Laundry Room Makeover || Part 2 || Less Ugly with Paint!

[@Sadsgirl2003]

I loved the interjection of “I look like a clown!” Lol, Sophia, you are always keeping it real and keeping me chuckling. X

[@sallycroft2191]

Love white & gray together. Just paint the walls and put garage paint on the floor. Put a bright poster on wall to draw your focus to the walls and not worry about ceiling. It is a utility room, so so no worries. Love you, Sophia. You are a SUPERSTAR!

[@dianpogue3999]

I agree with you regarding the floor. Paint it with garage paint!!!

[@nancypeteja6560]

The white just blends everything and makes it uniform. Good job!!

[@kathyhegert4152]

Looking wonderful. My husband was a high school architecture teacher. He had his classroom painted grey with an exposed ceiling painted matte black. The floor was also grey. For decorative accents he used pvc pipe, painted red. Get your red in there some how. It will make you happy!

[@isabellerininger6249]

2nd idea... lighting can really help a space too... I would increase the lighting so it's quite a bit brighter and more even throughout the room. 👍 Just a thought 👍

[@raundar2886]

I think painting everything on the ceiling black is the perfect remedy for it.

[@sheilafelix113]

Sophia it looks so much better! A black ceiling and red accents will be adorable. I think perhaps a folding table with a basket for each bedroom. It is a workroom so it doesn't have to be beautiful! Lol

[@Kristina-gz2wu]

The grey actually looks good. I think if you add a cranberry rug and some decor with a bit of color I think it will look good.

[@christinecortese9973]

Paint really can make a huge difference to a room; it certainly did for your dungeon! It looks so much better now! I think after you complete everything you've got planned for it the room will be transformed enough to hold you over until a contractor can re-do the whole thing. Red accents in pictures on the wall or painting the door or frame red would go well with the grey and white.

[@rachelsholiday]

I think the ceiling would look so good painted black!

[@margaretlorrainestephens5763]

Sophia you should have your own contracting business, your too good. One very busy smart woman, no matter what you do. Bless you and your lovely family.

[@cherylmayers5236]

So far it looks great!! I vote for painting the ceiling black, matte black is done in lofts so the pipes disappear.

[@susangaffney7957]

Sophia if you want red in the laundry room a DIY using an old picture frame painted in red framing a wall clock would look cute . I'm no professional decorator by no means but I do enjoy watching informative motivational videos like yours very much . I thank you very much for sharing them with with us . Just recently I've been watching a young woman from Canada her channel is call Clutter Bug her name is Cass and she redid her unfinished laundry room . She to is doing the 30 day declutter challenge and somewhere in there I came upon her laundry room makeover it may help to give more idea options with yours . Thank you for sharing your videos you continue to help motivate and inspire me to get up off my rear and do something myself .

[@alicemoya5147]

Much better looking very good👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@carriemehome5873]

A vintage inspired diy sign made to fit over the broken window, with pops of red, might look really cute. It wouldn't cost much because you have the wood and paint.

[@saraduty8972]

I agree! Instead of being a broken window, crawl space access it suddenly looks like it should be there.

[@hugosmom6913]

Don't you have two artists in your family . Scott and William could draw a mural on the wall. 🌺

[@MrsM74]

Lol! I had to rewind because I was laughing so hard at "I look like a clown" ! Haha!

[@donnagalvan8970]

Sophia a drop ceiling would probably work for a ceiling too.. I think you should paint the ceiling white if you don't do anything else..it will make it look brighter and fresher.. a mirror or w wall stickers would be nice on the wall too...wall art...brighter color rugs, etc.. You will make nice I'm sure of that...

[@lynettemb4532]

Job well done Sophia, it's looks so much better already. I'd definitely go with the black painted ceiling. Plain white curtains for the windows because you don't want to draw the eye to the wall with the big pipe and heater. I can't wait to see next weeks Laundry room vlog.

[@squarepenny6946]

I don't think it looks like a dungeon anymore!!!! I would add some cute and colorful personal decorations to the walls...posters that make you laugh, let your creativity run wild...it's your work area and you would be making it the way you like it to be. Maybe some organizers from Ikea or even the dollar store...to add places to stash clothespins or coins you find. Music...essential oil diffuser...things that make you feel happy. You're inspiring me to do the same.

[@delphi2475]

Some advice we were given & we found works, is to draw a fly, a small bug on the inside of your toilet with sharpe, ( you can also buy transfer stickers ) We did this in the gents in our bar & at home too, 👍 with great results. It somehow help boys young or old to aim better ( even after a few pints ) & is said to promote happiness. Certainly makes the cleaner happier. 🤗 Loving your laundry makeover, thanks for sharing.

