I lastly acquired the primary room finished in my new apartment, and it’s the laundry room! No shock, as I usually make a multitude with cooking and should wipe up plenty of spills (welcome to the lifetime of a meals blogger and YouTuber).
Welcome To My New Laundry Room
I can’t consider I’ve been in my new apartment 5 months as of this week. It’s been a whirlwind previous few months and I really feel like I’m sooo far behind on adorning my area (no less than based on the calendar in my mind). Should you comply with my social media, you understand I’ve had six journeys already this 12 months (it’s been bonkers!), which meant I didn’t even unbox most issues till this previous month.
However, I’m lastly arising for air. And with that, the primary room is finished – woohoo! Or no less than finished sufficient for now. I’ll return and paint the partitions or add wallpaper sooner or later, however I wished to attend till the remainder of the apartment comes collectively first. Thus, I’ve saved issues easy, trendy, minimalist, and clear, however with plenty of crops! If you understand me, you understand I like my plant infants.
The Washer and Dryer
On condition that my life and work revolves round meals, it’s in all probability no shock that I usually make a multitude within the kitchen. And someway, that mess usually finally ends up down the entrance of me (it’s a expertise I inform ya). So my first order of enterprise was getting a big and highly effective washer and dryer. I polled the neighborhood of Downshifters on Instagram, and by a landslide you guys advisable LG Electronics.
And now, after 4 months of use, I couldn’t be happier with them! It’s a small factor, however the clever pairing of cycles between the 2 machines is great. And I like the cheery, upbeat music that performs after my drying cycle is full. However most significantly, they do a fab job of washing and drying my garments (precedence primary, proper?!). So in case you’re available in the market for a washer and drying, I can undoubtedly advocate this setup:
- Washer: The big 5.0 cu. ft. capability means I can do massive masses with out stuffing it too full. And I’m obsessive about the automated dispenser, which suggests I can do 18 masses earlier than having so as to add extra detergent. That’s months of laundry!
- Dryer: I acquired the 7.4 cu. ft matching gasoline dryer (although it is available in electrical as effectively). I like the black metal shade on each machines, which contrasts with the white cupboards.
Watch the set up of my washer and dryer right here:
Laundry Room Concepts and Group
After the washer and dryer, I knew I wanted a couple of issues for group and decor. And naturally a number of crops! Right here’s what I acquired:
- Wall Drying Rack: That is nice for air drying delicates, sweaters, clothes, and many others. And I like that it folds proper up towards the wall when not in use!
- Art work: Given the cool gray tones of the room I wished to heat issues up with a gold body that “popped” and matched the wooden tray on the counter. This funds floral art work was good!
- Glass Detergent Bottle: I made a decision to maintain the detergent on the counter for decor. So I transferred the detergent from it’s not-so-pretty plastic container into this glass container.
- Detergent: I at all times use a “free and clear” detergent, both Tide or Seventh Era.
- Stain Remover Bottle: I additionally transferred the stain remover from it’s plastic container and put it into this amber glass spray bottle.
- Stain Remover: I exploit a normal grocery store model, as I’ve discovered extra pure choices are usually not pretty much as good at getting out stains. However in case you’ve discovered one you’re keen on, let me know within the feedback!
- Bamboo Scrub Brush: Once I do get stains, I’ll spritz the stain remover on the clothes merchandise and gently rub it with this scrub brush.
- Glass Container for Dryer Balls: This glass container is the right dimension for storing the additional set of dryer balls I carry on the counter.
- Dryer Balls: I’ve not used dryer sheets in over seven years! I like these non-toxic 100% natural wool dryer balls. And naturally, I at all times get these ones from New Zealand (the motherland).
- Bottle Labels: I noticed somebody on Instagram use these waterproof labels and I believed they have been so cute! I acquired mine on Etsy, however afterwards I discovered related ones on Amazon.
- Woven Tray: I knew I wished so as to add some wooden tones to heat up the room, and this tray was good. Right here’s a related one on Amazon.
- Fake Aloe Plant: I had this little fake aloe plant in my house, and it provides a contact of inexperienced in an in any other case pretty darkish nook. I additionally love this fake jade plant as another choice.
- ZZ Plant: It is a actual plant that I acquired from a neighborhood nursery, and it got here pre-potted in that black pot. I like ZZ crops as they’re pretty no-fuss and do effectively in low-light circumstances. I’ve a a lot bigger one in my new workplace, which was in my outdated bed room.
- Hand Vac: This small hand vac is ideal for vaccuming up small issues while you don’t need to escape a bigger vaccum. Love the sage inexperienced shade too!
- Hanging Planters: If these hanging planters look acquainted, it’s as a result of they’re from my outdated bed room. I did nevertheless plant new child pothos crops in them. And I do know they’ll thrive in entrance of that window! My outdated planters are now not obtainable, however I do love this one, this one, and this one.
- Gold Chain: The chain that got here with my planters wasn’t lengthy sufficient for my tall ceilings, so I purchased additional chain to elongate it. I acquired my MacGyvering abilities from my mother!
- Ceiling Hooks: Be sure that to get sturdy drywall hooks in case you’re drilling into drywall. Water within the planters can add a little bit of weight, although I’ve by no means had any points with these.
It feels so good to lastly get one room finished! I could be on a roll now, so keep tuned for extra adorning and organizing enjoyable sooner or later. The following room will seemingly be a toss-up between my bed room and the visitor bed room (aka mother’s room!).
