I didn't have a laundry room in my last house, so, I decided that with this one--the room should look quirky. I began with a yellow wash and originally had white machines. But, when the 15-year old washer broke for good, I decided to just re-do the entire room.
I thought about what a laundry should look like and decided that I would make mine resemble a "real" laundry... the kind that require quarters (I suppose that they still do!).
I started with looking for a new washer and dryer. I selected a front loading pair and wanted the washer to have its own heating element. At the time, the only color the heated washer came in was dove gray... I could live with that!
The color of the washer and dryer influenced the rest of the design. I had to paint the walls again (of course). I selected Ralph Lauren River Rock in Swamp Willow so that the room would appear to be made of industrial cinder block.Next, I changed the florescent light and replaced it with a new fixture that gives the room a soft glow.
I added a table lamp which sits on the washer for additional light. Between the overhead and table lamp, there is now as much light as the previous florescent light.
You can see the gray "cinder block simulated" walls in this picture.
A folding table (that was in storage) was added to one of the walls along with a framed poster and laundry basket. I took out all of the builder switchplates and replaced them with stainless steel (additional "industrialization").
On the floor... African slate--which is dark. To add color--a burnt orange woven rug!
For more ideas on Laundry Room Design, Organization, and Inspiration, check out the Home-Designing site. Here are several ideas:
Since we spend so much time in the laundry, might as well put your imprint on it!
Happy washing, drying, folding, etc., etc.,
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