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Thursday, February 9, 2012

A Charmed Up Utility Room~Farmhouse Style



I've made a rather dramatic switch from the romance of my last post, to the mundane. It doesn't get more down to earth than a utility room. I was tempted to use the word laundry for this space, but that turns out to be too romantic a word for this eensy space.




We recently replaced our hot water heater, and the change necessitated the removal of a very small freezer that we had in here. It was the smallest freezer on the market (probably in the world), and served us well when the whole family still lived in town. But those days are past.




After the freezer left, I couldn't stand the thought of bringing it back in. We live in a charming little house, but there are tiny rooms, and very little storage. The before picture is below, taken right after the work was finished, and a few things shoved back into the room.




This, was replaced with. . .


...this.
A chippy Canton, Texas table, a wood soap box that I found two days ago, and a fleamarket basket. We're working with some serious backlighting here, so the first thing I did was hang a curtain.





Two nails, and a netted lace runner later. . . .




Voila!






The curtain shields a bad view, but still lets the sunlight in.




The box will keep loads of stuff on hand while giving me that time travel feeling. But I wish I could keep plants here. 




I'd love to do a table skirt at some point. I could hide even more away under here.




For now, the basket stows paper products that we buy in large quantities.




It's dressed up with a lace edged valance from the thrift store.



There's a lot of wall space to dress up too if I want.





I found this wonderful old jar for in here the same day. I love the rusty old clasp.




The glass lid is turning purple.



If I squint my eyes a little against the light I can imagine I'm in an old farmhouse. 





A real tiny one. . . .






Thanks so much for coming by for a peek!
I appreciate you stopping by to say hello.


Jacqueline




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51 comments:

  1. Jacqueline,
    Charmed Utility Room, indeed! I love, love, love what you've done with the tiny space! That table is amazing! A lace table runner for a curtain...gorgeous! The wall left blank truly shows the Farmhouse Style, perfectly. A simpler life. Thank you for sharing this relaxed way of living post!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  2. This IS a different look from you but just as pleasing and well done! I love the primitive look of the box and jar. The lace runner makes a perfect curtain for that window.

    Betty

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  3. Charming is definitely I would use too Jacqueline! I love the beautiful lace runner in the window!
    hugs...

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  4. Oh wow! You just can't beat the effect lace has on a space. Beautiful!

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  5. you sure know how to make a utilitarian area gorgeous. love the curtain and that soap box.

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  6. I think the lace "curtain" is the icing on the cake!

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  7. This is really my favorite look. I LOVE that Larkin wood soap box...and Buffalo, NY has special meaning for me too. That jar with its unique clasp is pretty cool as well! You did a great job in that little space and living in a tiny home myself...I have to ask...where did you put the step ladder? lol
    Laura :)

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  8. Mundane my fanny. It is farmhouse elegant, with the lace and all. Really less than seven ingredients and your brilliant style was all it took.

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  9. So beautiful, fresh and clean!
    Lovely!
    Audrey

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  10. Dear Laura: The ladder folds flat and slips in next to the table on the left!

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  11. What a beautiful transformation and I love the lace curtain
    Helenxx

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  12. That little space in your laundry room is too cute! The green table is wonderful!!! And I like the basket under it. You have such a terrific style.
    Mary Alice

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  13. This is a great way to fix up a utility room without busting the bank or having it look overdressed! Love your curtain!

    XO,
    Jane

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  14. Amazing that you made such great finds all in the same day! I love the look, lace makes everything romantic!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  15. Hi Jacqueline! Oh, you're the smartest one! I lover your pretty lace you placed over the window and the box looks great and you can poke all kinds of things in it!
    I certainly would think by your snaps you lived in a cottage.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  16. What a pretty little room now! I love the idea of hanging the lace runner. I have a tiny laundry room, but wish it had a window. I'll probably add a mirror to make it look bigger. Oh, and I ADORE that soap box! Thanks for sharing : ) Have a great weekend! ~Destiny

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  17. Lovely space...love the lace on the window! Have a great weekend :o)
    ~Des

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  18. What a pretty blog you have (I bopped over from finding you on June's blog)
    I love all things vintage and country too.,
    You were talking about small spaces....well
    Our house is only 950 sq. feet, with a loft. Oooo, it is tiny. Sometimes I feel like I live in a thimble. But Me and hubby are recently married (2 1/2) years...looooong story, and so when I moved up here to Canada to be with him (he was my high school sweetheart) He already had the house built on his 1/4 section of land. So I didn't get to put in any input, he thought he'd just stay a bacelor. His dream fulfilled. anyway...I am rambling now.
    anyway, I love what you did with that little room. The lace curtains are so pretty.

