Showing posts with label bathroom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bathroom. Show all posts
Gosh, I've waited a long time for this post! Today I'm revealing our tiny, colorful powder bathroom makeover! So snuggle in because I'm going to give you a play-by-play for this glow-up. If you missed the first post where I talked about the concept and design, feel free to take a look here.
Clearly the star of the space is the wallcovering. You guys, it's so, so, so good! Not only does it incorporate all the colors that we use throughout the rest of our home, it's also a quite unexpected, and dare I say - sophisticated? The dark background ups the chic factor, and we love it!
As any designer will tell you, a powder bath is the perfect place to step outside of your comfort zone and take a risk. Would I have done this pattern in my master bathroom where I spend close to an hour everyday? Probably not, but this tiny space needed something special and high-impact. It's a place that guests will more than likely visit, and it's also a place where you won't spend too much time, so why not have fun? I looked to the Reverie wallpaper by Albany to bring all the drama. We hired a local installer to ensure that we did this pattern justice. The install was so well done that I could have laid down and cried when I saw it. If you're local to the Atlanta area and need a wallcovering installed, I'd be happy to recommend his services.
The Mirror in this space is an old West Elm ($50 new in the box) find that I had been holding on to for the last 2 years. I found it on clearance, and I knew that I would want it in our powder bath. I love the shape of it, and the offset shelf provides just the right amount of quirk. With the limited space at the pedestal sink, I wanted space for something pretty (a vase with faux blooms) and something functional (for napkins) which the shelf provides perfectly.
Previously we had a small chrome-plated builder's grade faucet. I searched high and low for a nice faucet that wouldn't break the bank. I knew I wanted black finish, a single handle, and a height that didn't cover up our little parrot king. Our wallcovering installer was so incredible, and strategically placed him front and center above the faucet. I had zero expectations or preference of how the paper should be installed, but when I came in and saw the parrot front and center above the sink and toilet I was blown away!
The faucet is nice and heavy, and feels so expensive, even though I only paid about $50 for it. Now, I would be remiss If I didn't tell you that the install of this faucet didn't come with some crazy challenges. Apparently the most efficient way to install a faucet in a pedestal sink is to remove the sink from the wall. Who knew? Of course we couldn't do that because we had made the mistake of installing the wallcovering first. Let's just say that I'm lucky to I have a husband with hands just the right size to get behind the sink. With the help of numerous trips to Home Depot, plenty of tools to provide the right leverage in a very tight space, and a sweet, "everything is figure-out-able" attitude we were able to make it work.
The soap dispenser is a cute little find from Target. I like how it picked up on the gold in the mirror and light fixture. I selected green for obvious reasons. :)
The lighting was also a find from Amazon. I wanted something that could take advantage of the 9 foot ceiling. I also wanted something without a shade so that the room could get adequate lighting since the vanity light is the only light source in the space. The asymmetric design adds a little flair to it as well. As you can see, I did deviate just slightly from the original design in that I did not end up painting the ceiling. In hindsight, I'm so glad that I didn't. I think a dark blue ceiling would have made it so much darker in there and sucked up all the light. Right now, I think the space has just the right amount of dark and moody.
Beneath the sink, I wanted a place for hand towels (which are actually small washcloths) and a bin for used ones. Have you ever been to someone's home for a get together, and by the time you use the bathroom, the one, sad hand towel is completely soaked from all the wet hands that came before yours? Well, I'm not a fan. For years we placed nice, disposable napkins in the powder bath for guests to use, but in an effort to be more sustainable (and sophisticated) I opted for the individual washcloth method that I stole with pride from dear friends of ours (who are the ULTIMATE entertainers). I always said that when I grew up I would do this, and lo and behold - we have arrived.
I've yet to see a pedestal sink storage solution that is as ingenious as this one from IKEA. It's actually two separate shelving units that when placed together look like one. I removed the middle shelf in the second unit to allow for a bin to place the used wash cloths. It fit perfectly if I do say so myself.
