A Laundry Room That Begs You to Stay Awhile

Pretty Practical Home

If we could describe the average laundry room in a word, it would be "joyless." It's a space dedicated to carrying out a dreaded chore, where often the only frills are on your linens. That's why this makeover by Sharon of the aptly-named blog Pretty Practical Home blew us away.

The "before" is a familiar sight, from the beige walls to the array of hampers. Though it's certainly organized, the room feels cramped and decidedly utilitarian. Sharon started by stenciling an ornate paisley-like design, which mimics the look of wallpaper. The blue simply pops against the neutral background, while the large-scale motif draws the eye around the room, offering the illusion of expansiveness.

Other space-maximizing moves included adding a big mirror and nixing the standing island in favor of a floating counter, which provides room for folding. It also allowed Sharon to store larger (and lovely!) hampers underneath.

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If ours looked this nice, we'd really look forward to laundry day. Read more about how Sharon pulled it off at Pretty Practical Home.

By Brie Dyas