It’s reveal week for the $100 Room Challenge. Myself, along with a dozen (+) other bloggers took on one space in our homes this month. Our goal was to give each space a major transformation without spending more than $100. May I present our $100 Laundry Room Makeover…
We always have to start with a before shot, right? This is what our laundry room looked like just 3 short weeks ago.
As I mentioned in week 1, there was a lot I loved about this space. First, it is an actual laundry room. In our old house, it was simply a laundry closet. I also love the big wood counter… that is apparently there to hold everything from empty paper towel rolls to radon testing kits.
So… let’s take a look at what this laundry room looks like today, and then I’ll walk you through what took place to get us from the “before” to the “after”.
Can you even believe that’s the same room?!
During week 1, I always talk about my goals for the space, so let’s take a look at what we accomplished in here (along with a few things I decided to do along the way 🙂 ).
$100 Laundry Room Makeover
Goal 1: Paint
I had an inspiration picture, as you might recall.
Image via Kelsey Leigh Design Co. (You can find her Instagram here) // Photographer: Emily Hart
While this is obviously a mudroom, I loved the creamy walls with the gray/green cabinets, so I copied the same color palette in the laundry room, color matching Sherwin Williams Marshmallow and Magnetic Gray in Behr to save a little money. (You can read all about how to paint laminate cabinets here.)
Goal 2: Fix Drywall Stencil Floor
Soooo… we didn’t actually replace the drywall because, honestly, what I thought was a huge missing piece turned out to not really be that bad; and it’s completely hidden, so we didn’t get the drywall fixed. Instead, I stenciled the floor!
I used the Jewel Tile Stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils and stenciled just up to the front feet of the washer and dryer. I did not paint or stencil under the washer and dryer.
I have stenciled two bathroom floors for previous challenges, and I just love the way it creates a little pattern in the room. I have learned a lot since my first stenciling project (use oil-based primer, not water-based!). You can find the tutorial for stenciling a floor here, along with an update on how it holds up here.
IMPORTANT: If you decided to stencil in your laundry room, and use an oil-based primer/paint, do not run your dryer while using it and for (at least) 24 after it has dried! The vapors are likely flammable, which is why you certainly don’t want to run it while priming/painting, and running your dryer too soon afterwards will cause your clothes to smell like kerosene. Yuck!
I also bought the welcome mat to put in front of the washing machine… I originally wanted a jute rug, but couldn’t find one in the right size for the right price. Instead I found this cutie mat at Target for $13. (It seems they are no longer available, but here is something similar).
Goal 3: Create A Surround for the Utility Sink
Let’s face it, utility sinks are kind of an eye-sore. I had this vision of creating a faux vanity to cover the sink, and we were able to bring that vision to life. You can find the tutorial for this faux vanity here.
Goal 4: Add Wall Décor
I decided to reuse my “chalkboard” sign. (Wanna know what it really is? A piece of cardboard!) It was a totally free DIY that’s been around since our $85 laundry room makeover in our old house almost 6 years ago! Only this time, we added a thin wood frame around it to make it feel a little less cardboard-ish 🙂
I also used two clipboards (like my dollar store vintage clipboards), and spray painted the clips with oil-rubbed bronze spray paint, and used leftover paint from the cabinets to paint the boards. I clipped on two free printables I found from Cherished Bliss, and that was it!
Did you catch that lint box? That is actually a spray painted cereal box! Another item that’s been around 5+ years. I did lose the “T” sticker off the original, so I grabbed a couple Scrabble tiles and redid that part. You can find the original tutorial here.
Goal 5: Remove Ironing Supplies
Done. I relocated them upstairs where I actually do my ironing.
