Apr 10, 2012 by Poetic Home
Laundry rooms and I have always had an eclectic relationship. When my husband and I lived in the Hollywood Hills, our laundry room was outside on our deck, which was tucked into a gorgeous hillside with trailing leaves and lush foliage. I loved doing laundry there – until the raccoons decided to live under our deck and torment our dogs. When we lived on the slopes of Haleakala on Maui, next to the rainforest, our laundry room was also outside, which was fabulous unless the trade winds were not blowing – meaning the mosquitos were biting me as I was sorting our colors. Now we have a somewhat “normal” laundry room in Los Angeles, which is jammed in a tiny room that dumps us out into the garage, and I’m scrambling to make it a more bearable place amidst dirty socks!
Did you know that the average American household does 400 loads of laundry every year, according to the California Energy Commission? That means we spend an inordinate amount of time washing, drying, folding, and ironing! To help make our time in the laundry room as pleasant as possible, I’ve rounded up four charming, vintage inspired laundry rooms that can easily take the pain out of cleaning stains!
From Southern Living comes an enchanting laundry room in a relaxing soft blue (specifically, Sherwin-Williams Waterscape) that is especially lovely on the wood plant walls and ceilings. Vintage charm from the porcelain enamel pendants makes laundry time lovely both day and night. Using open shelving with glass jars makes the room feel airy, while lending aesthetic appeal. With the washing machines and dryer tucked neatly under the black soapstone counter, I would not mind laundry day so much if it were in this charming room!
White and light grays are the perfect backdrop to clean laundry, as beautifully showcased by Cabbages & Roses. The vintage accents, ranging from the tin sign and wash board to the metal canisters artfully holding detergent, can infuse personality into any laundry room. I especially love the curtains below the counter, perfectly accenting the deep farmhouse sink.
The vintage industrial ambiance of this laundry room from Elle Décor tops my list! I just love how the garden room and laundry room can live together so harmoniously. The deep trough-like sink, vintage bottle drying racks (perfect for drying intimates – genius!), and the fantastic collection of galvanized watering cans make me swoon.
Home & Harmony has created such a warm, relaxing, and achievable laundry room, and I especially love the vintage industrial touches throughout the room, like the galvanized locker-style baskets and the hanger, which are such genius organizing ideas. Even the fruit baskets tie in beautifully with the entire feel of the room.
I’m inspired to transform my laundry room dungeon into a place that can cleanse my soul – and our family’s socks. How about you?
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