Once Again, Revisiting The Master Bathroom Redesign

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If you have been reading my blog for any time now, you've already seen the master bathroom transformation and you've seen a repost! For some reason it really is my favorite room in the house. I simply love everything about it, which is surprising because when we first toured the house this is a room I absolutely did not like. Why? The same tile was placed everywhere, the floor, the shower, the counters, the tub surround.

So when we actually did end up purchasing this home, I knew something dramatic would have to be done in this space to take the focus away from all the tile. The most significant change that helped this goal become a reality was painting the walls a deep and dramatic color, with a wash treatment for extra depth. The other aspect of the design which helps the room be successful in the end is the rich golden accents seen in the lighting fixture, mirror frame and accessories. Here is the post, again!

It has been nearly a year and a half since I completed the Master Bath Redesign, and it is still a room that brings me complete joy and satisfaction when I step into it. There is nothing I would change, for now, and I love seeing this example of how you don't have to spend a fortune to give a room a striking transformation.


What do I love most? The gold accents. In the lighting, mirrors and accessories...all highlighted against the dark blue walls.















Yesterday the sun came out, inspiring me to open the shades. The sunlight lit up the room in such a beautiful way that I had to reach for the camera. These photos show the rich colors of the room in a way my previous photos of the bath have not, so I just had to share! I hope you enjoy...Janell


I'll be returning to this space soon to stencil this trellis design in the WC! Won't that be a fun job...any offers of help?!

Still In Love With The Master Bath Redesign

It has been nearly a year and a half since I completed the Master Bath Redesign, and it is still a room that brings me complete joy and satisfaction when I step into it. There is nothing I would change, for now, and I love seeing this example of how you don't have to spend a fortune to give a room a striking transformation.


What do I love most? The gold accents. In the lighting, mirrors and accessories...all highlighted against the dark blue walls.















Yesterday the sun came out, inspiring me to open the shades. The sunlight lit up the room in such a beautiful way that I had to reach for the camera. These photos show the rich colors of the room in a way my previous photos of the bath have not, so I just had to share! I hope you enjoy...Janell

Sitting Pretty - Revisiting A Chair Makeover

What a wonderful luxury to have enough room in a bath for seating! While working on this Master Bath Redesign I gave two chairs, which originally belonged to my grandmother, a makeover with the look of the bath in mind.

Initially I had intended to paint the chairs ivory, but once into the project I decided to instead apply a finish that resembles the oil rubbed bronze bath fixtures in the room. I have to say I can't believe how well this turned out, indeed looking very similar to the hardware finish! Then the absolutely delightful Thomas Paul print, found at Calico Corners, brings an unexpected pattern into the room.

Below are photos showing the before chairs, their transformation and a run down of the steps taken which gave them a big dose of style. Finally, a look at the results sitting pretty in the room.


1) Seat cushions and fabric are removed.

2) The chair frames are lightly sanded to remove the old finish and prep the wood for primer.


3) Rust-Oleum's Ultra Cover Primer is applied.


4) The frames are painted with Rust-Oleum's Satin Espresso.


5) Three layers of color are then wiped over the frame to achieve the final finish, meant to look similar to the oil rubbed bronze fixtures . First platinum metallic paint, then a lighter brown paint and finally the gold metallic paint. I keep experimenting until the desired effect was achieved.






6) The cushions are wrapped with a new thick lining which is attached with staples.

7) The new fabric is cut and placed on the cushion, making sure the pattern is positioned identically on each cushion.


8) The fabric is stapled down, starting at the center of each side and working towards the corners, pulling the fabric slightly for a polished result.


9) The cushions are attached with screws to the chair frames.

10) DONE...it's a love affair. Every time I walk into this room the sight of these chairs make me just smile.









These chairs are attending the Furniture Friday Party at Miss Mustard Seed!