Two weeks ago, I shared our UPDATED FAMILY ROOM with you…
…and if you read it, then you know that the #1 question from that post was…
…what’s behind those barn doors?
The answer????
…it’s our new upstairs laundry station for the kids 🙂 .
When we were adding on the house, we had *ideas* about adding a laundry area for the kids, so when we saw that our new long hallway had this space built up (basically on the roof) that would be going to waste, we turned that into a place for our kids to do their laundry.
We installed big barn doors to slide all the way open on either side to hide the washer, dryer, a place for laundry baskets and all of their upstairs supplies.
You can slide them a little open or you can slide them all the way open depending on what you need to do.
Since the space is naturally higher (with the slope of the roof on the other side), we have a step stool that they can pull down to help.
And at the end of the day, we close the doors and hide the mess.
I know what you’re thinking…do they actually do their laundry up there? YES! One of them is doing an excellent job, one is doing a pretty good job and two little ones are great at bringing their laundry over, helping Andrew or me load it and then they’re excellent at sorting and putting away (well, I’m not sure if they’re excellent or if I’ve just lowered my standards… 😉 ).
So, just another piece of the Shull renovation from you know where to share.
(Remember when readers told me I should hashtag this construction project #theshullsh*&show? I still laugh about that!)
If you missed our other recently added/renovated rooms, they’re right here (including the downstairs laundry room!)…
…also, I know that many of you might be new, so if you haven’t checked out this post about the little girls’ special closet…
…you can catch it HERE. Five years ago, Andrew and I added on a little third floor space to give these girlies a big closet. I felt like it was fitting to re-share that today since that’s where they’re putting away all of their laundry 😉 .
If you’re looking for the sources we used for this upstairs laundry station, here they are:
Wall Paint: Sherwin Williams Moderate White, the trim is SW Antique White
Cabinet Hardware (in satin copper)
Barn Door Hardware
How to Hang Your Barn Doors video Andrew watched in order to learn how to hang the barn doors
Barn doors custom made here by Douglas Cabinetry (they’ve done all of the cabinets in the entire house…now twice…)
Washer
Dryer
One more thing…
……SALE ALERT! Right now, Colleen Rothschild has 20% off her entire site! From the cleansing balm to the renewal cream, the extreme recovery cream, both eye creams and thesuper serum…those are my “always wear, every day” skincare products and right now, they’re on sale! Use code: laborday
Happy Thursday, friends! I’ll see you all back here tomorrow! xx
Elspeth says
This is such a cute space! Do you and Andrew do your laundry here too?
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Mix and Match Mama says
We do our laundry downstairs!
Carrie says
Age 7 at our house is when I stop doing your laundry! We started teaching them at age 4 and fade out our help. It works out so well!
Mix and Match Mama says
You are such #goals!!
Tammy says
My favorite posts (besides Life Lately Posts) are you sharing home spaces ! Love love everything about this post.
Peyton Cline says
Random question, but what laundry detergent do you use for your household?
Mix and Match Mama says
Basic Tide!
Edina says
Those barn doors are gorgeous!!!
Erika Slaughter says
I wonder if your kids would notice if I started dropping my laundry off in that cute area. ??
Lori says
I would love to see your new exercise room too!
Kelly says
I called it! 😉 Great use of space! Love that the kiddo’s are taking ownership of their laundry (says the mom who still does college boys laundry:P.)
Angelee Blasi says
I LOVE LOVE these barn doors. I typically do not barn doors but these are far from typical and so elegant. ❤️❤️❤️
MelanieL says
This is such a creative use of space!! We recently put in a sliding door in an area that bugged us with a regular door swinging open and we love it, it is life changing!
Carrie says
What an excellent use of that space! I love it!
traci says
Well this is just fabulous!! Love it.
Stephanie Shurack says
Love this!!!! Genious!!!!
Deb says
The kids laundry room is brilliant!
Constance says
Love those barn doors!!
Kaila Curtis says
Who won the first day of the Instagram giveaway?
Mix and Match Mama says
@laurenec! We’ve already reached out to her and she’s claimed her prize. Another fall prize happens today too!
Debra E says
I think teaching kids how to do laundry is an excellent idea. I know my daughter would have appreciated her mother in law teaching her son. Haha
Mix and Match Mama says
This made me lol!
Jennifer says
Love those barn doors! You definitely are the best at decorating and always have such great ideas!! We all want to see your new exercise room!! Please share soon!!
Casey says
Out of curiosity, why are they so high off the ground? Is it a flooding worry? I know you have PTSD! 😉
Mix and Match Mama says
In my post, I explain that the roof line is there, so we had the space only above it, so that’s why!
Jen says
Are these full size? They look smaller. Very cool idea.
Mix and Match Mama says
They are! They’re not jumbo huge or anything, but yes, they are!
Karen says
I was SO curious!!! Thanks for sharing. That’s such a cool idea. 🙂
I always wanted a hidden book nook. I love those little unique spaces that serve purposes like that!
Martha says
My husband and I are going back and forth on house plans. I want a laundry area on the 2nd floor near our master bedroom. He’s worried about potential flooding. Did you have a special drain etc. installed to combat that? Just curious…I REALLY want to win this particular argument since I’m the one who does our laundry!
Mix and Match Mama says
I need to post what we have, but Andrew bought these water sensors that you place near anything that could leak (washing machine, toilet) and the minute they feel the least bit of water, you get a major alert on your phone letting you know. They’re amazing and have given us much peace (as my kids have splashed them and they do work!)
Laura says
I did buy some Colleen Rothschild today, but just though I’d let you know that the Rothschild discount is 20% in case you want to change it on the blog. I’m happy to get that, though. Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh geez, did I type something else! That so sounds like me. Agh! Thank you!
Kimberly says
Are all the bedrooms upstairs or do you need to big laundry up & down?
Mix and Match Mama says
We have two downstairs and the rest upstairs. All of the kiddos are up!
Andrea says
Some really strong people had to put that washer in that cute small hole!
Mix and Match Mama says
Hahaha! They sure did. It clearly wasn’t me 😉 .
Karen G says
This reminded me of a question I’ve been wanting to ask. Do you still love your lands end flannel sheets now that you used them for a while? The reviews seem to indicate after some use, they get hard and uncomfortable. Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
I do!!!! We have white ones now that our bedroom is white! They are our very favorite!!
Sheaffer Sims says
I mean, as great as everything looks on the blog, it looks 1000% better in person. Every single space is beautiful!
Rachael says
I love this!! I’m dying to do something similar upstairs but did you have to put on exterior wall for dyer vent? Can contractors get creative with that?
Mix and Match Mama says
They did! Because the roof is literally right there, it was easy!
Karah Stracener says
I LOVE IT!!!! What a genius idea. Those bath doors are amazing!!
Kasey Davis says
Can you share details on the sofa upstairs?
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s from Home by Sean and Catherine Lowe on Wayfair! Check out the post on our updated family room for all of the details!
Anne says
I guessed wrong. I thought the space might be for storing holiday decorations.
Mix and Match Mama says
That would have been clever too!!!
Dana S says
Love the remodel! All the rooms look great! I am looking for new window treatments. Are those plantation shutters in the family room? Trying to decide if I should switch to them. I have long windows as well. Love the look!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you!!! Yes, they are plantation shutters!