I guessed your voice would be this soft, soothing sound, so I was surprised by the accent. ![]() I may have chosen something simpler, like a classic schoolhouse semiflush light, and I certainly didn’t expect the disco-ball meets underwater meets sunburst on the ceiling effect…but it adds a layer of soft, romantic, movement and couldn’t be more different than what we had before! Watch the video above to see what I mean. My husband chose this Breely ceiling light with crystal beads because it is similar to those he liked in our prior home’s master bedroom closet. If there was any natural light coming into the space, Sterling would be perfect on the walls, and I would have painted the door a deeper shade of it. The door is painted BEHR Sterling (satin), and the walls above the beadboard paneling are 50% BEHR Sterling and 50% BEHR Cameo White (flat). I chose the paint color AFTER choosing fabric/curtains because that eases things considerably. I agonized over paint colors and arrived on a winner: BEHR Sterling. While it may appear I painted the walls and the door white…nope. Before/After DIY Laundry Room Simple Makeover 3 Tips to Set a Tranquil Tone The colors are soothing, their expressions fascinating, and I never tire of the serene works. I have owned these surreal photography prints by Loretta Lux for many years – they are not real photos of children but rather are complex works of fine art. They have a softer look now, and you would never know they are not solid wood. New wood cabinets or door fronts would be a wonderful upgrade in here, but to save labor and cash, I painted the 21 year old vinyl cabinets (Benjamin Moore White, satin) which are in good condition. Then I mixed two different fabrics for the panels: a luxurious Italian linen sheer (Mist -RH) and a stone-washed Matelasse with a damask pattern ( TJMaxx). A timely stay at Storybook Cottage in Tennessee was an influence…almost every closet door was replaced with canvas dropcloth curtains! I opted for a tension rod placed at the top of the closet opening. ![]() I ditched the bifold doors in favor of soft curtains and wanted to keep the look cozy, un-fussy, and un-clunky. I found a similar options HERE, HERE and HERE.Īfter Before/After DIY Laundry Room Simple Makeover Hello Lovely Studio 3 Simple Ideas to Soften the Edges It is possible that bringing this rustic beachy coastal rope wrapped accent lamp with linen shade into the space improved it more than anything else! Seriously cozy and eliminates the need for under cabinet puck lighting or even wall sconces because it offers just the right amount of ambience. Shopping the house yielded natural woven baskets for the 2-tier shelf. I placed a piece of salvaged wood on top to reach the wall and painted it white. To utilize the space between the washer and dryer more efficiently, a trip to TJ Maxx yielded a 2-tier bookshelf (I would call it a nightstand, but the tag says bookshelf) with spindle legs. Salvaged Maple Top & 2-Tier Wood Shelf.Tip: We had them cut the 4′ x 8′ panels to the size we needed in the store so we could get it home in a SUV. I painted it the same bright white we have used for the trim throughout our home (Benjamin Moore White, satin). ![]() For warmth and interest, we installed inexpensive beadboard paneling horizontally on two walls and capped it with simple Shaker-style MDF trim. We didn’t tile to the floor since the washer and dryer hide it…instead, we added shiplap to the bottom 24″ of wall. We installed a 24″ backsplash of polished marble mosaic tile behind the W/D. Before/After DIY Laundry Room Simple Makeover 5 Ways to Introduce Natural Elements
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