Short on Space? Turn a Closet Into a Laundry Room

Thanks to a cost-effective use of paint, wallpaper and fabric, an uninspired laundry space now puts the "fun" in functional. Get ideas on how to bring the look to your home.

When designing small task spaces, create visual interest through the art of layering. Here, the interior is given depth with a linear-patterned wallpaper that looks like rustic barn siding. For contrast, the closet doors are covered in a fabric with a more fluid pattern that pulls in the same blues and whites.

To add charm to basic bifold doors, cover in batting then upholster with a colorful yet traditional fabric. Finish with a classic, bronze nail-head trim.

If you want to add nail-head detail to your own doors, it's important to keep cost in mind. Although the hardware is small, it can quickly add up. Cut down costs dramatically by leaving as little as one-eighth of an inch of space between each nailhead instead of stacking directly on top of one another.