Making My Ugly Laundry Closet the Cutest and Most Functional 30 Sq Ft Ever
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Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. Today I'm making my ugly (and tiny) laundry closet into the cutest and most functional 30 sq ft ever. I hope this gives you inspo for your own tiny laundry room or closet.
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lint is a great fire starter for folks that have fireplaces
Totally not related question. Where did you buy your dress? So pretty.
Sorry, NOT normal. I clean my vent every time and walk to the trash 😂
Me too! And her bathroom is right next to the laundry closet, so it's not much of a walk. She surely has a garbage can in the bathroom. :D
Same 🤣
Not normal...sorry! I love you though!!!
Clean Your Vent EVERY SINGLE TIME!
I have a small basket to put lint in. I’m with you😊
Laundry lint: I save it until I have a few empty toilet paper rolls which I then stuff with the lint. I use them as firewood starters all winter.
GREAT idea…I knew about the lint, but putting it in the rolls is excellent..now I’ll be saving the rolls as well!
Me Too!!
Only if it has no polyester in it. Polyester is made from petroleum.
omg, this is such a good idea. thank you for sharing.
Us too!!
I'm still plugging for Graham to publish his own diy book now - he deserves it and I'm sure there's a lot of details he does we don't get to see.
Superb idea! Do it, Graham. I think so many people would buy it. Many handy ladies would buy it and those of us with DIY hubbies would gift it to them for sure. Although, they may think it is another form of the "Honey Do List..."
You're right he is such good carpenter 🪚
I totally thought you were going to make the shelf sliding/glided definitely would have been convenient and easily accessible for such a deep space
Sorry. I think fixed shelves is a bad idea in case you have a leak or something...you need to unload and UNSCREW the shelves to get access to the area. Pull out shelves for such deep space makes more sense.IMO. though a huge improvement in how the space looks
Yeah, me too. There is nothing worse than narrow deep shelves to “lose” things. The things in the back will soon be forgotten until the day you move.
I throw out the lint immediately into the trash, I love the way it all turned out!
I clean the lint before removing my clothes.
yep....lint goes immediately into the trash.
Me too! I throw it ouw immediately!
Her little basket was the trash.
I have a little wicker wastebasket that sits on the dryer. I put the lint in there each time and dump into the trash when it gets full. So I'm on team Alexandra with the lint basket!
Same here! #teamalexandra on this one!
I keep mine just in case for firestarter so I do that too.
Same!
I have a slim tall bucket that is just for lint and then I dump it in the trash once it's full. Totally "normal."
Similar. I have a small flip top can that the lint goes into until it’s time to be emptied.
So cute! Just one note. I don't buy liquid laundry detergent. I buy laundry sheets (so I'm not paying for water) in compostable packaging. Eco-friendly, inexpensive, and takes up far less room.
I LOVE the laundry sheets! Cannot believe people keep buying those plastic jugs and all the drippy mess, etc.
Let’s all quit adding to the floating plastic trash islands!
Hey! Just a quick note, while laundry sheets are good for the environment in some ways (easier to transport because of no water therefore less pollution ect) they can have the downfall of producing microplastics when used! Really no solution is perfect at this point unfortunately. Buying from a bulk refiller is also an okay option :)
@@Kitkatrey Do they work as well? I have a laundry closet with no storage so that might work for me.
Those strips didn’t work for me, they don’t clean clothes well enough. I buy Tide Purclean in a cardboard box and this is truly the closest thing to regular detergent. All the other eco friendly detergents don’t clean clothes well enough.
@@smallhouseinthemeadow6131 I have no regrets with the Earth Breeze sheets. Love them.
I totally need a Graham in my life. He seems like a good-hearted, very talented person.
i would also added LED light strips or like a battery puck light underneath the shelves for more visibility especially during the evenings!
I came here to type this!
That is so smart love that idea
Ohhh that would be amazing!
I also came here to suggest this!
I noticed your dryer vent tube is a little long. You might want to trim it so there are no big bends where lint will accumulate. A straight shot is the most efficient way to vent and the clothes will actually dry faster too.
And helps to prevent fires!
