Laundry room- wallpaper vs shiplap
Hi! please help decide if i should do all over wallpaper or vertical shiplap in laundry room. im not sure if shiplap would be too many wall treatments close together.
side note: i am getting cabinets built where shelves are and not sure what to do right above washer where one shelf is alone . Also, changing out entryway table.
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Lyn Nielson
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PROSabrina Alfin Interiors
2 months agoI'd probably do closed cabinets instead of open shelving to contain the clutter. But I do like hanging a rod as they did here for drying delicates:
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la_la Girl
2 months agolast modified: 2 months agoWallpaper for sure! If you google "Wallpaper Laundry rooms" there are so many fabulous photos out there - I love the ones that feel airy and have some nature inspired elements
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2 months agoThanks all!that helps my brain !:) any good brands of wallpaper people like?
also, could i do a wood shelf w this on it or would it be too much for a laundry room….? the brass part by the shelf..
deegw
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ffpalms
2 months agoI’d look for a paper that contrasts with the paneled wall outside the laundry room, but has both the off white of that wall and the white of the washer and dryer. It should also reflect the color palette of the adjoining space.
la_la Girl
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PROLS Design Studio
last monthlast modified: last monthHello-
Like many others we agree that wallpaper would be a great choice! Whether whimsical or organic, here is a great place to infuse personality into a hardworking, often overlooked utilitarian space. We would advise against shiplap in your laundry room, as it would compete with the moldings nearby. Just pick a wallpaper that includes the white tones outside the room, and is so appealing it gets you excited to do laundry! Here is a recent update on one we did that used fresh, fun wallpaper. Good luck!
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last monthlast modified: last monthToo much, too much. First of all, don't fall for the ship lap trend. Ship lap is a particular design, with rabbited edges, meant to repel water. Used particularly for the siding of wood built boats.
Yes, wallpaper is the choice for the laundry room.
Moving into the adjoining room? Guessing you do not want to remove the picture frame trim, but it would make a difference and it is easy to pop it off. You could leave it under the chair rail.
The bring in the color to the laundry room.
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