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  19. Some lovely ideas here, Where am I going to find the time to do all the inspirational things you bloggerette friends keep tempting me with. If I get off this computor it might free up some time. :)
    xx jeanetteann

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  20. What a charming space you have created...isn't it wonderful what lace can do, it always adds something special.

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  21. Oh, be still my heart~~~I love this kind of renewal. It's perfect.
    I giggled when I saw the two nails, hammer and lace. I did the same thing with the bright west window behind the back door. I love the transition.
    As for plants, put up a simple wood slab half way up the window and voila', you have plant space.
    BlessYourHeart

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  22. Do the walls too, you must!
    ~Bliss~

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  23. I LOVE that old soap box! What a great find :)

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  24. Jacqueline it looks AMAZING....I love the whole effect of putting that lace runner in the window, got a bunch of ideas just from this one post. OK, now where did you stumble on such an amazing box for in there, hmmmmm?? WANT!! Happy weekend!~devon

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  25. Ohhhhh my gosh... that is amazing. I am absolutely in love with the curtain, and the room couldn't possibly any more charming now. It DOES have a sweet farmhouse feel to it. What a difference...!

    Cindy

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  26. It looks perfect. That old crate is a great size larger and not as deep as many. I would leave the table as is--but I like the rustic look.

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  27. I love it!!! What a great idea to use the lace runner as a curtain! The old wooden crate/box is wonderful also...I just love old wooden boxes with great graphics like that. I love to see creative ways to make use of small spaces while still making them look good!

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  28. I love how you transformed that room, Jacqueline! And the lace runner provides the perfect touch, blocking the view and letting in a soft light. I use old lace runners as curtains too, in my 2 bathrooms and the kitchen. Stopping by your lovely blog is always inspiring. Take care.

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  29. What a lovely change of pace and makeover of your laundry room. You always come up with creative and economic decorating ideas and this little space looks perfect.
    Hugs, Pamela

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  30. I like the replacement! So charming!

    My laundry room is a catch all for coats, coveralls, boots and anything else we don't know where to put! It looks awful!

    tot

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  31. I'm such a sucker for lace! Visiting from FJI!

    Hope you'll link up with us for our first linky party ever! Party just started! hope you'll stop by!
    http://www.classyclutter.blogspot.com/2012/02/spotlight-saturday-1-our-first-linky.html

    Mallory @ Classy Clutter

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  32. Very very nice :-) hi from H.C www.myvintagehome.dk

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  33. I really ♥ the simplicity and ingenuity you used here, Jacqueline. Charming.....

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  34. First of all, I love the shape and the size of the window and this fabulous curtain makes it kind of romantic to me. I love the simplicity of this wood soap box and the basket. I love this rusty old clasp of the jar.Oh, boy , it seems I love everything here ...

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  35. Jacqueline, I LOVE what you did in your 'mundane utility room.' No longer in that category if you ask me.
    Amazing what a few touches can do...for instance, that runner/curtain looks absolutely divine. You inspire me. Thank you. pat

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  36. Wow! The lace runner is a perfect fit! It looks lovely!

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  37. That chippy table and all of your details make that such a lovely little space! I'm thinking 'utility' room doesn't quite do it justice. :-) Thanks for sharing it at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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  38. Love the look and you photographed it all so perfectly!

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  39. I too have a Utility room...and it is anything but charming. Yours is lovely!
    I've been dreaming of ways to make my 'laundry room' look more like you say...*romantic*.
    But instead I think I'll embrace my Utility room for what it is...and maybe come up with something charming and farm-house-y...

    your photos are so inspiring!

    have a great week.

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  40. You've taken your little utility spot and made it quite charming.

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  41. What a charming transformation, Jacqueline! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!

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  42. My first time to visit your lovely blog. I love what you've done in that small space. Exudes charm.

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  43. It looks wonderful! happy Valentine's Day!

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  44. Love how you've transformed that space! I'm your newest follower-stop by for a visit!

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  45. Where have I been?! Your little space is so pretty now. What do I love the most you say? Please don't make me choose! So simple but beautiful!!

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  46. You are one talented lady. The way you combined those few items into a fabulous vignette. I adore the lace runner on the window. Gorgeous Jacqueline.
    Eileen @ Cottage Beach House

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  47. Beautiful lace and the crate !!!!Michaela

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