It would also have been great to see Graham or you use the vacuum to clean out the dryer vent tube during this renovation, as it is so hard to reach and is a common cause of house fires. They also make a special tool for you to push down below the filter to get some lint out of there, s well. You could have used it and made room for it on the shelves. Your videos often cover safety issues; I wish you'd done it here. Everything is lovely, but safety comes first!
🙋🏾♀️ I can totally relate to Alexandra, I clean my lint filter regularly but I place it in a lint container, that hangs above my dyer in my laundryroom. That get's emptied about once a month. Been doing this 20+ years.
I have a trash can right next to my dryer just for lint. 😁
Hear me out here...
Build a folding table that attaches to the banister hand rail via a channel that drops over it.
The table top attaches with a piano hinge to the channel.
The table top folds down towards the spindles with the two table legs folding up under the tabletop (use locking hardware).
Line the channel that goes over the railing with leather to protect the banister.
Now you have a fold away folding table!
PS - I have a garbage can just for lint disposal and a small brush to really clean the screen.
In the US that flexible dryer hose is not recommended for use due to the amount of lint that builds up in the little folds. Dryers cause a large percentage of home fires.
The laundry closet is really cute - and those waves totally made it!
Also, it is my understanding that the dryer sheets also cause some of the dryer fires - don't keep reusing them
You're not alone in this! I keep a small (bathroom-sized) waste bin next to my dryer for tossing lint into, and I empty that smaller bin into the regular household garbage right before I put the garbage out to the curb. It's basically like keeping it in a basket, just mine is a small wastebasket instead of a cute storage basket. 🙂
Exactly. Mine is a waste basket that looks like plastic wicker basket, lol.
Yep me too
My husband 3-d printed a cup holder that hangs from the spigot on the detergent dispenser. It holds the cup and catches drips
Graham is a genius with a saw. And he’s so creative, as is all of your team. You’re so lucky to have such a great team behind you, not to mention that you are a whiz at decorating.
They make a long plastic or wood wand that you can attach to the end bracket so that your hands are not touching the drape fabric each time your opening/closing them .. also helps to keep the white drapes clean.. the drape is a bit sheer, maybe add drapery liner to the back so that you don’t see the appliances behind..
Great suggestions!
Available near the mini blinds at big box h.I. stores
Also, can we get an AMEN for those beautiful scallop shelves Graham whipped up?? Really enlarged the whole space in the best way. ❤️ 10 points to Grahamffindor!
I don't know, I feel Graham gives off strong grahamlepuff energy.
@@waterbitten Yes!
If you find a nice storage bin you can put the outdoor furniture covers into the very back of the shelves because they will be concealed by the laundry decor!
That's what I thought, too! Although I would put those on the top shelf. ♥
Right, one of those plastic bags you can vacuum hose to get the items as small as possible. Should fit at the back of the top shelf?
Looks great!
Folding those covers would help tremendously, and fit into a storage bag or basket much easier.
Turned out so cute and the shelves are so whimsy ! Graham is probably the most wholesome being there ever was. I love how hes always up to making the visions come to life and is equally excited ! You guys are the best
Graham just free handed the scallops until they “looked right”?! His talents know no bounds.
You did well with the shelves! Given the depth, might a pull out shelf be more usable? Thinking out loud. Would love to see more tiny/apartment laundry rooms makeover please 😊
I think she could get some pretty baskets and put the stuff in them. Pull out the basket, easy peasy. Besides, laundry stuff isn't particularly pretty.
That's what I thought too, to really be able to use all the space in the back. You could put the track either on the wall side or on the bottom, to really keep every inch of space usable, and some guards on either side, maybe a thinner MDF, so that stuff doesn't fall from the sides when you pull the shelves out!
They make, (or Graham could fashion) a pull out shelf to go betweent he washer and dryer. It makes sorting and folding clothes so much easier.
I’m with Amanda. I toss the lint into the trash right away. I was a little confused with that basket 😂
The basket is essentially a small garbage can.
Cute makeover for the tiniest space! Highlights IMO: Garbage can: Curtain rod: Glass detergent dispenser: Amber spray bottle: Metal container.