After the wallcovering was installed, I went on a frantic search to find a vintage rug that would complement the pattern. I must have looked at 100 rugs before I found the right one (with the help of my bestie, Camia). It's not even close to being a perfect rectangle, but I think that gives it character.
Plus, the tassel fringe detail is adorable.
In regards to the few accessories that I incorporated on top of the toilet, I wanted to keep it as simple as possible. The faux plant and set of bamboo trays are from Goodwill. Instead of typical bathroom spray I picked up some Flush Ritual from Homegoods.
Initially I wanted a cheeky print over the toilet, but then I got really indecisive. To be honest, once the wallcovering was up, I didn't want to put any holes in the wall whatsoever. The pattern is really that beautiful. But I couldn't shake the feeling that this wall need something. Eventually I settled on the idea of a Juju hat, but my bestie urged me to go with a color that was underrepresented in the pattern. This blue was so hard to find in the size that I wanted, but eventually I scored on Etsy.
This size was actually a little bigger than I wanted to go, but again, it must have been meant to be because it fit perfectly. It's the perfect cherry on the wallcovering cake.
In the initial design, I wanted to use a wall-mounted toilet paper holder. However I played around with the placement quite a bit and realized that the most perfect spot for it (that felt the most comfortable) was where the door frame is located. So I decided to use a stand I found on Amazon. It works great (especially because it's the perfect height and I once again didn't have to make holes in the wall). I was happy that this stand also gave us a spot to store extra toilet paper.
Of course we had to add a Tushy to this bathroom situation. Brandon ordered a few back in 2019, and they were just waiting to be installed. I think it definitely ups the luxury factor in here. Also the bamboo knob is a nice callback to the vanity shelving.
The waste receptacle is super sleek and non-descript. Funny story - when this piece was delivered, it was placed against the garage in front of Brandon's car. Not knowing it was there, he accidentally ran it over. This is the replacement.
P.S. The outlet and switch plates are my favorite. I'm now thinking that wallcoverings are the tattoos or Lay's Potato Chips of the design world. With tattoos, you're always planning the next one, and with chips you can't have just one. Our next wallpaper project? Probably the laundry closet or the upstairs hallway. :)
And because there's nothing better than a before and after...
So what do you think? I'm in love.
Powder Bathroom Makeover Reveal Sources
Wallpaper - Reverie Wallpaper by Albany via Wallpaper Direct
Vase - IKEA Vanligen
Faux Blooms - IKEA Smycka Artificial flower, Ranunculus
Soap Dispenser- Indo Chic Mercury Glass Soap/Lotion Dispenser by Opalhouse
Pedestal Sink Shelving - IKEA Ragrund Sink shelf/corner shelf
Turkish Oushak Persian Rug (similar) - VintageRugsLove
Juju Hat (similar) - Artifrice
Toilet Paper Stand - KES Freestanding Toilet Paper Holder
Bidet - Tushy Classic 3.0
Waste Receptacle - Tower Sanitary 1 Gallon Step Trash Can
Toilet Spray - Flush Ritual
Faux Plant (similar) - IKEA Fejka Rosemary or IKEA Fejka Baby Tears
Bathroom Tray (similar) - Celezar Vanity Tray
Gosh, I've waited a long time for this post! Today I'm revealing our tiny, colorful powder bathroom makeover! So snuggle in because I'm going to give you a play-by-play for this glow-up. If you missed the first post where I talked about the concept and design, feel free to take a look here.
Clearly the star of the space is the wallcovering. You guys, it's so, so, so good! Not only does it incorporate all the colors that we use throughout the rest of our home, it's also a quite unexpected, and dare I say - sophisticated? The dark background ups the chic factor, and we love it!
