12: Laundry Room Inspiration

My builder never took into consideration the functionality of the laundry room space. Our house is a new build but we purchased it as a pre-spec home -- Which means that all the options and upgrades (or lack of) were already determined for us. That left us with a builder-basic laundry room in the end and so I had no option to upgrade to a laundry room with cabinets or counters tops.

Here's what I'm currently working with:

This room is located on the main floor and is connected to the half bath, which means any guest can open the door and see this disaster! 

I have been dreaming about transforming my laundry room to look like one of these rooms....

While I really do love the whiteness of these laundry rooms my main concern when renovating this room is to keep the flow from one room to another. Our house has a very open floor plan, and I would prefer to stick with the same cabinets, counter tops, and colors as in the kitchen or as similar as I can. 

Stayed tuned as I transform this tiny laundry room!

11: Living Room Woes

A while ago I posted this living room story board:

There have been a few changes. I have purchased and returned many items. You will find the majority of items in my house from three large stores. My go-to store is Urban Barn for many reasons, the top being their exceptional customer service. 

For me, when I shop higher-end stores I feel that their customer service should match their products quality and price. However, this is not always the case for many companies. I had purchased the sectional pictured above before we moved into our new house, and it was only after it was delivered that I decided it just wouldn't work in the space. Not only did Urban Barn allow me to return it they also impressed me with their customer service! I now feel a sense of loyalty to their store. Therefore, a lot of my subsequent purchases have been from their store. Why even bother shopping at stores who don't value you as a customer? My experience was not the same for another store, who have lost my business indefinably. 

Sources: 

Piper Sofa 

Slipper Chairs

Braden Coffee Table

Carter Console & Side Table

Area Rug

Lighting