$124 Laundry Room Overhaul- Pass Through to Garage (Custom DIY Shelves, Labels, Storage, Organization)

I know laundry rooms can be a bit of a bore, but this one is no longer- I went for high impact (on a budget)!

We have one of those terribly awkward and tiny "pass-through" laundry

rooms, making it prime realty to collect junk and become disorganized. I

finally decided that enough was enough and took matters into my own

hands! With less then $150, I completed a custom color-blocked

herringbone paint treatment using paint I had on hand, DIY'd new

shelving, created a hang-dry area for delicates, added some storage

boxes with custom labels (made sans a Silhouette machine), hung bars for

our frequently used cleaners and some hand towels, DIY'd some basic

decor (included our swiffer duster "holder" vase, flowers in sand vases, ...»

8 Comments

Steve G Fort Collins, CO

That's an impressive upgrade. And I love the "empty your pockets" jar. I totally need one of those.

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
Ashley @ Design Build Love West Sacramento, CA

Thanks Steve G! It really comes in handy!

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Miriam I New York, NY

So organized and neat, Ashley! Looks great.

on Sep 26, 2012 · Like 0
Anna M Redding, CA

That turned out awesome Ashley! I love the paint colors and design!!!

on Sep 29, 2012 · Like 0
Ashley @ Design Build Love West Sacramento, CA

Thanks Miriam I and Anna M! :)

on Sep 30, 2012 · Like 0
Gail Salminen Canada

Great job Ashley - you give me hope for my laundry room - one of my winter projects to finally coral it in to a functional space LOL

on Oct 03, 2012 · Like 0
Ashley @ Design Build Love West Sacramento, CA

Thanks Gail Salminen and good luck! You won't regret the change! I promise!!!

on Oct 19, 2012 · Like 0
Linda Gournay Nocona, TX

Finally, the perfect solution for my laundry area. Where do I find the materials? :)

on Jan 27, 2013 · Like 0