As any designer will tell you, a powder bath is the perfect place to step outside of your comfort zone and take a risk. Would I have done this pattern in my master bathroom where I spend close to an hour everyday? Probably not, but this tiny space needed something special and high-impact. It's a place that guests will more than likely visit, and it's also a place where you won't spend too much time, so why not have fun? I looked to the Reverie wallpaper by Albany to bring all the drama. We hired a local installer to ensure that we did this pattern justice. The install was so well done that I could have laid down and cried when I saw it. If you're local to the Atlanta area and need a wallcovering installed, I'd be happy to recommend his services.
The Mirror in this space is an old West Elm ($50 new in the box) find that I had been holding on to for the last 2 years. I found it on clearance, and I knew that I would want it in our powder bath. I love the shape of it, and the offset shelf provides just the right amount of quirk. With the limited space at the pedestal sink, I wanted space for something pretty (a vase with faux blooms) and something functional (for napkins) which the shelf provides perfectly.
Previously we had a small chrome-plated builder's grade faucet. I searched high and low for a nice faucet that wouldn't break the bank. I knew I wanted black finish, a single handle, and a height that didn't cover up our little parrot king. Our wallcovering installer was so incredible, and strategically placed him front and center above the faucet. I had zero expectations or preference of how the paper should be installed, but when I came in and saw the parrot front and center above the sink and toilet I was blown away!
The faucet is nice and heavy, and feels so expensive, even though I only paid about $50 for it. Now, I would be remiss If I didn't tell you that the install of this faucet didn't come with some crazy challenges. Apparently the most efficient way to install a faucet in a pedestal sink is to remove the sink from the wall. Who knew? Of course we couldn't do that because we had made the mistake of installing the wallcovering first. Let's just say that I'm lucky to I have a husband with hands just the right size to get behind the sink. With the help of numerous trips to Home Depot, plenty of tools to provide the right leverage in a very tight space, and a sweet, "everything is figure-out-able" attitude we were able to make it work.
The soap dispenser is a cute little find from Target. I like how it picked up on the gold in the mirror and light fixture. I selected green for obvious reasons. :)
The lighting was also a find from Amazon. I wanted something that could take advantage of the 9 foot ceiling. I also wanted something without a shade so that the room could get adequate lighting since the vanity light is the only light source in the space. The asymmetric design adds a little flair to it as well. As you can see, I did deviate just slightly from the original design in that I did not end up painting the ceiling. In hindsight, I'm so glad that I didn't. I think a dark blue ceiling would have made it so much darker in there and sucked up all the light. Right now, I think the space has just the right amount of dark and moody.
Beneath the sink, I wanted a place for hand towels (which are actually small washcloths) and a bin for used ones. Have you ever been to someone's home for a get together, and by the time you use the bathroom, the one, sad hand towel is completely soaked from all the wet hands that came before yours? Well, I'm not a fan. For years we placed nice, disposable napkins in the powder bath for guests to use, but in an effort to be more sustainable (and sophisticated) I opted for the individual washcloth method that I stole with pride from dear friends of ours (who are the ULTIMATE entertainers). I always said that when I grew up I would do this, and lo and behold - we have arrived.
I've yet to see a pedestal sink storage solution that is as ingenious as this one from IKEA. It's actually two separate shelving units that when placed together look like one. I removed the middle shelf in the second unit to allow for a bin to place the used wash cloths. It fit perfectly if I do say so myself.
After the wallcovering was installed, I went on a frantic search to find a vintage rug that would complement the pattern. I must have looked at 100 rugs before I found the right one (with the help of my bestie, Camia). It's not even close to being a perfect rectangle, but I think that gives it character.
Plus, the tassel fringe detail is adorable.
In regards to the few accessories that I incorporated on top of the toilet, I wanted to keep it as simple as possible. The faux plant and set of bamboo trays are from Goodwill. Instead of typical bathroom spray I picked up some Flush Ritual from Homegoods.
