| Have you ever thought about counting just how many | | | | the room a cheery appearance? Decorate some of |
| weeks you are stuck in that boring laundry room of | | | | your shelves with weathered baskets and greenery. |
| yours with the never ending piles of clothes that need | | | | Try to get a coordinating throw rug that matches the |
| to be washed and dried? If you are like most of us, | | | | paint on your walls or that blends in with your |
| never a day goes by without having to do at least one | | | | “artifacts” that you have scattered around the |
| load of laundry. Since this is the case, have you ever | | | | room. If there is a window in your laundry room, make |
| thought about giving your laundry room a makeover so | | | | sure it is emitting just enough light for you. |
| that it is pleasing to your eye and your taste? At least | | | | If you would rather not go with a decorating theme for |
| if you’re in a room that you like to be in, it will put | | | | your laundry room, then you can easily spice up the |
| the joy back into the chore of washing clothes. | | | | room by choosing colorful paint on the walls, either |
| Just close your eyes and think of happy thoughts and | | | | paint or update your cabinets, use artwork and flowers |
| what pleases your eyes the most. Do you love the | | | | around the room and upgrade the flooring. Make sure |
| roaring of the sea and the beautiful beach scenes or | | | | that it will not matter if anything is spilled on the floor. |
| do you have a thing for antique cars? Remember, you | | | | Laminate and vinyl flooring and ceramic tile are good |
| don’t have to decorate your laundry room like the | | | | choices for your laundry room floor. |
| rest of your house. Pick a theme for your laundry | | | | If you want to get creative and paint your laundry |
| room and then carry it throughout the entire room, no | | | | room then you may try painting just one wall and |
| matter if it is a tropical theme or a vintage theme. How | | | | leaving the other walls a neutral color. If you paint your |
| about a certain color – is it red or a pastel yellow? | | | | laundry room in deeply hued pain colors, they will |
| Do whatever pleases you. | | | | reflect on the clothing and make it difficult to see spots. |
| If you want to pick a vintage theme for your laundry | | | | You don’t want your family walking around like |
| room, think of what kinds of things they used way | | | | spotted leopards now, do you? |
| back when they washed clothes. You could start by | | | | One of the very best ways to get along with your |
| perhaps going to flea markets and seeing if you can | | | | laundry room is to keep it well organized so that you |
| pick up some old antique washboards and detergent | | | | know where everything is – laundry detergents, |
| boxes. You could also get a few vintage irons to | | | | water softeners and stain removers. |
| throw into the mix. You may want to add an antique | | | | Remember, your laundry room is what YOU make it. |
| painting or two depending upon the size of your | | | | Let your creative ingenuity flow so that you will have |
| laundry room. What types of things can you do to give | | | | the most unique laundry room on your block! |