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[@alisonconnolly5634]

Don't let that lamp in the bathroom catch fire to the baskets up there on the shelf. Love the makeover.

[@MommaOG]

@FarmhouseonBoone for extra lighting LD strips?

[@DC-cd5tv]

I love it..."Hmm, I think I'll make some curtains for this area." Pops out the sewing machine, plops it on the washer and sews them!!!!! This woman is amazing.

[@ladybugmom10]

I was thinking the same thing. ‘

[@ivanapekarovicova5438]

She is such an inspiration❤

[@joannasmith4793]

She does inspire . I love how she just tries it

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

She is such an inspiration. I remember when I used to be more like that. She reminds me of the me when I was younger, where I hate lists so I would get it done right away. I love what she did in her bathroom laundry room. It is absolutely beautiful.❤

[@J_acke]

Agreed! ❤

[@sedadogan116]

Kudos to Luke for painting the whole things sharp without any blue tape!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

He is a get it done person for sure!

[@rachelhele7827]

@@FarmhouseonBooneI like it when a man just gets on with it all under 5 minutes. 😂😂😂

[@tisharodriguez9541]

We have a 1910 farmhouse in MD. All our painting has to be hand cut in. Taping is worthless as nothing is really square or even. You get good at it. Looks good.

[@lyndseykuster]

Lisa whipping out the sewing machine on the baby changing table/washing machine/kids’ closet/bathroom is what makes this my absolute favorite channel on KZbin. Your talent is mind blowing! You are the epitome of a go-getter!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

haha...thank you!

[@chelseapercy4144]

I love that you kept that piece above the washer and dryer. Painting it was a major win! So beautiful.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you! 😊

[@sherylgifford9387]

Another idea for curtains that are too long: Just fold them over a bit at the top and clip them! The extra fold makes a ruffle, and then if you ever want to move them, you haven't lost any length. I love your clean and cozy style =)

[@jessicabulloch5302]

Yes to the family closet! I'm a mom to 8 and we have found the family closet to be more convenient for me doing laundry . No more having to carry loads up and down stairs and convenient to dress little ones on the main floor. We do this for kids under 11. Other pros for this is children who are young tend to pull all clothes out of their drawers and then the bedroom is a mess, we also keep toys out of the bedroom , It makes a room tidy and less overwhelming when children need to settle down for sleeping. We hung wooden rods to hang about 5 outfits at a time per child. Transformation looks great!

[@tcoladonato]

Your husband sure makes painting look easy with his cutting in skills. 😊

[@katherinemanna1821]

I love that you are in a stage now where you are adding more color to your already beautiful home

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

it has taken a while to really get a vision for adding more colors...I love what we have added!

[@amandaw30]

I had to color code towels for different areas to make it so everyone in the house knows where to put certain towels. So kitchen towels, cow towels, bathroom towels and basement bathroom towels are all location specific colors so that everyone knows if something is out of place.

[@dianepereira1860]

I ponder things for so long they never get done...lol. 🤣

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

It's easy to do, but once you just make a move it gets easier every time and you get so much more accomplished

[@wildeats_and_whimsy]

I struggle with this!

[@tuhesse]

Super cute laundry! When my kids were little we had a giant tub at the back door with all their shoes in it, and a basket with all their socks. I had an express toy drawer at the back door so they could pick one toy before we rushed out the door. The suburban had a toy drawer and the seat pockets were stuffed with their books. A basket in the back of the car had extra clothes and wipes and diapers. These tricks saved me many times over. I also had a soothing classical CD that we listened to on the way home to make them sleepy and ready for a nap.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

all great ideas!

[@rebekah3483]

It looks amazing! Way to go Luke and Lisa! A quick paint up top and new curtains and you've changed it pretty drastically! I think painting the outlet and light switch covers the same as the wall color (matching where they are) would help the eye not stop on them or allow them to stand out as much. But that's a nit picky thing that's not necessary at all! It's just something that caught my eye so I thought I'd mention it.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thanks so much!!

[@kandip1973]

it's so perfect! I paused your video about three times, to go organized something in my house... then came back to watch, then pause, organized! Thank you for the calming inspirational video! xo

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thanks for watching. Glad it helped spark motivation.

[@ladybugmom10]

Lisa I can only imagine how you were as a child. How your parents were able to keep up with you. You think something, you do it. I’ve never seen anyone use a sewing machine like that. Such confidence!! Love it! You’re so inspiring. I’ve always loved the idea of the family closet. Now my kids are too old but it’s such a great idea! Please tell Luke how much we appreciate all of his efforts!