Initially I wanted a cheeky print over the toilet, but then I got really indecisive. To be honest, once the wallcovering was up, I didn't want to put any holes in the wall whatsoever. The pattern is really that beautiful. But I couldn't shake the feeling that this wall need something. Eventually I settled on the idea of a Juju hat, but my bestie urged me to go with a color that was underrepresented in the pattern. This blue was so hard to find in the size that I wanted, but eventually I scored on Etsy.
This size was actually a little bigger than I wanted to go, but again, it must have been meant to be because it fit perfectly. It's the perfect cherry on the wallcovering cake.
In the initial design, I wanted to use a wall-mounted toilet paper holder. However I played around with the placement quite a bit and realized that the most perfect spot for it (that felt the most comfortable) was where the door frame is located. So I decided to use a stand I found on Amazon. It works great (especially because it's the perfect height and I once again didn't have to make holes in the wall). I was happy that this stand also gave us a spot to store extra toilet paper.
Of course we had to add a Tushy to this bathroom situation. Brandon ordered a few back in 2019, and they were just waiting to be installed. I think it definitely ups the luxury factor in here. Also the bamboo knob is a nice callback to the vanity shelving.
The waste receptacle is super sleek and non-descript. Funny story - when this piece was delivered, it was placed against the garage in front of Brandon's car. Not knowing it was there, he accidentally ran it over. This is the replacement.
P.S. The outlet and switch plates are my favorite. I'm now thinking that wallcoverings are the tattoos or Lay's Potato Chips of the design world. With tattoos, you're always planning the next one, and with chips you can't have just one. Our next wallpaper project? Probably the laundry closet or the upstairs hallway. :)
And because there's nothing better than a before and after...
So what do you think? I'm in love.
Powder Bathroom Makeover Reveal Sources
Wallpaper - Reverie Wallpaper by Albany via Wallpaper Direct
Vase - IKEA Vanligen
Faux Blooms - IKEA Smycka Artificial flower, Ranunculus
Soap Dispenser- Indo Chic Mercury Glass Soap/Lotion Dispenser by Opalhouse
Pedestal Sink Shelving - IKEA Ragrund Sink shelf/corner shelf
Turkish Oushak Persian Rug (similar) - VintageRugsLove
Juju Hat (similar) - Artifrice
Toilet Paper Stand - KES Freestanding Toilet Paper Holder
Bidet - Tushy Classic 3.0
Waste Receptacle - Tower Sanitary 1 Gallon Step Trash Can
Toilet Spray - Flush Ritual
Faux Plant (similar) - IKEA Fejka Rosemary or IKEA Fejka Baby Tears
Bathroom Tray (similar) - Celezar Vanity Tray
Hey Folks, I'm back in the saddle to talk about my design plans for our guest bathroom. And yes, this makes two bathroom projects! If you missed the previous post about my plans for our powder room, check it out here.
On this side of the bathroom is where I would like to place the towel ladder. I could do hooks here (and based on size of the area that might just be optimal, however I really wanted to do something different, so I'd like to make hooks my plan B.
Vanity Light / Mirror / Faucet / Skogsta Stool (I actually bought this years ago and never assembled it.)
Above is a scheme board for a cosmetic upgrade to our guest bathroom. First and foremost I want to make it a happy place to be by rolling some color onto the walls, and adding a fun shower curtain. I'm also considering an accent wall, but I'm still undecided on that front. What do you think? Our town home has a pretty open living space, and most areas bleed into the next. Therefore I think the bathrooms will be the only places where I'll be able to experiment with different paint and wall treatments, and not mess up the flow of adjacent areas. I'm also leaning towards black accessories in all of our bathrooms going forward, so the fixtures were a pretty easy choice, and blend well with the overall concept
I would replace the vanity fixture (unfortunately this is the only light source in the space so I needed clear globes), the mirror, faucet, and possibly the countertop this go-around if I can find an inexpensive remnant (though the countertop may have to wait). I am also contemplating on painting the sink cabinet because it's small enough to be a do-able DIY. I've seen lots of people on YouTube do it, so it can't be THAT hard, right? Oh, and I can switch out the knobs for something gold to coordinate. Below is a quick sketch.
