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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Now I may actually go in here

I DO NOT like laundry. Period.

With a family of 8, I could probably do laundry all day long if I wanted to stay caught up.

I want to stay caught up, but I DO NOT want to do laundry all day long.

But I'm sure that part of my problem is that my laundry room has looked like this:





And this:


And this: Notice the blah color on the walls, the rickety ironing board, the unorganized and limited shelving.

So I decided it was time for a change.


A change that might perhaps inspire me to actually go in this room.

And I think I may have achieved that.

Voila!!!







How much did this cost me, you ask? Must have been a ton, right? Nope. It cost me exactly 30 dollars.


Let me explain, please.


The paint was half a gallon left over from Maile's daughter Megan's room.

I added the leftover lemony yellow I had already and the two made the wall color.


The new ironing board was purchased at my next door neighbors Kim's yard sale for $5. It used to belong to her mother. Thank you Terry!

I made a new cover for it out of fabric I already had.


The picture of the little children is to remind me why I am in here. Why I spend so much of my time here. Why I dream about laundry. :)


I then spray painted some old frames I owned with spray paint I already had and then put some of the same fabric I used on the ironing board in them to hang above the shelf.


I already owned the picture of the little laundry girl.
The Laundry sign was on clearance at Fred Meyer. As was the white tin that I now keep my detergent in.



The new "shelf" is my old ironing board. My Jeffy took the legs off, attached hinges, and then place brackets underneath for support.

I then gave it a skim coat of red paint, (which I had already) to give it a worn, distressed look.

So breakdown in cost: Paint-free
"New shelf"-free
Detergent tin and Laundry sign-$16
Ironing board-$5
Red tupperware bins-$8 at Walmart
Ironing board cover and
frames with sillouhette
fabric-FREE


My time of course, was donated, to myself. It took about 4 hours.

It is not perfect. But I love it, and I actually like walking into the laundry now.

I just believe strongly that you can change your surroundings to something you love with very little money, and some creativity.

Now I'm off.

To do laundry, of course.

Have a happy day!



34 comments:

  1. It does look welcoming....I love the red ironing board shelf!

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  2. It looks awesome, Amy!! I love those two colors together, you are so creative!!! Wanna come over and help me w/ my laundry room? The wallpaper is peeling off and the floor is original from 1968! I have the same shelving you do above my machines, but it's rusty!! Lovely, eh??

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  3. Wow, the laundry room turned out amazing!! I am so super impressed! We need color here, hmm I may just get started now! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. it is so very YOU!!! And I'm VERY envious!

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  5. (this is from Peter)
    Detergent tin and Laundry sign-$16
    Ironing board-$5
    Red tupperware bins-$8
    A week's worth of clothing from eight people piled all over so you can't see anything - Priceless

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  6. I love it, you're so inspiring! Especially because WE BOUGHT A HOUSE! We should be closing within the next week to week and a half. I can't wait to thriftally jazz it up. I believe in color too and it's amazing what it can do! Great job!

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  7. I didn't even realize that the paint for my room was in there! I thought perhaps it was left over from your kitchen. It looks really nice!


    Megan

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  8. I am super impressed. I want to come do my laundry over there. Mine needs a makeover. You are inspiring me.

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  9. Great job on the make-over. The ironing board shelf is perfect! Your color scheme is very cheerful.
    *Kim's Mom* Terry

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  10. It looks fantastic!!! YOu should be very proud. Before long I am going to start calling you, Martha.

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  11. Great job! You have alot of talent! Perhaps this is what you should do for your family and friends for a fraction of what a decorator would charge....hhhhmmm want to paint my front door ????

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  12. Amy,
    Ohmyword! It's to die for. I absolutely LOVE the ironing board shelf.....and those two colors happen to be my favorite! Love it all and thanks for visiting my blog.
    Hugs,
    edie

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  13. You are very creative! I love how bright it is and the decorations are fun! I think I might enjoy laundry too if I had that room:)

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  14. Have you ever been completely jealous of someone's lovely laundry room?



    I have.

    Gorgeous!

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  15. Wow, what a change! I especially love the way you used the old ironing board! I'm going to be on the lookout for one at a garage sale now!

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  16. Fabulous...Great color combo, and then the price?!
    Enjoy doing your laundry! Janell

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  17. A little punch of red can spice up anything, no?

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  18. Cute re-do. I like the pops of red! Wonderful what a fresh coat of paint will do to daunting laundry! (I'm right there with ya!)

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  19. Its look great, and the pricetag rocks! I love the blue and red together.

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  20. LOVE those colors together. LOVE.THEM!

    Great Job! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Great job! I am getting ready to redo my laundry soon, you had some great ideas!!

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  22. I love red and aqua together; you're right, it's much more inviting now! The old ironing board as shelf was a brilliant addition. Great job!

    Found you thru Price My Space--thanks for sharing!

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  23. visiting from nester's blog and LOVE the ironing board shelf. Great idea!

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  24. Very cute...much more appealing to spend your time in.

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  25. You did a really great job! It's so cute. I have those same tubs for storing my kid's toys. Well done!

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  26. i just love the turquiose and red mixed together!! so cheery!!
    my grandmother was tossing her ironing board so i removed the legs and spray painted it red and stopped there b/c i didn't know what i should do with it??? but the shelf idea is sooo cute!

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  27. I love the colors!! I'm actually using them as we speak to make myself a happy spot in my unfinished basement for crafting. I think I'll extend it to include my laundry "area" too. Great job!

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  28. Aren't you the cutest thing ever!!! Love your new laundry room!!! So cheerful!!! Happy Washing!

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  29. W-O-W!! I love affordable make-overs that still make your jaw drop! This is so inspiring. My laundry area looks so much like your FIRST picture. It needs help.

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  30. I LOVE the red ironing board repurposed into a shelf! So clever and creative! The color on your walls is so cheerful..love it all! Great makeover!

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  31. Where did you get that great drying rack shown in the photos? I'd love something like this in my own laundry room...

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  32. that **sort of** makes me want to do laundry! kidding, it does, actually! great colors!

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  33. Very cute redo! Love the blue and red! Great idea repurposing the old ironing board, too! Good job!

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