under cabinet lighting for countertops will be helpful , too… lastly open shelf storage is a real asset over the washer and dryer …for washing products so they are handy… not behind doors….even if you have to move the cabs up to the ceiling…that leaves all upper cabs available for linen storage and back stock items for your home … laundry to be done can go into lower cabinets…
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Valinta
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felizlady
last year
Pick a wallpaper you like a lot. Select paint to go with the wallpaper. Good lighting is needed for ironing, and you need a wall outlet for the iron to plug into. Then you need a wall bar for hanging things coming out of the dryer. Have extra clothes hangers readily available for dry things. You won’t be in there for hours, but a cheerful room makes chores lighter.
Kate
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Nice size, sink and cabinets! A dream come true with lots of potential.
Sharon Fullen
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There are so many colorful, fun wallpapers that could transform this space. Shop online to find something that brings joy to the space.

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