Happy New Year!
Thanks for stopping by!
I can finally mark this off my list...
Thanks for stopping by!
I can finally mark this off my list...
I wimped out and went safe.
I'm seriously in love,
It took me over 2 hours to tape up the walls,
but I think it was all worth it.
I even convinced my husband to replace the light.
I even convinced my husband to replace the light.
I pulled off the center cabinet doors to breakup the long wall of cabinets.
And added a few accessories which I had in other areas of the house.
It went from this...
To this...
Here are some pointers.
1. Use a level to mark your stripes. I started from the ceiling down. (Because new homes are completed in less than a month the ceiling is not always perfectly straight).
2. After you tape off your stripes, paint the tape with the first color before starting your second color. (This will minimize 99% off touch ups you'll have to make).
3. Butter up your hubby so he can do all the painting for you.
Thanks for visiting!
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I looove the stripes! My laundry room is far down on my list but I'll get to it one day.
ReplyDeleteWow, it was nice before but now it is so cool and shall I say? Stunning! How can a laundry room be stunning? Just look at yours.
ReplyDeleteYou laundry room looks great; it is usually a room that gets overlooked, but I love when people fix them up. It makes laundry so much more exciting. I'm considering making over mine once I cross off some other things on that growing list:)
ReplyDeleteSamara
This is a beautiful makeover!!! All you need is a TV to enjoy your time doing laundry!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! It turned out wonderful...I love the walls, they are perfect!
ReplyDeleteSally
loveofhomes.blogspot.com
It looks so good! The stripes make all the difference!
ReplyDeleteYour laundry room looks fabulous--(I want your duo set too)--anything tan/gray/white neutrals makes me happy. I'd be spending some quality time in that room just 'cause it's so pretty.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely amazing .... I would love a laundry like that ..... fabulous .... love the sign too ... hugz x
ReplyDeleteLove the stripes.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Great job...Doing laundry must be such a happy job now.:)
ReplyDeleteI am in LOVE with this! I admire you for taking a room that I would typically despise and made it a room that you'd love to be in. Great job!
ReplyDeleteKatie
www.sweetrosestudio.com
I just adore a stripe! What a great laundry room transformation.
ReplyDeleteI love the stripes, they turned out great. Your laundry room looks AMAZING, I especially like the way you took out the cabinet doors and added accessories, much prettier.
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! I wish our laundry room was big enough for a cabinet, but our is super tiny.
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Ooooh, love horizontal stripes. That light fixture is awesome, too! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the look - it must be almost fun to do laundry in that beautiful room! I hope to redo my laundry room some time this year, it's a sad looking piece of work :) Mary
ReplyDeleteI love everything about it!! The stripe colors are great!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out fabulous! Great job! what an impact paint can make.
ReplyDeleteP.S. How wide are your stripes?!
ReplyDeleteyou had me at stripes! Love you room!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I'd be doing laundry all day, I swear! It's beautiful! Found you over at Power of Paint Party. And your daughter in your header (assuming)...she is a doll!
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Such a lovely blog and such a fantastic space to do laundry! Will you come to my home and paint my walls?:)
ReplyDeleteVisiting from TT&J- Samantha
Well done!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I am visiting from TT&J! That laundry room make-over is so perfect (I mean....I thought it was already beautiful....but now)!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a job well done.
Beautifully done! I love the stripes and your light fixture. You've created a soothing place to clean up. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the stripes! They add a great punch to the space. I'm also drooling over your washer and dryer. The open shelves were a great idea too.
ReplyDeleteCan I ask where you found the light fixture? Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Anonymous, I bought the light fixture at Lowes. Thanks for all the wonderful comments! You all made my day!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorg! I love the stripes and it is so relaxing...well as relaxing as a laundry room can be I guess:)I would love for you to link up this weekend!
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It looks lovely...I would WANT to do laundry if mine looked like that..saw you over TT&J...
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful!!! I have the red front loads too and would love to add some stripes to my small laundry room...thanks for the inspiration;)
ReplyDeleteLaKeta
P.S. found you on POP party...newest follower. Come visit my blog if you can. 1luckeegirl.blogspot.com
Wow, what a gorgeous laundry room. I love how you've accessorized it. The birds and the baskets are such a cute idea. The stripes turned out great and make the red in the washer and dryer...pop! Lovely job! xo ~Liz
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thanks for stopping by my blog and for commenting. =)
Looks great! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT! I saw the picture of your new laundry room somewhere (can't remember where...maybe TT&J) and clicked over because stripes are exactly what I have decided to do in my laundry room!! I love the way yours looks! And what a great idea to take the doors off those cabinets! It really opens it up and allows you to add a little bit of cutesy decor in there! Nice work! Thanks for sharing! xoxo
ReplyDeleteLOVE the stripes! Your laundry room is fabulous! I'm so jealous! :)
ReplyDeletegail
Wow! Love it! Your hard work paid off on this project for sure!!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Between Naps on the Porch.
