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The way out house it set up, my laundry room is basically the main entrance to our house. I try really hard to make it inviting , but really, how inviting can a laundry room be? I decided a few weeks ago that painting that room would certainly help.
Here is the BEFORE view as you walk
in from the back door.
in from the back door.
The washer and dryer are to the left as you enter.
When you get to the end of the room,
this is the view to the left.
(that door leads to the kids rooms and to the right is my kitchen)That light green paint left much to be desired.
So dirty and outdated.
Time for a change.
So dirty and outdated.
Time for a change.
Here is the AFTER shot as you enter through the door.
Here is the washer and dryer to the left.
(the unfinished area to the right is our furnace area. We had some work done there around the time I painted. The door that belongs there has also been painted the color of the room and has been replaced)And this is the end of the room.
So tell me what you think?
I also took down the wall paper in my kitchen and painted it the same color as the laundry room. I'll show those before and afters tomorrow. I'm considering painting the entire house this same color. We'll see. ;-)
PS: I've not forgotten my giveaway. It's coming soon. Promise!
I have been neglecting my living room for too long. Oh, this much used room gets tidied up every night, but cleaned? Um…well we won’t tell exactly how long it’s been ;-)
With my oldest sons birthday party coming on Sunday, it’s the perfect time to get this room spic and span.
My mission today was to get the entertainment center de-cluttered and dusted.
As you can see in my before picture, it was a mess:
Now it’s all nice and neat.
I’d love to do a decorating overhaul here, but you frugal folks know that it’s got to be done in the right time with the least amount of money. So, using what few do-dads that I have, I did the best I could.
I really need to update the kids pictures. I mean, those pics in the middle were taken at Easter 2004! My now nearly 6 year old was 9 months in her picture.
And see that pitiful short frame on the end? Well, that is baby #4’s 18 month picture (he’s almost 3 now). I wanted his picture with the others, but I couldn’t find a matching frame so his picture just got stuck in one and put on the shelf.
I would also like to eliminate several of the pictures on the shelves. Oh, I love them, don’t get me wrong. BUT….there needs to be a few more “pretty-pretties” and a few less kids pictures, ya know?
For the most part, the living room /dining room / study area is de-cluttered. One good part about not having much furniture or many shelves is not having a place to clutter up.
Later in the week I’ll be wiping, dusting, vacuuming and putting things in their place.
For now, I’m happy with what I have accomplished.
Tomorrow I have a meeting at school, then I need to shop for the birthday boy. We’re having a small, family party at home on Sunday . This year he asked for a “cookie cake” which is cool with me. Those are much easier to make than the decorated cakes I usually make. That also means there is no “theme” so the party supplies will be kept to a bare minimum. Simple and sweet…gotta love it!
Well, the kitchen is calling….”Time to get dinner started”…..
