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Shades of Blue: An Instagrammer’s Redone Laundry Room, Color Matching Included

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Shades of Blue: An Instagrammer’s Redone Laundry Room, Color Matching Included

September 20, 2021

Stephanie Kane’s remodeling mission is to make the most of every space. She documents her ongoing renovations and spruce-up projects in her 1940s Colonial Cape via her Instagram, @the_seasoned_home, and blog of the same name, but until recently, there was one room in the house that wasn’t pulling its weight: the downstairs powder room. “It was so large that I was able to put two tables and a bench in it,” she says. “It didn’t fit, in my mind, and the space was wasted. That’s when we came up with the idea to make our hall closet into a tiny bathroom and the large powder room into a laundry room. Our laundry was down in the basement, and this would make it so much more accessible.”

Stephanie demo-ed the oversized W.C. and set about engineering a laundry space that would be equal parts functional and appealing in shades of blue. “I wanted the focal wall to be the one with the window on it—what you see when you walk in. We had to actually move the window to make it symmetrical and build out the wall a bit too. We played around with the layout for months and finally settled on the washer and dryer at the entry of the room.” 

For the utility sink area, Stephanie ordered cabinets from Cabinets.com in the “smoky blue” colorway. “We were originally going to order wood cabinets and paint them, but since these came in blue, we decided to get them and if we didn’t like the color, we would paint over them. We ended up loving the color,” says Stephanie. But there was one hitch: “We didn’t realize the kick plate was not included with the cabinets.” 

Enter the ColorReader EZ from Datacolor, a handy tool that allows you to scan any color and get the three closest color matches from the most popular paint brands, plus coordinating colors. Take a look at Stephanie’s transformed laundry room—perfectly matched toe kick included.

N.B.: Through December 3, 2021 Datacolor is offering Remodelista readers a double discount on their ColorReader EZ Black Friday promotion–get their special holiday price plus an additional $10 off for Remodelista readers by using the following code: REMODELISTA (Valid in US and Canada only.) The Remodelista discount is good through the end of the year.

Photography courtesy of Stephanie Kane.

After

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Above: “I tend to keep spaces pretty neutral, but I feel like small spaces are where you can have some fun,” Stephanie says. She opted for a palette of cool blues: paint, tile, and grey-blue slate floors. But when the cabinets arrived sans toe kick, Stephanie needed to seamlessly match the blue of the cabinets without trying endless paint samples (a task both tedious and messy). 

Datacolor’s ColorReader EZ solved the problem. “We placed the device on the cabinet, and within seconds we had a few paint matches,” she says. “We went with what looked to be an identical color: Sherwin Williams’ Smoky Azurite. It was truly a perfect match. So perfect that when we realized we wanted to box in the washer and dryer with a cabinet, we built it ourselves and used the same color. It saved us so much time and money. We didn’t have to order the pieces; we were able to make them all and just use this little device.” 

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Above: Art finds a place in even the most utilitarian of spaces.

Here’s how the ColorReader EZ works: Download the Datacolor ColorReader app and sync the device to your smartphone. Then, use the small, portable tool to scan any color—from a textile, piece of art, or, yes, an already-painted cabinet or wall. The device will offer three color matches from the most popular paint brands as well as coordinating colors and palette ideas. You can save and share color ideas, including with your paint mixer or designer.

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Above: “I didn’t use a farmhouse sink in my kitchen renovation and wished I had, so I knew that was what I wanted for this room,” says Stephanie. The wall behind is tiled 8×8 in a pale blue design called Positano Cottage by Amalfi Coast.
above: function meets beauty: the counters are polished carrara marble. 21
Above: Function meets beauty: The counters are polished Carrara marble.
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Above: “We decided on a stackable washer/dryer because it would save space,” says Stephanie. She built a simple wooden box around the appliances, painted the exterior in matching blue (again using the ColorReader EZ), then hung a space-saving wall-mounted drying rack.
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Above: A look at the tiny ColorReader EZ and companion Datacolor ColorReader app.

Before

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Above: The powder room, before.

N.B.: Through December 3, 2021 Datacolor is offering Remodelista readers a double discount on their ColorReader EZ Black Friday promotion–get their special holiday price plus an additional $10 off for Remodelista readers by using the following code: REMODELISTA (Valid in US and Canada only.) The Remodelista discount is good through the end of the year.

For more about the Datacolor ColorReader EZ, see The Perfect Palette: A Color-Matching Tool for Finding the Ideal Paint and head to the Datacolor website.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Datacolor?

Datacolor is a company that provides color management solutions for various industries, including fashion, home décor, and imaging.

What is color matching?

Color matching is the process of finding a color that matches or complements another color. In this case, Datacolor was used to match the color of the laundry room cabinets to the existing tile in the room.

What type of color matching technology did Datacolor use for this laundry room renovation?

Datacolor used the ColorReaderPRO device, which uses state-of-the-art color matching technology to instantly identify the color of any surface, object, or material.

Can the ColorReaderPRO be used for other home renovation projects?

Yes, the ColorReaderPRO can be used for any home renovation project that requires color matching, including matching paint colors, flooring, or furniture.

How accurate is the ColorReaderPRO?

The ColorReaderPRO has a 99% color match accuracy rating, which means it can accurately match the color of virtually any surface, object, or material.

Is the ColorReaderPRO easy to use?

Yes, the ColorReaderPRO is user-friendly and easy to use. It can be operated by simply placing the device on the surface of the material to be matched and pressing a button.

Where can I purchase the ColorReaderPRO?

The ColorReaderPRO can be purchased on the Datacolor website or through select retailers.

How much does the ColorReaderPRO cost?

The price of the ColorReaderPRO varies depending on the retailer and geographic location. It is recommended to check the Datacolor website or contact a local retailer for pricing information.

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