so I am joining them today with a little tweaking of the laundry room. By the way, this post was originally entitled "Tweaking the Laundry Room", but after reading Shelia's hilarious post ( at Note Songs) about the "Fallen Woman", I retitled this!
The view from the entrance to the laundry room.
A while ago I added this little GW gem to the right of the door for some storage in my teeny, tiny 30 year old laundry room.
At the time, I didn't show the laundry sink because.......well, she is just embarrassed! She really doesn't like her legs - does anybody out there identify with her? Yep, I do!
Are you ready? Here she is with her stubby legs and some laundry roomjunk necessities stashed under the sink.
OK, people, this is so embarrassing!
So I found this great French fabric ($3.99 at a small fabric store) that would work in my garden themed laundry room. Do you see "le jardin" below? For you non-Frenchies, that means "the garden"! How appropriate!
I found some burlap webbing with black trim at my local Ace hardware store for 35 cents a foot - that stuff is great! Only took 4 feet. I attached sticky-backed velcro tape to the sink and sewable velcro to the webbing, and voilà - no more exposed legs and necessities!
Yes, that was my microwave that you saw on the shelf above the cabinet. I have room in the kitchen, but I do not like microwaves - there, I said it - I think they are ugly and I was not willing to give up my double oven for a single oven with a microwave. I am stingy with my countertop space and prefer to be unpractical and decorate it! My microwave is only used to re-heat leftovers. Does anybody else out there have the same issues with microwaves? Oh, well, pardon me if you love your microwave.
I did add these cute little HobLob knobs (half price, of course)to the doors above the washer and dryer. I think they add a little pizzaz.
I think I'm finished with this room now.
Um.....well.......I do have in mind a sign that says "La Blanchisserie" - French for "the laundry room". Not quite sure how I'll make it....chalkboard? stencilled letters? any ideas? Eventually I'll get it done and then we'll move! Happy Monday, and drop by Susan's and Rhoda's for some great Thrifting Mets or Metting Thrifts???? Linda
At the time, I didn't show the laundry sink because.......well, she is just embarrassed! She really doesn't like her legs - does anybody out there identify with her? Yep, I do! Are you ready? Here she is with her stubby legs and some laundry room
OK, people, this is so embarrassing!
So I found this great French fabric ($3.99 at a small fabric store) that would work in my garden themed laundry room. Do you see "le jardin" below? For you non-Frenchies, that means "the garden"! How appropriate!
I found some burlap webbing with black trim at my local Ace hardware store for 35 cents a foot - that stuff is great! Only took 4 feet. I attached sticky-backed velcro tape to the sink and sewable velcro to the webbing, and voilà - no more exposed legs and necessities!
Yes, that was my microwave that you saw on the shelf above the cabinet. I have room in the kitchen, but I do not like microwaves - there, I said it - I think they are ugly and I was not willing to give up my double oven for a single oven with a microwave. I am stingy with my countertop space and prefer to be unpractical and decorate it! My microwave is only used to re-heat leftovers. Does anybody else out there have the same issues with microwaves? Oh, well, pardon me if you love your microwave.
I did add these cute little HobLob knobs (half price, of course)to the doors above the washer and dryer. I think they add a little pizzaz.
I think I'm finished with this room now.
Um.....well.......I do have in mind a sign that says "La Blanchisserie" - French for "the laundry room". Not quite sure how I'll make it....chalkboard? stencilled letters? any ideas? Eventually I'll get it done and then we'll move! Happy Monday, and drop by Susan's and Rhoda's for some great Thrifting Mets or Metting Thrifts???? Linda
47 comments:
Ooooh Linda! Que j'adore ce que tu as fait dans ta blanchisserie!!! Et la jupe qui est très à la mode... très français! Ton evier doit être fier de la porter! Hmmmm...peut-être tu peux me faire une jupe comme ça pour cacher mes grosses jambes aussi???? mdr Bon weekend...Debbie
This was a great idea and looks very nice. I love the french script on the fabric and the burlap band around the top makes it look so finished! Great idea and job with this. Love those black and white checked knobs too!
What a big change from just a few thing! I share your microwave hatred. We live in a historic house and once we renovate the kitchen and butlers pantry, we have wondered how to handle the microwave situation. We do have a laundry room right off the kitchen, so I may copy you!!!! :D Jewel
Hi Linda,
This is so darling!!! Your laundry room is very chic and lovely. The fabric was perfect and those little knobs are just the cutest! I think the little things can have such a huge impact! Happy Sunday, Cindy
Such a fab idea - well done you !
Now this is so clever and the fabric is just perfect. I love it. YOur laundry room is just so cute and functional. If you have to be in there it should be pretty and yours really is. Hugs, Marty
Wow! What a big difference! That fabric is so cute, and I love the knobs! Weren't we just over there 2 weeks ago? You've been busy!
Pulling out the fabric & velcro. Too cute. How did you attach that velcro to the sink tho ...help, please. TY TTFN ~Marydon
LOVE what you did with the sink! You're the only person I know who actually has a pretty laundry room. I purposefully keep mine ugly so I won't mind hiding all of my junk / clutter in there :) Super-fabulous!!!
I like how you hid the supplies under the laundry room sink with the pretty fabric.
