Bathroom Makeover

As with many rooms in my home, the last time they received any attention was in the 1980’s.  When a leaking faucet forced me to look at replacing it, I decided to do a makeover. 

I removed the wallpaper using Dif but you can also use by very hot water with vinegar in it.  To make the most of either of these remedies, it is necessary to score the old wallpaper to allow the product to soak into the paste beneath it.  A scoring tool is an inexpensive time saver that can be purchased at any hardware store. 

The walls needed repair so spackel, sanding and primer were next in line.  The ceiling shouldn’t be ignored either… a fresh coat of ceiling white made the bath look three times larger.  The wall color I chose was Serendipity from C2.  Usually green is not a good color for a bathroom since it can make you look sallow in the mirror and affect how you put on makeup.  However, I wanted a spa feel so I kept the color and softened it by using a great shower curtain which just so happened to have a matching border.

The window was formerly covered by dark curtains to allow for privacy in the bath.  However, the room is so much brighter with a privacy film which can also be purchased at a hardware store.  It is so easy to install!  The product I used surface tension rather than adhesive. 

Other ammenities such as towel hooks outside the shower and a towel rod for guest towels were finishing touches.  I am very happy with the results.  Total project time was 3 weeks.  2 weeks prep and 1 week to coordinate the plumber for the sink and electrician to move an outlet.  I did the rest! 

    Old Bath                 New Bath