Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Guest Bath Redo

Most people that know me know how much I love to paint. However, I think painting one bathroom 4 times and never being happy is a little ridiculous. Our guest bath a been a pain in my side for over 7 years now. When we moved in I saw past the yellow and white striped wallpaper with floral border and the most awful yellow laminate floor and knew I could do something with it. Even though I have painted it several times I just still hated being in that room. On New Year Eve I finally had had enough. I had a vision and I went with it. Ryan was outside doing some yard work and I dragged my sick self out there to ask him if he wanted to head to the Home Depot and pick up some floor tile for the bathroom. Nothing should stop a woman with a design vision...even the flu! Surprisingly he looked up and said ok. He usually looks at me like I'm a mad woman for wanting to redo another room. I said I didn't care what he picked out as long as wasn't as bad as what we had. Who have I become to not care what kind of floor he would pick out. Seriously, the floor was THAT bad and anything would have been better. Thankfully he picked out some really pretty tile and we got started. It took a day of laying the tile and grouting but it was so worth it. The end result is just beautiful. The next few days were full of caulking around the tile, painting the walls, buying accessories, and doing some crafty stuff. I also painted the baseboards and doors since they had that ugly yellow glaze on them. I must add here...please do not put a yellow glaze on your baseboards and doors!! The homeowner after you will hate you! I still have some extra things to do such as new faucets, lighting and framing the huge builders mirror but overall it is done. My goal of the room was a relaxing, modern, yet child friendly. I think I finally have a bathroom that I really enjoy. Ryan told me that this gave him confidence to keep doing more projects so master bath, you are next!! In a way I am sorry I don't have a picture of the old bath to show but I really did not want any memory of it.Small spaces are really hard to photograph.Above the toiletI found these saying that I wanted to frame. I loved the little inspirational words for the kids. New towels with pictures of the kids above their individual towels. Plus one for a guest.A Pinterest idea. Found the wooden plaques at Hobby Lobby, painted them and Mod Podged the pictures onto them. Absolutely LOVE them! The best part is the new floor!! Bye bye ugly yellow laminate! Had to pull out the little camera to get the full view. Hmmmm countertops might be in the future as well :).

3 comments:

The Gillaspie Family said...

Girl, I don't know how you do it!! It looks amazing! You should pin your own picture. :)

Heather said...

It looks great! What a difference...good job you two!

Emily said...

I saw that photo of you grouting in your regular jeans. And sick too! You are crazy! I've seen the photos above the towel holders go viral on pinterest. Yours look super cute!