The evolution of a laundry room

3 years ago I did a major laundry room makeover- you can see it here.  But since then it has been through some major "tweeking".  I was soooo over the bright yellow- I am in a blue phase right now so I decided to paint it with Restoration Hardwares Light Silver Sage.  I have to admit it is a bit too "blue" for me-but I was hoping for a more muted blue.  Here is the before-before

And here is the After- 1st Makeover

Better-but WAY too bright.  I was at least clean and organized.




And now here it is today- updated paint, black and white damask wallpaper, and a chandelier!  ALL laundry rooms should have a chandelier!!  You can at least "feel" elegant while doing the "dirty work".

Laundry's ready :-)

Well It Is Finished. I did it! I got the laundry room makeover done BEFORE baby. I honestly didnt think I would finish it in time. I even thought climbing the ladder and painting would put me into labor (it didn't- Im STILL waiting for this little guy) Anyway- here is the before pictures. It was a catch all room for EVERYTHING- crafts, diapers, clothes, shoes, books, old decor, new decor, candles, Christmas wrapping paper, and list went on and on.........




I went to Walmart and found this yummy yellow paint in the discount bin for $6!!! I hired a little helper.......



I then went to Hancock fabric and found this black and white fabric for $4 a yard! and I only needed 1-1/2 yards to cover the window, under the counter AND cover these old silver boxes.





I then got out my arsenal of black spray paint and went to town- painting baskets, boxes, and old stool, and wall decor. Here are the after pictures. I must say doing laundry is now so much fun (well almost)

DIY time

I have been on this major Do-it-Yourself craft kick thanks to my dear friend over at

http://www.wearethatfamily.com/

So here are some pictures of my latest projects. The first one is my attempt at a fall tassel-this was so much fun to make.

As you know I am also doing a makeover in my laundry room (which I will post this weekend) and I had these old silver boxes that I stored pictures, cards, craft stuff, etc..... they needed a serious make over so out came the black paint, scrapbook paper, and trim...... here's the before

and after.............................

and speaking of black paint. I am now obsessed with anything and everything black. It is amazing what a little black spray paint will do. These next two pictures are my latest spray paint jobs. One is a basket I got at Marshalls for $5 - it was bright pink- it now holds my dryer sheets. The other is a wrought iron key I got at Hobby Lobby for $7. It was this ugly gold and rust color- get out that little can of spray paint and ta-da!!

Laundry room Part 2....

ok everyone- I finally started. I spent all afternoon cleaning, dusting, and throwing away the junk. To see what I started with read my Laundry Room Post-"Im getting help" http://theecklife.blogspot.com/2008/07/im-getting-help.html


Im headed off on a paint hunt today- Im going to look at the discount bins and see what premixed colors they have (apparently people return paint ALL the time because of wrong color) in comes me and buys it up MUCH cheaper than if I had them mix it for me. The only down side is- if you REALLY want a specific color you have to pay the price. Im also on a fabric hunt today- and have been told by others that many times Walmart- yes Walmart has some good cheap fabric. Im going to "Mistreat" laundry room window and table. A-la The Nesting Place style >

So stay tuned........................