This post is in partnership with Elkay®; all opinions are my own. As always, thank you so, so much for supporting the projects that keep Kelly in the City up and running!
I really thought that we’d need to put our home projects on hold until 2021 due to the pandemic, which I was 100-percent fine with; so not important! But we’ve had a few safely come together over the last month due some creative tactics, and it’s been really exciting. 😁 One of my favorites? Our laundry room!
To provide some background, the space previously looked like this. ^ It was good! But now it’s GREAT, and I love it. Actually, “love” is an understatement, haha. Because when I now walk in there, this is me. ;)
So let me tell you about the project! We partnered with American-owned and operated Elkay, known for its amazing sinks and faucets as well as its phenomenal customer service–which was perfect because we didn’t have a functioning sink in there and I needed guidance. (We did have a sink, but there was a constant drip from the humidifier going into it… and it was a tad gross and ruined a whole lot of clothing. So I simply steered clear and used the guest bathroom when needed.)
Our new Elkay sink, though, is wonderful. I really wanted something indestructible–something that could stand up to both laundry and other everyday tasks, you know? And lo! Elkay, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday, told me that it existed. The team recommended the Lustertone Classic Stainless Steel Sink, which I ended up pairing with their Explore Three Hole Bridge Faucet.
The Lustertone sink “looks as great on day 3,000 as it does on day one.” It’s made out of the highest quality 18-guage thickness and “Type 304” stainless steel, and it has a uniform grain that’s scratch-resistance for heavy duty use. (Even if the sink does get a deep scratch, it’s totally repairable!) It also features sound-deadening pads to minimize noise, which I loved since the laundry room is right between Emma and Lucy’s rooms and I mostly do laundry late at night because #parenthood. (Help.) Finally, the sink is extra deep and has a flat bottom for soaking. And I do that a lot. So many stains!
Similarly, the Bridge faucet was built for long-term durability, which is what I need. ;) It’s water-saving, yet allows for both streaming and spraying depending on what I’m doing. Most importantly, though, it has a pull-down head that provides extra reach for coverage while cleaning. I use this feature every day. It minimizes messes and helps keep the water and cleaning products in the sink where they belong! A total game-changer.
After we picked out the sink and faucet, Kira’s crew took it from there. They closed off half of the house using plastic sheets, and only entered through the second-floor entrance. They also only worked while we were at my in-laws’ home downstate, which made things even safer. I was so impressed by the precautions that were taken. They took it seriously, and it was very reassuring!
Kira’s crew used the same cabinet design that we have throughout the house in the kitchen, dining room, living room and basement–complete with a pull-out laundry hamper. After that, they installed walnut countertops that matched the mantels and buffet in our home. They also built a closet to enclose all the mechanical stuff, which made such a big difference! Lastly, they gave everything a fresh coat of white paint to brighten things up. (At some point this year, I’ll be installing Sara Fitz’s striped shirt wallpaper; stay tuned!)
All in all, I’m absolutely thrilled with how the project turned out. These are challenging times, and working on and personalizing our home has served as a little retreat from it all. And with that, I’m off to put another load in!
Thanks for reading, Friends. ♥️
All the details:
Sink: Elkay Lustertone Classic Stainless Steel Sink
Faucet: Elkay Bridge Faucet
Design + construction: Kira David Design (Chicago, IL)
Countertops: Walnut (KDD)
Cabinetry/closet knobs and pulls: Opal Pull, Massey Pull and Cabinet Knob (All in polished nickel.)
Cabinetry paint color: Benjamin Moore Blue Porcelain (I was exhausted so just went with what Julia from Gal Meets Glam used for her front door. 😆 It’s perfect!)
Trim/wall paint color: Benjamin Moore Ivory White (#925)
Hallway wall paint color: Benjamin Moore Nantucket Gray
Flush mount light fixture: Blossom Flushmount
Hallway mirror: Anthropologie
Wood floor stain: Minwax Antique Brown
Details:
Sink: Elkay Lustertone Classic Stainless Steel Sink
Faucet: Elkay Bridge Faucet
Design + construction: Kira David Design (Chicago, IL)
Countertops: Walnut (KDD)
Cabinetry/closet knobs and pulls: Opal Pull, Massey Pull and Cabinet Knob (All in polished nickel.)
Cabinetry paint color: Benjamin Moore Blue Porcelain (I was exhausted so just went with what Julia from Gal Meets Glam used for her front door. 😆 It’s perfect!)
Trim/wall paint color: Benjamin Moore Ivory White (#925)
Hallway wall paint color: Benjamin Moore Nantucket Gray
Flush mount light fixture: Blossom Flushmount
Hallway mirror: Anthropologie
Wood floor stain: Minwax Antique Brown
In partnership with Elkay; all opinions are my own. As always, thank you so, so much for supporting the projects that keep Kelly in the City up and running!
