New Laundry Room: A blank slate

It feels like it's been a month since my post <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2015/01/new-laundry-room-demolition-day.html">last week</a>... so much has happened in this room!<br /><br />For the past 7 days we've had our contractor, plumber, HVAC, electrician, cabinet guy and drywall crew (along with us) working in there from sunrise to sunset. Needless to say, it's the fastest progress we've ever made on a remodel.<br /><br />Let's revisit how this place looked last Tuesday....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJMDh-1Sj9QtsUhuB1RkjVpz1h9Uin9mdrf1mHT7MWtwq28DSUFrcbzDaV9xKzPw-5rRW8vNFlXggELKkNrzepeluzAC98_qDhuvS9Q5eIl1DqIBFw-HkSNG0Xr8pyM6g05w__TooIrNA/s1600/IMG_5053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJMDh-1Sj9QtsUhuB1RkjVpz1h9Uin9mdrf1mHT7MWtwq28DSUFrcbzDaV9xKzPw-5rRW8vNFlXggELKkNrzepeluzAC98_qDhuvS9Q5eIl1DqIBFw-HkSNG0Xr8pyM6g05w__TooIrNA/s1600/IMG_5053.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCVPaKzWwCptl3IE4i0vWVWVj1hLaAEOOZJAh9R4GotLVXCrJtX1JOwGgtIlpI4dq0UuvlIxOIvslwV59_BPkJ5cJXtw1ZCeIZ-3UflP1lkBx5PyNLJUZhHMujGLDabSTyNq_BHuiJy5JD/s1600/IMG_5057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCVPaKzWwCptl3IE4i0vWVWVj1hLaAEOOZJAh9R4GotLVXCrJtX1JOwGgtIlpI4dq0UuvlIxOIvslwV59_BPkJ5cJXtw1ZCeIZ-3UflP1lkBx5PyNLJUZhHMujGLDabSTyNq_BHuiJy5JD/s1600/IMG_5057.jpg" /></a></div><br />The floor was gone and it was time for some demo. Our contractor Dave is lightning fast and had the dirt cleared, floor joists rebuilt, plywood in, AC vent removed and the back wall up within hours:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSu5K7vy3o_B-2OQusTLAZwEilaClkRp9oThf0FAF14WC3lGgCUrpBkJ1SsGIWe1NIPjkoVsTXgQjhkvIWSbQ4AFwlGjqxuEXu2w-A12Y8fXf5-POPezpBy-fajn3Si_vgpwjO0BD9jqGM/s1600/IMG_5098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSu5K7vy3o_B-2OQusTLAZwEilaClkRp9oThf0FAF14WC3lGgCUrpBkJ1SsGIWe1NIPjkoVsTXgQjhkvIWSbQ4AFwlGjqxuEXu2w-A12Y8fXf5-POPezpBy-fajn3Si_vgpwjO0BD9jqGM/s1600/IMG_5098.jpg" /></a></div><br />He also straightened the horizontal braces between the joists which looks <i>so</i> much better. We installed a new AC system last week so all of the old vents were able to be removed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqr5xMM_th_HJIhBd-9UMLaL_2MoktYMjA7VDzz8Mrbh_EuTKh7-lNI1P6GEcyLNV_9eu5ipZ2jgqWkDuoLobAgDIp_W3TZi561yFK3M6T2AFCOInYfJ9e3IBrNF91Za4llaGSAyYgNNb/s1600/IMG_5099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqr5xMM_th_HJIhBd-9UMLaL_2MoktYMjA7VDzz8Mrbh_EuTKh7-lNI1P6GEcyLNV_9eu5ipZ2jgqWkDuoLobAgDIp_W3TZi561yFK3M6T2AFCOInYfJ9e3IBrNF91Za4llaGSAyYgNNb/s1600/IMG_5099.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Next it was time for the new wall to go up! If you are just tuning in to this project, the back area will be a storage room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ-OtBXIsOwiOOdgs7cEyQcxZHuYYbDRDaKnlUktVtLfMmcu55O00g4tQ3g1xGo63kTLi2J4ONRg2vjFZs2O4LduRwj-G5MQRMeQz4KD9jU4X4VrYjN64ARBC3VVL4bZmtrv8ae2WFd2ig/s1600/IMG_5103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ-OtBXIsOwiOOdgs7cEyQcxZHuYYbDRDaKnlUktVtLfMmcu55O00g4tQ3g1xGo63kTLi2J4ONRg2vjFZs2O4LduRwj-G5MQRMeQz4KD9jU4X4VrYjN64ARBC3VVL4bZmtrv8ae2WFd2ig/s1600/IMG_5103.jpg" /></a></div><br />On the right wall, Dave cut out a hole (around 55" wide) which is where we'll recess our washer and dryer. Before building the enclosure, he had to dig out a good amount of the hillside to make room. The space behind the wall is enclosed underneath the house so nothing can get in (there's concrete walls and insulation beneath the ceiling). <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsuoR8qmLO8kpMkatD0jP6LggOuTco9-8Gd9879Z15JprEjwo33ztkFqmxN5ulP7IuLeeZwn5ANt3TWZryV23PTUDtF7TqthfTWfkDLl3M44Sc49UH8EvT4NxfhMHEtt29Q8Rm_4Jfqnhv/s1600/IMG_5101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsuoR8qmLO8kpMkatD0jP6LggOuTco9-8Gd9879Z15JprEjwo33ztkFqmxN5ulP7IuLeeZwn5ANt3TWZryV23PTUDtF7TqthfTWfkDLl3M44Sc49UH8EvT4NxfhMHEtt29Q8Rm_4Jfqnhv/s1600/IMG_5101.jpg" /></a></div><br />We decided to keep our existing ceiling fixtures and mount them in the center of the room to minimize the wiring. Our electrician ran conduit across the joists in a few locations (conduit is needed for exposed ceilings under 8' tall) which carry all of the wiring for the ceiling lights and lamps each side of the room. They're only visible when standing in the back of the room (see below), and once the ceiling is painted it should all blend in pretty well.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3O97EBdk6ilXpv61977a-r1AwmLkoVPlWJkvoIyfEhctBm1Y7W5uQ2Ol41PyLW6ogrlBA4ikhq3Z38nriJelk3KMmamMVlG5auCs-bOWoZpNoH_PDs2OwPxxeZ4ZGZ4NoLYSx1GPWTN2/s1600/IMG_5122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3O97EBdk6ilXpv61977a-r1AwmLkoVPlWJkvoIyfEhctBm1Y7W5uQ2Ol41PyLW6ogrlBA4ikhq3Z38nriJelk3KMmamMVlG5auCs-bOWoZpNoH_PDs2OwPxxeZ4ZGZ4NoLYSx1GPWTN2/s1600/IMG_5122.