Amanda
Love the stripes and the simplicity!!
ReplyDelete--Katie
@Creatively Living
Look fantastic! Great Before and After! Following you, XO Cindy
ReplyDeletetoo cute! I love your laundry room! I am now your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Stripes are a killer,I did them in my boys bathroom, but they are so worth it! Great job :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it! Laundry rooms should all be pretty like this! And I have BIG horizontal stripe plans for our 1/2 bath, so you're tips will definitely come in handy!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and I love the stripes you painted!! I have to admit I am a little bit jealous...I am stopping by from TT&J -
ReplyDeleteAmanda
everycreativeendeavor.com
Wow! Totally adorable! I totally LOVE it!!! I'd love to have you link it to my party that just started! Overflowing with Creativity!!! Thanks LOTS!
ReplyDeleteXO, Aimee
That came out amazing. I was going to do the same thing in my home gym, but the taping seemed overwhelming. I am super impressed with how yours came out. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.
ReplyDeleteLooks so great!!!!! I am currently redoing our laundry room but we have our washer dryer in a 1898 basement.A challenge to beautify but grateful I just bought a new front loader!!!!!! Maybe my next house will have a separate laundry room!!!!!! Sara
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! I redid my laundry room last year, so I know it was a lot of work. So worth it! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteSo charming- love how it came out! Thanks for linking up at FNF! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in the middle of taping stripes and am in love. They just make me happy! Love yours!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great! I love the little sign and just how fresh and streamlined it looks. Found you via TT&J link up :)
ReplyDeleteI love the new look - especially the cabinets that you took the doors off - so lovely now!
ReplyDeleteLove the stripes and your laundry room is so pretty. Thank you for linking to the Open House Party last week. xo, Sherry
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat space. I really like the cabinet with the doors removed.
ReplyDeleteOh, it's so nice! I posted a laundry room redo, too! It's nice to have a pleasant spot for laundry, since we seem to be doing it all the time! ha. I especially love your hanging light!
ReplyDeleteThis looks incredible... it must make doing laundry a little bit more cheerful now. :) I'm your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteHere is my makeover: http://www.migonishome.com/2012/01/makeover-monday-navy-dresser.html
Here from Cottage & Vine. What a great makeover! I love everything about it... especially the two open shelves and your new light!
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty. I love all things with stripes. What a difference they make. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love every detail - especially the stripes and the light. What a beautiful laundry room!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the party!
-René
ohhhhhhhh I am so so so in love. perfect to a T!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the great chance to drool over your room! :o)
ReplyDeleteJaime
It looks just beautiful! I love the stripes! I am featuring this today at Creations by Kara. :)
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I have been drooling over that light fixture every time I see it at the store. It looks beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty laundry room! I love the strips!
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing!! I am starting my laundry room and I am doing the horizontal stripes as well! I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThis room is adorable! It was cute before but even better now. Love that light and your accessories are look so good!
ReplyDeleteYour laundry room is gorgeous! I am so jealous!
ReplyDeleteWay to go! That room would make me even want to do laundry. :)
Thanks for linking up to my party.
I am featuring your laundry room in my next post.
Blessings,
Traci
Wow! Fabulous! Great Job!
ReplyDeleteYour room is beautiful! Loving the striped walls. We are working on finishing ours up. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute...I love the walls and the decorations..I would actually want to do laundry if I had this space..well maybe!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! I bet you love doing laundry now!
ReplyDeleteLove this style. Can u tell me the paint colors and brand? Also, what do u mean by paint the tape?
ReplyDeleteThank u!
Erin
Hi Erin, I used Mushroom Bisque by Behr, and Del Coronado Tequila by Valspar. =) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI forgot to answer your other question, your going to paint your room with your light color first. Then you'll measure and tape off your stripes. When your done taping paint over all the tape that you put on for the stripes. So your going to cover the tape in the light paint. By doing this your light paint color will seap through the tape and basically seal it. That way when you start your dark color (or stripe color) it will not seap through the tape. I hope this helps
DeleteHa, sorry I asked the question again (stinken phone didnt show your comment but I see it on my laptop!!!)
Deletethank you soooo much for the info. I have been trying to match paint swatches to my computer!
Erin :)
Hello! Love, love, love the stripes. Can you tell me the two paint colors and brand you used?
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
Erin