Over the past month, we’ve been quietly working on this project at the Hacienda Hideaway. The laundry room was the lowest item on our priority list and I hadn’t planned to publish it at all, but our plans changed and here we are!
Here’s how the space looked originally:
Initially, we figured we’d just swap out the flooring and paint, and call it a day. However, an opportunity came up to participate in a Minwax makeover challenge, and this was the room that made the most sense to utilize. You know how renovating goes… it’s a slippery slope and one thing leads to another!
The vinyl flooring was replaced with ceramic tile leftover from our patio project, and the old trim was upgraded.
Then, I got to work on a design plan. The goal was to create a fun and functional DIY Mediterranean-inspired space, with the smallest timeline and budget possible.
We started with vertical shiplap, installed in a wainscoting style (70″ high) to save a few hundred in material.
I love going dark and bolder in smaller spaces, so I color matched the blue accent in our floor tile and landed on this beautiful slate color—Sherwin Williams Blustery Sky.
Here’s the cabinet I was tasked to makeover, including a 2×12 red oak board I bought for the shelf.
We wrapped the cabinet in red oak pole wrap, applied a custom stain to look like white oak, and decided to line the front of the shelf with pole wrap as well (you can see a detailed step-by-step of this part in my Instagram stories!)
Lucas built a framed enclosure for the washer/dryer and sink:
Test fit looking good!
Finally, the countertops, sink and plumbing were installed last week.
And here’s the finished result!
I used leftover pole wrap to add texture and interest to the sink apron. I love the dimension it brings to the entire space.
Our countertops are Hanstone quartz—a remnant from our Primary Bathroom slab which saved on material cost. I sourced this extra deep undermount utility sink after an exhaustive search.
We chose this washer and dryer combo because of the great reviews and extra large capacity, which is necessary in a house that sleeps 14. We bought them on sale a while back, and they’re currently marked down again.
The artwork is from the Lone Fox x Desenio collaboration, plus one of the DIY vintage art paintings I made a while back.
The total cost for this makeover came in under $2,700 (not including the washer and dryer set, which I bought on sale for $1,928). Using leftover floor tile and countertops saved us several hundred $, and our only labor cost was the counter/sink install. Everything else was DIY!
Although it added a few weeks onto our renovation timeline, I’m glad we put the effort into this space. And now I’m even more motivated to finish our own laundry room!
Shop the Laundry Room
- Shiplap/trim color: Sherwin Williams Blustery Sky
- Wall color: Sherwin Williams Alabaster
- Countertops: Hanstone Quartz Drift
What’s left to finish in this house, you ask? Two more bedrooms—the primary suite, and the added-on bunk room. We’ve made great progress on both, and I can’t wait to share more soon!
In the meantime, lots of fun holiday content coming your way soon 🙂
Louis says
Wow, amazing makeover… I love the blue accent color, simple yet great… @Jenna
Morgendee says
Hi jenna! We got the pole wrap and are using it in a mud room! What glue did you guys use? Also, do you remember the stain used? I don’t want to mess it up as I’m not nearly as savy as you!! Thank you!!
Jenna Sue says
We used liquid nails, and you can watch the tutorial with details in this reel! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzEbQ-EukNv/
Barb says
The is amazingly beautiful! Well done! That said, it looks like the hanging bar is too low to be useful? You’ve got that shirt tied up. What is the spacing there? And why not add a second shelf on either side of the cupboard to fill up that wasted space and add more storage/make it more functional? There’s always that push and pull between beauty and function, but a laundry room, for me, needs to lean more useful.
Rita says
Hi, how high from the floor is the countertop on the sink? To me it seems low (I’m 5’9″tall) I’ve noticed this in a few laundries and I’m wondering why it wouldn’t be the same height as the washer/dryer. And please forgive my ignorance . Thank you.
Jenna Sue says
Hi Rita, the sink is 36″, which is on the high end of the standard sink height range. It wouldn’t be as functional at the washer/dryer level.
Brielle Killeen says
This is insane! Stunning work!
Jenna Sue says
Thank you!
Peggy says
How did you even know about that pole wrap?! So many ideas come to mind!
The room looks great. I really like the blue with that floor tile.
Another home run!
Tricia says
You two are very talented. If a laundry can be described as beautiful, this is it!
Cindy says
As usual love everything you do. Is the door trim one piece? I like the flat trim with an edge.
Arli says
You knocked it out of the park once again!
Teri says
per usual, just amazing. Your talents (and your husband’s) know no bounds. Thank you for sharing your beautiful ideas and designs.
Lilly T says
Hi Jenna,
What did you use and what are the measurements of the new upgraded trim? I will be updating a few bathrooms soon and would like them to look like yours.
Thanks! As always, beautiful work. 🙂
Mandy Allen says
Another beautiful room from you. I’m going to miss them when you finish this house! I hope you have another property up your sleeve for renovating! Whoever gets to stay at the HH are going to be very lucky people.
Karen says
Once again, amazing. The pole wrap is great. I am gonna copy that! Academy award once again.
Jenna Sue says
I’d been wanting to use it for a long time, and this was the perfect opportunity! It’s really good stuff 👍🏼
Diane says
I love your designing. Thank you for taking the time to post your creations. We are redoing our laundry room as well. Your make over is nearly spot on to my vision! Thanks so much. Love the paint color!
Jenna Sue says
Thanks Diane, glad this makeover is timely for you and I hope the post was helpful!