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here's the two wall lamp locations above what will be the cabinet/sink wall:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6-CKRirRirBnMErdWm_tNDyTn83Td97IzASzxuLOPF2FMHnBggFyf72XdnrhQT7GrPh14GNaYLvDPLmoVQczjO7Ge2W5T7SvHiWfzO6bSIqgkE2QF_d-GxfxYKKe7WXO6A3XPfjgR2sGm/s1600/IMG_5121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6-CKRirRirBnMErdWm_tNDyTn83Td97IzASzxuLOPF2FMHnBggFyf72XdnrhQT7GrPh14GNaYLvDPLmoVQczjO7Ge2W5T7SvHiWfzO6bSIqgkE2QF_d-GxfxYKKe7WXO6A3XPfjgR2sGm/s1600/IMG_5121.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And another centered over the washer/dryer—and more progress on the washer/dryer enclosure:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2l6gGLKniFID7xNSq7HCYsEHlnGsnDPtIbFkUv7pFzxHqKrg0lJ1X9_unni7aOnNI3jktS93wl7grIWsiZu5Zn95TjOU90yER_m6QAxIDl0PcTsAgjCdSC7W0aCo3LEL8NWtX52OIOBy/s1600/IMG_5119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2l6gGLKniFID7xNSq7HCYsEHlnGsnDPtIbFkUv7pFzxHqKrg0lJ1X9_unni7aOnNI3jktS93wl7grIWsiZu5Zn95TjOU90yER_m6QAxIDl0PcTsAgjCdSC7W0aCo3LEL8NWtX52OIOBy/s1600/IMG_5119.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We also added a second switch (one for the ceiling lights, one for the wall lamps) and put everything on dimmers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfEzI8PNheg_HeyCW2cd1Kxk-bd4PxMEbeA8WJX4vUl0RXISOLmwj6OimaHK9OQaeS-bAEo-NagtBImZjEkTPeQ74bZQsz49H7cWKktubMnsFW3HB0zHKbhKZ-0tozFqheY6h07zs7VsH/s1600/IMG_5120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfEzI8PNheg_HeyCW2cd1Kxk-bd4PxMEbeA8WJX4vUl0RXISOLmwj6OimaHK9OQaeS-bAEo-NagtBImZjEkTPeQ74bZQsz49H7cWKktubMnsFW3HB0zHKbhKZ-0tozFqheY6h07zs7VsH/s1600/IMG_5120.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We needed a door leading underneath the house to have access to the back of the washer/dryer, and I was able to find this pocket door assembly for just $20 at Habitat for Humanity Restore! I also picked up a used $10 door and gave it a makeover (more on that in a few days).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's the pocket door assembly installation in action—you can get a good view of the space back there—not very warm and inviting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HbZN0YVbwXIPLoGlMxynHJ11L1kI1R2hdl1GsvUgrihtMQRPiYZzEkz-__lvdJnR3Ey5Qow-RZY9bPMSgfxvMuZukvFFlKs77AAnkJdmoEMF1v2iTA1lwJhZSmMVdiPOyYOihWhraObp/s1600/IMG_5100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HbZN0YVbwXIPLoGlMxynHJ11L1kI1R2hdl1GsvUgrihtMQRPiYZzEkz-__lvdJnR3Ey5Qow-RZY9bPMSgfxvMuZukvFFlKs77AAnkJdmoEMF1v2iTA1lwJhZSmMVdiPOyYOihWhraObp/s1600/IMG_5100.jpg" /></a></div><br />Next came the most exciting part—drywall! We've never done drywall before (and frankly don't have the time/energy/confidence to tackle it this time) so Dave knocked it all out in one afternoon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhhMRp7X37dQiilVXxKra-ssTb9k0ff_-9-pLhHScthyXf873THlAyjjkXLfCid3ooZ6vUAE1o3W-NxJI4LEaWje_2nkDu_VKwOamA_oy2l-_IVRevZgKDSd-JWWheQ3m1esz0YAIwVHO/s1600/IMG_5116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhhMRp7X37dQiilVXxKra-ssTb9k0ff_-9-pLhHScthyXf873THlAyjjkXLfCid3ooZ6vUAE1o3W-NxJI4LEaWje_2nkDu_VKwOamA_oy2l-_IVRevZgKDSd-JWWheQ3m1esz0YAIwVHO/s1600/IMG_5116.jpg" /></a></div><br />And we now have a storage room!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecNlmvSQcm2PG3QrG9nFmzBPgap2nKhlabhy4K9Tbgp_Oyd88uKgOKvOkiYZ4FCdpywSB65Ke-m-s0OlTd77ZnLrZGINLl23oikW4rf-P_CamEJm9LhT1w7ZtI2f98wr-s6U3PrXEXaoq/s1600/IMG_5117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecNlmvSQcm2PG3QrG9nFmzBPgap2nKhlabhy4K9Tbgp_Oyd88uKgOKvOkiYZ4FCdpywSB65Ke-m-s0OlTd77ZnLrZGINLl23oikW4rf-P_CamEJm9LhT1w7ZtI2f98wr-s6U3PrXEXaoq/s1600/IMG_5117.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This was completed Friday night and the drywallers were coming Saturday, but Dave had to take off early and couldn't finish so we spent our Friday night patching all the holes and attempting to figure it out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7MXXmFdf2QioRGvi7u5OTgSmIydD0KMO-t00IgaeyK5Hhf_8VAJb51auNhcYuo4RlL1dIjMDgUFi-l4BKK4IJsPnTuLd-Qy4RmNMEF9t5enFFDW_CtT2T6SDpFVt4DtWjeNUg_MZ5Ntd/s1600/IMG_5125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7MXXmFdf2QioRGvi7u5OTgSmIydD0KMO-t00IgaeyK5Hhf_8VAJb51auNhcYuo4RlL1dIjMDgUFi-l4BKK4IJsPnTuLd-Qy4RmNMEF9t5enFFDW_CtT2T6SDpFVt4DtWjeNUg_MZ5Ntd/s1600/IMG_5125.jpg" /></a></div><br />We had to fill all these gaps between the joists...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFG1I_UWaqUa4ojjK-9VVJkLUQZaUdE05mlUF33WY4Am-TbdM6hrrl5GAJ1RHXBbN0XyMom9BByucv4GBEB4yXp3BtcVK8hMW7UefaWjt_S89dT5oGXf3t2FwlSTmJETmA72JaTzrS1o5B/s1600/IMG_5127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFG1I_UWaqUa4ojjK-9VVJkLUQZaUdE05mlUF33WY4Am-TbdM6hrrl5GAJ1RHXBbN0XyMom9BByucv4GBEB4yXp3BtcVK8hMW7UefaWjt_S89dT5oGXf3t2FwlSTmJETmA72JaTzrS1o5B/s1600/IMG_5127.jpg" /></a></div><br />But our box cutter blade was dull so it took a while.