I lastly bought the primary room achieved in my new condominium, and it’s the laundry room! No shock, as I usually make a multitude with cooking and need to wipe up a lot of spills (welcome to the lifetime of a meals blogger and YouTuber).

Welcome To My New Laundry Room

I can’t imagine I’ve been in my new condominium 5 months as of this week. It’s been a whirlwind previous few months and I really feel like I’m sooo far behind on adorning my house (at the very least based on the calendar in my mind). Should you observe my social media, you already know I’ve had six journeys already this 12 months (it’s been bonkers!), which meant I didn’t even unbox most issues till this previous month.

However, I’m lastly developing for air. And with that, the primary room is completed – woohoo! Or at the very least achieved sufficient for now. I could return and paint the partitions or add wallpaper sooner or later, however I needed to attend till the remainder of the condominium comes collectively first. Thus, I’ve stored issues easy, trendy, minimalist, and clear, however with a lot of crops! If you already know me, you already know I really like my plant infants.

The Washer and Dryer

Provided that my life and work revolves round meals, it’s most likely no shock that I usually make a multitude within the kitchen. And in some way, that mess usually finally ends up down the entrance of me (it’s a expertise I inform ya). So my first order of enterprise was getting a big and highly effective washer and dryer. I polled the neighborhood of Downshifters on Instagram, and by a landslide you guys beneficial LG Electronics.

And now, after 4 months of use, I couldn’t be happier with them! It’s a small factor, however the clever pairing of cycles between the 2 machines is great. And I really like the cheery, upbeat music that performs after my drying cycle is full. However most significantly, they do a fab job of washing and drying my garments (precedence primary, proper?!). So in the event you’re available in the market for a washer and drying, I can undoubtedly suggest this setup:

• Washer: The massive 5.0 cu. ft. capability means I can do massive masses with out stuffing it too full. And I’m obsessive about the automated dispenser, which implies I can do 18 masses earlier than having so as to add extra detergent. That’s months of laundry!
• Dryer: I bought the 7.4 cu. ft matching fuel dryer (although it is available in electrical as nicely). I really like the black metal shade on each machines, which contrasts with the white cupboards.

Watch the set up of my washer and dryer right here:

Laundry Room Concepts and Group

After the washer and dryer, I knew I wanted a number of issues for group and decor. And naturally a number of crops! Right here’s what I bought:

• Wall Drying Rack: That is nice for air drying delicates, sweaters, clothes, and so forth. And I really like that it folds proper up in opposition to the wall when not in use!
• Art work: Given the cool gray tones of the room I needed to heat issues up with a gold body that “popped” and matched the wooden tray on the counter. This finances floral paintings was good!

• Glass Detergent Bottle: I made a decision to maintain the detergent on the counter for decor. So I transferred the detergent from it’s not-so-pretty plastic container into this glass container.
• Detergent: I at all times use a “free and clear” detergent, both Tide or Seventh Era.
• Stain Remover Bottle: I additionally transferred the stain remover from it’s plastic container and put it into this amber glass spray bottle.
• Bamboo Scrub Brush: Once I do get stains, I’ll spritz the stain remover on the clothes merchandise and gently rub it with this scrub brush.
• Glass Container for Dryer Balls: This glass container is the right dimension for storing the additional set of dryer balls I carry on the counter.
• Dryer Balls: I’ve not used dryer sheets in over seven years! I really like these non-toxic 100% natural wool dryer balls. And naturally, I at all times get these ones from New Zealand (the motherland).

• Bottle Labels: I noticed somebody on Instagram use these waterproof labels and I believed they have been so cute! I bought mine on Etsy, however afterwards I discovered related ones on Amazon.
• Woven Tray: I knew I needed so as to add some wooden tones to heat up the room, and this tray was good. Right here’s a related one on Amazon.
• Fake Aloe Plant: I had this little fake aloe plant in my house, and it provides a contact of inexperienced in an in any other case pretty darkish nook. I additionally love this fake jade plant as another choice.

• ZZ Plant: This can be a actual plant that I bought from an area nursery, and it got here pre-potted in that black pot. I really like ZZ crops as they’re pretty no-fuss and do nicely in low-light circumstances. I’ve a a lot bigger one in my new workplace, which was once in my outdated bed room.
• Hand Vac: This small hand vac is ideal for vaccuming up small issues once you don’t need to escape a bigger vaccum. Love the sage inexperienced shade too!

• Hanging Planters: If these hanging planters look acquainted, it’s as a result of they’re from my outdated bed room. I did nonetheless plant new child pothos crops in them. And I do know they’ll thrive in entrance of that window! My outdated planters are now not out there, however I do love this one, this one, and this one.
• Gold Chain: The chain that got here with my planters wasn’t lengthy sufficient for my tall ceilings, so I purchased additional chain to elongate it. I bought my MacGyvering expertise from my mother!
• Ceiling Hooks: Be certain that to get sturdy drywall hooks in the event you’re drilling into drywall. Water within the planters can add a little bit of weight, although I’ve by no means had any points with these.

It feels so good to lastly get one room achieved! I could be on a roll now, so keep tuned for extra adorning and organizing enjoyable sooner or later. The following room will probably be a toss-up between my bed room and the visitor bed room (aka mother’s room!).