who would have known that such little things could make such a big difference in the
Feel
of a apace?
We have a little tiny laundry room that also serves as an extra bathroom and our utility room (all the UGLY mechanicals are in here)
all
in a tiny
space
so
I had to get creative in making the ugly mechanicals disappear and highlight the stuff we like and wanted to bring out
Here is our before
ok – y’all feelin my pain?
like I said U.G.L.Y.
I’ve screened off the mechanicals with the addition of hung drop clothes (that coincidentally were the perfect length (hmmm was that meant to be or what?)
and I made
get this…
a new skirt for the laundry tub
BEFORE
AFTER
let’s do that again
BEFORE
AFTER
I still can’t believe that I MADE THAT!
remember I don’t actually know how to sew
I’m really just making it up as a go along but I think I’m getting my feet underneath me a bit in the sewing department
little by little.
ahhh I LOVE this little skirt addition!
on top of the tank I have a basket of vintage linens and an
“N”
for no reason whatsoever – just that I like it and the little pop of color it provides.
don’t ya like the flirty little ruffle I added to the
bottom of the skirt?
I love how it finishes that edge, adds the scallopy softness…
and ties in with the ruffle on the hand towels above
it softens this room so nicely!
YUM!
Perhaps I’ll add a tutorial later but for now…check out the great tutorial for a different version here authored by the lovely MMS.
So now off I go to throw in another load of laundry
does this job ever ever end?
nope never - oh poop!
Wishing you a wonderful day!
Chat soon -
NORTHERN COTTAGE
linking to:
Funky Junk Slipcover
just a girl
Someday Crafts
Finding Fabulous
Shabby Nest
Fingerprints on the Fridge
Shabby Chic Cottage
Tea Rose Home
whatever goes wednesday
Funky junk sns

It is amazing what a difference that skirt made! (I love your blog header, too). It looks like we have lots in common :-)
ReplyDeleteIt really looks nice...great work!!
ReplyDeleteLove your new header! Amazing what drop cloths can do these days :) Cute sink skirt. I'm all over that ruffle.
ReplyDeletexx ~M
What a difference! The whole space is so much more beautiful and well loved looking. I just love the sink ruffle.
ReplyDeleteThat is one heck of a utility room! Love what you have done to cover up "the ugly"....
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Lisa
Ha ha! I loved your arrow to show the matching ruffles ('cause doh, I missed that, so it was perfect for someone like me). Love your cover up, looks great! Thanks for your nice comments at my blog, I'm following yours now too!
ReplyDeletehaha! I'm cute? No you are cute! Who would have thought a sink needed a skirt too?! Great idea. It looks beautiful. And because you are creative...I am going to follow you and get some inspiration from your blog :)
ReplyDeleteChristine @ krazycraftylady.blogspot.com
Very cute. I love how the little ruffles match. And because I'm a sucker for typography, I love the "N". It stand for Northern Cottage!
ReplyDeleteCute idea! Love your curtains from drop cloths, too! Very creative! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Now I'm totally inspired to give my laundry room a little TLC. Thanks for the ruffle love!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteYour sink skirt looks great! Great minds do think alike! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the link with me.
Blessings,
Traci
The skirt looks great!! It definitely softens the look of a utilitarian sink! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job... looks so much bettah...
ReplyDeleteWarm blessings,
Spencer