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-guhcO7OrANpWrelDf7TGLpK3FPRDG9KGGQIWkQOqKpdqRDTbLq1AFrBD5-PdKonC0zptnYX-aVW6U25zA17nDUsTngvVpOqG7OQMy54w0zWf9RSUL6wVJ4Rx4abqt2CujARtr26cws8/s1600/IMG_5128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-guhcO7OrANpWrelDf7TGLpK3FPRDG9KGGQIWkQOqKpdqRDTbLq1AFrBD5-PdKonC0zptnYX-aVW6U25zA17nDUsTngvVpOqG7OQMy54w0zWf9RSUL6wVJ4Rx4abqt2CujARtr26cws8/s1600/IMG_5128.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />At around 11pm we retired for the night and let the drywall guys finish the job. They're about 100x faster than us so it worked out better.<br /><br />They spent all day Saturday mudding... already it was looking so much better! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiCpzQT-Jc24qdlXqEsyMfHflcqTiWDiF-nRp03Ije6Q_EPR7XyuDw0mVcz-24S6nLH4yZmFdEeEOTxrcfEZgILE3nG0Mc0D9HCtcuuSwQQz12RYh9CxoQJ_UWjvQV-YOC9oaG9dMfXjA/s1600/IMG_5133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiCpzQT-Jc24qdlXqEsyMfHflcqTiWDiF-nRp03Ije6Q_EPR7XyuDw0mVcz-24S6nLH4yZmFdEeEOTxrcfEZgILE3nG0Mc0D9HCtcuuSwQQz12RYh9CxoQJ_UWjvQV-YOC9oaG9dMfXjA/s1600/IMG_5133.jpg" /></a></div><br />You instagrammers <a href="http://instagram.com/p/x-GCbTvQ8g/?modal=true">already saw this</a>, right? ;)<br /><br />Witness the magic of drywall mud... before:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9l6Bdo8ldlTLKj_YV2qwBU9AibjVXjHmO-7RNQPvvXTaLWrJixL2avbiCHMjgspzKs8TZ1a2CuOalj5bepOHAtFKZOFvVRwZ8FcADOp6TuJQT-GtYUyf0Ti5Ktjb-aytXXMy61oPR575/s1600/IMG_5118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9l6Bdo8ldlTLKj_YV2qwBU9AibjVXjHmO-7RNQPvvXTaLWrJixL2avbiCHMjgspzKs8TZ1a2CuOalj5bepOHAtFKZOFvVRwZ8FcADOp6TuJQT-GtYUyf0Ti5Ktjb-aytXXMy61oPR575/s1600/IMG_5118.jpg" /></a></div><br />And after:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYw3fAb97pegT8_lwq32BPWlWetjwzc092mab_e8GB-sodhaYmLeFsrBFC9TCWIB05zM-POaFQawWfjHbGV1TfsZdE9Dvft4sh85k4fqPMLpwhqRYZDVw7amBRfd84joafLQJwUVdvA3OU/s1600/IMG_5139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYw3fAb97pegT8_lwq32BPWlWetjwzc092mab_e8GB-sodhaYmLeFsrBFC9TCWIB05zM-POaFQawWfjHbGV1TfsZdE9Dvft4sh85k4fqPMLpwhqRYZDVw7amBRfd84joafLQJwUVdvA3OU/s1600/IMG_5139.jpg" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1GNiXLN71MxgkehBSRhqPCdiENzbmh7fJ5ozIblyuInJvRiZlCkyPFdAxXjKeZ8xjRhnHpW_aojZ-FGM2twN0TR0zNXkIxoRqFTK9LM9eu-s7zLhjPtYJZqm0GPoCpfayM8WiDc3mQzS/s1600/IMG_5142.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1GNiXLN71MxgkehBSRhqPCdiENzbmh7fJ5ozIblyuInJvRiZlCkyPFdAxXjKeZ8xjRhnHpW_aojZ-FGM2twN0TR0zNXkIxoRqFTK9LM9eu-s7zLhjPtYJZqm0GPoCpfayM8WiDc3mQzS/s1600/IMG_5142.jpg" /></a><br /><br />On Sunday they came back and sanded it all down perfectly smooth which was the highlight of this project so far. I just <i>love</i> a good smooth wall—such an improvement over the sloppy texture that was in there!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr28SMryNUxjESRqFafYpJ2EpBMK9iePcjU-i17DySOZ22jVrpMXa5RYT1iJ0Ajq9cO9g8Qhs39OS8-EvjJoYtcv9Y20G7cyNKRK38ilps-JpkLEFyjQC4k41lB1IuH_ZsTqazNmJaKabx/s1600/IMG_5140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr28SMryNUxjESRqFafYpJ2EpBMK9iePcjU-i17DySOZ22jVrpMXa5RYT1iJ0Ajq9cO9g8Qhs39OS8-EvjJoYtcv9Y20G7cyNKRK38ilps-JpkLEFyjQC4k41lB1IuH_ZsTqazNmJaKabx/s1600/IMG_5140.jpg" /></a></div><br />Don't worry, all the drywall edges will be covered with trim!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQB4huGKZeHq2emGmDDdk4BfzUWux4MzR-xH6YgXVdcmXniu89mRyQqqke5u26z5En4TvTmsAxgjS9YebYdMZsZJ0QJV3SqBJFUWJRrJfQGGYcfYYglZiMjwr1S2hejlypseVYimp4IE0b/s1600/IMG_5141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQB4huGKZeHq2emGmDDdk4BfzUWux4MzR-xH6YgXVdcmXniu89mRyQqqke5u26z5En4TvTmsAxgjS9YebYdMZsZJ0QJV3SqBJFUWJRrJfQGGYcfYYglZiMjwr1S2hejlypseVYimp4IE0b/s1600/IMG_5141.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1GNiXLN71MxgkehBSRhqPCdiENzbmh7fJ5ozIblyuInJvRiZlCkyPFdAxXjKeZ8xjRhnHpW_aojZ-FGM2twN0TR0zNXkIxoRqFTK9LM9eu-s7zLhjPtYJZqm0GPoCpfayM8WiDc3mQzS/s1600/IMG_5142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1GNiXLN71MxgkehBSRhqPCdiENzbmh7fJ5ozIblyuInJvRiZlCkyPFdAxXjKeZ8xjRhnHpW_aojZ-FGM2twN0TR0zNXkIxoRqFTK9LM9eu-s7zLhjPtYJZqm0GPoCpfayM8WiDc3mQzS/s1600/IMG_5142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMmmsXm0L-NEm6E4DAI7fXo2pmLY3WtI-isYCisoQPD8U96FdGwbqlj5QyFPC7ggTSt491f-dMyL3hwrHewFZFe-BlDL0maLISGgVKGf42UW5a6KPIJvOOA65sKUX9RNhJ37g-b1qyWqJs/s1600/IMG_5143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMmmsXm0L-NEm6E4DAI7fXo2pmLY3WtI-isYCisoQPD8U96FdGwbqlj5QyFPC7ggTSt491f-dMyL3hwrHewFZFe-BlDL0maLISGgVKGf42UW5a6KPIJvOOA65sKUX9RNhJ37g-b1qyWqJs/s1600/IMG_5143.