I hate microwaves sitting on the counter. When we had the kitchen remodeled, I wanted an over-the-range microwave which also serves as an exhaust fan. The man at the applicance store tried to sell me one that had all the bells and whistles, convection, probe, etc. I told him that the only thing I use the microwave for is popcorn and heating up food. My double oven range is great, my microwave is basic and that's just fine with me.
I love skirts to cover my short stubby legs, too, so I am sure she is loving it! I love the fabric you chose, and it looks so pretty and fashionable now!!! Great job!
Suzanne
How totally adorable your sink skirt is, Linda! I love what you did, great way to cover it up. I used those same knobs on my kitchen corner cabinet, love them too.
Super cute re-do ! I would love a tub like that , if I had room !
Kammy
That looks rally great
That looks really fabulous! I have a wall mount sink in mine that I'm thinking about doing the same thing to.
I dont really care much for my microwave either, but i have nowhere else to put it!
ooohhh la la! Love it!
WOW! What a difference! LOVE the way that laundry room turned out. Almost too pretty to work in. Do you think that will get you out of it? hee hee. That fabric is great & the trim is perfect! Thanks for sharing.
She looks so much better!! So proud with her new dress on! I love your laundry room!
Hi Linda! Oh, I love your laundry room. That little skirt looks awesome! What a great price for the fabric too! Those knobs are adorable!
I'd say you did good!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
WOW it sure did turn out cute...great job...
xoxo
Julie
Your laundry room is just darling. Love love love the french Jardin fabric. Fabulous.
Such a great change for this room! I love the skirt and those knobs are too cute!
Blessings
mary
Lovely!!! :) I like the detail of the webbing at the top...pretty. You have a gorgeous laundry room now, microwave and all. ;) Visiting from Rhoda's party. :)
Who knew I needed to add Ace Hardware to my list of places to shop??? Actually, I did just buy all my pansies there :) This is just perfect! At least, only your sink was embarassed. My entire laundry room would be ! Great job on all the details!
Our laundry tub skirts could be sisters!!
http://www.bluecreekhome.com/search/label/laundry%20tub%20skirt
I guess great minds think alike!!!
I love your fabric and the black/burlap banding.
Good job!
Rhonda
I love the fix to hide fat legs! Will it work for me?! LOL I guess that is why I wear LONG skirts. LOVE the little knobs too.
Love the fabric you chose. Your laundry room is just adorable!
You laundry tub looks charming. As for the sign, find some pretty scrapbook paper in the 8x11 size or cut a 12 x 12 sheet down, pick a font you like and print the saying out on the paper, then choose a frame you like and frame it. I find many of my frames at local thrift store, I'm fond of fancy gold frames, I buy them even when I don't have clue what I'll do with them because I know I'll use it eventually.
I love your laundry room. You did such a great job. I've been working on mine. I only have a laundry closet, so it's been a little bit of a challenge. Thanks for sharing.
What a CUTE laundry room! I love the storage and the skirt for the sink. You have everything placed perfectly ~ it's just so warm and inviting! I'll bet you actually don't mind doing laundry now. I sure wouldn't, if my room looked like yours! Thanks for sharing.
Your changes look reaally nice -- my laundry room is in my basement -- it is not and never will be a decorating space!
I hide my micro as well -- there is just something about them (and the TV as well!)
Beautiful! I'm with you on the microwave thing. I wish I had a laundry room off the kitchen!
Thanks for hiding her stubby legs with such a pretty little skirt. I'm sure she feels much better now.
Thanks for sharing, please stop by and say hi. Be Well!
THANK YOU! I have looked everywhere for that burlap web. Would never have thought of Ace Hardware, Your laundryroom is darling.
WOW! This is fabulous! I'm going to go to Ace Hardware and look for that burlap webbing. I have some from Joann's, but it's got a red stripe in it and I want black! :) Thanks for sharing! Artie (Niartist) Color Outside the Lines Blog
The laundry room may be small but it is so cute! Love the fabric and very creative way to hide those legs!
I LOVE it! {darling} you inspire me to do something in my laundry room. I LOVE LOVE the fabric you found and the knobs.... so {darling}
great job! love the transformation.
Your laundry room looks like something from Ballard's Design Magazine. . .Almost makes me want to do laundry, great makeover!
What a cutie pie transformation using that fabric! I want some- especially at that price! Funny, I found some of that webbing at a yard sale last week- 3 yards for a quarter! You are an inspiration, honey! hugs, Sue
Great transformation and now I am a little bit inspired to do something interesting in my laundry room.
Amazing transformation! The skirt is so pretty, and I love the knobs too. You are so creative!
Ace Hardware is one of my absolute favorite stores.
What a Fabulous redo!! I so love the sink skirt and that fabric is amazing! I too HATE my microwave in the kitchen and unfortunately I have NO countertop space so I need to come up with a solution to get it out of their!! Love your makeover!!
Thanks for Stoppin by my blog!!
I love the sink scarf, very cute material and the knobs on the cabinets are great!
Your laundry room is so cute! I think that was a marvelous idea to cover up those legs! You can still put stuff underneath and nobody would know. Love the new knobs too. Doesn't Hobby Lobby have the best knobs!
Manuela
That big ugly tub now looks like a million bucks!! and don't you just love all the great knobs they have at the Lobby....
Bonjour,
J'adore ça, c'est très joli.
Thanks for visiting Normandy.
au revoir.
Maggie
Oh what a cute skirt, and what a difference it makes.
blessings on your day
barbara jean
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