Wash, Rinse and Fold

Yesterday I shared sad looking "before" photos of our laundry room, which is downstairs in the lower level.  If I was building or purchasing a new home today...the laundry area would be tucked away somewhere on the main level.  This notion of carting laundry baskets up and down a flight a stairs or two is for the birds.  I do have a "whirly-gig" clothesline..which gets utilized a few times for sheets and towels during the summer months..but that requires a couple of trips up and down a flight of stairs as well.

The first requirement in the laundry space was to have a new concrete floor poured....to raise it to the level of the lower level family room, (since Mr. Seventies had installed a sub-floor and insulation prior to completing the family room).  We didn't want a step down but rather have a level transition between rooms.

And this is how my laundry room looks today...the hot water heater tucked away in a new closet (that is code here now).  Ceramic tile laid over the new concrete floor.  And my "dream" team..luv, luv, luv my laundry team...and the pedestal bases raise them to a comfortable height with drawers for additional storage.  (the overhead lights are on...it was a dark & overcast day...in the mornings beautiful sun brightens up the room).  The wall colour is granny smith apple green.

Looking back the other way...remember that pipe sticking out of the concrete floor?  That is where the  shower now stands.   The window shutters and valances were made by local artisans...the small vanity holds a vessel sink with storage underneath...as well as a cabinet to the right of the dryer for folding laundry and more storage. The cabinetry was ordered from a local cabinet company. A few tiles were installed behind the sink for ease of cleaning and protect the wall from splashing water. 

Across from the laundry set are cabinets which house extra sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels.

It's convenient to have 3/4 bath as well..again...in the seventies few homes had more than one main bathroom!  Unheard of today!  Most homes have minimum three bathrooms and/or a powder room and master ensuite!  Not in the seventies!  But sometimes you have to work with what you have...and it works for us!

I forgot to get photos of the overhead lighting...I'll do that in another post.  You will also see the drop ceiling Mr. Seventies installed..recommended for easy access to overhead plumbing and pipes.

So there you have it!  Almost makes laundry an enjoyable chore.  Almost.