[@carolynecarrick6292]

Ahhh.....you've so relieved my guilt for also "throwing things in the general direction" of where they should go. Thanks~! and GREAT re-do🥰

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Glad I could help!

[@kennethbailey9853]

Well I just Love it ! You two know the Right Choices ! Yes !😁❤️

[@debrademedici864]

You always amaze me !!!! First I love the changes !!! Warm and cozy !! But getting the sew machine and material out and no pins and just sew up a pair of curtains!!!!!! I could never ever do that !!!! I love watching you Lisa !!!!!!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

haha...I just don't like to complicate things...I knew I could knock it out quickly right there!

[@peterlisashirk2206]

Hey there, I am Lisa too! Homeschooling Mama of 6 :) Beautiful makeover! As for the towel situation, I purchased different color towels for our upstairs bathrooms. This helps me remember where the towels should be! Also, I keep my 3 youngest children’s clothing in my laundry room as well. It is working really well! My youngest 3 still bathe in the master bathroom which is on the first floor so it just makes so much sense!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@eileenkillen1481]

The black colour in the bathroom/bathroom is coming off as green on my big screen viewing, everything you do always turns out amazing Lisa. ❤️🙏🇮🇪

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

the color changes with the light through the day too

[@heatherinparis]

Me too! Dark olive green.....I guess the paint is beautiful no matter what colour name it has.

[@connielynn7624]

For some reason, I like the bigger picture in your bathroom laundry room. But what you have done with it all seems very, very nice.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you.

[@joybueckert3542]

I really like it! The dark colour added so much. My laundry space is right at our entrance so not easy to change anything really. But thankful for a large shelf above the washer and dryer that holds laundry supplies!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@susansmith493]

It's definitely a warmer space. You'll need a light UNDER that bottom shelf now that it's so dark. Lighting is everything in a home and it generally takes people years to figure out how to do it. I like how your bottom shelf is low. My pet peeve in laundry rooms are too high, too narrow shelves. The bottom shelf needs merely to clear the top of the top loader washer in order to be actually useful. I wasn't sure why you sewed your curtains too long but I see you want to be able to tuck them beside the washer dryer and stay put. Your husband is great at "cutting in" with a brush ... particularly difficult with contrasting colors ... but he aced it!!! You sew like me ... on the floor, on the table, on the washer, on the back porch table ...lol ...anywhere I'm working and need a quick sewing task.

[@PinkieJoJo]

I didn’t personally care for the curtains. But that’s just me. She put a light up there but then the light was hidden by putting things in front of it and by having a curtain there.

[@leeluvslife]

@@PinkieJoJo I wouldn't have curtains there, either, but I'm not a huge fan of curtains, in general.

[@KLeonardM]

Good morning Lisa. Just watched Laura. Now grabbing another coffee to watch you...

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Good morning!

[@almathees3839]

Great Spring re-fresh!🌷💐🪻 The little boys 3 baskets definitely works in the space. Love the new curtains❤

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you!

[@rebekah3483]

In the alcove with the light shining on the color, it isn't as dark as I was thinking. It's showing as a dark greenish brown. I like the color and the darkness of it, but I wouldn't describe it as black or even close to black... a deeper dark natural brown with green in it, which is lovely against the bottom color! Wow, the color looks completely different outside! I'm seeing a much lighter brown without the green in the natural sunlight! I'm loving this color and how it shows so differently depending on the light and what it's next to!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

yes, this color changes with the light

[@emilywadman6113]

I've stored my toilet paper on the top shelf of my storage closet but found that it was problematic because my kids couldn't grab extra rolls when they need it! I know you'll try it out and see if that works, but that was a hiccup I ran into!

[@wendysmith8298]

Urbane bronze is beautiful. My son and his wife painted their cabinets that color. So rich and warm. ❤

[@evanorvell8368]

I've never seen anybody sew on the washing machine before! I really like the look of the baskets.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

haha, just wanted to get it done

[@BeccaBeeMe]

Beautiful! Loves the color you chose!! We recently sold our old Georgian farmhouse. I certainly miss the tall ceilings, wood floors, oversized rooms and everything that gives character to a home. They just don't make them like they used to....sigh... downsizing due to cancer diagnosis. Blessings to your family and your way of life. 🙏🏽🕊️✨💝

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Blessings for your healing journey!

