It started with a free stencil, some almost free paint and a super plain bathroom. We ended up with a full blown makeover. Here is the before pic. Oh my, so boring.
And after…pretty, pretty!
Another before. Oh yes, still boring and beige.
And another after. So much better!
My sis let me borrow her Royal Designs Stencil, and I had a sample size of Martha Stewart Persimmon Red that was on clearance at Home Depot. I needed a big statement piece to hang on the wall, so I made my giant “zinc” letter.
Well, we couldn’t stop there. So my husband and I framed out our builder grade mirror. There were some hiccups getting it together, but it came out awesome! It is a huge difference.
After the mirror was finished, it was time for the fun stuff. The accessories! I scored some great deals at Home Goods. The clearance aisle was stocked with cute bathroom stuff.
I also bought a few inexpensive succulents to bring some life into the space. They remind me of the central coast, and the bathroom was taking on a fresh beachy vibe anyway, so perfect.
Can you believe I scored these high quality towels on clearance? Around $20 for the whole set! Yes!!! The mirror and the little wood table/stool, we already had on hand. The faux coral was a clearance score too. It had a broken spot on the back, and was super reduced. I pulled the big pillar candles out of my stash.
Here are so more angles, since the shape of the bathroom makes it hard to get it all in.
The bathroom is very open to our bedroom, in fact I stare right into it at night when I watch TV. So I’m really happy with the color carryover. Our bedroom is still a work in progress, but the bathroom is complete. Woohoo!
The supplies for the frame and the bamboo window covering, we bought at Home Depot.
I wasn’t actually planning anything specific for this space, but the little cabinet was on super clearance as well. Again, $20! So now we have a cute place to store our toilet paper and the rest just came together from things we had on hand. We have these cool personalized towels we got several years ago from West Elm, and the starburst mirror was too busy with the stencil after all, so into the um, water closet {?} it went. It hangs on the wall opposite the white cabinet.
I’ll leave you with another after picture. I love the modern beachy feel. It wasn’t planned, but sometimes a room just wants to be something. So what do you think? Who wants to come take a bath here? Just so you know… the bathtub faucet is super powerful, so it makes awesomely high bubbles.
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Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
March 1, 2012 at 12:27 amit looks awesome, melissa! i love the letter “m”! and love the stenciling, too!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
March 1, 2012 at 12:27 amit looks awesome, melissa! i love the letter “m”! and love the stenciling, too!
Courtney
March 1, 2012 at 12:27 amWhat an improvement!!! Looks awesome Melissa!
A cool way to add some color without being too overpowering, love it!!
The Hell on Heels Housewife
March 2, 2012 at 3:17 amLooks fantastic! I can’t beleive that is a stencil…it looks so perfect!! And the yellow accents are amazing! Now your newest follower.
Maggie
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March 3, 2012 at 1:34 amLove it! It’s so amazing how framing a mirror makes a bathroom look so much more custom. Great colors and stenciling!
Our Pinteresting Family
March 3, 2012 at 2:07 amGreat job! I love the color scheme and the mirror framed in looks lovely! I found your blog through the Tatertots & Jello link party. I’m your newest follower. Megan
Rhonda
March 3, 2012 at 3:00 pmLove your new bathroom – that stencil really made the difference and bravo for going with a bold color!
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A Lived in Home
March 3, 2012 at 3:47 pmIt’s so light and bright now! Loving the stencil pattern on the walls! You did a great job!
Justine
March 4, 2012 at 6:30 amStopping by from the Weekend Wrap UP Party!!! http://queenofsavings.com
Sarah @ Home, Sweet...
March 5, 2012 at 8:53 pmWow, I’m kind of in love with this transformation. I’m also kind of in love with your file cabinet and your white side table. And yes, I have been bitten with the white paint bug…just haven’t had the guts to try it out, yet. Maybe your stuff will inspire me to get on it, already! I’m your newest follower!
Dharma
March 5, 2012 at 9:26 pmOver from Home, Sweet… fantastic job on the bathroom but your yellow media center is beyond 🙂 Newest Stalker here 🙂
The Rooster and The Hen
March 6, 2012 at 12:33 amLove that wallpaper and you scored on your deals! We had to share this on facebook! Thanks for linking up to the RRR Transformation party!
At The Picket Fence
March 6, 2012 at 2:23 amSaw your beautiful bathroom makeover at The Rooster and The Hen RRR Party! So pretty! I love the color combination of the coral and yellow, very fresh and fun. You did a fabulous job stenciling the walls. I’m stenciling my bathroom right now and finding it a challenge, but I’m going to conquer it! lol You’ve inspired me to keep going. 🙂
Heather
Syndi of Beachnut Lane
March 7, 2012 at 6:16 pmLove the stencil and the color. Just found your blog and am having fun looking at all your DIY projects. You are certainly a busy woman!
Tisha
March 9, 2012 at 7:44 pmSo cute! I love the stencil & all the accessories. I’ll be featuring you on the DH facebook page this week. Thanks for linking up!
Brandi
April 11, 2012 at 3:24 pmYour bathroom is gorgeous. I love the stencil and the color you chose. Coral and yellow look so good together.
Darcy
April 30, 2012 at 6:21 amIt’s beautiful! I love everything you did!
nancy john
May 20, 2012 at 1:36 pmThe Master Bathroom is really cool and beautiful.
Sarah
July 31, 2012 at 7:47 amOhhhh I love this. I renovated my bathroom a couple of years ago…very budget beige…but love jazzing it up with colour.
Kevin Hildebrandt
March 8, 2013 at 10:31 pmExcellent Job! This looks great and I love the stenciled wall design it adds a massive amount of life to the room. It went from boring to exciting and fast. Your picture angles are great it gives a good unique perspective of the room and view. Thanks for the pics/article, it has given me some ideas for my bathroom.
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Christine Pickett
March 27, 2013 at 2:51 pmI would love to know where you bought that wire sunburst mirror and the wooden side table!
admin
March 28, 2013 at 7:15 amHi Christine,
I found the table at Target several years ago and the mirror is from Home Goods. Have a great day!