laundry room facelift

As a mom of three boys, I spend a LOT of time in the laundry room!  Above is the new, clean version I get to enjoy!  Below is the only before picture I have, and this was taken after I painted the walls, they were brown.  blah.

I always look around and feel like there is so much to do, that I can't ever complete any of it.  The truth is, I can!  It just takes a little time and imagination.  So I knew I wanted white, as the wood looks old and not so clean.  The yellow counter top is awful, but I wanted this project to be nearly free to do, so I decided to chalkboard paint the counter!  It turned out awesome, and I can write notes on it, or let the kids have fun!  I bought white valspar paint and primer in one, so I did not need to sand the wood first.  I painted the trim, cupboards and door.  It took 3 coats of paint.  I found this cute sea foam green crate at a garage sale.  

I will probably keep it stocked with borax and washing soda for my laundry soap.  Over 4th of July weekend we spent time with family on Leech Lake in northern MN, while at the beach I collected drift wood, with this idea in mind.  My father in law just about died laughing when I screamed "jackpot" from the other end of the beach.  The long piece is perfect for hanging things to dry or to throw a quilt over.  The little piece is perfect with hooks in it.  The sign is from grace & salt.  They do beautiful work, check out their shop, proceeds go towards their Ugandan adoption.

I made this growth chart for my boys, and love how it turned out.  If it is possible for me to make, I will, it just means more to me and my family that way!

I still need to get a new wash tub and tall faucet for this room, but without it, the cost was FREE, as I had all the paint in my garage left over from other projects.  Amazing difference with no cost.  I love projects like that!  Now onto the kitchen, new floor, painted walls, and a farm style table Jeff is making for it.  That project will be a little more.