Making my list and checkng it twice

Downstairs Bathroom and Laundry Project ideas

Well, I must admit I am just itching to demolish this room. Waiting while we finish other things and manage the budget is truly an exercise is self control for me. Huh, I must growing as a person or something...HA!

What is even more amazing to me is I posted these  floor plans for this remodel in 2013!!

Current layout


Original proposed layout


In living color

Pocket door instead of swing in door

No door for laundry room, open to the kitchen

So I have been going over my list and we have quite a few of the materials needed for the renovation which is ALWAYS good news!

Materials on hand for the bathroom portion of the remodel..

1. The toilet is only a few years old and works just fine, so that will be reused.
2. light fixture, towel bar, tp holder
3. a vanity cabinet
4. sink
5. I have a countertop we can cut down if needed but would prefer not to do so
6. floor tile but I would like to install linoleum that matches the laundry room portion 
7. backsplash tile
8. I have lots of paint and accessories to decorate

To do list, materials and services needed for the bathroom/ laundry room remodel/ gut job

1. 2x4's
2. plywood
3. pocket door, pocket door framing kit and pocket door hardware for bathroom
4. New window?
5. New wiring, outlets and switches (including moving them to the correct locations)
6. Services of the electrician we used from our kitchen remodel--expand the panel and dedicated breaker for laundry room
7. insulation...Considering some sound/ thermal rated insulation--still researching options
8. drywall, drywall mud , drywall screws and seam tape
9. Molding, trim and baseboards
10. Build a wall recessed  cubby (between the studs) storage for the plunger, etc...
11. Build a wall recessed cubby (between the studs) for broom, mop, swiffer, etc
12. Build/ install a wall recessed cubby  (between the studs) ironing board storage
13. new plumbing pipes and connections to move the sink and toilet
14. services of a certified plumber to move waste line and tap into the stack, the hubbs can do the rest
15. new plumbing to move the washer connection
16. new dryer vent
17. new wall mounted dryer plug
18. utility sink--maybe...the smallest I could find is 18 inch width. I hope to fit it in the plan. Possible DIY instead of the plastic utility tub??
19. Cabinet and countertop for the "laundry  folding" area...Maybe a DIY pallet project?  I have a super cool idea for the countertop!
20. I have a DIY project for a folding, wall mounted drying rack
21. Install repurposed or upcycled chandelier--'cause if I am going to do laundry I am going to do it in style!
22. DIY some funky laundry art

My Inspiration Gallery

Recessed built-ins

fold out laundry rack

Utility sinks

Laundry room decor

I don't know about y'all, but I find this pretty exciting! I love having future projects to work towards. Now, if only all those unfinished projects would be finished AND crossed off the list.

We are more redneck than I care to admit

Now I know y'all are asking why I would make a statement like that.

You see my washer broke on me Thursday--which is no surprise because it has been acting up for months. The drain sensor switch thingy wouldn't engage automatically and you would have to go in and push down on the lid of the washer. Ok sometimes you had to slam it real hard. Or maybe it was just me slamming it real hard.

Then it happened. The washer stopped. Filled with dirty  water and load of my hubby's work clothes. Which are always delightful to try and clean. Considering you never know one day from the next if he is digging ditches, painting or crawling around in the trash of an industrial garbage compacter. Um yeah...

So I pioneer roughed it and pull the clothes out (without even wearing gloves), wrung them out and waited for the hubbs to give the washer once over. And the entire time I am daydreaming of my fantasy laundry room. All shiny and new. With fancy schmancy appliances. And not in the same room with the toilet. 

You know-something like this...

Well he said could rig it. Um yes because that is a phrase that makes me comfortable. Especially on equipment that involves lots of water. And electricity. He explained to me what was wrong. All I heard was "blah, blah, sensor, blah, blah, wire, blah, blah, by-pass, self tapping screw, blah, blah, will work just fine, blah, blah. "   

Which actually translated to "Sucka! You don't get that shiny new washer and dryer now" ...Thanks. Thanks a lot.

He did his best to reassure me it would be fine. You won't even be able to tell he says.

REALLY?! Do YOU notice anything?

Although maybe we are not completely redneck because at least there isn't any Duck tape...

And the really crappy part? It REALLY does work just fine...DAMN IT!