Prior to purchasing our home, I COULD NOT GET OVER the fact that we had fiberglass tubs with shower surrounds and acrylic sink tops in our bathrooms (especially because our former apartment in the city had tile, porcelain tubs, and granite). But over time, I guess I've realized that this is simply the reality for most people, and that eventually we can remodel the bathrooms to make them exactly what I want. In the mean time, I would like to do a makeover so that this space can look and feel well... designed. It was haphazardly put together from the beginning, and is totally not a reflection of the rest of our home. Currently, the bathroom is super blah and somehow felt even worse when I went to take photos of the space.
I mean... it's not great. There is no rhyme or reason to the color scheme. In the beginning I just found a shower curtain and matching rug in Target, hung up some extra cabinets for storage, and called it a day. It's bad. Don't @ me.
Oh, and can we talk about the area above the shower curtain? I really love the technique of installing the shower curtain rod near the ceiling, and using ball chain as an extension. This design detail will add much-needed visual height to the standard 72" curtain.
Kristin from the Hunted Interior used a ceiling-mounted track system for her installation, but I am also considering a rod, much like the image below.
Emily Henderson used a rod to get a similar effect, and I LOVE the gold. I still need to make some decisions about the application, as well as rod and chain color. I'm leaning towards black to coordinate with the fixtures.
Moving right along... this is perhaps the worst part of the bathroom for me. These canvases were acquired on a trip to Charleston back in our newlywed days, and used to live in our former office. The canvases are so wonky that this photo actually makes them look better then they really are. Here I would do hooks for hand towels above the sink, and framed artwork (obviously nothing too precious due to the moisture) behind the door.
So that's pretty much it! I'm sincerely hoping that this is something I can do myself as a fall project. I've already ordered the shower curtain and rug, so this makeover is DEFINITELY happening! Do you have any house projects you're planning? I'd love to hear about it!
Hey Folks, I'm back in the saddle to talk about my design plans for our guest bathroom. And yes, this makes two bathroom projects! If you missed the previous post about my plans for our powder room, check it out here.
On this side of the bathroom is where I would like to place the towel ladder. I could do hooks here (and based on size of the area that might just be optimal, however I really wanted to do something different, so I'd like to make hooks my plan B.
Vanity Light / Mirror / Faucet / Skogsta Stool (I actually bought this years ago and never assembled it.)
Above is a scheme board for a cosmetic upgrade to our guest bathroom. First and foremost I want to make it a happy place to be by rolling some color onto the walls, and adding a fun shower curtain. I'm also considering an accent wall, but I'm still undecided on that front. What do you think? Our town home has a pretty open living space, and most areas bleed into the next. Therefore I think the bathrooms will be the only places where I'll be able to experiment with different paint and wall treatments, and not mess up the flow of adjacent areas. I'm also leaning towards black accessories in all of our bathrooms going forward, so the fixtures were a pretty easy choice, and blend well with the overall concept
I would replace the vanity fixture (unfortunately this is the only light source in the space so I needed clear globes), the mirror, faucet, and possibly the countertop this go-around if I can find an inexpensive remnant (though the countertop may have to wait). I am also contemplating on painting the sink cabinet because it's small enough to be a do-able DIY. I've seen lots of people on YouTube do it, so it can't be THAT hard, right? Oh, and I can switch out the knobs for something gold to coordinate. Below is a quick sketch.
Prior to purchasing our home, I COULD NOT GET OVER the fact that we had fiberglass tubs with shower surrounds and acrylic sink tops in our bathrooms (especially because our former apartment in the city had tile, porcelain tubs, and granite). But over time, I guess I've realized that this is simply the reality for most people, and that eventually we can remodel the bathrooms to make them exactly what I want. In the mean time, I would like to do a makeover so that this space can look and feel well... designed. It was haphazardly put together from the beginning, and is totally not a reflection of the rest of our home. Currently, the bathroom is super blah and somehow felt even worse when I went to take photos of the space.
