It wasn't until marriage that I found myself doing laundry as if it were my new found hobby. Not that I enjoy it, but there are always clothes to clean! I can’t imagine what it will be like when the kids come. After consistently kneeling to find miscellaneous socks that got “lost” in my washer… I started getting fed up. I went to Sears to find the pedestals that matched our washer and dryer, but the best price was $500 for both!!! I was not ready to spend a small fortune, but couldn’t get it out of my mind that there must be an alternative to make washing easier. After seeing a few upscale laundry rooms with built-ins I became inspired to build one myself…and let me tell you… it has become my laundry life saver.
 
What you will need:

• ¾” plywood for top
• 2x4 lumber for base
• Thin wood paneling to cover front and side(s) * Bead board is an option
• Trim pieces
• Screws
• Optional pulls for faux wood drawers

Start out by measuring you washer and dryer. You want the plywood top large enough to accommodate both with maybe an inch or two on all sides.

I received a digital photo frame as a gift which sat in a closet for the longest time because I was unsure of how to make the black work with the warm colors in my home.

Then I stumbled across Hammered Brown spray paint at Home Depot.... and I thought, why didn't I think of this sooner! The frame unscrewed easily from the unit that displays the photos. The texture adds a unique element.

Another option is to apply an ‘antique’ finish. Spray the frame a dark color, let dry, spray with a light color and rub the edges with a rag. This option will also work by first spraying a light color then a dark.