As it turns out, doing laundry does not suck
You just have to have the right stuff. Who knew?
As a few of you have already heard, I got a new washer and dryer last week. It was unexpected and quite thrilling, as these are lovely, swanky, drop-dead-gorgeous front loaders that I’ve drooled over for quite some time. (When you use a word like ‘thrilling’ to describe a new washing machine, that’s how you know you’re old) They’re Samsung, in case you’re wondering. And they’re HUGE. Reportedly the washer can handle 25 bath towels or a king-sized down comforter, though I’ve not tested that assertion.
Sadly, our laundry room is hideous, so I won’t be posting cute pictures.
Our house is barely 3 years old so we should have much better, but sadly, no. The builder designed this laundry room as a total afterthought and it has 2 walls that are unfinished, pipes from the sump pump running several feet out into the room, and is just generally unsightly. Quite a disappointment for a brand new house, actually, and the only thing I truly dislike about this place. But alas, 4 bedroom homes were hard to come by when we needed to move, so I deal with the inconvenient and unattractive laundry. And it’s never even been important – until now.
Now my pretty appliances deserve better. They deserve a room as pretty as they are…but that ain’t happening anytime soon.
So here ya go – a little peek:
I know, I know, I’m not showing you the good stuff. (Steam dryer is priceless, by the way) But what I’m showing you is pretty darn good too. I wanted them to be elevated but really didn’t want to pay the $400 for 2 pedestals. We also needed a different height to accommodate my husband’s bad back, so these are 18 inch platforms instead of the 14 inchers you can buy. And the best part was that they were made easily in one afternoon, for around $40 for the set. Score!
They’re not perfect, but I think Ana would be proud of my gumption – even if they can’t hold a candle to her bed.
Tags: DIY, front-loaders, laundry, make your own washer/dryer pedestals
Crafty Stuff, Rants & Raves | Heather January 26, 2010
By Darcie - Such The Spot, January 26, 2010 @ 10:12 am
Mine are Samsung too – and I completely agree that a steam dryer is priceless. Oh yeah. And maybe I’m slightly jealous of your handyman or woman, as the case may be, skills.
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By Amanda, January 26, 2010 @ 10:45 am
I am extremely jealous over the assertion that the set can wash/dry a king size comforter. I would have loved that during last week’s spew-fest.
We got a new set a few months ago and it’s heavenly. I love doing laundry with the new set and I am not ashamed to say it.
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By Becca - Our Crazy Boys, January 26, 2010 @ 10:56 am
A king sized comforter?? Can I come over and try it??
Im so jealous…
And… we don’t care what your laundry room looks like. It probably looks just like mine. Because mine looks like a mini-bomb went off in there.
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By Soliloquy, January 26, 2010 @ 11:32 am
Our washer and dryer are on their last leg. Legs? And what IS the life expectancy of a washer and dryer?
I don’t know. I don’t want to buy a new LADLE. You think I want to spend money on a washer and dryer?
I will admit, they’re very pretty. Maybe they would make me want to do laundry?
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By Crystal Martin, January 27, 2010 @ 4:37 pm
Hi Heather,
Can I bring my comforter to your house to wash? hehehe Congrats on the new set!
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