Who says that laundry rooms has to be boring?? The land of the lost socks and stinky football gear (at least in my house!) needs love too. If you dread this room like the Swine Flu then your clothes aren’t the only thing that needs s fresh start. Wash that blah right out of your room!!
Start with the walls. Unless you plan to entertain in your laundry room then casual, whimsical and fun is the direction. Pick a color that makes your smile for the walls. Neutrals are not allowed. You can also go with a pattern, wallpaper or chalk paint. The key is to make this a room that you love to be in.
Hang things on the walls that make you happy. Ornate frames with children’s art tacked inside are great for laundry rooms. I love the picture my daughter drew of us riding giraffes. It’s hard not to smile while riding a giraffe. I also like the idea of vacation pictures, childhood black and white pictures or even framed book pages from your favorite novel.
Make sure there is a place for everything. I am definitely not the most organized person, but I love baskets and bins — they make me FEEL like I am sorting my life out.
Clean up your act – and while you’re at it give your self some scenery while airing your dirty laundry.
This murphy bed looks like an armoire but folds down to a full-size bed. It also has a desk pull-out.
Have you ever had THAT room that is a part-time guest room but also part-time “just for me space?” The bed always gets in the way of this love triangle. How can you possibly spread out and follow your artistic dreams with the bed in the way?? But, where will Nana sleep when she visits? OyVey!
I’ve got you covered! Murphy beds are a great space-saver. They help rooms serve double duty. They fold up so that you can enjoy that extra space in your home and fold down when company is coming.
Murphy beds are also super cool for kids’ rooms. Check out the room below. By day it’s a basketball court and by night a bedroom. Think 007 but sporty!
They can be twin, full or queen and the facade can resemble an armoire, lockers or wall art. Take your part-time rooms to full-time hip with a Murphy bed.
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- Raised metallic medallion
They say design is in the details and welll…”they” are right! Great rooms are made with finishing touches. One of the coolest new details involves pattern…stenciling.
Stenciling is a great way to add drama to the backs of cabinets or walls. Raised stencils up the ante even more. Check out our pictures below for ideas on how to add shock and awe to your spaces through pattern.
I’ve got a fever for Trees…Spring fever.
Trees can be a great design element. They are a cool way to bring the outside indoors. A tree can be used in adult spaces and kids spaces with multiple embellishment options (AKA bling). Add pictures frames for a “family” tree or butterflies and fairies for a “princess tree”. The point is to branch out it a new design direction.
Walls of Fame
Do you sometimes feel over run with mementos. You just can’t fit all your magical memories in just the family room bookcases? A display wall is the answer. Mix the past with the present by flaunting your amazing photos and one-of a kind trinkets. Put it all together so that it tells the unique story of your family, friends and interesting adventures. Create your own wall of fame that features your favorite letters from your kids, photos of your grandparents and inspirational quotes.
Oh, the stories your shelves can tell!
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- Wall of Hope for a Cancer survivor
