Unfortunately, I forgot to take a Before picture of my closet doors. Imagine drab, cheap looking doors with mustard-poop-brown knobs. Those knobs were one of the first things I vowed to change when we moved in. I hated them but didn’t want to spend any money on replacing them either. So, here’s what I finally did. I spray painted the knobs black and then used some liquid nails to glue on that little oil-rubbed bronze center thing. (Those center things were about to be thrown out by our contractor because they didn’t fit on our kitchen cabinets. I rescued them knowing that I’d find a good use for them, and I HAVE-all throughout my house.)
The cute soap box was in my master bath, and I rehoused it here. If you were really thrifty, you could obtain a crate from your local market and stencil some letters on it. I’m not that patient….so I bought mine awhile back at Gabriel Brothers. I stuck a full sheet of scrapbook paper with some chocolate ribbon (10 yds for $1 at Big Lots) in the center to cover up the ugly cords. The frames are again the ones I had from Target and those little circles on the nail heads are again those saved knob thingies that were almost thrown out!
Oh, and I almost forgot to show you this below! I cut strips of the scrapbook paper (no measuring allowed) and wove it through the grate. Then I took some grosgrain ribbon I had lying around and did the same.
I have envied Sarah’s laundry room sign for a long time and was so excited to learn that one would soon be mine! My laundry “room” is actually a small closet. There wasn’t much wall space for the decal, and besides, I’m starting to feel selfish with my vinyl. If we move, I want to take it with me!
Danielle says
How big are the “Laundry” letters
Charlie says
Great before and after transformation!! Love the color scheme and the small homey touches. My laundry room was similar to you before picture too and I tackled it with success. One thought – add another shelving unit below the one you have – adds amazingly more space!!!
THANKS
Cyndi says
My laundry closet is the exact same. I am FINALLY inspired to do something with it. I was always afraid of decorating the outside since its in the hall leading to a bathroom, but hey-I can’t help that’s where MY laundry room is! Thank you! P.S. I found you through another blog on FB by accident and am glad. This project is def. something a beginner can handle and doesn’t need expensive or fancy one of a kind items.
Jeanine says
Love the price of this makeover! You are so right- should your house first and then go buy anything supplemental. I too have so much stuff I have bought without a plan for its beauty- and I am inspired by your post to glam up my laundry room. Thanks!
Kschrage says
Oh I am so glad that I found this post! I have a laundry closet much like your "before" and hopefully I can make it cute like your "after"!
laceylady says
I love the area. I'm totally going to decorate my shelves w/ scrapbook paper and/or ribbon today while my toddler is napping. I love crafts that I can do w/ stuff I already have.
Thanks for the inspiration, I needed it 🙂
saraiwithani says
I just read your guest post on "Just A Girl", so I came on over…and I'm hooked! I have a laundry closet just like this and I HATE it. This definitely gives me a little inspiration to try something new!! Thanks!
J and Company says
Love the colors! Mine laundry room is in the dungeon of the house (no windows for me) so this has given me some ideas!
myrepurposedlife.blogspot.com says
so, so cute! Love the colors
Lindsey says
Very cute–I love all the details.
Thanks for the "tutorial" on spray painting letters–I never would've thought of Big Lots or using a diaper box. Fabulous!
(Found you on Thrifty Decor Chick's Before-&-After Party, btw!)
pk says
Love the cute artwork that you made!
Dawn@Embracing the Ordinary Life says
I just love the touch of ribbon on the shelf…Great Job!
TidyMom says
Too cute!! I envy you girls with cute laundry area's – mine is in an unfinished part of our basement – not worth trying to make it look pretty 🙁
LOVE the colors you used too!!
~TidyMom
june@craftyniche says
Wow!! I have a laundry closet and I am so inspired to make it as beautiful as yours!
Joan@anythinsggoeshere says
Cute redo! Pretty colors. You might even be inspired to do laundry…well, maybe not if someone has thrown up on it!
michaela says
Love it! Can you come and work on my house??
Kim Wilson says
So cute and much more exciting than my blah, lint riddled room! Tell Pastor Dustin to check out his Home Depot for these clever little things called FELT PADS!!!!
Love- your big sis whose off to do 6 loads of laudry…begrudgingly!
Anonymous says
You’re nuts 🙂 (this is me trying not to be envious and yet… being so 🙂
You are SO coming to visit me once we get our place— Iwill pay u in love, coffee, good cooking, and lots of girl time 🙂
Tina
Pastor Dustin says
from a man’s point of view…i just want to know how you will keep that lamp from scratching up the top of the dryer??? But – nice touch – looks good.