[@dbdesigning]

A big improvement Sophia.Definitely looks cleaner. I can appreciate your frustration of limited options. Looking forward to following along on this project!

[@tammy4him42]

It's definitely looking better! I think your drop cloth idea is a good one for the ceiling, at least it will cover everything. I think you need a clothes folding table or counter top on that back wall also. You could build it with your extra wood😉😉

[@Shelley-SmallTownTarot]

Looking better already.. I like the black on the ceiling idea! As always love your video's..thank you so much for taking the time to make them and sharing with us!

[@beverlyfields8932]

I love all of your projects and have watched for years. I’m sorry but I don’t know why you are doing this. Obviously it is just for you because no one else is ever going to see it. I have an ugly utility room, I go in throw in a load of laundry and I leave. I do not spend any time in there. I say stop with painting the walls and then run...lol

[@JacquelineLP]

It's looking much better Sophia! I like it! You did great! 👍🏾

[@ashleymckee1140]

I think the white looks much better and I'm so glad you went with grey instead of red. In ypur position I would paint the ceiling black and use concrete floor paint to paint the floor a middle toned grey color or something like that. I have friends with painted concrete through the whole house and they love it. Good luck!

[@deborahbenjamin4490]

So glad you changed your mind on the red! And this is from a person that loves color! Matte black ceiling will definitely make the space more finished looking, I have seen it done. Put an accent color in the curtains & pictures. We spend so much time doing laundry, might as well make it pleasant & it is looking so much better already! ; )

[@JaxFLGirl1222]

It looks much better, love the color paint you chose. I think if you get daylight light bulbs it would also make a big difference. Looking forward to seeing the next episode. TY for sharing. 😀👌👍🏻

[@n.watson8497]

It looks so much better! I think the black matte ceiling is a great idea.

[@Hunterhaunt]

It's looking so much better already. Maybe for the ceiling you could nail up some garden trellis? It wouldn't affect the height like a sheet cloth would as it'd lie flush with the wooden rafters.

[@One4UT]

I like the idea of the black ceiling. You see that a lot in restaurants. How about using concrete paint on the floor? Cheap solution. You could even paint a cute faux rug.

[@dorothy9618]

Sophia, I would just clean up the ceiling and leave it. That's what I did, and after decluttering and painting all my walls white, the ceiling looks fine. Also I installed small curtain rods and folded white flour sack towels over them. This works out great because I just lift them off every month and launder them.

[@debbieweith3044]

It's amazing how a little paint can make a room look sooo much better!!! What about painting the door red? That would give the room a little pop of color. Rugs to put in front of the washer and dryer with matching colors would help blend everything together and would also help to keep your feet warmer in the winter. I like the idea of painting the ceiling and pipes black. I'm looking forward to watching how it all turns out.

[@margaretd4115]

Well done Sophia that was a lot of work. What I admire the most in this project is that you managed to get started to improve the look of your laundry room. When it's not possible to make all of the changes you would like in an ideal world, many would give up before even starting. I think the place looks so much better already. Clean, tidy and uncluttered is great. Amazing what a lick of paint can do. And you can still have pops of red to liven it up, maybe diy some 1950s style laundry signs. The shade of red paint you have would work perfectly I think. If possible and when budget allows maybe you could concentrate on the floor prior to deciding on the ceiling. I think the ceiling is so complicated. Would some damp proofing and a super thick underlay plus an offcut remnant of linoleum be sufficient? Or would it really be essential to lay down plywood etc? It would be great if you could save on that cost. My only other suggestion is whether it may be possible to screen off your wc in some way... I don't know if your floorspace may be too tight. But if it was a possibility I would try to put some sort of separation. A screen of shower curtain or a folding screen. Or even a visual separation vis a different colour. Just an idea. However I feel a little silly to even suggest anything as I have full faith that you already know so much more than I and you will make the best decisions on how to proceed. I look forward to seeing the progress in the space. It is nice to see real world work-arounds of real world circumstances instead of everything being pinterest worthy. Xx

[@lourdesfernandez5831]

Sophia everything is looking fantastic. But if you want a little red you should do the door why not.

[@californiacrafty7091]

BIG improvement already! You are on the right track! A red wall would be too dark, but as others suggested, red accents with decor would give you the color you want in the room. I had a small deep red bathroom that reminded me of blood everytime I looked at it. It definitely sucked up the light and darkened the room.

