Considering the fact that our laundry room has been complete for well over a year this post is so long overdue but i wanted to show you how we made both of our wood countertops very inexpensively using 1 2 s for both.
Wood countertops for laundry room.
Diy wood countertop tutorial.
Scratches and nicks are easy to sand out.
They re also perfect for dining areas or focal points like kitchen islands or desks.
And as i mentioned in the reveal a laundry room countertop was an integral piece of the design plan.
Multi function laundry room photo by david lauer photography dedicated laundry room mid sized contemporary l shaped gray floor dedicated laundry room idea in other with flat panel cabinets a side by side washer dryer an undermount sink gray cabinets wood countertops and white countertops lighting under cabinet over folding table.
The diy wood countertop that we made for our recent laundry room reveal is what really made the makeover in my opinion.
The laundry room s wooden countertop is made from 3 4 maple plywood.
Some companies sell premade laundry room countertops but they can cost hundreds of dollars and some won t fit properly.
For laundry room countertops laminate and solid surface materials strike a perfect balance looks durability availability longevity and especially pricing.
So the title of this post is misleading i m actually going to show you how i made two diy inexpensive wood countertop s.
Unless you own a premium home that demands the highest grade of all materials namely quartz countertops laminate and solid surface will work for a majority of home s laundry room.
It s pretty heavy so i had a beast of a time getting it to fit on my walls which were also wonky as hell the back corners were just slightly wider than the width of the wall where the front of the washer and dryer are oh the joys of working on an old house.
It was time to create one of my own.
Here is how i made mine.
I noticed that every laundry room photo that drew my eye had a gorgeous wood counter.
Having a countertop over your washer and dryer can help to organize your laundry room.
Yes the tile and floors are beautiful but the countertop is what made the space a lot more functional and tidy.
This dark wood look countertop not only adds function to our small laundry space it also makes it look so much more like the finished laundry room i had been dreaming of.
By extending the counter all the way to the wall on the left side of the washer and at the back of the washer and dryer we gained extra usable space for canisters of.
Why not spend around 200 diy laundry room countertop over washer dryer.
Butcher block countertops bring inviting warmth to any kitchen.