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm also loving the way it looks with the ceiling joists. I have to admit, I was nervous about the whole exposed ceiling look being a little too rustic and out of my comfort zone, but now that the drywall is complete I can picture the end result and think it will be one of my favorite feaures. We only went this route because the ceilings are so low but even if they were standard height, it has a lot more character than drywall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3W-VpEJHE3dA24a4dYbbGLnkxKlKhK3SvPSbu-nGRjZn7FwQB91C_4JPXw2KeyplfJ82J6w_D_FinlZwSmSIjwnfc6Muo8ABL9BIrRF2K4ICTPNXwWXZ3I87nfbcjPahQkfo84KpFlDCJ/s1600/IMG_5228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3W-VpEJHE3dA24a4dYbbGLnkxKlKhK3SvPSbu-nGRjZn7FwQB91C_4JPXw2KeyplfJ82J6w_D_FinlZwSmSIjwnfc6Muo8ABL9BIrRF2K4ICTPNXwWXZ3I87nfbcjPahQkfo84KpFlDCJ/s1600/IMG_5228.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a peek at the inside of the storage room... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMgZ593MKzX-Xg_jE4l7AyISdctghGsptSgHNC77_brOPQ2j-rOfMZwv5gnn5ymIcFak8-bzAqyUhvIGO6qdhJFX7nonYRyGKqrSqkNaaz2p7RuEByeRXP4kTXKtHz9ViDdkI8UknmMvF1/s1600/IMG_5232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMgZ593MKzX-Xg_jE4l7AyISdctghGsptSgHNC77_brOPQ2j-rOfMZwv5gnn5ymIcFak8-bzAqyUhvIGO6qdhJFX7nonYRyGKqrSqkNaaz2p7RuEByeRXP4kTXKtHz9ViDdkI8UknmMvF1/s1600/IMG_5232.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I just came up with a new plan for this space last night and I'm anxious to get started!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVDZztb6OA8AzrhEhRWrIpIJ0C9hsPumJH5K78DYslZuihgUlO-Ng9RS08rdI7aUFb0XqHAIOD2OZTC0wzMSLT-BR3QClX6GxqxNL1pX6J6sJjpJsrxzie-vHY_sXSZ6IbsTsLDibeCZH/s1600/IMG_5231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVDZztb6OA8AzrhEhRWrIpIJ0C9hsPumJH5K78DYslZuihgUlO-Ng9RS08rdI7aUFb0XqHAIOD2OZTC0wzMSLT-BR3QClX6GxqxNL1pX6J6sJjpJsrxzie-vHY_sXSZ6IbsTsLDibeCZH/s1600/IMG_5231.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's looking towards the entrance after I crawled inside the washer/dryer box for a better view (the black french door leads up the stairs to the living room): </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3NsNyrow0O9j8WuGzgJ-q1rCTcm0bPXd3dbvlJ78VhiKcIt8_yrdWH6mcaUm8Io2ZEaxhk4ZN4ci3yepPVKJabEdzEQDc5fuPfa-UWfkq4r90y9t0gNDi6CAth2SoPNup45KWbLHSxgH/s1600/IMG_5235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3NsNyrow0O9j8WuGzgJ-q1rCTcm0bPXd3dbvlJ78VhiKcIt8_yrdWH6mcaUm8Io2ZEaxhk4ZN4ci3yepPVKJabEdzEQDc5fuPfa-UWfkq4r90y9t0gNDi6CAth2SoPNup45KWbLHSxgH/s1600/IMG_5235.jpg" /></a></div><br />And here's looking straight ahead to the future cabinet/sink/tile wall:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVkB5PIyZIG4eW1b95iOY3sXPm9R1QBxtOVUT6ttvk_k4AutjK3qfJmjz5uXBqZuQJVPQd-AM6hCiUQjSd97BYWG78S7OfNKsRjdKkP3n_4Gs6JQKe0-oHlJ82e1T2oHped6EP1bKFd9H-/s1600/IMG_5234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVkB5PIyZIG4eW1b95iOY3sXPm9R1QBxtOVUT6ttvk_k4AutjK3qfJmjz5uXBqZuQJVPQd-AM6hCiUQjSd97BYWG78S7OfNKsRjdKkP3n_4Gs6JQKe0-oHlJ82e1T2oHped6EP1bKFd9H-/s1600/IMG_5234.jpg" /></a></div><br />And then to the right at the storage room wall:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2o0aEXjzdg9RTn-710Nh1rMFWFUN-MnYc5UZ5bV5Cc1heCRioYzyOFpx1Ijep7oeYv7i_80ECVHCoy9Kiysomo2maQVYtuBkiVI31FmdQj9r1qbqHqBjHI4J9ih8ry9gFJG5bF8Bwjhwj/s1600/IMG_5236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2o0aEXjzdg9RTn-710Nh1rMFWFUN-MnYc5UZ5bV5Cc1heCRioYzyOFpx1Ijep7oeYv7i_80ECVHCoy9Kiysomo2maQVYtuBkiVI31FmdQj9r1qbqHqBjHI4J9ih8ry9gFJG5bF8Bwjhwj/s1600/IMG_5236.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today, Dave is scheduled to install both the pocket door and main entrance door and hopefully build out the washer/dryer box (depending on how far the plumber gets). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As you can imagine, it has been a bit crazy around here with trying to schedule all these workers around each other and make sure everything is done in the right order! There have been a few hiccups but fortunately no huge mistakes so far and we've been very pleased with the progress.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After this week, it will slow down a bit since we'll be taking over with the DIY side of things—paint, trim, floor tile (possibly), wrapping up electrical, finishing the storage room, building a storage drawer and barn door. The cabinets are ordered and won't arrive for another 4+ weeks so we'll have to do everything else in that time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If all goes as planned, I'll have another post up in a few days with our new entrance & pocket doors. I love the way these turned out so make sure to check back on Friday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />

New Laundry Room: A blank slate

It feels like it's been a month since my post last week ... so much has happened in this room! For the past 7 days we've had our con...