[@jannier9766]

Heavenly Father, please provide guidance for her medical team, strength and peace in the process and restoration of health.

[@BeccaBeeMe]

@@jannier9766 thank you so very much for your supportive prayers, they truly mean everything! 💝🙏🏽🕊️✨

[@BeccaBeeMe]

@@FarmhouseonBoone thank you so very much for your encouraging prayers, they TRULY mean everything to me.!💝🙏🏽🕊️✨

[@rebekah3483]

I like the wooden piece above the washer and dryer painted, but I think it would have been nice without it being painted as well... since you added the baskets on the shelves and the darker color behind it, I think it would've tied all the wood and wicker together! I'M NOT SAYING IT DOESN'T LOOK AMAZING PAINTED, I just think it would've looked great as it was too! 😊

[@rebekah3483]

The color looks great! If I really wanted the change I'd have a hard time thinking on the same color for a year! Lol! It's just paint... you can always go back to what you had if you truly hate it! I mean, I'm all for truly contemplating it but not as long as you I don't think! Lol!

[@ashlee883]

Beautiful!!! I just love your home. I have a suggestion, painting the ceiling the same urbane bronze color would really elevate the look and add to the coziness (contrary to what is believed, it would NOT make the room feel smaller or ceilings shorter)

[@kaylarodriguez257]

It looks perfect! I’ve been considering painting my laundry room a dark color for months now, but never took the leap. After seeing how pretty this turned out, I think my mind is made up. Thanks for the extra push! 😆

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

I am so glad we finally did this project!

[@sallibra7924]

I wish I could paint that fast! I love that he chooses not to use tape or prepping of walls! That in inself saves a lot of time. Looks nice!

[@albertafarmwife]

I use different colour towels and face cloths in my bathrooms. That way there are always enough in each one.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

great idea!

[@ShesInHerElement]

My laundry room is basically a big closet, so I understand the challenge. I've been creating mood boards to decide how to design the best functionality of the small space for my family's needs. Growing up we owned a chain of laundromats, so I am finicky and picky to what I need and want, lol. Excited to see what you came up with :)

[@SugarBeeFarm]

You always motivate me to declutter and reorganize. 💕✌️

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

I'm so glad!

[@hellosteph9206]

So beautiful! Urbane bronze has been on my mind lately.... beautiful color

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

I love it!

[@elizabethcox7739]

Love the colour...West Coast Grandma 😀

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thanks so much

[@heathersmeather]

Our laundry room is also the mechanical room. It’s not too small. It would be nice to have another toilet in our 1980s split level, and I told my husband we could just add a commode and sink to the laundry room. He thought it was a weird idea. I thought it was practical. 😁

[@rosannasauereisen2827]

My Dad did that in a house we lived in growing up. It was so helpful to have another toilet and sink in our house.

[@artgirlerina1797]

Beautiful but simple I love it!!! What a dream

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you! 😊

[@kitt7477]

Those clip on curtain clips are a life saver, so versatile, less fuss.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

yes!

[@SeedsofLoveliness]

What great timing! We are currently turning our laundry room into a family closet/wash room. We are putting in a large wash sink and a pulley system clothesline for rainy days when laundry still needs to be tackled. I love the basket idea for clothing. ❤

[@carolyncampbell6149]

Well Lisa, you’ve made me stop and think about my laundry room instead of rushing out to buy a new (cheap) wall cupboard! I just wanted somewhere to store vases, planters etc as well as laundry stuff and thought I could just stash things behind closed doors! I need to give this more thought, so thankyou. Take care.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

It definitely takes some trial and error to figure out the best place to store things!

[@elliemosteller2938]

You may have already touched on this throughout different videos but I’d love to see a video on how and where you store things! Especially in an older house that might not have big closets. Have you tried many different ways and found something that works best? I’m always looking for creative and efficient ways of storing /organizing.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

nothing too groundbreaking...we have armoires in most rooms and I like to look for wicker baskets with lids to store other smaller items like toys etc out in the open but covered by the lid.

[@simplecityfarm337]

Ideas: *Hooks on the right wall next to the washer to hang the spray bottles that you put on the shelf near the wash soap. Even the same basic 2 hook plate that you use for the towels. *Attach thin baskets to the door of the cabinet to store smaller items and then only 1 layer of baskets on the cabinet shelves.