[@drugtrader3933]

Not a dungeon, but hidden paradise. What you call it is what it becomes. Hidden paradise does look more spacious. I wouldn't paint any ceiling black, myself. Too oppressive. I would just temporarily cover the machines, and stain the wooden jousts a rich mahogany. Paint the pipes with a brass or black. Match the color of the sump cover with it for cohesiveness. Incorporate it into the look of the room. I would not have had your restraint. I would have had to use my first color choice just to see how it would look! The chinaberry red might not look as bad as you might think. You are going to have the drying rack there too. The broken window would be a big mirror. Just upgrade your lighting. Just suggestions. My entire house looks worse than your laundry room ever dreamed. Can't wait to do this place up right. That's why i get so excited when you do yours! Your's always turns out so beautiful! God bless

[@maxinecouch611]

I love the white & gray walls. Also think the black would be great for the ceiling. I would paint the floor red. Painting the cement would be much easier and you would get a little pop of color on the floor. Also think a rolling clothes rack would be good. It would give you plenty of hanging space & wouldn't have to be fixed or attached anywhere. They even come with hampers on them if you want. Anyway, I think you're doin a great job and I am really looking forward to seeing more.

[@karenburks9821]

Fresh paint completely changes the look of a room. You are doing such an awesome job. You inspire me to spruce up my own laundry room.

[@sabrinab9991]

A lot of improvement already!!!👍

[@cherihendrix3076]

It’s amazing what a coat of paint can do. I never thought about painting my PVC pipe. I like the idea of a black ceiling.

[@ChihuahuaMama54]

Ahh it looks 100% percent better Sophia!! Can't wait to see the finished result!

[@marlaw4141]

I changed to LED light bulbs in my laundry room. It made my dungeon so bright. Best $5.95 spent.

[@isabellerininger6249]

Idea.... instead of linoleum why not use garage floor paint? If seals up like a linoleum and very washable (toilet...) super durable because it's meant for garage. The have flecks you can put in it, super cute! They sell kits at Lowes and Home Depot. Cheaper and you don't have to do any concrete or leveling. 👍

[@isabellerininger6249]

This is an example of the results, not brand. www.google.com/search?q=garage+floor+epoxy&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj9oqfIlf7WAhVF5CYKHWj5CYwQ_AUIEygC&biw=320&bih=460#imgrc=6HbtsZIqctTkOM:

[@BiscuitNGravyTales]

That’s what I was thinking! So you don’t have to mess with leveling.

[@rondamorhaime9452]

I vote matte black ceiling and add a pop of red somewhere for interest maybe the door.

[@aracelisescalona150]

It's looking so much better. Wow! I'm excited to see the end result. Thanks for sharing. Blessings

[@Kristina-gz2wu]

Sophia, I think a little darker grey would look good. But I definitely like it and it helps blend the pipes by painting them.

[@jessicacordonnier1051]

I vote painting the ceiling black! That would make it look cleaner.

[@janetstauffer5057]

It looks so much better. You could paint the concrete floor red. I have seen a lot of warehouse looking restaurants with the mat black pain on the ceiling. Like you said you can bring color in the room with pictures. great job as usual .

[@mykibagirl1534]

It’s looking good so far! You can always incorporate red in pictures or red in area carpet for the floor. I think a drop cloth covering the ceiling is a good idea

[@TheKatyQ]

I like it a lot! The room looks fresh and not forgotten. Great job!

[@sherimcgill6487]

Progress! I think the matte black idea is a good one for the ceiling and pipes. You could also paint the concrete floor instead of adding flooring? There are nice options for that now. BTW I got my laundry room makeover done already! Love it! Thanks for the motivation you gave me!

[@ccandia2636]

You're seriously the handiest DIY woman I've ever seen. No one rolls up their sleeves like you do. I'm always impressed with your projects and repairs. On a side note, you have have the most beautiful eyes and accent! I'm coming back in my next life with your eyebrows. :D Seriously.

[@carrierothamel6805]

My entire basement is unfinished like your laundry room....on several walls we have hung canvas from the ceiling....it drapes like curtains......when I win that lottery I will redo my entire house....not much done to it in years,just keeping the necessary things in working order...your laundry room is looking so much better....what would red look like on the ceiling ??? ...and I know many people won't like that idea,but what the heck I thought I would just throw that into the idea pile.....lol

[@lamrar4784]

When you said paint in red I almost had a heart attack ;)

[@suestern344]

I would paint the ceiling black to make it disappear. Laundry room is looking better !!