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New Laundry Room: Demolition Day

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2015/01/a-new-laundry-room-plan.html">Last week</a> I introduced you to the empty room downstairs which we've decided to convert into our new laundry room:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgziSbZEglxxIOxde45C_tdaPR_3h8aw1XzeEunoa1xqsC7NLZ7MwwjZZjQWD_enpPKnriXbE11NDCsdsjMHc3a1fVcnRIAkvghVfTOJVD0u276A4z7gYjAG_TJlZwGAf6FpIWaXG_IS_uD/s1600/IMG_0111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgziSbZEglxxIOxde45C_tdaPR_3h8aw1XzeEunoa1xqsC7NLZ7MwwjZZjQWD_enpPKnriXbE11NDCsdsjMHc3a1fVcnRIAkvghVfTOJVD0u276A4z7gYjAG_TJlZwGAf6FpIWaXG_IS_uD/s1600/IMG_0111.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />We were dying to know what was above those 7' ceilings, so we ripped the drywall out right away...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVROoKFRvR9jkbZ-7-5HsKJep9r9FzjbeCv1Pco6QW9pcZDcVijqxRul8aRHOBqmK7V_INfamoPMWoi-TkoRMVGwe0E6YDN6rAk71aBvV2G4WAiUsXUDt_KICKYPNUi259ujlQpE8nvsu/s1600/10407202_10205902665113647_6161956027238894209_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="479" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVROoKFRvR9jkbZ-7-5HsKJep9r9FzjbeCv1Pco6QW9pcZDcVijqxRul8aRHOBqmK7V_INfamoPMWoi-TkoRMVGwe0E6YDN6rAk71aBvV2G4WAiUsXUDt_KICKYPNUi259ujlQpE8nvsu/s1600/10407202_10205902665113647_6161956027238894209_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />No big surprises up there, whew. Just a couple wires we'll have to re-route and some bracing boards we'll line up into one row:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQQV3uqynmTWZ0tH4eC-1yEUCF_MvMCUAraed8mnlPziBhpUyQHAykrf7-0n21vUePe0N1E83GcNNnKkBaoyQVnblabYQ_E_L9pA_neWEs2qdB-0cNErcMymPeC8MnKFGedVmePkFTvAX/s1600/IMG_5054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQQV3uqynmTWZ0tH4eC-1yEUCF_MvMCUAraed8mnlPziBhpUyQHAykrf7-0n21vUePe0N1E83GcNNnKkBaoyQVnblabYQ_E_L9pA_neWEs2qdB-0cNErcMymPeC8MnKFGedVmePkFTvAX/s1600/IMG_5054.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Since we can't lower the floor, we wanted to leave the ceiling exposed to gain every little bit of height we can (the room has no windows and we're hoping to avoid a closet/jail cell atmosphere).<br /><br />There was insulation between the ceiling joists, so we consulted with a pro who said if we removed that from the ceiling, we'd have to insulate the floor instead.<br /><br />So the entire floor had to come out... but not before we dealt with this funky platform in the back:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-fD6D0cuC1qJuFsC8oWgn3RWRyiAMjcfwzlqFBkli9J6n3tA8HVMPtXDgC-6nfc3RevqY3ovrijqJZhQ6SMDlUs47M8R9qB2p76WzL3CPOQ4wYZqq_LqAIrNcbIiUkqqlwZEruuDa863/s1600/IMG_5022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-fD6D0cuC1qJuFsC8oWgn3RWRyiAMjcfwzlqFBkli9J6n3tA8HVMPtXDgC-6nfc3RevqY3ovrijqJZhQ6SMDlUs47M8R9qB2p76WzL3CPOQ4wYZqq_LqAIrNcbIiUkqqlwZEruuDa863/s1600/IMG_5022.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Yes, that giant AC vent is going away this week!</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Luckily it came up without any issues.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1aQA4f2oYBIfBPgRiG62sajo41qYgYT6M3phVB1Rim_hqA-q5pIMLCYDBOrXhFJu6RrwQBUlPx_ZZ8uGBKlXMIGDAC7zPAKCYUPRrT_S5LAH4Crzsrg4-GeQ7R4HeDOfi92pkl89CmgFv/s1600/IMG_5023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1aQA4f2oYBIfBPgRiG62sajo41qYgYT6M3phVB1Rim_hqA-q5pIMLCYDBOrXhFJu6RrwQBUlPx_ZZ8uGBKlXMIGDAC7zPAKCYUPRrT_S5LAH4Crzsrg4-GeQ7R4HeDOfi92pkl89CmgFv/s1600/IMG_5023.jpg" /></a></div><br />It seems the original builders just didn't want to bother digging out the ground any further and added that platform out of laziness (or to save money? who knows).<br /><br />After the platform was removed, we were left with a pile of exposed rock/clay/dirt underneath the house...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgVPZWvELbrE_kZas2MGDIHGlt9XdymIHSJfuxldm_N7NVxVwgPwKBRoNvRe_brueParvrITPkm5Rv8_YjZ29IFPNPCvwmq2JWtT3UpIA4chH9wVTnFulBS_SBGbKezirwIRur9Rdvb90/s1600/IMG_5024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="479" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgVPZWvELbrE_kZas2MGDIHGlt9XdymIHSJfuxldm_N7NVxVwgPwKBRoNvRe_brueParvrITPkm5Rv8_YjZ29IFPNPCvwmq2JWtT3UpIA4chH9wVTnFulBS_SBGbKezirwIRur9Rdvb90/s1600/IMG_5024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />So Brad and I spent the better part of Sunday with shovels, digging and excavating as much of it as we could manage...