Creating a Budget-Friendly and Stylish Laundry Nook

TLDRWatch as we transform a basement room into a functional and attractive laundry nook using affordable Ikea furniture. We share tips and tricks for customizing cabinets, adding beadboard wallpaper, and painting laminate surfaces. The result is a beautiful blue laundry corner with a peg rail and shelves for organization.

Key insights

💡Ikea furniture is popular for its affordability and customizability

🔨The use of jigsaw and Modpodge helps create a seamless and polished look

🎨Paintable beadboard wallpaper adds texture and charm to cabinet doors

🛠️Adding a base and lifting cabinets to optimal height enhances comfort while folding laundry

Be sure to properly prime and seal surfaces for a durable and professional finish

Q&A

Why choose Ikea furniture for the laundry nook?

Ikea furniture is affordable, customizable, and widely available, making it a practical choice for creating a budget-friendly laundry nook.

What is the purpose of beadboard wallpaper?

Beadboard wallpaper adds a charming and textured look to the cabinet doors, creating a unique and stylish laundry nook.

How can I customize the height of cabinets for comfortable folding?

By adding a base to lift the cabinets to the optimal height, you can create a more comfortable and ergonomic space for folding laundry.

What is the importance of priming and sealing surfaces?

Properly priming and sealing surfaces ensures a durable and professional finish, protecting them from scratches and wear over time.

Where can I find paintable beadboard wallpaper?

You can find paintable beadboard wallpaper on online platforms like Amazon or in local home improvement stores.

Timestamped Summary

00:00We reorganize a basement room to create a laundry nook with storage.

00:54We choose budget-friendly Ikea ENHET cabinets for the laundry counter.

01:25A base is built to lift the cabinets for comfortable folding.

02:40Beadboard wallpaper is added to the cabinet doors for a stylish look.

03:30Paintable beadboard wallpaper is found on Amazon for the laundry corner.

04:30Proper priming and sealing of surfaces ensure a durable and professional finish.

05:55The use of Zinsser BIN primer makes sanding unnecessary.

06:34Polycrylic is used as a top coat to protect surfaces from scratches.

07:16Möbel-Klarlack is a water-based sealant suitable for indoor surfaces.

08:17An affordable Ikea countertop is chosen for the laundry nook.

09:11The laundry corner is painted using pastel chalk paints by Schöner Wohnen.

10:01Leftover drawers from an old wardrobe are used for a linen closet.

11:32Doors are attached using 135-degree hinges and magnets for support.

12:30A peg rail and shelves are added for organization and functionality.

16:06Pegs and wooden boards are stained separately for ease of application.