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In my DIY era: my plans to DIY upgrade my laundry closet
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items After buying our first home, my husband and I have tried to keep our home improvement projects under a tight budget. We have done everything from painting all our walls to re-doing our flooring. Next we're upgrading our small laundry room space, and ...
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Washer/Dryer Stacking
Walls & Decor
Flooring
Shelving Storage/Folding Station
Washer/Dryer Stacking
We have limited space in our laundry closet (about 8ft x 3ft). To optimize the space, stacking our washer and dryer is key. Here is everything we will be using to stack our washer and dryer.
This is the washing machine we have and I love it. It is a large capacity washing machine, which is great for a family and it is stackable!
LG 4.5 cu. ft. Ultra Large Capacity Wi-Fi Enabled Front Load Washer with TurboWash 360° and Built-In Intelligence
This is the dryer that we use and we really like it. It is stackable with our washing machine.
LG 7.4 cu. ft. Ultra Large Capacity Smart Wi-Fi Enabled Front Load GAS Dryer with TurboSteam and Built-In Intelligence
To stack our washer and dryer I will use this stacking kit. At $40, this is a pretty inexpensive space saving solution!
LG Electronics 27-in LG Washer and Dryer Stacking Kit
A plastic washing machine drain pan is always a good idea to have under a washing machine. I like to get one that is a little bigger than our washing machine. I'll need a new one with my DIY because the hole drilled for the drain will be in a differe...
CAMCO Plastic Washing Machine Drain Pan (White)
Having two kids and living in Southern California where we get earthquakes, it definitely makes me nervous to have large and heavy appliances stacked high. I will be anchoring them to the wall. This is one option I am considering.
single unit washer appliance fastener - SAFE-T-PROOF
Walls & Decor
Since this is a laundry room that is mostly closed away, I really want to make it extra bold and fun. I'm planning on painting and wallpapering in the closet. The space is 18ft x 3ft so it wont take a lot to paint all the walls.
I really love this wall paper and I think it would look great in the small space.
LXCREAT Blue Geometric Peel and Stick Wallpaper
I like the idea of a dark blue in the laundry room.
Blue Paint Colors - The Home Depot
How cute is this lint bin! It is practical and makes great decor.
Minimalist Laundry METAL Lint Bin | Magnetic STORAGE BOX Perfect For Home Organization And Room Decor
There is no natural light in our laundry closet but I love the idea of having some sort of greenery in there. An artificial plant might be a great solution.
35 in. Artificial Pothos Ivy Leaf Vine Hanging Plant Greenery Foliage Bush
Flooring
We currently have linoleum flooring that came with the house. Since this is a small space, I would love to experiment with peel and stick tiles in there. Its easy, affordable and hopefully it will look good. Here is everything I will need.
I like the marble look. These are an option I am considering.
Carrara Marble 4 MIL 12 in. W x 24 in. L Peel and Stick Waterproof Vinyl Tile Flooring (20 sqft/case)
I really like the simple look of these.
WESTICK 12x12 Waterproof Self-Adhesive Vinyl Flooring
I'll use silicone caulk to seal the edges of the flooring. This is practical and helps create a seamless look.
Supreme Silicone Caulk 2.8 oz Kitchen and Bath Sealant Clear
Having a pair of strong scissors on hand to help cut the peel and stick flooring will make the task a lot easier.
Wiss 10 in. Heavy Duty Titanium Coated Tradesmen Shears
A utility knife is also a must have in most home DIY projects.
FASTBACK Compact Folding Utility Knife with General Purpose Blade
Shelving Storage/Folding Station
Along the wall I would love to have 3-4 storage shelves, a laundry folding station and a hanging rod so I can fold the laundry in the closet and hide away the mess. These are some of the options I am considering.
Ikea is a great go-to for any home improvement DIY. These selves are exactly the length we need for our shelf wall. These are a great option that we are considering.
UTRUSTA Shelf - white 36x14 3/4 "
This is another great option for the floating storage shelves in our laundry closet. I really like the chunky look of these.
36 in. W x 10 in. D x 2 in. H Rustic Wood Floating Shelf
Ideally I would love to have a space to hang our shirts when folding our clothes in the laundry closet. An adjustable rod is great to ensure we get the perfect fit.
28 in. to 48 in. W Black Adjustable Closet Rod and Socket Set
Ideally I would like to have a larger space to fold my clothes on top of. I have about 36"x20(ish)" to work with. My husband and I might need to completely build this one on our own but these are some tables that might work in that space.
Steelton 24" x 36" 18-Gauge 430 Stainless Steel Open Base Work Table
This is a great blog on how to DIY floating shelves. I think I could apply these steps to making my own folding station with the dimensions of about 36"x24"
DIY Floating Shelves for Easy Storage
Using a shelfing bracket and a piece of wood cut to 36" x 24" is another easy option.
16 in. x 10 in. White Heavy-Duty Shelf Bracket
I love the idea of a collapsible wall drying rack.
Aluminum Collapsible Wall Drying Rack