While some of us may avoid our laundry rooms [1] until duty inevitably calls, Joanna Gaines [2] views her laundry room as a sanctuary. That might be why it's the only room in Chip and Joanna Gaines's farmhouse [3] the couple hasn't shown, until now. "The laundry room recently become a place in our house I retreat to. Which probably sounds a little funny — to retreat to the laundry room. But I've learned that when you make your spaces creative and fun, it helps make the chores, like laundry, not so bad," Joanna explains on her blog [4].
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With its white brick and shiplap walls, rustic vintage style, and concrete countertops that hold Joanna's favorite plants, there isn't a trace of the chore dungeon atmosphere one might associate with laundry rooms. Joanna believes so strongly in the importance of making utility spaces like laundry rooms inviting and beautiful that they're becoming one of her favorite spaces to decorate.
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Inspired to transform your laundry room? These laundry room organization tips [9] will show you how to get rid of clutter while adding loads of style. Check out pictures of Joanna's laundry room retreat [10] to capture her favorite farmhouse-style additions!