Not your normal laundromat
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When you picture a laundromat, I’m sure the first words that pop into your mind aren’t “warm, inviting, cozy, or relaxing,” but it’s exactly those words that Erin and her husband, John, kept in mind while renovating a rundown in their new home of Charleston.
In this conversation, Erin shares how she and her husband took inspiration from their own travels to create a one-of-a-kind laundromat that has become a gathering spot in their community, the ins and outs of working together as a married couple, and what it has been like being in the spotlight since the project went viral online.
In this episode:
How Erin made the big transition from video production to renovations.
What inspired Erin and John to tackle the laundromat.
Specific design choices that were made to create a cozy and welcoming space.
How the community embraced this new space and took ownership of it.
What it’s really like working together as a couple.
Exciting projects that Erin and John have planned for the future
“Yes, it needs to be functional, but like, what if it was also beautiful? What if it was also cozy?”
Links mentioned in this episode:
GMA Article - Good Morning America profile and photos of Erin and John's renovated laundromat in Charleston, South Carolina
Lowcountry Blessing Box - Organization that partners with The Spin Cycle for free laundry days
Neighbors Together - Charleston organization mentioned that does outreach for the homeless population
The Wanderer Guest House - Erin and John's bed and breakfast-style accommodation in Boone, NC
About the guest:
Erin has a passion for renovating overlooked places. Online, she frequently documents her life in Charleston and the new projects that she and her husband, John, are working on.
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