[@chloerucker7649]

I love that color!!! Urbane Bronze. Just painted my lower kitchen cabinets that color to create a more moody and contrasting look❤️ love your videos!!!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you! I love the color.

[@earthmamma85]

I painted my kitchen cabinets urban bronze. They look beautiful, but I worry sometimes that it’s too dark for our small kitchen. It’s just so much work to redo them lol.

[@kh1386]

love it, you've inspired me to just transform a small space that needs a lift. I think you could use one of those over the toilet shelving units. I have one from FB that is wood with some open an closed shelving and the closed cabinet is an antique glass. Would be perfect in there.

[@KatherineDeGroot]

Those baskets are so dreamy! I love them. The lamp + moody wall color is so inviting and cottage-y. Beautifully done, Lisa.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@celticlassie]

Love the colour you added it looks so good. Also love how you just hauled out the sewing machine onto the washer to hem the curtains.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

haha...yes, just wanted to get it done!

[@nataliemccluskey1199]

I love it!! The dark color looks amazing and different enough to the rest of your house while feeling cohesive

[@nicolegarrett7287]

Love this. So beautiful and cozy. If you did a u shape rod you could do curtains do the floor and not see the washer and dryer at all in your guest bath.

[@annmariebeckerman1529]

Love the rehab….please iron the curtains 💁🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

The wrinkles fell right out in no time.

[@cblair3539]

I love dark colors. I think the color you chose is absolutely beautiful. I've been wanting to paint my bathroom black, so seeing yours makes me want to tackle it. Now it's just me and my boyfriend in our house, I keep my night gowns, bra's, and underwear in our bathroom closet, I love getting dressed there. It's so much easier. I think you'll love having that space to dress the boys.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

It is very handy so far.

[@rebeccaorin328]

Pretty makeover. A plug in scency melter might be safer than a real candle.

[@heatherwhite2788]

You can always create back stock of towels in the basement or a linen press somewhere. You will definitely use them! When worn they make great rags … my pet groomer is always asking for towel donations, and shelters love them too.

[@irmafernandez2887]

Good vlog. I am old school, I would have iron out the curtains out and pressed the out the seams. I also think the buffalo check pattern was a good choice, but perhaps they should have been shorter. Maybe about the appliance dials, it would look tidier.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

haha....wrinkles came out just from hanging!

[@donnaplumridge9769]

I must say you have utilised the space better and made it look beautiful at the same time. Unfortunately, my washer is in my kitchen ( I live in England) and I don’t have space for a utility room. I store my laundry detergent and softener under my kitchen sink ( luckily that space is big! I do however, have my dryer outside in my shed, and I fixed that up nicely! My husband has put up a small shelf where I can keep dryer sheets and a few things. The other unfortunate thing is we were thinking about extending our kitchen and adding a small utility room, it will interfere with any light we get. Oh well, it has served me well for almost 24 years, what’s another how much longer we stay here. lol!

[@joanzach4859]

I had also tested Urbane Bronze for our renovation but went with Tony Taupe. I loved the drama of Urbane Bronze and I could see that it leaned green. In your footage here it really went to the green side! Looks great!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

thank you

[@glendabyford8074]

Absolutely beautiful. Our house was built in 1930 and you can see where the bathroom was built on from the outside of the house… also the laundry room is the hall way to the bathroom… and where the back door is also.. we don’t have a electric washer I wash everything by hand so I have the vintage wash tubs that sit there.. but I love the idea of curtains above it as I have shelves open type above the washtubs also… in my old house I painted some of the walls black with the white on the bottom it was beautiful.

[@lindsaylikens7748]

That piece you painted and used like a balance is so pretty. Genius idea. We would all love it if you’d link all your purchasable things in there 😂

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

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[@LizMee]

I didn't think it could look prettier, but I love the changes! Your style is so beautiful.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you...I am really loving the change!

[@n.a.garciafamily]

I'm always impressed by you but combining bleach sans funnel is a whole new level 😂 ❤❤❤ Happy Mother's Day!! 💐

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

thank you!

[@dianadougherty1082]

Great job on the curtains but I like the look of just the baskets with that beautiful new paint color !!

[@BaileyDill]

We used this same color in our bathroom and I love it! I hope you enjoy your new space!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

We are loving it!

