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Family Friendly Laundry Room

All opinions are my own and I’m so excited about this series sharing the design of our laundry room!Today we’re sharing 5 tips to transform any space into a special family friendly laundry room with tons of functionality for a busy family.In a previous post in our laundry room series , I talked about 5 tips for planning the perfect laundry room, so let’s break it down to how we designed our family-friendly laundry room!Our family-friendly laundry room is now equipped to handle all of life’s messes while being a place that I don’t mind handling those messes!

Family Friendly Laundry Room
A big thanks to Lowe’s for partnering with us on the laundry room of our dreams!

Garage/Laundry Room Makeover Part 1

Garage/Laundry Room Made Over!A Fun Before/After Makeover of a Laundry Room!You may remember me saying that we have been working on making over our laundry room that sits in one of our 2 small garages.Laundry Room Makeover Part 9Here is a look at the after!

Garage/Laundry Room Makeover Part 1
This is where we have a fireplace inside of our front room and this is the back of the chimney.

Simple Garage Laundry Room Makeover, Part 1

Today, I want to take you along on my little garage laundry room makeover.Anyhow, I hope you get a few ideas if you’re looking at doing your own garage laundry room makeover!I asked myself a few questions before getting started on this garage laundry room makeover:What is the purpose of this area?So, this garage laundry room makeover needs to handle a wide range of needs.My husband moved them to the laundry area and I LOVE having good storage with doors that close.

7 DIY ideas for a laundry nook in the garage

You can file this under the first thing I would not to again: a turquoise door with a yellow wall.Here is what the laundry nook looked like before we made it over.I am still going to put it on the "wouldn't repeat" list, and here is why: it's simply not that sturdy.

7 DIY ideas for a laundry nook in the garage
Wouldn't it be great if laundry soap came in pretty containers.That's how we took our laundry nook in the garage from this:to this:This marks the third (and final) space I have re-visited this year in a smaller or bigger way because it just got too colorful.

Simply Done: A Beautiful DIY Garage Laundry Space

So the task was to create a small laundry space for her in the garage.She also has plenty of shelving for dryer sheets, laundry detergent and anything she’d like to tuck into a basket for cleaning.A hanging rod just made sense…Truly can’t believe how much this little space transformed in just 4 weeks time!…Before…After…And crazy enough, she seemed pretty excited about doing laundry!

Simply Done: A Beautiful DIY Garage Laundry Space
Ha!… maybe that feeling will wear off, but at least she has her own little space to get this chore done.

If you have limited interior space, you too can easily set up a garage laundry room of your own!

tiny laundry room ideas

Our Tiny Laundry Room – before:We installed Pergo throughout our first floor, but stopped because we knew we had to move the appliances.Tiny Laundry Room Ideas(affiliate links are included)Turn on your JavaScript to view contentWe need to paint the door, choose a new wall color and repaint the trim.Our tiny laundry room is just a hallway off the garage.I love these ideas:A gorgeous makeover by Postcards from the Ridge — click to get your FREE vintage laundry room printables!Do you have a tiny laundry room?

Garage Laundry Room Reveal

1200 shares PinFacebookEmailI had one goal for my garage laundry room- to make it pretty.I wanted to show you the ideas I have for making a tiny laundry space functional and really great to look at and work in with this garage laundry room reveal.

Garage Laundry Room Reveal
Ready for the garage laundry room reveal?!

GARAGE LAUNDRY room revealLet’s start with the video tour so you get an overview of the space.

Turn on your JavaScript to view contentgarage laundry room blog postsClick on any of the photos for the other blog posts for how this room came together-conclusionTo the left of the laundry room, I added this framed watercolor that I found thrifting.

Laundry nook in garage make

I thought I would start off the new year with a bang and dive right into some remodeling.The bulk of time and remodeling budget this year will go into the master suite make-over.Pay close attention to those magnificent cabinets above the laundry area.We used pressure treated wood to go against the concrete and anchored it into the garage floor.

Laundry nook in garage make
The pony wall on the right will serve as a "holder" for a table top over the appliances.I think it already looks a 1000 times better!Next: Laundry nook in garage make-over - chevron wall

Make Your Garage Laundry Room Efficient and Inviting

If you’re lucky enough to have a garage laundry room but it leaves you cold, maybe all you need to do is convert that space into an efficient laundry room.Efficiency is essential for large or small laundry roomsRegardless of space constraints, there are ways to make the most of your garage laundry room.

Make Your Garage Laundry Room Efficient and Inviting
The laundry-friendly garageIf your garage isn’t ready to welcome a custom laundry room, PremierGarage can assist with making your messy garage more laundry-friendly.With custom garage storage cabinets, Slatwall wall hanging storage options, overhead storage racks (including fixed and automated), and custom garage flooring you’ll have a garage that is ready for anything!They can help you define your needs and then design the perfect garage laundry room that will make doing the laundry much less of a chore.

Move Your Laundry Room to the Garage to Save Space

Installing a laundry room in your garage gives you control over the design of the space.Garage and Laundry Room Solutions AvailableIf you’re worried about your garage being dirty or difficult to clean, there are ways to make it a better option for your laundry room.