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoiJUvj1LUOQcXQrZRPQH-AcCi9DS4TkgJoMgp-E6K6qSBvaXUngGWiwQeKkiWuRmQm1RFwERlWOliVgw0ElwFGHgId_lpK2DzkQd9Ey5FOd_0vZTBE74BHvRH_LPgOVH8J2ccRU6pJsV/s1600/IMG_5032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoiJUvj1LUOQcXQrZRPQH-AcCi9DS4TkgJoMgp-E6K6qSBvaXUngGWiwQeKkiWuRmQm1RFwERlWOliVgw0ElwFGHgId_lpK2DzkQd9Ey5FOd_0vZTBE74BHvRH_LPgOVH8J2ccRU6pJsV/s1600/IMG_5032.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Oh, and see that step of concrete in the back? That's the foundation and unfortunately we can't remove it without compromising the structural integrity of the house, so that's staying. Instead we'll have to build a new wall right in front of it. We'll lose about 10" or so, but I'm not super concerned as this house is filled with plenty of (unused) storage space already.<br /><br />Yesterday our contractor finished digging out the ground and removed the floor (he'll rebuild it in the back so it's all nice and level):<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJMDh-1Sj9QtsUhuB1RkjVpz1h9Uin9mdrf1mHT7MWtwq28DSUFrcbzDaV9xKzPw-5rRW8vNFlXggELKkNrzepeluzAC98_qDhuvS9Q5eIl1DqIBFw-HkSNG0Xr8pyM6g05w__TooIrNA/s1600/IMG_5053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJMDh-1Sj9QtsUhuB1RkjVpz1h9Uin9mdrf1mHT7MWtwq28DSUFrcbzDaV9xKzPw-5rRW8vNFlXggELKkNrzepeluzAC98_qDhuvS9Q5eIl1DqIBFw-HkSNG0Xr8pyM6g05w__TooIrNA/s1600/IMG_5053.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here's the current view from the entrance:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKN3In2gyWr7HK0nb73x3H8YFa3AqL727XGmy-wvDdhhu4moKSJ-eKl2G0etBB3X4YdRwMAxBGLWDvhdnQGtdYDmHA0l7QEYdvkX8PD5CcI6X04sf0twQCUbQAdavB3eWDalNALJcoSq_m/s1600/IMG_5055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKN3In2gyWr7HK0nb73x3H8YFa3AqL727XGmy-wvDdhhu4moKSJ-eKl2G0etBB3X4YdRwMAxBGLWDvhdnQGtdYDmHA0l7QEYdvkX8PD5CcI6X04sf0twQCUbQAdavB3eWDalNALJcoSq_m/s1600/IMG_5055.jpg" /></a></div><br />And from the back of the room, looking towards the entrance:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigMWZlxWxH9b9F-wpg54HqPl_TVZwEhOQ7fvvaxbI98s7gsZvj-h3y5v_YIkznx20fA_um-rbHPbnqqhxLjU-YUXISuxxfqHul5bz8ofLHBHNRJR9kk72DLnY1NjAgBtWsxG4XJivcmKQe/s1600/IMG_5057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigMWZlxWxH9b9F-wpg54HqPl_TVZwEhOQ7fvvaxbI98s7gsZvj-h3y5v_YIkznx20fA_um-rbHPbnqqhxLjU-YUXISuxxfqHul5bz8ofLHBHNRJR9kk72DLnY1NjAgBtWsxG4XJivcmKQe/s1600/IMG_5057.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />We're using a new guy and he has been great! He works so fast and we're anticipating he'll be done by the end of the week so we can get our drywall finished and smooth this weekend.<br /><br />Here's a rough placement of the recessed washer/dryer nook (although it's going to have to be lowered a bit):<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnUQnZxfJssq8KfubM7ezTdmswxxYxpYJHkZu7rpxYnG71UQskdeRGSsfz7uTnDxmlAmTOu_tk9zEEK5vSAyeuAsGj5ck2aCS8a7J_aORdAf1i3cb7jThxaDtxkFOfIvqElVzN3X0-sF7/s1600/IMG_5056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnUQnZxfJssq8KfubM7ezTdmswxxYxpYJHkZu7rpxYnG71UQskdeRGSsfz7uTnDxmlAmTOu_tk9zEEK5vSAyeuAsGj5ck2aCS8a7J_aORdAf1i3cb7jThxaDtxkFOfIvqElVzN3X0-sF7/s1600/IMG_5056.jpg" /></a></div><br />As I type this, he's probably cutting out that wall right now. Meanwhile, I'll be at Ikea getting our sink, faucet and countertops! We decided to go with Lowe's for the cabinets since they'll need to be customized (and I prefer the color/selection—definitely pricier than Ikea but it should be worth it in the end).<br /><br />We're expecting some major progress this week, hopefully you'll barely recognize the room in the next post! I know these iPhone demo pictures aren't very exciting, but the progress is and soon enough we'll have some fun projects unfolding. I hope you'll stick around and watch this room come to life—see you next week!<br /><br /><br /><i>Pssst... if you've had your eye on a <a href="http://www.jennasuedesign.com/house-numbers/">personalized house number print</a>, now is your chance to get it for just $10 (50% off!) for the next two days only at <a href="http://www.groopdealz.com/deal/personalized-house-number-art-print/41111">Groop Dealz:</a></i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.groopdealz.com/deal/personalized-house-number-art-print/41111"><img border="0" src="http://photos-h.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10903672_1013098292040863_433277374_n.jpg" /></a></div><i>Get it <a href="http://www.groopdealz.com/deal/personalized-house-number-art-print/41111">here now</a>!</i><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />

New Laundry Room: Demolition Day

Last week I introduced you to the empty room downstairs which we've decided to convert into our new laundry room: We were dying to know...

