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Love my new laundry room!

2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

When we bought the house, the laundry area looked decent enough. An open area viewable from the kitchen, the previous owners had carefully place a nice stackable W/D in a corner where it couldn't be seen. They even built a pretty arched opening to the W/D and sink area. I never did like the stackable; I am height disadvantaged. But when it came time to replace the washer and dryer we soon became aware of just how stupid the original design was. Frist, the space was not wide enough to have a sink across from the W/D. My DH had to remove the sink and cabinet to facilitate moving the old machines out. Second, the pretty little arch was shorter than the top of the dryer. After damaging the wall, we had to twist and turn each machine to get them out of there. We decided we had to remodel, and put practicality over aesthetics. We moved the plumbing to an outside wall (it was kind of hard to clean the lint duct that was going to the rooftop), changed the electricity, increased storage, and did the best we could to make the view from the kitchen look OK with the W/D positioned directly across from the opening.















Comments (15)

  • 2 years ago

    Wow! What a fantastic change! Love the skirting and tile, you added so much charm to the room.

    I have a similar cart as yours, but in army green. Love it. :)

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful transfomation!

    Patty C thanked Jilly
  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    That corrugated metal on the wall is a REALLY clever way to save the paint from wet gear. Love it!

    Patty C thanked BPMBA
  • 2 years ago

    My favorite thing is the painting of the musicians. Though I am a washer aficionado, music is my true passion. I like how that is celebrated in your remodeled LR.

    Patty C thanked armjim
  • 2 years ago

    The print is also my favorite thing! We didn't have the right spot for it until now and it was sitting in a closet. Have several Romare Beardon prints, and his celebration of music and dance in them has always lifted my spirits.

  • PRO
    last year

    The choice of tile is unique and adds a lovely element to the room.

    Patty C thanked May Construction, Inc.
  • last year

    @luna123456 yes, i do love it, and i don’t mind that everyone may not. And i wish the previous homeowner was like you; remodeling wouldn’t have been so necessary. I’m happy!

  • last year

    the comment by HU… was me. No idea how that happened

  • last year

    I assume that you added that last photo in order to show that you added venting in the wood folding shelf above your W/D (since the shelf is so close to the top of your appliances)? I don't think that many people would think about that (just like when I see people add regular wine fridges or microwaves under a counter in their island (or, with respect to the microwave, in a shelf space).


    I am getting ready to begin my laundry room renovation - and I'd like to add a folding counter above my washer and dryer - and I've been wondering about venting requirements (obviously, I don't mean venting my dryer to the outside - I fully understand how that works).

  • last year

    @dani_m08 no it just a liftable panel so that the water line can be reached without pulling the washer out. There’s actally several inches above the W/D and we always have the curtains open when doing laundry. i think ventilation is more of a concern when W/D are enclosed in a closet.

  • last year

    Wow! What a great space you put together! We love it!

  • last year

    That was smart planning to make sure you had easy access to the plumbing. Really nice looking room. I bet you have a comfortable, stylish home. Jolly good!

  • PRO
    last year

    Kudos to you for making the remodel suitable to your needs vs aesthetics. Great work!

  • last year

    Great job. curious as to the height of your washer, and whether you find using the countertop above it for folding, is it too high ?

  • last year
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    @Svetlana Smith the W/D are 39” high so the counter is about 42”. it is high, and i am short (5’1”), but i am still able to fold clothes.