So cute. Try storing you patio furniture covers in a storage compression bag. They will lay flat and stack on one another. Graham is more than a pretty face. Genius idea to add scalloped edges.
On another note. I am a 63 year old married woman, and I’m so in love with Graham. He is so talented, creative, innovative it’s sexy. Oh my word, is there anything he can’t do?? Wow. Awesomeness. Great job Graham. 😊😊😊😊👏👏👏👏
I too am a very happily married middle-aged woman with a secret cougar crush on Graham. He's fantastic. If Henry David Thoreau and MacGyver had a baby, it would be Graham.
There is something so satisfying about having an aesthetically pleasing laundry room/area/closet. I never minded doing laundry, but once I brightened up my basement laundry room I actually look forward to it.
Grahm is so talented. His innovations always amaze me.
Perhaps Graham could build skinny/narrow storage boxes for those outdoor covers and then store them at the back of the laundry things. Using the back space better
Alexandra, your dress in the intro is absolutely stunning! It suits you so well! I don't think I've seen you wear anything like this before and you should totally wear this style more in the future!
it's the Emerson from Abercrombie. it's been on my wishlist for months. the silhouette is perfect
Love it!!!!
The only tiny detail is that I'd put a shelf on the bottom (where the trash can is) to avoid thigs from following under the washing machine. 😅
Especially as she has a cat! There favorite stashes are under the fridge and under anything you can't get your hand or a vacuum hose in!
The laundry room is so adorable! I'm a fibre artist, so I do save dryer lint and make decorative bowls out of it. 😊
Graham's spelunking while Alexandras vision is visioning. 🤣🤣🤣 So adorable. Wavy shelves are a super cute touch❣
I’ll put my two cents in re the laundry lint ~ I used to keep a clear plastic produce bag hanging on a cup hook. When full, I tied off the top and put it in the outdoor garbage. Now I use the smallest white solid plastic bathroom garbage can I could find (I found the size I wanted at Walmart) and I line it with the same produce bags I used to use. It sits on the floor next to the dryer. The opening is larger so it’s much easier for me to drop and toss instead of wrestling open the twisted shut bag. 🦋
Yeah I do the same thing, but just with a grocery bag! But I know a lot of places are banning those so not everyone can do that
I have been leaving my lint on top of the dryer loose like a madwoman and was thinking of getting a small trash can (or I guess "weird lint basket") for the laundry but just couldn't figure out where to put it. This gave me an idea because I have some hooks on the laundry shelving that I never found a purpose for. I should get a cute hanging cup basket/bag for the lint!
You can keep lint and make it into a big ball for birds to make their nests comfy❤
GREAT idea!🦅🦆🐥
I’ve been wanting to do that!!
Alexandra, that incredible peel and stick wall paper that you put in Alessia's living room would be fire on the slanted part of your bathroom ceiling!!
i use to walk the lint to the kitchen trash. now i am saving it. rolling it and stuffing it into my empty toilet paper rolls to be used for camping fire starters for the summer. you have a really nice looking laundry closet. your shelving scallops are great. continued blessings.🕊
A surprise video from AG is the best thing to happen today!!
🥰🥰🥰 I’ll be back on Saturday, too!
@@AlexandraGater Yayy I'll be waiting💐❤️
❤❤❤❤❤. Throw my dryer lint away right away. It’s actually very flammable.❤❤❤❤
Exactly and it’s also not normal to purchase a little small pink trashcan to put it next to your dryer to dump it into instead of walking into your kitchen to throw it away to the garbage can OMG
lol😂 I love how this is the confessions episode! Alexandra’s lint collection basket and Gram’s Irish spring shower laundry service ❤❤❤
15:46 Graham just coming thru as Alexandra's hype man "its perfect, and then with all your styling stuff" so freaking supportiev
I’ve been doing wash 65 years and my lint disposal depends on the situation. When I have a laundry ROOM I put the lint in the trash can in the laundry room. When Ive had a laundry closet or in the garage I take it to the nearest trash can. Do what works for you.
This is it exactly. There is no "normal," just what fits the situation.