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A New Laundry Room: The Plan

Well hello there & Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2015 with a renovation that I am <i>so</i> excited about, because 1) it solves a major problem with our house, and 2) this might be the biggest before & after transformation ever. <div><br /></div><div>In my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/12/best-of-2014-year-in-review.html">2014 recap</a> post I spilled the beans that we're doing a laundry room renovation. But it's not just a renovation, we're creating a new room from scratch!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's what we're working with now—I had to break out the wide angle lens for this space—it's so tiny!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmmu9lqTpvkueMiOTg_LtKUomqcBhm8BGXy7cOFxsna_ptn4rmDDg_8nq7RfXcbG9T_8Ph1cI8jbvEA8bR9ionKVTCyXotspJyKHiu0wGPbCRciSIiL5JvT9btzJ9sruKlIYMRrt4A4ToR/s1600/IMG_5924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmmu9lqTpvkueMiOTg_LtKUomqcBhm8BGXy7cOFxsna_ptn4rmDDg_8nq7RfXcbG9T_8Ph1cI8jbvEA8bR9ionKVTCyXotspJyKHiu0wGPbCRciSIiL5JvT9btzJ9sruKlIYMRrt4A4ToR/s1600/IMG_5924.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It's not even a room—just a 60" long pass through between the garage door and the hall door.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijO30M-tjsDKVofMNT4ox0Hd7m_Y7WhFJOMPjtwiX6r187fPU-JxQlrIbWGP1sgcsU7_0n_xNJWw0y8YmRgt8bT1_ok8FXxwPrC_vJlpnmZDDd9CPlgI4eAQ4kDI8KduVRUllHV28q_TIK/s1600/IMG_5929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijO30M-tjsDKVofMNT4ox0Hd7m_Y7WhFJOMPjtwiX6r187fPU-JxQlrIbWGP1sgcsU7_0n_xNJWw0y8YmRgt8bT1_ok8FXxwPrC_vJlpnmZDDd9CPlgI4eAQ4kDI8KduVRUllHV28q_TIK/s1600/IMG_5929.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The layout is horrible. The washer and dryer aren't configured properly, they stick out too far, and you can't open more than one door without it hitting something else, let alone try to fit a laundry basket in there!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSF4XDLVFFkfYAbQOO8pQARboJObuAMkaHaaisR7QMhJojjG4zy0TxF3oYdXoYa3cg8nyXxvLZrRx5D_dZk8tCJRB3Arx8u7uBBdx4cgA67okov4K2wJ6zx-5xB-FrAWgdh83qaxw8Ami/s1600/IMG_5926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSF4XDLVFFkfYAbQOO8pQARboJObuAMkaHaaisR7QMhJojjG4zy0TxF3oYdXoYa3cg8nyXxvLZrRx5D_dZk8tCJRB3Arx8u7uBBdx4cgA67okov4K2wJ6zx-5xB-FrAWgdh83qaxw8Ami/s1600/IMG_5926.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Don't be fooled by the lens—I can easily reach my arms out and touch both doors. We tried to think of every way possible to widen the room but there's a bathroom on either side and no way to knock out the walls. It was hopeless.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then last month in a stroke of genius, Brad suggested we convert our empty room downstairs to a laundry room. Best idea ever!</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, this "room" hardly qualifies as a room. It's a small and narrow dungeon-like space with 7' tall ceilings, no windows/ventilation, and exposed HVAC pipes. It's a small prison cell, basically. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's how it looked when we moved in:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgziSbZEglxxIOxde45C_tdaPR_3h8aw1XzeEunoa1xqsC7NLZ7MwwjZZjQWD_enpPKnriXbE11NDCsdsjMHc3a1fVcnRIAkvghVfTOJVD0u276A4z7gYjAG_TJlZwGAf6FpIWaXG_IS_uD/s1600/IMG_0111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgziSbZEglxxIOxde45C_tdaPR_3h8aw1XzeEunoa1xqsC7NLZ7MwwjZZjQWD_enpPKnriXbE11NDCsdsjMHc3a1fVcnRIAkvghVfTOJVD0u276A4z7gYjAG_TJlZwGAf6FpIWaXG_IS_uD/s1600/IMG_0111.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Brad decided to use the main area as a makeshift office and I filled the back with storage. Excuse the mess, this was right as we were cleaning it out.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGGYJk5hPu1mnA42P-pxhjzNGSB_W-PUvLewoTysqGzIX_2Vn4_-zz_WRYtUiVPOgo6exOWhyOenvOkm2EFE8x8AJYXAod9B9VGfdTKqiBoLPYjPfzio2npuhcYev1FznTduT3P2Rf3WM/s1600/IMG_5910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGGYJk5hPu1mnA42P-pxhjzNGSB_W-PUvLewoTysqGzIX_2Vn4_-zz_WRYtUiVPOgo6exOWhyOenvOkm2EFE8x8AJYXAod9B9VGfdTKqiBoLPYjPfzio2npuhcYev1FznTduT3P2Rf3WM/s1600/IMG_5910.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD6iPbimIYmLKpVnheQFY21up7bBcsfKexpAWc0MUPY6PMQ0Qt00xTpSTp-uKiy31p5ww-hky5z3Soc4ZB9hyphenhyphenEmr8Uwc7Bu-GZ-SS2VDqvpT2I-C2KpPREAr1noaZfnDNS33n5sBps3kV8/s1600/IMG_5914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD6iPbimIYmLKpVnheQFY21up7bBcsfKexpAWc0MUPY6PMQ0Qt00xTpSTp-uKiy31p5ww-hky5z3Soc4ZB9hyphenhyphenEmr8Uwc7Bu-GZ-SS2VDqvpT2I-C2KpPREAr1noaZfnDNS33n5sBps3kV8/s1600/IMG_5914.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Looking towards the entrance: </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_bITkRtc-Qh7hI3lKc5Rnsy3YS4TFVkvgLPKP7GhURkyNEl2rnJoTJvlHh4_HUzmRR4vkWO4q6Ue8MD8AZcXUqfNAE-x_SixzRV2JIG2bZ3Km2U_gl31PAJZhyphenhypheny0p7KKred_YVqaAiH_/s1600/IMG_5917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_bITkRtc-Qh7hI3lKc5Rnsy3YS4TFVkvgLPKP7GhURkyNEl2rnJoTJvlHh4_HUzmRR4vkWO4q6Ue8MD8AZcXUqfNAE-x_SixzRV2JIG2bZ3Km2U_gl31PAJZhyphenhypheny0p7KKred_YVqaAiH_/s1600/IMG_5917.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Just to give you an idea of where this is in the house, it's just off the living room downstairs. Here's the view of the entrance from the staircase (the living room is on a half level):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvb0nuO0b5nXracxjhyE4Nj4F2aNEup_K6Owdvhei3V6fzxfobDUai5z53CXFZ3m1msevVfp8mrylrfxB5IWX8saLOcvwPbJ1Z6CXsG9doNPf_-WL5FqSseXwdKmCL4n4YUZnGRj_8VAZK/s1600/IMG_5921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvb0nuO0b5nXracxjhyE4Nj4F2aNEup_K6Owdvhei3V6fzxfobDUai5z53CXFZ3m1msevVfp8mrylrfxB5IWX8saLOcvwPbJ1Z6CXsG9doNPf_-WL5FqSseXwdKmCL4n4YUZnGRj_8VAZK/s1600/IMG_5921.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And here it is from the downstairs hallway:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhth9cbjy9lM6ZP7Xnjnl9jDPeAYGvExKsdVf98wS3wGorRxvBw8ojSeLJcaeDOZS3nWzbXD2F1HSwUBhRUCNxBx1qu1TGg3QLQ67lGqT7M9DIDyA2xlSpiZpRMhU02EJCwofNcWPlP1YYI/s1600/IMG_5919.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhth9cbjy9lM6ZP7Xnjnl9jDPeAYGvExKsdVf98wS3wGorRxvBw8ojSeLJcaeDOZS3nWzbXD2F1HSwUBhRUCNxBx1qu1TGg3QLQ67lGqT7M9DIDyA2xlSpiZpRMhU02EJCwofNcWPlP1YYI/s1600/IMG_5919.