Fortunately, it came out MUCH better and I am thrilled with it.
Except for the long hunt for a decent light fixture, working on this room was just so much fun. That may have something to do with the small size of the room, gratification was almost instant with all the small steps.
I painted the room an amzzing green color I wanted to use in the dining room but I didn't have the guts to step out of my comfort zone in such a large room. Now I wish I would have painted both rooms with this fresh shade of green.
The biggest change was removing the 1970's wall tile and replacing it with timeless and classic beadboard. Now I want to use beadboard on the kitchen island makeover that I am planning for next year.
No one loves a bargain more than I do so it should be no big surprise that I was thrilled with the deal I got on the fabric for the window valance in this room. How does $2 a yard sound? It sounded great to me so I bought the last 8 yards they had. Originally I had planned on using this fabric only in the dining room but I decided to coordinate the two rooms by using the same fabric in each room. (The dining room panels will have to wait until the new year.)
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You can see why I am thrilled with this makeover.
If you want to see how the room evolved check out these posts: Installing the beadboard, Getting a Handle on Your Toilet, The Hunt For Lighting, Demo Surprises, The Finished Powder Room, The Reveal.
I will be sharing over at Home Stories A to Z - My Favorite Project of 2011
Southern Hospitality - Top Projects of 2011
Thanks for reading,
simply fabulous!!!! i soooo love it all and especially the bead board -- LOVE THAT!!!! sending you tons of new year hugs!!! wishing you and yours all the best life has to offer!
ReplyDeleteLove the light fixture! Do you mind sharing where its from??
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow! That is absolutely gorgeous! How much did you hate the shiny builder tile and grout? I can ask you that because I spent my afternoon cleaning my master bathroom which is floor, wall, bath and shower of that stuff. Your remodel is so beautiful. I'm happy for you.
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cute redo!
ReplyDeleteTraci. Thanks for stopping by Curb Alert! Love your blog. Now makes me think I should have maybe named my blog "four kids at home" as they are a mess! I have the same red fabric in my kitchen and dining room - I love it! Love the way your bathroom turned out. Following you now.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
~Tami @ Curb Alert!
love the beadboard! what a great change, it's obvious how much you love it!
ReplyDeleteI agree,...this makeover was awesome. Love that new powder room so much!!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is such an amazing transformation. I can see why it's your favorite!
ReplyDeleteJust found your lovely blog. Love what you did with your bathroom it looks gorgeous! We'd like to welcome you to share it at our linky party. We'd be thrilled to have you!
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Patti
Hi again, I do like beadboard and used to have it in my old cottage. I have different blogs , but I only use them upon occasion for different things. Some are just to make my life simpler, like keeping my recipes on the recipe blog. My devotional blog is mainly for myself as well. My study in RC faith is for myself as well. The grandpa blog is/was done by my hubby. The monkey blog is mainly for trips and I don't always do that much any more. My cottage blog has ended since I have moved. So my main blog is the nannykim-nannykim condo one! ha!
ReplyDeleteYour bathroom is gorgeous! I actually used a similar beadboard in my half bath...I love it. Then I painted it a lime green. It's not finished yet though...I can't decide how to decorate it.
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