@@TamarLitvot Especially if you have ADHD, it's really important to make it as easy as possible to do something appropriate with the lint. So despite the outside garbage being literally right outside the door to the laundry-entryway - opening that door is too much of a barrier. So I guess I'm going to get myself a weird lint basket because right now I'm just leaving it on top of the dryer until my housekeeper comes and throws it out.
My whole family puts the lint into a basket that sits on top of the dryer and we walk by it while it’s overflowing till someone empties it 😅 I feel you Alexandra
The scalloped shelves are super cute! I feel this was a missed chance tho to move the w/d up and leave that storage space below instead (it would be better used). It’s so much easier to load the washer when you don’t have to bend 😅
I have a ‘lint bin’ in my laundry closet- not a basket, just a small bin that hangs on the wall near my dryer. I empty the lint tray each time I use the dryer and stick it in there. Sometimes that is discarded, but I save a good portion for the Spring. I put lint and yarn scraps in a wire box outside for birds to use for nesting material. You’d be surprised how quickly it will disappear! And it’s fun to watch the birds take what they need.
You’re not alone. I empty my dryer lint everytime but I have a bin in the cabinet above my dryer and empty it in the trash when it’s full.
OMG NO! NOT NORMAL HAHAHA! Everyone I know cleans it out and throws it into the trash EVERY time! 🤭🤣
Graham's craftsmanship plus Alexandra's styling is like Ben and Erin Hometown formula
I absolutely love on you the purple dress that you wore in the opening scene. Please wear more of these open neck style dresses/tops. The colour also brought it the red in your glorious hair. 🤩🙏🧡
When I did over my small laundry room I found these cute nesting canisters. The larger one I used for lint, the medium one for eco washing sheets, and the smallest one for the coins etc I always find in my husband's washing. And I got a cute glass bottle for the vinegar I use for conditioner. I am so happy with how it looks. It's aesthetic and functional. I think yours also looks great.
Try using laundry sheets instead of liquid. You are mostly storing a huge bottle of water and it drips and you must deal with the weight and the disposal of the bottle.
Also get rid of the lint immediately. It just adds to dust and fire hazard.
Ecos has really good laundry sheets for the washer- no bulky messy bottles and easier to store.
I use Earthwash Laundry sheets, the box is only 3" x 4".
I think the little garbage can for the lint is a great idea. Looks much better than the basket idea. It’s essentially putting the lint in the trash can. And when it’s full, you can then empty it.
And Graham keeps smiling through all of that.....Amazing. he's a Keeper!
I love your big makeovers but it was nice to see a small space / something that feels like something I could really tackle! Great video as always
"I'm also checking off another to-do-item, which is: ORDERING MORE DEODORANT." Girl, the transition to the deodorant ad really was your SMOOTHEST so far ... This made my day on so many levels. 😍
I would have mentioned "no aluminium means no deodorant stains on your laundry!"
I have a lint bin that literally says, "Lint Bin" on the front of it. It came with a magnet attached, and it sticks to the front of my dryer. It could go on the side of someone's dryer, if they prefer. I clean my lint catcher every time I use the dryer, but I don't run to the trash can every time. I just empty the bin on the dryer from time to time. It is a time saver. Some people use the clean lint to stuff throw pillows and other things, too. Your lint basket is bigger than any I've ever seen, but hey, whatever works for you. Everything looks great, too.
I throw out my lint after each load is done. I remember hearing somewhere that if you're into camp fires, save your lint because it's a great addition to the kindling to get the fire started.
My lints fills the small container in my laundry closet until it heaps over..then I take it to the actual. lol very normal based on my history with cleaning others homes. 😂
Love this upgrade and getting a surprise video during the week. 💗 You may already be doing this IRL but you’ll want a little dish under the new detergent dispenser to catch any run off and keep your floors clean and safe.
I literally have the EXACT same basket from Dollarama on the bottom shelf of my laundry unit that I toss the lint into, then I empty it into the garbage when it gets full!! That is so funny!
