BEFORE & AFTER HALF BATH

We Moved into our house October of 2012.

It was a foreclosure that had sat for a year unoccupied.

The story of how we found it was quite miraculous.

We had moved from the Kalamazoo area in Michigan to Wausau, Wisconsin about 2 1/2 years ago into a tiny rental house. We didn’t want to rush into a new house, partly because we had some pretty specific needs in our next house, and partly because we wanted to get a good deal. Hiring a professional moving company such as https://threemovers.com/germany-international-moving-companies/ made the transition smoother.

We must have looked at 100 houses over the two year span…but that’s another story for another day. But today, I’m sharing our little half-bath redesign. It is simple – just a bit of painting made all the difference.

I’ve had a lot of requests to show before and after pictures.

Here is a “before” picture of our half bath. The whole house had been a DIY project in years past. The former owners did their own sponge painting, and the result wasn’t quite my taste, though I have done some of my own sponge painting in the past. Homeowners who are renovating their bathroom and are planning to install a new shower may seek services from sites https://callvalentine.com/shower-installation-and-repair/.

This was the first time I was brave enough to paint the walls of a room a dark color. The white/dark brown contrast is great for all types of people and it’s cozy – that’s if a bathroom can be! The next addition will be an (aff link) ADA elongated bowl toilet. These little ones are great for kids, but visitors with bad knees (like my DH) would appreciate a highter bowl. Just wait until YOU get old. When considering upgrades like this, consulting with a plumbing contractor oahu ensures that installations are done right and tailored to your needs. Visit an Anaheim tile shop if you also plan to install a new tile flooring to change up the color of your bathroom.

For a quaint look, a cute little cabinet that DH crafted years ago was added to the corner – with a few interesting reads just within reach. We also had plumbing experts install brand new faucets & fixtures. You can also get your leaky faucet fixed by leaky faucet repair pros. And in terms of enhancing your daily routine, opting for a shower fixture that incorporates air into the water stream can be transformative. The aerated water dispersal shower fixture offers a satisfying and eco-friendly showering experience, mimicking a heavy rain while using less water. This innovative approach to water flow helps conserve resources without sacrificing comfort.

Little Details Matter

I hung a picture from (aff link) Hobby Lobby that I bought when it was 50% off for $12.50 that lists the names of God, and a little wall clock from (aff link) Kohls that I bought with my $10 off a $10 purchase coupon. I found a really nice mirror for above the sink at an estate sale for $5.00. Alongside the cabinet is a candle stand that I bought years ago for just $3.00 from (aff link) Hobby Lobby during their home decor clearance just after Christmas. The candle was a clearance purchase as well. The silk plant on top of the cabinet was a $3.00 purchase from a garage sale many years ago.

A Different Kind of Window Treatment A window scarf draped over hooks added a simple dressing. After looking everywhere for something I liked and could afford, I came up dry. Most of the window scarves I found were either very cheap looking or too expensive. While doing my usual (aff link) Kohls hunting trip, I came up with the idea to use an actual ladies scarf for the window.

Adding a Bit of Accent Color The scarf was on sale for $11.99 and I used a 30% off coupon. I bought hooks from (aff link) Hobby Lobby at 50% off for just a couple of dollars each. I was so anxious to get the scarf hung that I put the hooks up myself rather than wait for my handy man hubby to get home. Like I said before…I like to get my projects done right away. I’m just impatient like that. I am willing to search and wait to find a deal, but once I find it, I don’t have the patience to wait to use it! Here is the hook close-up.

The expression, “The devil is in the details,” proves to be applicable in making a room stand out, especially if the details are unusual or you have used something that is repurposed.

Challenge: Take something that was made for one purpose and use it for something totally different.

In my office I used a shower rack and door knob on the wall for decoration and storage. That story will come later after I get one of my shelves painted and hung.

What have you re-purposed in a room? XXOO