Laundry Room update

The last few days, Allen and I worked on fixing up the laundry/storage room. The laundry hookups were originally in a mud room off the kitchen. I wanted to use that room for additional kitchen storage and a recycling area. Plus, I just didn't want to look at the washer and dryer all the time when I walk around the house. This storage room was directly below the mudroom so it was easy to get the plumbing and electrical moved down here. Eventually the master bedroom will be in the basement, so this location will be more convenient than on the first floor.  The dryer vent from the original mudroom setup went through this room and there was quite a bit of lint in here, not to mention years of dirt since this room looked unused. It took Allen hours of sweeping and sponging to get it clean.

We painted the walls (wood and concrete) with primer, and then glossy white paint.  We painted the floor with tan concrete paint, and the ceiling with primer and ceiling paint. We did take out a few of the shelves, as they weren't very tall (maybe 14"H) and didn't fit much.  This way I have a place to store some of my studio supplies until the basement renovation is done, as well as linens, suitcases, etc.

 

The original chimney is exposed in this room (next to the wood pillar).  I don't see any sign of a fireplace.  I keep joking with Allen about stripping the paint off the brick. We had done that in our last house, where there was exposed brick in the basement. It had taken days.  So every now and then this week, I'll say "I changed my mind, I think we should strip the paint off the bricks." Allen doesn't find it funny...

I am not sure about my new fancy washing machine.  I have only done a couple of loads, but need to try out some of the other settings. The dryer is great though, fast compared to my old one.