Seeing Alexandra struggling with the laundry detergent jug confirms yet again how much more convenient laundry detergent sheets are. A cardboard box of sheets for almost a hundred loads takes up less space than a DVD case and weighs much the same. There are at least two Canadian brands that are also vegan (uses no animal ingredients) and cruelty free (not tested on animals). They're also plastic free like her deodorant. The brand I use cleans great too! I'm never going back.
Though for Alexandra to switch would mean SO MUCH empty space on those shelves! Storage for outdoor furniture covers?
BTW, I'm on Team Toss the Lint Every Time. Who needs the clutter?
I want to look into those. I use a good, non-polluting and no-fragrance detergent, but there are still the plastic bottles. Do the sheets totally dissolve in the wash -- and do they work as well with cold water as warm? I wash most of my clothes in cold water.
@@TamarLitvot , the sheets I use are also unscented and paraben, phthalate, and phosphate free. They dissolve completely; I’ve never noticed any residue and I mainly use cold water. I am such a fan!
@@helenleeyogini2679 Thank you. Could you tell me the brand -- I'm up for changing once I finish the detergent I already have.
@@TamarLitvot , I use Tru Earth. ❤️
@@helenleeyogini2679 Looks really good but it's expensive. I'm going to look around and see if there's something similar that's more affordable. However, I might give this a try anyway because it's the right thing to do in terms of the environment.
Would love to see a pop of colour with the shelves - this could be the same colour as the curtain hooks or run through the curtain in some way too
We collect the dryer lint in a container, and when it is full, add it to the green bin (compost) for municipal pick-up.
The gasp I gusped when the drying rack fit perfectly! Amazing.
I immediately trash the lint, although I’ve wanted to put it in a wire basket outside for the birds to take for nesting (I haven’t yet for fear my neighbors will think me too weird 🤪) Really love the way this turned out - the fresh look from new paint (and I salute you for thoroughly cleaning everything first), the pretty scalloped edges on the shelves, everything put back in decorative containers, and enclosed in a crisp white curtain. Brilliant!! I would love to do laundry there too. Thanks for taking us along!
Don't be concerned if your neighbors think you are weird - who cares! Besides, they may think it's a great idea as well!! Just tell them next time you see them.
I put lint out for birds but they didn’t use it. Now I think I’ve heard it’s not good for them. Not sure but do a little research first.
unfortunately lint is no good for wild birds, the fibers are extremely sort so it doesn’t have structure and it falls apart when wet so it’s not a good lining material either.
Sylvia it's funny that you say the birds won't use lint for their nests cause guess what? They built nests in our dryer vent at the back of our condo. They pulled the mesh covering off it and built their nest there. The condo board won't replace the cover, so we gently removed the birds nest and replaced the cover with a new securer one ourselves.
@@janetwalker3541 I didn't say they won't use it, I said it's not good nesting material. I think we agree that a dryer vent is not an appropriate place for a bird to nest, but they don't know that, since dryer vents, like dryer lint, don't occur in nature. Just like you removed those birds and secured your vent to keep them safe, we should not put out a poor nesting material such as lint.
I just moved into a new unit and have an awkwardly shaped laundry closet … was just wondering how to maximize the space! So this video is perfectly timed, thank you! Love the outcome. Also Amanda is a scene stealer so always glad when she comes on screen!!
Everyone needs a Graham in their life, he makes dreams come true!
Also team Gator, I have a decorative basket on the shelf above the dryer with some plants that I use for dryer lint. And when it's full I empty it! I don't have another trash nearby so it works for us!
I missed these!! I absolutely LOVED it!! Your creativity continues to impress
SO nice! I love doing laundry! It’s the only household chore I like doing!
Turned out great! And yep, I save my lint in a basket and throw it away when it’s full. Or I use it for a little bonfire starter.
That's SO normal! We keep a small bucket on our dryer. But ALSO, we keep it for starting campfires.
wow! 😍love those shelves! the curtain is also really nice! graham strikes again with the thumbtack hack 🔥
Love the video. Always drop everything to watch your videos. Keep it up team AG
Lint right in the garbage, my garbage is next to my washer dryer
Great video Team AG - love " what does Gord do?" Any "normal" person would empty the lint have each cycle - Lint is highly flammable so out it goes! Well done Team AG!!!!!