Move Your Laundry Room to the Garage to Save Space
Our team will work with your to combine your garage and laundry room storage solutions to fit all your detergent and cleaning supplies.

Even with your new laundry room space, it’s still possible to have plenty of storage space for all your garage items.

No matter the size of your garage, we’ll evaluate the space and determine your laundry room design accordingly.

Organizing Laundry Supplies!

Laundry Room Organization!How To Organize Laundry Supplies!

Organizing Laundry Supplies!
None of this is very original or difficult to do, but I just love the way it makes laundry supplies look a little more cohesive and nice in our space.I hope that this was a little helpful and it is such a basic things that makes such a big difference in the laundry room.Make sure to check out the rest of these incredible organizing ideas down below too!

Simple Garage Laundry Room Makeover, Part 3

I’ve been having a great time decluttering, organizing and making over my laundry area in our little one-car garage.In this phase, I “wallpapered” the wall behind my washer and dryer with self-adhesive contact paper.

Simple Garage Laundry Room Makeover, Part 3
The contact paper has a grid on the back (which I didn’t notice until partway through the project) that makes cutting in a straight line much easier.

A major upside: The contact paper adhered really well to the paneling.I feel like a laundry space should feel clean and fresh, and even though that can be hard to accomplish in a garage, I think this new look is a vast improvement from the dark laundry cave I had previously.

Small Laundry Room, Big Makeover

I shared the small laundry room makeover plans about 3 months ago and some days it felt like much longer.In 2014, I did a quick $86 laundry room makeover to give the room some more personality.The laundry room was also working it’s way up my priority list for a style makeover.

Small Laundry Room, Big Makeover
The prior $86 laundry room update was intended to just spruce up the room while we focused on other areas of the house.So that’s all the construction and style choices for this DIY laundry room makeover!

Contemporary Laundry Room Ideas

Ever since we relocated our laundry area from what is now the kitchen pantry to the garage, I’ve been waiting to do a contemporary laundry room makeover so the space could be a well planned out, family-friendly laundry room.Luckily, I have TONS of laundry room ideas floating through my head and Pinterest pages!

Contemporary Laundry Room Ideas
With all of that said, I’m SO excited about this contemporary laundry room makeover project!Contemporary Laundry Room Ideas + Design Plan1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17So, ready to dive right into this laundry room remodel with me?

From baskets to corral laundry room essentials, to some DIY hanging racks for hanging storage and wheeled laundry hampers for little hands to help push, move and sort – it’s all part of this family-friendly laundry room.

DIY Small Laundry Room Ideas & Makeovers • The Budget Decorator

Simple DIY Laundry Room IdeasDIY Laundry Room Makeover‘Jenna Kate At Home‘ turned their small, pass through laundry room into a multi functioning family command center.Pretty Laundry Room IdeasFrom BHG, this laundry room has a central work center with shelves above, and rolling laundry carts below keep everything organized.

DIY Small Laundry Room Ideas & Makeovers • The Budget Decorator
Tons of Laundry Room Makeover IdeasWe’re already big fans of Kelly at ‘View Along the Way‘, but this laundry room makeover was so great!

Amazing DIY Small Laundry Room IdeasAt ‘11 Magnolia Lane‘, check out these laundry room ideas.

Cheap Laundry Room Makeover‘Sand and Sisal‘ has this budget DIY laundry room makeover that has a coastal design flavor… and I adore this color!

Washer Dryer in Garage (Tips & Requirements)

Here’s our guide to washer dryer in garage ideas including its cost, requirements, and some helpful tips on how to put your washer and dryer in a garage.Table of Contents Washer And Dryer In Garage RequirementsCost to Move Washer And Dryer To GarageHow To Put Washer And Dryer In GarageWasher And Dryer In Garage IdeasWasher And Dryer In Garage RequirementsThe standard garage laundry room should be seven by 10 feet in order to have enough space for the washer dryer and some space for a few extra things.

Washer Dryer in Garage (Tips & Requirements)
If you prefer your laundry room to also double as a mudroom, the ideal size of the laundry room should be 12 by 15 feet.

How To Put Washer And Dryer In GarageSince most people find it difficult to keep their washer and dryer in the basement or laundry room, here are some helpful tips for how to put your washer and dryer in a garage.Washer And Dryer In Garage IdeasThe washer in garage idea is perfect for people who want convenience without sacrificing their space-savvy lifestyle.

Why We Ripped Out Our Small Laundry Room.

This house is massive, with more room than anyone could ever need, and yet the laundry room feels like a coffin.Jump ahead to our Step 2 on the laundry room by clicking here, or continue reading to see what we decide to make this old laundry room into!

Why We Ripped Out Our Small Laundry Room.
We brainstorm pushing the wall back to make the laundry room bigger (it shares a wall with the downstairs bedroom), but I have another reason I don’t want the laundry room in here at all.Flip the old laundry room to the other side of the wall—thus utilizing all the gas and water lines that are already there so we don’t have to move them around within the house—and make the tiny old laundry room into the new mudroom.Feast your eyes on those old pics one last time…THAT OLD LAUNDRY ROOM IS ABOUT TO GET RIPPED OUT!