[@meeraramlochan3523]

Sophia what about a suspended ceiling the tiles are removable if you have to repair the pipe.

[@relaxingmomentsasmr149]

I love your projects Sophia and your day in the life videos probably the best, my 12 year old son enjoys when your boys are in the videos. I like the lighter color in the laundry room. I have the same problem with the dark wood ceiling in my basement. I want to paint the wood rafters and beams/ceiling all white so that no spiders can hide up there!! I want to be able to see up there!!

[@relaxingmomentsasmr149]

Wanted to add that you don’t have to do messy spray paint, paint the ceiling with a brush and if you paint it white, it will give the feeling of lifting it up and plus as I said above spiders can’t hide up there. A dark ceiling feels heavy...it would be a lot of work though to paint it but worth it I think. However, just painting the walls will make it look so much better. You are a hard worker Sophia!

[@mylifeasmlk3818]

It looks so much better!! Paint the ceiling black. Your so inspiring!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gbclevenger7742]

you can buy tiles that staple to the joists, and you could work around the pipes. I think they come in 12" and 18". Just a thought. We did this to our basement ceiling for a cheap cover.

[@noelenehughes-odgers1101]

love the improvement so far paint ceiling black 👍 love from Australia

[@madelinecedillos109]

I would paint the floor. Looks like a huge improvement so far :)

[@saraludwick3097]

Paint the ceiling black yes!! 👍🏻

[@simoneb.1179]

It looks better already with the new paint. Even the wall behind the toilet looks good. Now the pipes don't stick out as much. I think your idea about painting the ceiling in black is a good one. You can always put some pictures on the wall and get a rug that has red in it so you have that pop of color. Oh I enjoy watching these projects. I like doing this type of stuff myself. It will look very nice when you are all done :)

[@Justme-dl4hf]

Wow. Really looks great. Much better.

[@pam7080]

Love the paint color. Many are saying black for the ceiling but its only 6 ft 2 inches and it may make the ceiling seem lower and not as bright, but mighy make it disappear more. However painting it white might make it seem taller and would be brighter. It's a hard decision. I think I would try a small portion of the ceiling in each color before deciding. Good luck on your decision. It's going to look nicer whatever you decide.

[@janaorganizesitall2997]

I am an advocate for neutral wall colors. You can easily add a colorful picture or just cloth and change it easily but painting new all over again is time consuming and costly. Anyways, great work. Very inspirational!

[@sherrydonald1699]

You are so creative, Nice job.

[@BiscuitNGravyTales]

It’s definitely an improvement! I look forward to see what you come up with and how it turns out!

[@mylouisianahome9751]

I love the idea of the black ceiling. You're doing great! Very inspiring!

[@josummers5045]

HUGH IMPROVEMENT!! Keep moving forward.🌹

[@teresitacolon6970]

Hi Sophia You're doing a great job like always keep it up! 😊 Have you thought of covering the toilet with a wooden box on wheels? 😁 This lady made a box from plywood has 3 walls the front and the 2 sides plus the top. She put it on wheels the inside is hollow So when she pushes it up against the basement wall it covers her two large washer and dryer. Then the top of it she places her beauty products and when she wants to wash clothes she pulls the unit away from the wall to do the laundry. Her basement is a laundry and a beauty room as well. You could do the same unit but smaller to the height of your waist. In your case you use the top to place your clothes or baskets etc..plus you won't see the toilet as you enter the room. You can make it long from the toilet to the wall where the shelves were on. The ceiling I would paint it the color of the wall gray or the white. Because the room is small and very low, the lighter paint will make it appear larger especially since there's not much light. The basement where of this building is large and the ceiling are very high but were painted a matte black. It was depressing going down to wash clothes. Finally it was painted white and you could see such an improvement. The pipes the ceiling everything blends together and it's better now. Do what makes you happy when you're doing laundry. 😊 Good Luck

[@LeahLovesPolish]

Love this series! A pop of red in the small inset area holding your detergent would look nice against the gray...or perhaps a red wall behind the washer and dryer. Peel and stick vinyl tiles are great for an uneven cement floor.

[@debrasummers5479]

Been waiting for your update on your laundry room. Happy to see you uploaded! Good luck!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Sophia, you are making great progress. I've been doing some things in my house and you've inspired me to share. Keep at it. I enjoy watching you.

[@scnordlund]

The grey looks great, it brightens up the room and adds a little warmth and softness. And the white flattens the back wall. I would vote for a white or grey ceiling, to brighten and lift it up a bit, and of course hide pipes etc. When the room is done your focus wont be on the ceiling, even if it isnt flat it will fade away. If you have 2-3 focal points, like a black or copper hanging pipe to the right, a nice print to the left and a cute or focused spot lighting highlighting the good areas, thats where your eyes will go.

