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laundry room makeover

erin

04 Dec 2022 — 2 min read

A long time ago I decided I really wanted to spruce up our laundry room. It started by removing the drawers under the washer and dryer so I could use them for folding clothes. I also purchased peel and stick wallpaper for the back wall. It's taken me over a year to get started. I of course forgot to get a real before photo, but at least I remembered to get a couple before I started painting.

The painting part was easy. Hanging wallpaper is not my favorite, but it is so pretty.

It's not perfect, but it will do.

I need to get one more laundry hamper and I want Braden to hang a fun, sparkly chandelier... but for the most part the laundry room is done!

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