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!
Wow this is so perfect! Who knew I’d ever appreciate a laundry room so much? (That reads like I might be being sarcastic. Please trust me, I legitimately feel very appreciative of this space – and also a touch envious, it must be said!)
Hahaha oh my gosh, don’t worry — When I think back to my life 10 years ago, never would I have given a laundry room a second thought. 25-Year-Old Kelly: “Um, who cares?” 35-Year-Old Kelly: “This is my Mecca.” So funny how times have changed! ;) xoxo!!
It’s lovely. I can’t wait to see it after the wallpaper is installed. Sara Fitz striped shirt wallpaper is my FAVORITE.
Thank you so much, Patricia! YES, me too! I knew years ago that one day I’d put it in a laundry room, and so excited that I can finally do it! (You know. When I come up with a plan to safely install wallpaper, haha.)
The laundry room is so beautiful! I love the blue cabinets! Also that duck in the corner of the hall photo
Hahahaha. Omg. Mitch makes fun of me for all the ducks in our house, but I LOVE ducks. They’re everywhere.
That one’s name is Walter.
Also, THANK YOU, Addison!
Love the color you chose for the cabinets contrasted with the butcher block countertops. So fresh and classic with a twist. You’re house looks amazing! What projects do you have left?
Thank you so much, Katie!! I credit Julia, haha! :) And thank you so much for your kindness.
Future projects:
-New vanity in powder room
-Installing a new runner down the stairs (The old one is threadbare) and maybe installing molding
-Ripping out a closet in the mudroom and installing cubbies for the girls
-Painting or staining the kitchen island
But I need a HEFTY break, haha!
Looks like the floor is hardwood? We’re replacing our entire 2nd floor hardwoods as part of a owner’s suite remodel and went back and forth forever on the laundry floor. Were concerned about water with leaving it as hardwood, so went with a patterned LVT – it’s an 1889 house so the pattern fit. I don’t think there’s really much of a water issue with laundry, so we probably overthought it. The renovation is gorgeous!
Hi Anna!
Yes — the floors are hardwood, original to the house. (Also built in the late 1880s! Love that yours was as well.) I’m not sure I would have gone with hardwood had it not been for this–we actually installed herringbone vinyl in our basement because of the exact reasons you listed!–but I couldn’t bring myself to rip out the hardwood. Perhaps this will be a huge mistake, haha. ONLY TIME WILL TELL.
I *will* say that we’re SO happy with our vinyl flooring in the basement. It looks just like hardwood. I don’t think you made the wrong decision there; there’s something to be said about not worrying, too!
Congrats on the renovations… hope everything goes well! And thank you for your kind words!