Mud Room Update and New Lighting

Slow and steady wins the race, right?! If there was a race to complete a mud room, then I would win it following that theory. I've made a bit of progress on our mud room that I said we were in need of way back in June. The mud room, a.k.a. laundry room lacked personality, functionality, storage, and seating. I have solved the functionality, storage, and seating problem. I am working towards adding personality. It's slow progress because I keep changing my mind on things! Go figure!

Here's the before shot:

Here's what has occurred so far:

• Added a bench with storage
• Added baskets and bins on shelves
• The lonely bench needed new pillows
• New laundry hampers for the dirty clothes
• New tray with fabric lining
• Cork board makeover here
• New dog bowl for Lily- She needed some love too!

I made some steps in the right direction, but the space still had a horiffic, industrial kind of light you would see at Wal-Mart. Lets just say ugly! It was throwing off the whole vibe of the area, not to mention putting off a brighter than the moon flourescent glow.

Not anymore! I present to you the new lighting with a warm glow!

 I purchased this light from IKEA. It is a laundry room/mud room after all, so I wasn't going to drop a ton on a light. This serves the purpose and transforms the space.

Next up is paint! I have 3 colors on the wall thanks to my sweet friend who has let me try all her gray tones. I've pretty much settled on one of them. Now, I just have to paint the space which could be who knows when. Baby steps...

After paint, comes final touches and a reveal! Maybe that will happen by the new year?!

Mud Room in Need

I'm longing for a laundry room makeover/mud room. The space will do double duty as a laundry room and catch all for us and Lily's (Our sweet doggy) items. Right now the space has boring white walls with black decor. Actually, lack there of cute decor! We need covered storage to house the laundry items, dog collars, leash, and dirty shoes from outside. The only solution is a laundry room overhaul!

I'm thinking gray walls with black, white, and green decor. I for sure want to keep the storage containers I already have and just add to them. Then, I'll punch it up with kelly green accents. Lily will even be taken care of with new pet supplies. Her items have to coordinate too!

Here is what the laundry room looks like now. Yuck! Boring! And yes, I am embarrassed by the look of things! My Samsung washer and dryer rock though!! They are definitely staying!!

Here are some mud rooms and spaces that have inspired me to transform my space!

Above Images via Decor Pad

Image Via Honey We're Home

Here is what I would like to incorporate into the design. Wouldn't a chandelier be great in there? It's whimsical and fun! Plus, it's only $50 from IKEA!

Laundry Room Design Board