Before and After: Laundry Room Makeover for Less Than $500

Host Joan Steffend and designer Barbara Sculati turn a utilitarian laundry room into a charming vintage space to make that never-ending job a little more enjoyable.

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After

$35 - Paint
The walls are brightened with a coat of chartreuse paint.

$22 - Lighting
The existing ceiling light fixture is removed and replaced with two wall-mounted fixtures.

$53 - Ceiling
The pipes in the ceiling are concealed with bamboo window blinds attached to the ceiling with hooks and chain.

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$76 - Carpet
A new carpet remnant is brought in.

$18 - Laundry Storage
Two rattan window blinds are used to conceal storage space behind the washer and dryer.

$4 - Sink Apron
The utility sink is outfitted with a fabric apron secured on a tension rod between the washer and dryer.

$59 - Work Table
The existing laminate countertop is covered with foam and fabric, then a sheet of clear vinyl so that it can be easily cleaned. (The three layers are stapled directly to the countertop.) The shelves underneath are hidden behind fabric curtains.

$21 - Shelving Unit
A black shelving unit is hidden behind a fabric skirt to make it more visually appealing.

$39 - Cabinet
The cabinet above the shelving unit is accented with a fun painted pattern created with a small sash paintbrush and a permanent marker. On top is a thread holder made out of a piece of lumber and nails.

$17 - Laundry Center
Buttons are used to dress up some plain wooden brackets, which support a clothes rod and clothesline.

$24 - Drip Tray
Peel-and-stick vinyl tiles are attached to a wood board and set underneath the laundry center to catch any water drips from the hanging clothes.