Welcome to week 4 of the $100 Room Challenge! I am thrilled with how things are going. My Farmhouse Style Laundry Room is really coming along. In case you don’t know anything about the challenge, it was started by Erin at Lemons, Lavender and Laundry and I am so excited to be participating in this for the second time. Last September I created a Farmhouse Style Coffee Bar in my breakfast nook. And this time I am redoing my laundry room! The biggest addition is shiplap on the walls. If you missed other weeks you can check them out here: week 1 | week 2 | week 3.
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Recap
So the first week was mostly prep work. I painted the walls white, they were a dark gray, like the ceiling is. I also spray painted the plastic box where the water hook ups are. It was an ugly beige.
This week I also bought my shiplap and had it cut.
So last week I installed my shiplap. Not gonna lie, it took alllll weekend. It wasn’t all that hard but working in a tight space with a washer and dryer to maneuver around was not easy.
The Laundry Room Week 4
Okay, so this week is when the magic happened! Paint can make the world of a difference and this week was no different. All that shiplap got puttied and caulked and painted! I did two coats with the roller. I did four coats on the corners of the wall where I had to cut in with the paint brush. These areas always take more coats, I guess it’s the nature of brushes vs rollers.
To download a PDF tutorial on how to install shiplap using this method click here.
I also put the new handles on the doors, they were larger so I had to putty one hole and drill a new hole. I am soooo messy with this and I still need to do a second coat but here are the materials and final look….well, almost final.
So what do you think? Big difference isn’t it?!?! I am so happy with the result, I can’t even explain how happy I am.
Still To Do
Install spacers and put outlet/light switch plates back on.
Finish DIY shelf and install.
Fix hinges.
Finish door handles.
DIY/purchase wall decor and shelf decor.
One thing I noticed is that after I put the boards up the outlet and light switch are a little too much recessed. So now I have to deal with that. After a quick google/youtube search I discovered I need to get spacers and that should take care of it.
We decided not to get new hinges, apparently these are adjustable so we are going to mess with that first. I got the new door handles from Ikea, purchased a piece of wood for a shelf (1X8), and I am going to use it to make a DIY laundry sign. I am in the process of staining the shelf, here is a photo of that process!
Money Spent This Week
Wood for shelf – $9.12
Spacers – $2.47
Door handles – $11.98
Wall Brackets – $1.00
Total amount this week spent – $24.57
Total amount spent – $78.78
It may look like I am almost done but if you look at that list there is still a lot to do. The next week is going to be busy! It’s all punch list items….I think they call it a punch list because you want to punch yourself just thinking of all the things on the list! 😂😂😂
Stick around and see what comes next week for the FINAL REVEAL!! And don’t forget to check out all the other amazing participants in the $100 Room Challenge.
It’s looking so great! I love your Shiplap walls! What an amazing change they give the space!!
Thank you Morgan! I love how much brighter the space is.
Wow! Looks so good! I’m in redecorating mode. This challenge sounds fun!
Mary this is so fun! Thank you so much for stopping by!
I LOVE this! Now I want to do this in my laundry room! What a fun weekly challenge too!
Monee, it is sooo fun! I love the challenge of budget too. Really makes those creative juices flow. Thanks for coming by!
Ok, I’m seriously jealous of your washer and dryer hookup container and how it blends right in! Seriously, ours is HORRIBLE! ha! It’s looking so good!
LOL, thanks Ashley. Spray paint can make even the ugliest of things beautiful!
Hoooly moly, it looks so good!! Seriously, looks like a professional installation. Good things take time! Can’t wait to see next week!
Molly thank you so much! That really means a lot. I think the next week is going to be so fun putting it all together.
Oh my gosh – I’m dying over the punch list sentence!!! LOL!! It looks SO great in here!! I can’t wait to see it all finished!!!! So beautiful already and not even completed!!
Thanks Brittany! I am trying to do a little every night, so I don’t have that desire to punch myself! LOL.
It’s coming along nicely! I can’t believe I made it this far in my life without knowing that that process is called shiplap. My carpenter father would be very disappointed.
Amara, your secret is safe with me! I hope you stop by next week for the final product!
The shiplap looks sooo good! Love it!
Thank you so much Meg!
This looks so good! And to realize you have done this all under $80 is awesome!
It’s a tough challenge but that’s what makes it fun. Thank you so much for your sweet words, please stop by next week to see the finished product!
It’s amazing Wendy!! The shiplap and paint make so much difference and it’s going to be gorgeous. I’m excited to see your shelf! You are making me want to shiplap my laundry room (which my hubs may divorce me over!)
LOL! I doubt he would do that, but I will say this was a lot tougher than I thought! I give you credit for doing that whole wall in your bedroom!
Fantastic job so far! Can’t wait to see the reveal!
Thank you so much Nicki!
Those larger handles are soooo pretty! You’re really teasing us with glimpses of the finished room. Can’t wait to see it next week!
Haha Patti! You are so cute. I have so many little things left to do!
The shiplap looks amazing painted white! I love how your room is looking!
Thanks Emy! I am so glad you like it.
Wow! It’s looking great! I had to paint my edges of the shiplap with 4 coats with the paintbrush also..darn… Can’t wait to see the final next week!
Thanks Kristen. I am happy to know it wasn’t just me and my OCD wanting that to look whiter!
I suddenly feel the need to shiplap my laundry room! Love it!
That’s so funny Roxanne! And thank you! If you do it send me a pic.
Wow all that work is really paying off! The shiplap looks amazing and the whole room is coming together. So bright and fresh!
Thanks Meredith. I cannot believe how much brighter it is in this room! I am loving it.
Wow! This looks amazing! I am loving the shiplap in this space! My laundry room has that ugly beige box too, and now I seriously have to paint it 🙂 I cannot wait to see how this room turns out!
Thanks Beth, that must be a standard, the ugly beige box. Nothing a good ole can of spray paint can’t take care of!
It looks SO GOOD!!! Getting all that shiplap painted just brightened up the space. I cannot even wait for reveals next week!
I can’t wait either, everyone is doing such great work!
It’s amazing Wendy. It really looked like you did your shiplap with a jigsaw. I’m really in love with your laundry room!
Thanks Natalie! That’s one of the best compliments I could get!
This looks amazing and was well worth the effort!! It will make the final product that much sweeter when you look back at all your hard work. Can’t wait to see it!
Thanks Colleen, I sure hope you are right!
What a beautiful makeover! 🙂
Thank you Heidi!
I love this! You did a great job especially workin such a tight spot. I know how hard that can be. Paint truly does make such a difference.
Thank you so much Ally! I am so glad you like it. Paint cures everything!
This is absolutely gorgeous! I’m obsessed with shiplap. It’s very rustic and clean, something I’d love to have in my future home.
Thank you so much Nichole!