![]() It is incredible the difference it makes to simply give everything a fresh coat of paint and some clean, wipeable surfaces. ![]() I pulled up the old linoleum and installed inexpensive peel and stick vinyl flooring. I covered the water heater with a removable panel, for visual organization. I recognized the deep space beneath the stairs as inaccessible, so rather than trying to optimize it as storage, I built a new shelf and closed off the depth with a small wall. Once I cleaned up the actual space, and made it free from dirt and garbage, it was time to clean it up visually, as well. Garbage, dust, and dead insects had collected in piles, and I had to face my disgust with a broom, mask, and gloves to even begin. In addition, the space went back so deep beneath the stairway there were unreachable spots. The shelving had been roughly built, nothing was painted, and the flooring was the same old linoleum that had covered the kitchen floor. Our closet had been neglected, and it appeared to have always been an afterthought. The first step to renovating and redesigning the laundry area is to clean up what is already there. I also shared a full video on YouTube about this space! Clean it Up Here is a peek at my renovation process, and some tips for how to maximize space in a small laundry closet in partnership with The Home Depot. ![]() ![]() I was grateful it was inside the house, rather than in a shed or basement area, and I also knew it would take some creativity and work to transform it into a functional and beautiful laundry space. In our Richmond Fixer Upper, the laundry area is a small, 25 sq ft closet beneath the stairs in the kitchen. One trade-in we made when deciding to downsize to a smaller home was losing a full laundry room. ![]()
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