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2016/05/06 by: Sarah

Laundry Room Reconstruction & Remodel

Before I start this post, I would like to apologize to my ancestors and many friends around the world that hand wash clothing. I’m ungrateful, I know.

I hate my laundry room. In all fairness I kinda hate doing laundry, so it’s only fair… It’s small, dark, boring and doesn’t use the space well. Here is what I’m working with:

laundry room renovation before

The room is 8.5 feet long and 5.5 wide and has ONE cabinet.

laundry room renovation one sad cabinet

It’s a builder grade room, barely. Yes, it’s much better than a closet or (cross your fingers) no laundry at all, I’ve lived in both scenarios with children! Still, these walls can do better. I’m enlisting your help. Here are the priorities:

  1. I don’t have a linen closet in this house, so I would like some storage
  2. I fold a lot of laundry in there so I need some counter space, I currently use the top of the machines as counter space
  3. I would looooooooooooooove (I mean really love) a sink
  4. Hanging rod is a must
  5. Of course cost is a major factor in all these decisions, if it’s expensive it’s gotta be really worth it

I have graphed four options for the reconstruction ( I do it old school like here) and I REALLY want some input. In the comments below, please let me know what you think! My sanity is begging you! (NOTE: on the layouts one square is 3 inches, on the front elevation each square is 4 inches)

Option 1: The easiest and cheapest

Laundry room revamp option 1 layoutLaundry room revamp option 1 front elevation

Option 2: expensive counter top replacement, could I squeeze in a sink???

Laundry room revamp option 2 layout Laundry room revamp option 2 front elevation

Option 3: Lots of storage but small counter top

Laundry room revamp option 3 layout Laundry room revamp option 3 front elevation

Option 4: I’m loving this, but it’s the most work and most expensive. Would it be too squishy in there?

Laundry room revamp option 4 layoutLaundry room revamp option 4 front elevation

Happy Creating!

P.S. One of my early posts was a video on laundry and Mother’s Day! Happy day on Sunday to everyone out there!

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Comments

  1. Stacy says

    2016/05/12 at 10:10 am

    I love the 2nd option. Still gives you counter space and tons more cabinets. It might be too small for option 4. Good Luck!

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