New project: Laundry Room

Living in the house for the last couple months has been pretty enjoyable. That's not to say that it has been entirely perfect. One difficulty is living without a laundry room. This has inspired Celia and I to start a new project (as if we don't have enough projects started!) The goal is to make this short and sweet.  In the end, we spread it over about 2 months.

• Tearing down the paneling and the false ceiling.
• Adding a few electrical outlets $$$
• Filling insulation gaps. $$
• Hanging drywall $$
• Lots of tape and mud
• Primer $$
• Finish coat of paint $$
• Strip/Reglaze/Paint windows $$
• New light fixture(s) $$$
• New washer and dryer $$$$

Still to do:

• Re-install window trim
• Baseboard
• Build folding counter between washer/dryer
• Buy/Build/Install utility cabinets.

Here is a sneak peak at the new light fixture.  It is handmade fixture from Etsy constructed from mason canning jars. We like how the mason jars give it a farmhouse, almost industrial feel and the cloth covered wiring is period appropriate.  The fixture hangs down about 36" from the 11' ceiling.