Probably most of us spend lots of time in the laundry room, so it only makes sense to make it a pretty place that we can enjoy! Here are a few things that I’ve done to love hanging out (pun intended!) in there.
My laundry room is bright with a window that has a lovely view of the mountains and the countryside, so I didn’t want a curtain that would cover it. Instead, I hung a valance at the top so I could always see out.
I also like to have a small lamp glowing on top of the dryer; it just adds a warmth to the room. To keep it from sliding around while the dryer is operating, I put a fabric placemat on top. A jar of clothespins , a fragrance warmer and a pretty calendar make the vignette complete.
Fun artwork is a great detail and doesn’t have to be expensive. I found several things recently for under $5 that I love! Target had this “Fresh and clean” sign in the dollar spot. It was $3! My laundry room doubles as Liza’s space where her food and litter box are. The command hook holds a small basket with baggies that I use for Liza’s canned food.
To keep the litter box hidden, I use a hinged window shutter. I have a wooden step that holds all the “stuff” – laundry soap, litter scoop, paper towels, etc. Baskets keep it all neat.
I found I was using the doorknob to hang clothes that needed to be line dried. When I was at Dollar General this week I found a cute Button hook to use instead. It was only $2.50!!
I love plants with blooms that last. This little guy was a gift to me by a sweet guest. I’m not sure what it is, though it reminds me of a Mimosa. (Does anyone know what it is?) It needs very little attention, but keeps those yellow blooms ALL the time! It really perks up this corner. The stool it’s sitting on is where I store Liza’s cat food.
I added a throw rug on the floor and some baskets on the shelf over the appliances for extra storage. I love this space. Maybe that’s why I don’t mind doing a load of laundry every single day!
The only other thing I’d add if I could would be a small chandelier, but because we have the pot lighting in the ceiling, it might be a little too difficult to make that happen. Even if it doesn’t, I’m totally loving my laundry room. It just makes me smile!
Do you love your laundry room/space? What could you add to give it a more inviting appeal?
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It’s easy to forget that functional rooms can be pretty! Yours looks so nice, and like the rest of your house I love how you mix new things with pieces you’ve had for ages (like that Laundry sign, right?). Last weekend I tidied up my laundry closet too. I learned a tip from another blogger – take your toilet paper and paper towels out of the packaging and stack them on the shelves. It’s SO much prettier that way!
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Yes, I’ve had the Laundry sign a long while! Thanks for the tip about the paper products! Good idea!
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I totally agree and you did a fabulous job!
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Thanks you!
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I’ve been working on my laundry room. Found a couple art prints from a second hand store along with some frames I painted that I hung up. I used some dollar store baskets for storage inside the cabinets that goes with the art. Now I have one big empty wall I need something for. It’s a work in progress. I love the view you have from your laundry room. How nice! Really great idea using the shutter to hide the litter box 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
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I’m a lover of second-hand stores! I’ve found good things at places like that! I feel like my whole house is always a work in progress, but that’s what makes it fun!
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Looks lovely! Love the thyme basket or box!
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Thank you! It’s a wooden box. It was a gift from a friend. I love it, too!
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