[@theresaakin2284]

Love how you redid the bathroom and makes absolute sense with any size family. When My aunt built her new home back in the 60s, she had a shower 1/2 bath with vanity and toilet. Made absolute sense to me. It was 3 steps from their attached garage and 6 from the back door. Many couldn't understand why she had tile in the family room to the outside. Tracking dirt in on tile much easier than on carpet. Efficiency is key with any lifestyle. just enhance what you have as you have done and do so often.

[@FarmhouseHarvest]

Love how cozy & cottagy it feels now! Your bravery with colors paid off ❤

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

It did!

[@jeansill6755]

Love your bathroom makeover & little kids clothes solution! What was the little cube like product you were using for your soap dispenser and toilet? Love your videos, thanks for bringing some beauty and pleasantness to my life.❤

[@jodiclements6123]

Beautiful! ❤

[@hannahransom1704]

Ooooh love this!! You should totally take the dark color up and do the ceiling too!! 😍😍😍

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Love. Every detail that you did to your laundry room bathroom. The colors really popped that room. Fantastic ❤ It shows in your video how even a small room can take a darker color. Great idea about using a tablecloth for curtain.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

thank you...I love it!

[@juststoppingby390]

Love the dark wall and the baskets look beautiful against it. The pretty architrave shows up better too.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you!

[@rebekahbratton793]

Gorgeous, Lisa!!

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

Great Video! Thanks!

[@kathleencasella4703]

It’s beautiful. ❤

[@jessicatounkara8753]

It looks great.

[@roslynhita6149]

I love it ..Good Job!

[@vickywray7285]

This refresh turned out lovely. So nice to have that bathroom/laundry room on your main floor. Love the color.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you!

[@sheridreamer]

Oh it turned out so beautiful!

[@kcotjo]

The laundry room/bathroom looks great!! I admire your husbands painting skills as he didn't even tape anything off and did such a great job painting!! The basket idea for your children's clothes is wonderful!! I love your home!! God bless your family!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

It’s so pretty!❤️

[@marialuisaribaldone8626]

Buongiorno Lisa, volevo farle i complimenti per la sua bella casa. Mi piace molto quel tipo di stile. Saluti. 🌹

[@janeweldon8874]

I love how it turned out! ❤

[@paulas.8089]

Lisa, you and Luke are such an inspiring pair! So fun to watch everything you come up with.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you!

[@GreenThumbGardener65]

Inspirational!

[@dianebondhus9355]

Your bathroom looks so pretty 😄

[@wendyfrench9599]

I like everything but the curtains. Try making them a valance. I like to change things up also.

[@KLeonardM]

Great job in the laundry room.

[@maggieruedy7683]

Love it!!

[@DC-cd5tv]

Nothing like a good, quick remake and reorg! Beautifully done.

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

The laundry/ bathroom is not only lovely but practical. In the you have set it up. Cheers for Luke…he wields a fast and steady paint brush. ❤

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

He get's things done thats for sure!

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Oh, I love the new color!

[@naturalcreations40]

I love it, it looks so cozy and beautiful.

[@annecaunce]

That was a brave choice of paint colour, but it really works. You've got a great knack of being able to envision the finished product.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you! I really like how it turned out.

[@anillee5426]

This is so beautiful!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you!

[@megt2014]

Beautiful!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you!

[@JamieClements1982]

The lamp is cute but be careful with it so close to the curtains and wicker baskets. Looks good!

[@CS-bn4un]

Greetings! Thoroughly enjoy your content, but especially things related to the house and renovations. You do a wonderful job of not being pressured into pure preservation/restoring to the period of the house, but respect your home and it's wonderful features while making it feel like a home..not a museum. Your use of antiques, but with practical and calming colors (not some of what we saw in the Victorian period!) complement each other so well and make a livable and delightful space for your family! We live in a 130yo home, so face that challenge...getting there though we could be your parents and it's still a fun (most of the time) journey!! QUESTION: Do you have a video which would include how you sourced and completed the top & sink for your vanity make-over in the downstairs laundry/bathroom? We already have one such project in this home from a 1960s reno (but needs a new countertop and sink at some point). Want to do such ourselves in a 1/2 bath..looking for the right piece for the base atm! THANKS and many blessings.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Yes, I will link the blog post where I shared about the vanity ..www.farmhouseonboone.com/antique-dresser-turned-into-vanity

[@CS-bn4un]

@@FarmhouseonBoone THANK YOU.....think we JUST found a piece on FB marketplace that's going to work in a half bath (formerly two shallow closets in adjoining rooms!) Literally waiting to hear when can go get it. Blessings!