$100 Laundry Room Makeover Before and After
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Budget
Last week I had spent $71.69. Here are my expenses from this week…
- Stenciled Floor: $17.95
- Jewel Tile Stencil– $17.95
- Oil Based Primer- FREE (Already had on hand)
- Floor Paint- FREE (Already had on hand)
- Paint Supplies- FREE (Already had on hand)
- Wall Décor: FREE
- Chalkboard Sign– FREE (Already had on hand)
- Wood Trim and Stain- FREE (Already had on hand)
- Clipboards- FREE (Already had from a project in my daughter’s room years ago)
- Paint and Spray Paint- FREE (Already had on hand)
- Printables FREE
- Rug/Welcome Mat: $12.35 (After 5% discount for using my Target RedCard)
Total Spent on This Laundry Room Makeover: $101.99
(I will have you know that I did grab a plain welcome mat that would have only cost $9.49, making me come in at $99.13, but I splurged because the added “Hello” was worth going over $2 🙂 )
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Erin that faux vanity is absolutely genius! You certainly are the budget queen! The floors are incredible. I’ll be reading your posts on this project soon! Lovely makeover!
Love it! The tile turned out awesome, and love seeing it on the Jason show!
What was the gray/green color on the cabinets? I thought it me ruined Behr Magnetic Gray but when I looked up that color it seemes like a dark gray and not this pretty gray/green you show. I’m getting ready to do my own laundry room and would love gray/green cabinets… thanks.
I am having this same trouble. I would love to know the name of this beautiful green paint. So beautiful!
Hi Samatha-
The color used on the cabinets is called Magnetic Gray and it’s by Sherwin Williams. Hope that helps!
The color used on the cabinets is called Magnetic Gray, but it’s a Sherwin Williams color, not Behr. I did have it color matched in Behr to save money though. Hope that helps!
This turned out so pretty! And we need our laundry rooms (or any room where we spend a significant amount of time) to be pretty–don’t we? My favorite things about this project are the utility sink surround and the stenciled floor. And the paint color! I bet you can’t wait to do laundry now, am I right? 😉
I can’t believe this was all done for $101!! It looks like you spent so much more! You are so good at this! Those clipboards are perfect for hanging the artwork. My favorite part is the sink cabinet. That was genius!
Erin- your laundry room came together so beautifully! I am in awe of all the little details and how close you came to your inspiration. Thank you for hosting this fun challenge- I always look forward to participating and watching what everyone does.
Erin,
This is an incredible makeover! I love how calm and fresh it feels in there now. Great job!
Absolutely beautiful ! The floor alone makes the space feel so much larger, and I love the cabinet color too! The perfect way to surround yourself with pretty when doing a weekly chore, great job!
Erin, I love everything about this laundry room! Love the cabinet colors, and that faux cabinet on the utility sink. But I think I love the floor most of all! That stencil is the perfect touch of pattern. What a transformation, and how fun that you were able to reuse things from other challenges!
The transformation is amazing Erin; you did a beautiful job! I love how bright and light it feels. Who wouldn’t want to do their laundry now?!
Your laundry rooms never disappoint! I think the best thing this one had going for it was the counter and now the whole thing is fabulous! Love the cabinet color so much. I am trying to find a floor to stencil, this one is fabulous!
Thank you so much for all your kind words. This is always such a fun challenge. I’m just grabbing coffee so I can sip on that while looking through all the fabulous reveals!
Where were you for the last 20 years when I had the ugliest utility sink known to man? We moved out of that house a year ago and now I see your brilliant idea! Wish I had come up with that idea…it would have made my laundry room look so much nicer! Beautiful job on your challenge, your laundry room is lovely!
I had honestly never even THOUGHT about hiding that sink until starting this challenge… and then you look around the room and it just sticks out like a sore thumb. I am so glad we were able to bring the vision in my head to life 🙂
So cute Erin. Love the stenciled floor and the beautiful colors! Those prints on the clipboards are such a great idea and so cute too!
Thank you so much! I love good (FREE) wall decor!
I would love doing laundry in here. Your room looks so pretty and functional! First, the sink cabinet is genius. I also love the stencil you chose. The black and white floor looks beautiful with the paint colors you chose. I am always blown away by your makeovers.
My hope is that doing laundry will be more fun in a cute space… Wishful thinking? Thank you so much for your sweet words. I am just about to go look through those reveal posts!
Wow, Erin! You nailed it once again!!!! I love seeing these 🙂
Thank you so much! You need to come join us again sometime!
I love love love how this turned out! I love the color of the cabinets and the pattern you chose for the floor! It looks wonderful!
Thank you so much! I am so excited to go check out your closet. Grabbing coffee and then I’m reading reveal posts 🙂