It was time to create one of my own.
Wood countertops for laundry room.
So the title of this post is misleading i m actually going to show you how i made two diy inexpensive wood countertop s.
The diy wood countertop that we made for our recent laundry room reveal is what really made the makeover in my opinion.
Diy wood countertop tutorial.
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.
Why not spend around 200 diy laundry room countertop over washer dryer.
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.
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.
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.
Butcher block countertops bring inviting warmth to any kitchen.
And as i mentioned in the reveal a laundry room countertop was an integral piece of the design plan.
They re also perfect for dining areas or focal points like kitchen islands or desks.
Luckily for me it is a very simple project and relatively budget friendly coming in under 40.
Building one yourself involves measuring out the dimensions purchasing the wood and putting it all together.
Here is how i made mine.
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.
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.
Benefits butcher block countertops add rustic charm to your kitchen and feature plenty of advantages.
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.
I noticed that every laundry room photo that drew my eye had a gorgeous wood counter.