I mean... it's not great. There is no rhyme or reason to the color scheme. In the beginning I just found a shower curtain and matching rug in Target, hung up some extra cabinets for storage, and called it a day. It's bad. Don't @ me.
Oh, and can we talk about the area above the shower curtain? I really love the technique of installing the shower curtain rod near the ceiling, and using ball chain as an extension. This design detail will add much-needed visual height to the standard 72" curtain.
Kristin from the Hunted Interior used a ceiling-mounted track system for her installation, but I am also considering a rod, much like the image below.
Emily Henderson used a rod to get a similar effect, and I LOVE the gold. I still need to make some decisions about the application, as well as rod and chain color. I'm leaning towards black to coordinate with the fixtures.
Moving right along... this is perhaps the worst part of the bathroom for me. These canvases were acquired on a trip to Charleston back in our newlywed days, and used to live in our former office. The canvases are so wonky that this photo actually makes them look better then they really are. Here I would do hooks for hand towels above the sink, and framed artwork (obviously nothing too precious due to the moisture) behind the door.
So that's pretty much it! I'm sincerely hoping that this is something I can do myself as a fall project. I've already ordered the shower curtain and rug, so this makeover is DEFINITELY happening! Do you have any house projects you're planning? I'd love to hear about it!
Hi Everyone! It's been a while since the last time I created a blog post, and the whole world has changed drastically! I hope that all of you are safe, healthy, and taking things one day at a time. Truthfully the only thing that gets my mind off of the total disregard for Black human lives is to be creative. Now more than ever, we want our homes to be havens, a place where we feel safest in this world.
With all of house-bound time that I've found on my hands, I've spent a lot of time thinking about the improvements I want to make to our home. Most recently I've been focusing on our bathrooms. Our home actually has 3-1/2 bathrooms (yeah we probably don't need four toilets between two people, but here we are) and only one of them is tolerable to me from a design stand point.
Since we've moved into our place, I've gathered inspiration here and there, and let most spaces come together organically. However, now that I've lived with these spaces for some time (it was actually five years at the start of the quarantine) I now have a feel for what we need in order to make them function and look their best. Today I'm sharing the plans for our 1/2 bath.
Check out the finished half bathroom here!
Truth time - I've had this mirror for about two years. It was a impulse buy that I discovered new-in-the-box at West Elm for only $50. After I secured the mirror, I searched FOREVER for a decent sconce. I knew I wanted at least two bulbs because there isn't an overhead light in this space, but I needed it to be taller than the current one to take advantage of the 9 foot ceiling. I like the idea of using something vintage in the space, and a small Kilim rug would do just the trick. Above are just a few options that coordinate with the wallpaper, but I haven't quite decided which one I want quite yet. Of course I would be remiss if I did not mention the toilet paper... I mean, it's funny, and I don't feel bad about it. Let's just say that it will definitely be a conversation starter with guests.
In such a tiny space, I thought it would be cool to have a chic design moment and apply a wallcovering on all four walls. I scoured the internet looking for a fun wallpaper that wasn't going to break the bank. Eventually I landed on the Reverie pattern by Albany in the purple colorway from Wallpaper Direct. It's only $59 for a double roll, and I only need four rolls for the space. Below is a sample!
Honestly I ordered about 5 different samples, but in the end, I had to go with the one that made me feel happiest (plus it didn't hurt that it was also my hubby's favorite). This one had just enough bold color and curiosities mixed into the pattern to keep things interesting. I'm looking forward to guests finding new items in the pattern every time they visit.
