Laundry closet makeover
When we moved into our home the washer and dryer was in the hall closet, closed behind doors. You will see why a laundry closet makeover was needed when you see the before pictures.
It’s a “closet” I always had a room for the washer & dryer, with plenty of space to store cleaning supplies, fold and hang wet clothes without needing to worry about anyone seeing the occasional mess.
Before Makeover
Having a laundry closet in your home can be more of a challenge. So to make it work you need to create a super organized, functional and efficient laundry closet. A well planned out design is a must!
Do you tackling laundry daily or at least once a week? Having a properly equipped laundry room will help make life a lot easier. Small laundry rooms or closets pose challenges when you try to fit in everyday laundry essentials, such as storage for supplies; folding, sorting, drying and ironing surfaces into this area.
After Makeover
Everyone has their own idea of the “perfect” laundry, so I thought I would get you inspired.
My laundry closet makeover
- Created the space to offer everything I needed.
- Finding the right size washer and dryer that was still efficient was my top priority
- I made my small laundry area look larger and work harder without forfiting style there for not hinding it behind doors
- Storage was created by adding upper cabinet & shelves
- Used baskets & bins for added more storage
- Kept it stylish by using decorative containers for all the necessary laundry items, such as detergent, dryer sheets, stain stick etc., so I could keep them on the counter
- Speaking about the counter, my counter is the full size of the closet, perfect for laundry needs and still pleanty of room to iron, fold and stack my clothes
- I got creative with my drying racks. I used a large towel bar and antique hangers for hanging. I also purchased an antique wood drying rack that not only looks great but is functional
The best thing about my laundry closet makeover is that I was able to used leftover materials. The subway tile was from the bathroom, cabinets from the kitchen and counter was made with scrap wood we had from the kitchen island.