[@munakhan5920]

Room is looking cleaner, definitely like the idea of a black ceiling. The drop cloth sounds claustrophobic and will get dusty up there. X

[@PinkLemonade2020]

A great decoration for that grey wall would be some reprints of old ads for washing powder, washing machines,etc just in a plain clip frame. Looking good so far!

[@mygreatchallenge]

great minds think alike!

[@xerina81]

I think you should paint the ceiling black.

[@denisecarter5117]

You are the most industrious woman. Come see my garage laundry. For sure the white wall and drain looks better. Glad you changed your mind on the red.

[@gretchenkelly7358]

My two cents...no dropcloth unless you bleach it and use it for short cafe style curtains. The beige color will look dingy against the grey and white painted surfaces. But frankly I think you should fix the broken window and then do the cling film like your master bathroom.

[@mischa23406]

Way better the black in the ceiling is a genius idea

[@donnawiseman9311]

Oh, Sophia! I think it looks much better!! I think you will be surprised when you are finished!

[@emmacosgrove_]

I looks much better. I like the grey, it's a lovely shade and also brightens the space. Well done with making the best with what you have!

[@melissac.5948]

Take pictures of the ceiling, labeling the pipes, etc. for future reference. Pay someone to install ceiling tiles -- how much can it be? Make the area where the walls join the ceiling tiles as neat and attractive as possible by adding a strip of wood and painting it to match. Finish the area around the window and put film on it so people can use the toilet without being seen from outside the house. Make a 3-walled "bathroom" on wheels that can be pushed closer to the window wall when the toilet is not in use. It can be made of wood, plastic sheeting or fabric hanging like drapes from an aluminum tubing structure -- or just install a curtain from the ceiling in front of the toilet. Install lighting that keeps the room cheerful and allows you to really see the laundry you are washing. The room is already incredibly busy visually, so decoration should be kept to a minimum -- perhaps one quality item with colour, maybe a fabulous clock. I like clocks in laundry rooms -- I think I lose track of time there. Paint or a big sheet of Lino for the floor.

[@cherylel-issawi8188]

Hi Sophia :) Thanks so much for sharing!! I have been wanting to do stuff in my basement also and you just gave me encouragement to do it. The paint makes it look so much better :)

[@ginaheisenberg3608]

Looks better already! At my old job they had the same problem with the pipes and stuff showing, so the contractor painted the ceiling black (grey walls too!) It was a good choice since the ceiling wasn't tall. Plus it wouldn't be as laborious for you with the mounting to cover it, not to mention safer!

[@sewbeeit3]

Very glad you just used the grey and white. I know you were trying to use what you have,but glad you had enough grey.It is looking good!

[@donnawyatt5871]

When you mentioned drop cloth that was totally what I was thinking, I've seen it done and it can cover a multitude of problems. Good luck with renovation xXx Donna in the U.K. 😀

[@laurabonds2037]

Keep the videos coming. Love them

[@MyFreshRose]

What about putting a stripe of red about waist height along the gray wall? Or finding some funky red pictures frames or accent pieces to place on the shelves?

[@bethbebinger3365]

Lookin good! We call that "putting lipstick on a pig" ;) I had to do something similar in my laundry/master bath area... NEEDS to be gutted, but,... AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT! OR, other things to spend the $ on right this minute. CAN'T stand it any longer, so PUT SOME LIPSTICK ON, AND LET'S GO:D ♡♡♡♡

[@bettylou3709]

You can actually purchase and install a dropped ceiling.

[@cherylnettles8027]

Lololol..you read my mind on the red..lol

[@cherylnettles8027]

Looks good so far! You could always add some black or pink..depending on your taste of pegboard on that wall to add smaller things that belong in there to organize it. So many options!

[@colombepetite]

It IS praise worthy! I think you should try the black paint ceiling first. Even if it's not magazine worthy, it still appears cleaner and therefore less anxiety about entering the room. Good luck, your doing great!!

[@teresa3705]

great job Sophia!👏👏👏👏👏😍😍😍🌹💐

[@Clutterbug]

My laundry room ceiling is bare too, so I'm excited to see what you decide to do!

[@maisamir7016]

ClutterBug love you

[@PinguPango]

It is looking much better. Good job! Can’t wait to see the finished result :)

[@beckycopeland5415]

It's looking good and I love the black on the ceiling idea.