Design Tip: When figuring out the color scheme for a space, I like to find one piece of inspiration in which to build from. This can be a rug, pillow cover, patterned curtains, artwork, tile or in my case with the bathroom - a colorful wallpaper. From there, I selected a ceiling color (for a little unexpected pop), artwork, and a rug. Having a piece of inspiration that you love gives you guidance for selecting other pieces for the room that coordinate well together.
Our half bath is tiny - barely 36" wide! As you can see, I had to use a wide-angle lens just to photograph it.
Right now the powder room isn't bad, just not as great as is could be! Everything feels extremely temporary, and I'm beyond ready to get rid of the builder's-grade sconce, mirror, and faucet. We also need upgraded storage in this area, which will replace the Kartell Componibili-style storage that we have currently. I'm considering some bamboo under-the-sink shelving from IKEA that I would paint black like the background of the wallpaper.
Here's a quick little sketch of the sink wall elevation. Just switching out a few key elements would make such a big difference!
I love the current artwork, but it was always a make-do solution, especially because I know of a better location in our home where it could really make an impact.
The back wall is completely blank right now, and I think that the new wallpaper with a cheeky piece of art would be awesome.
So what do you think? I would like to start this project soon! The next step is to see how much it would cost for a professional to hang this wallpaper because it's definitely not a project that I want to attempt on my own. Are there any stay-at-home makeover projects that you are working on or would like to tackle? Leave me a comment. I'd love to hear about it! Update: Check out the half bath reveal here!
Hi Everyone! It's been a while since the last time I created a blog post, and the whole world has changed drastically! I hope that all of you are safe, healthy, and taking things one day at a time. Truthfully the only thing that gets my mind off of the total disregard for Black human lives is to be creative. Now more than ever, we want our homes to be havens, a place where we feel safest in this world.
With all of house-bound time that I've found on my hands, I've spent a lot of time thinking about the improvements I want to make to our home. Most recently I've been focusing on our bathrooms. Our home actually has 3-1/2 bathrooms (yeah we probably don't need four toilets between two people, but here we are) and only one of them is tolerable to me from a design stand point.
Since we've moved into our place, I've gathered inspiration here and there, and let most spaces come together organically. However, now that I've lived with these spaces for some time (it was actually five years at the start of the quarantine) I now have a feel for what we need in order to make them function and look their best. Today I'm sharing the plans for our 1/2 bath.
Check out the finished half bathroom here!
Truth time - I've had this mirror for about two years. It was a impulse buy that I discovered new-in-the-box at West Elm for only $50. After I secured the mirror, I searched FOREVER for a decent sconce. I knew I wanted at least two bulbs because there isn't an overhead light in this space, but I needed it to be taller than the current one to take advantage of the 9 foot ceiling. I like the idea of using something vintage in the space, and a small Kilim rug would do just the trick. Above are just a few options that coordinate with the wallpaper, but I haven't quite decided which one I want quite yet. Of course I would be remiss if I did not mention the toilet paper... I mean, it's funny, and I don't feel bad about it. Let's just say that it will definitely be a conversation starter with guests.
In such a tiny space, I thought it would be cool to have a chic design moment and apply a wallcovering on all four walls. I scoured the internet looking for a fun wallpaper that wasn't going to break the bank. Eventually I landed on the Reverie pattern by Albany in the purple colorway from Wallpaper Direct. It's only $59 for a double roll, and I only need four rolls for the space. Below is a sample!
Honestly I ordered about 5 different samples, but in the end, I had to go with the one that made me feel happiest (plus it didn't hurt that it was also my hubby's favorite). This one had just enough bold color and curiosities mixed into the pattern to keep things interesting. I'm looking forward to guests finding new items in the pattern every time they visit.
Design Tip: When figuring out the color scheme for a space, I like to find one piece of inspiration in which to build from. This can be a rug, pillow cover, patterned curtains, artwork, tile or in my case with the bathroom - a colorful wallpaper. From there, I selected a ceiling color (for a little unexpected pop), artwork, and a rug. Having a piece of inspiration that you love gives you guidance for selecting other pieces for the room that coordinate well together.
