Little project: cute curtain for laundry nook

I made a sweet cafe curtain for my laundry nook this week.

I saw this idea on a couple of blogs and thought it would be perfect for hiding the plugs and hoses behind the washer and dryer.  Plus, maybe it would add a touch of boho vibe to the area.

I decided not to hang a curtain to replace the doors to the laundry nook.  I would just be moving it out of my way, and it would bunch up at either end - just like the folding doors did.  Having no doors on this nook has made the hallway look roomier, too.  So I fished around and found some leftover oilcloth from several projects, including seat pads for folding chairs.

Originally given to me by a friend, I loved it so much I ordered the last of it from a seller on Etsy.  It doesn't "drape" as softly as regular fabric, but it is sturdy and splash-proof.  With time I think the fabric will hang nicely.

I painted the bottom half of the lower shelf's brackets so they would be less noticeable behind the tension rod and clip rings combo I planned to use.  I also hung the washer's surge protector on the wall, easily accessed from behind the curtain.

It looks dark in here, but it was such a cloudy day.

There is actually plenty of light in here to see the laundry!  And it looks finished and boho cute.

I like owls, but it looks like I'm obsessed with them, ha ha.

I took down the tension rods near the dryer as they were just visual clutter and I wasn't really using them for more than hangers.  And I love that I have the surface space to fold items, so I will probably leave the top of the dryer clear of clutter.  This was a sweet little project for a rainy week!

Gina