10 Organization Tips for Small Laundry Rooms

Ironing boards can be big and clunky, especially if your laundry room is small.Get a rolling cart for your small laundry room.

10 Organization Tips for Small Laundry Rooms
It gives you storage space that you can move around so that it’s never in the way!

Add some wall storage to your laundry room to maximize the space!

Add storage space directly on top of your washing machine and dryer by putting some sort of table there!

Small Laundry Room Ideas

I can say that with mild authority as I have now researched “small laundry rooms” extensively on Pinterest!I figured as long as I was going to have to invest in a new machine, I might as well try to make the laundry room space look as nice as possible, too.I hadn’t spent much time planning a laundry space, so I decided to learn from others who had.Here’s what I discovered: Even though a laundry room space might be small, it can have big style and function.

Small Laundry Room Ideas
Photo Credit: DominoThis basement laundry room space is rather large and I really love the industrial feel of it.

How to Have a Laundry Room in Your Garage and Not Lose Your Mind

A common complaint I hear from readers is that their “laundry room” is in a horribly less-than-ideal location, such as the garage or the basement.So today we’re going to talk about ways you can still have a “laundry room” in your garage without losing your mind.

How to Have a Laundry Room in Your Garage and Not Lose Your Mind
So read through these solutions and make a plan to make your laundry room experience in your garage a little more bearable.

When I was growing up, my best friend’s parents had their laundry room in their garage.Just because your laundry room is really a garage doesn’t mean it has to be dark and dreary.

Turn Your Garage Into A Laundry Room

So here are some reasons why you can benefit from placing your laundry room into the garage.Placing the laundry room here will be convenient and help to serve as a sound proof room for the loud sounds and vibrations these machines make.

Turn Your Garage Into A Laundry Room
How to Create ItNow comes the important part, figuring out where in the garage your laundry room should go.Final ThoughtsWe have covered a lot of ground for creating your new laundry room inside your garage.If you are looking to have some work done on your garage door or need some tips for your garage, contact the garage door experts.

Laundry Room Refresh

If that does not describe your current laundry space, then maybe a simple laundry room refresh is what you need!Choose something stylish or colorful to make your laundry room feel like a room in your house, and not just a work area.The rest of my laundry products are kept tucked away in the cabinets, where I can have easy access, while still keeping the laundry room tidy.LightingI did two things to brighten this room up for the laundry room refresh.

Laundry Room Refresh
Leave Room for Folding and HangingAs I was working on my laundry room refresh, I wanted to find a way to make more room on the counter to leave plenty of space for folding laundry.

Read This Before You Redo Your Laundry Room

Here's what to factor in before remodeling your laundry room.Comfortable ClearancesConsider these measurements before hooking up machines or adding built-in storage to keep your laundry room looking—and working—its best.

Read This Before You Redo Your Laundry Room
But if you prefer to iron in the laundry room, consider one of these built-in space-savers instead.

Finishes: WallsEasy-to-wipe-clean semigloss paint, beadboard paneling, and glossy ceramic tiles can take a beating while injecting your laundry room with bright hues and personality.All the ExtrasThere are dozens of ways to upgrade your laundry room, but which of the bells and whistles are really worth the extra money?

My Finished Garage- from bland to beautiful! • Poplolly Co.

Find out how I turned a boring, dirty room into a multi-functional finished garage everyone wants to hang out in!This is reveal week and I am SO EXCITED to show you the final touches to our finished garage.What exactly is a finished garage?

My Finished Garage- from bland to beautiful! • Poplolly Co.
A finished garage is technically defined as a garage with drywall and no exposed beams or ceiling.

For a list of all my best tips and tricks for cozying up a garage check out this post HERE!

Plans for the Garage Laundry Room

But I have plans for the garage laundry room!Plans for the Garage Laundry RoomLet’s start with the before pictures and then I’ll show you the floor plan and the mood board.

Plans for the Garage Laundry Room
beforeHere’s the current state of our laundry room.

mood boardwallpaper / flamingo art / pagoda light / Carrara subway tile / pink tile / cornice tile / sconce / stain removal art / washer / basket / laundry room inspiration photoFor the floor plan, my inspiration image is my Utah laundry room.

I’m thinking about adding some brass lighting to add another element of distinguishing this part of the room from the rest of the laundry room.

12 Inspiring Small Laundry Room Ideas

We recently moved into a new home that actually has a real laundry room.I’m excited about it, but it’s tiny and needs some help – so I rounded up some small laundry room ideas to help get my brain churning with ideas for how to get started!I also want to beg for your input – I’ve never had a big girl laundry room before, so I don’t know what’s most important.12 Small Laundry Room IdeasDear Lillie Studio | Home With BaxterI think a countertop is definitely in order for our new laundry room.Classy Clutter’s laundry room is actually probably much closer in size to what we’ll be working with.

Garage, Laundry and Utility Storage Ideas

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