Our half bath is tiny - barely 36" wide! As you can see, I had to use a wide-angle lens just to photograph it.
Right now the powder room isn't bad, just not as great as is could be! Everything feels extremely temporary, and I'm beyond ready to get rid of the builder's-grade sconce, mirror, and faucet. We also need upgraded storage in this area, which will replace the Kartell Componibili-style storage that we have currently. I'm considering some bamboo under-the-sink shelving from IKEA that I would paint black like the background of the wallpaper.
Here's a quick little sketch of the sink wall elevation. Just switching out a few key elements would make such a big difference!
I love the current artwork, but it was always a make-do solution, especially because I know of a better location in our home where it could really make an impact.
The back wall is completely blank right now, and I think that the new wallpaper with a cheeky piece of art would be awesome.
So what do you think? I would like to start this project soon! The next step is to see how much it would cost for a professional to hang this wallpaper because it's definitely not a project that I want to attempt on my own. Are there any stay-at-home makeover projects that you are working on or would like to tackle? Leave me a comment. I'd love to hear about it! Update: Check out the half bath reveal here!
For those of you who don't know, I have the best hubby ever. How so? Well, on my rare Saturday off last week, he took me on a design adventure. Where do you ask? Well, to MODA of course. For those of you who may not be familiar with MODA, it's the Museum of Design Atlanta in Midtown, and needless to say, it was amazing! Their special exhibit was Waterdream: The Art of Bathroom Design. Surprised that I was able to take pictures? Yeah, me too!
Long story short, 4 designers were asked to create their version of a dream bathroom for the exhibit, which focused on custom bathroom fixtures. Here's a sneak peak into what I loved about each of them.
Jean-Marie Massaud melded the four elements - water, air, fire, and earth.
I loved his sketches, and the 3-curve bathtub was nothing short of dreamy.
Patricia Uriquola's idea was to reference a time when we all had to fetch our water to take a bath. She played up the idea of integrated handles, and letting the user choose when to face themselves in the morning.
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec had the brilliant idea of letting the user decide how he or she wants to use their fixtures. Think moving utensils around on a plate.
And for all you Philippe Starck lovers, here's my hubby sitting on one of his awesomely looking, yet freakishly uncomfortable toilet. I love a good toilet shot. Don't you? But I won't spoil the rest. You really need to check it out. Oh, and tune into part 2 of this post - MODA's brilliant marketing scheme for the exhibit. P.S. It's REALLY cute.
For those of you who don't know, I have the best hubby ever. How so? Well, on my rare Saturday off last week, he took me on a design adventure. Where do you ask? Well, to MODA of course. For those of you who may not be familiar with MODA, it's the Museum of Design Atlanta in Midtown, and needless to say, it was amazing! Their special exhibit was Waterdream: The Art of Bathroom Design. Surprised that I was able to take pictures? Yeah, me too!
Long story short, 4 designers were asked to create their version of a dream bathroom for the exhibit, which focused on custom bathroom fixtures. Here's a sneak peak into what I loved about each of them.
Jean-Marie Massaud melded the four elements - water, air, fire, and earth.
I loved his sketches, and the 3-curve bathtub was nothing short of dreamy.
Patricia Uriquola's idea was to reference a time when we all had to fetch our water to take a bath. She played up the idea of integrated handles, and letting the user choose when to face themselves in the morning.
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec had the brilliant idea of letting the user decide how he or she wants to use their fixtures. Think moving utensils around on a plate.
And for all you Philippe Starck lovers, here's my hubby sitting on one of his awesomely looking, yet freakishly uncomfortable toilet. I love a good toilet shot. Don't you? But I won't spoil the rest. You really need to check it out. Oh, and tune into part 2 of this post - MODA's brilliant marketing scheme for the exhibit. P.S. It's REALLY cute.
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