Ok cleaning lint out right away is normal but when we did a project for an animal shelter we would collect lint to stuff the dog and cat beds along with off cut scrap fabric. Technically it’s all just fibre. Also I know some shelters would take it for filling for baby animals. Lint can be sustainable
YES!!! I clean it every time I use the dryer!!!! 😂
So adorable! Nice upgrade!
We save the lint and use it for fire starters because it’s extremely farmable. But defiantly storing it in a container with a lid, because it’s flammable . Like a compost / tin bin
So far, my fav!! I love how you give your customers what they want even when they don’t know what is it!!
Love that floral dress!
The laundry looks so cute now! I think an idea instead of a curtain could be a shade similar to what you did in the Ashley tisdale studio fix!!! I think that could be so cute
I put a magnetic mesh pen cup -- the kind you probably had in your locker -- directly on my dryer, and put my lint in there. I toss it probably every 7 washes or so. I also have a separate magnetic cup for my laundry soap sheets.
I won a big specially painted garage trash can and love it in the laundry room. It will hold anything, including the big box of detergent. It is red with flames. It was painted by a car artist and is really well done, it is art. Doesn’t match a thing in the house, but I love it.
Wait? There are people who collect their lint and throw it out when the basket is full?? 😂
I about died laughing at this basket full of lint. Lol, sorry AG but I throw mine out the minute it leaves the dryer. This was hilarious.
We have a dedicated lint bucket. It was a special metal popcorn bucket that was probably a giveaway for a high budget film at the theater. But as far as I am concerned is a rubbish bin, the same as your basket. It’s just right next to the dryer, which is way more convenient than walking over to the kitchen bin. Just dumb the whole bucket when it’s full 😊
It is very normal to have a lint container. They actually do sell specifically lint containers. We use different containers; usually something disposable that can eventually be thrown away with the lint. We definitely clean the lint trap with every load.
“I just want to do laundry all weekend long” you sound insane! 😂😅❤ got too love team AG
I empty my dryer after every use and while there is a tiny trash can in my bathroom/laundry room, I found a cute little lidded jar that I put the collected dryer lint in. I keep the jar in the pedestal under the dryer.
Alexandra, first whatever you do in your home that works for you, that is normal. With that written, I throw the lint from the dryer, I throw away after every load. That is what I do, everyone has a different method. Love and blessings ❤🙏🏽!
I tossed my not immediately accept in the early spring I put it in a spot where the birds can get it to help build their nest and they seem to love it.
We have a lint " mini trash can", we make campfire starters with some. In winter we put it out with the bird feeder for birds to use in nest building. Normal or not, it's what we do.
It looks amazing. I absolutely love the scalloped shelves.
Lint - I keep a garbage can in the laundry room for lint, which is basically what your basket is anyway. :) And I never really comment on a person's looks, but I just have to say that dress with the pink flowers looks fabulous on you!!
We totally have a bag for lint. Our laundry is in our basement so....trash is one floor up. Tried using a trash can but we all kept forgetting to empty it. A bag hanging beside the dryer is a more visible reminder 😅
This turned out sooo good and the curved rod was genius. Now, the sight of that lint basket truly triggered me. I throw it in the trash -- a covered trash bin IMMEDIATELY. 😂
I love the transformation.🎉 Sigh. You are all so talented.
I love the beautiful scalloped shelves, curtain, rail, fresh painted wall, accessories and the laudry liquid dispenser idea. 💡👌
It never entered my mind to collect laundry lint though. Lol.
It always amazes me how we suddenly love to use a beautifully organised area, when before it looked like an eyesore.
I live in Germany in an old farm house built in 1699. Your eyes are not deceiving you.
This whole house had abit built on here, there and everywhere over time. Nothing makes sense. The whole thing is an eyesore. I can just imagine what magic you could all create as a team to help this place make sense and be beautiful. 😂
My laundry room is also 50 shades of white, maybe this is the motivation I needed to paint it 😂
Questions: where do you keep your steamer? Also, have you considered laundry strips rather than liquid detergent? The best invention EVER for small spaces.