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Ready to see the plan?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQoIm_cLhOKdw-muO6U9msvdlsxZUhipHnvSEh2TiaMSy09x8fobimVXR1cya6gRpA7BdozoxAgtNJtkSTxI60uV2wT06s5v9tROtUg5t3xzQbHVKaDdMkoR8S9ZwRBgX4h1hPfqCutRe/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-01-03+at+9.00.51+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQoIm_cLhOKdw-muO6U9msvdlsxZUhipHnvSEh2TiaMSy09x8fobimVXR1cya6gRpA7BdozoxAgtNJtkSTxI60uV2wT06s5v9tROtUg5t3xzQbHVKaDdMkoR8S9ZwRBgX4h1hPfqCutRe/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-01-03+at+9.00.51+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's our to-do list:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>1. Rip out the ceiling </b>We can't raise the height, but by keeping the joists exposed we'll gain an extra 8" visually. I'll have it painted a soft gray and go with a rustic-industrial-chic look. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. Rip out the floors, insulate & tile </b>Because we're eliminating our ceiling insulation, we need to insulate underneath the floor which requires ripping it all out and starting from scratch. I plan to use a light colored wood-like tile all the way through.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>3. Rip out the back platforms </b>We're working with a handyman on the demo who says he can dig out the ground and make the floor all one level.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>4. Build a wall and add a storage room in the back </b>Once the floor is level, A wall will go up and I'll add Ikea wardrobes across the back wall along with other storage solutions to keep all of our home decor organized and easily accessible.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>5. Recess the washer and dryer </b>Behind the back wall of this room is a small open area underneath the house. Our handyman will dig out & create a platform, build a box for the washer/dryer and recess it so it's flush with the wall and doesn't take up any space inside the room. I also want to create built in drawers below the washer/dryer for extra storage.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>6. Skim coat the walls </b>There's currently a mess of mismatched & poorly patched wall texture. We thought about covering it all with headboard then decided to keep it simple and skim coat it instead so it's smooth drywall. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>7. Add cabinetry & a sink along the back wall </b>Here's the general layout:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNjlh-gH6IYqzB_HZA9q1LZqx-MrHIs_7ypqeUm0VYOhtet1HtrYnoF12i-5XE-fypCjg9RfyjfPsKlBazka2lPSkACz3Yv2VpA3GMBSHnaWTlNVMD96Dw2HwOawMc1RUxqYR19WG77vlj/s1600/Laundry+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNjlh-gH6IYqzB_HZA9q1LZqx-MrHIs_7ypqeUm0VYOhtet1HtrYnoF12i-5XE-fypCjg9RfyjfPsKlBazka2lPSkACz3Yv2VpA3GMBSHnaWTlNVMD96Dw2HwOawMc1RUxqYR19WG77vlj/s1600/Laundry+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I used Ikea cabinets as an example, but what I want is fairly custom so I'm going to get a quote from Lowe's to see if it's a better option. I do know I'll be using the ikea farmhouse sink and faucet, light gray cabinets, butcher block countertops, white subway tile, a reclaimed wood floating shelf and wall lamps.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>8. Lighting </b>There will be four wall lamps (shown in the photo above)—two on each main wall. We'll also have two fixtures in the center of the room on the ceiling with spotlights to illuminate different areas. Since the ceiling is completely exposed, lighting is tricky and we need to keep it clean and simple to minimize the wires (we normally do recessed which isn't possible here). </div><div><br /></div><div><b>9. New doors </b>We're reframing the main entry door and I have something fun for that in mind. I'll also be building a sliding barn door to separate the storage room, and we're eliminating this useless sliver of wood and adding a pocket door (this leads to more empty space under the house for storage):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQu0TT9Cd_9Wp4g8Xj8VSHVyqMTlWK519Qkwcz3bN_bJ-gUovM8-zPxt-T8yvut-gafb-iE3G2Ce9rb0NrV9id78P5ZJb4nCjAhLnhcHHMATbJuUzVyMgGw6v7cOnazuxIjs9s6i9B0T3/s1600/IMG_5918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQu0TT9Cd_9Wp4g8Xj8VSHVyqMTlWK519Qkwcz3bN_bJ-gUovM8-zPxt-T8yvut-gafb-iE3G2Ce9rb0NrV9id78P5ZJb4nCjAhLnhcHHMATbJuUzVyMgGw6v7cOnazuxIjs9s6i9B0T3/s1600/IMG_5918.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>10. Hooks & storage solutions</b> I'll add hooks for hangers/clothes drying, as well as a spot to hang an ironing board and possibly an interchangeable gallery wall. Still working out the details!</div><div><br /></div><div>It's easy to break this down into 10 steps but of course there will be a ton of work involved behind the scenes—demo, electrical for ceiling lights, appliances & wall lamps, new plumbing for the sink and washer/dryer, rebuilding a floor, putting up a wall & doors, drywall, tile, paint, etc etc! It's basically a small scale kitchen reno.</div><div><br /></div><div>And then we have the old laundry room—that will be converted into desk/workspace nook for Brad with cabinets for storage. But I'm not even thinking about that until this laundry room is finished! We have our subcontractors lined up, and the project timeline will depend on when our handyman can start (we're waiting to hear back). I would say a couple months as a rough estimate but hopefully sooner. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also have big changes in the works for my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.com/">website</a> and this blog that will keep me occupied for a while so it's going to be quite busy around here—can't wait to share those!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hopefully by next week I'll have lots of demo to show you. We've been planning for weeks and are anxious to get this ball rolling. Here's to starting the new year off right!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>

A New Laundry Room: The Plan

Well hello there & Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2015 with a renovation that I am so excited about, because 1) it solves a majo...

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