Friday, October 15, 2010

Powder Room - Before and After

After we completely gutted and re-did our kitchen, the powder room off of the kitchen seemed lacking in comparison and needed some updating.  However, after living through the kitchen remodel, I didn't want another gut job.  I wanted to see if I could update the bathroom for under $1,000.  The bathroom is small, so it's a little tough to get a full picture.  These are the before pictures:

The view from the kitchen
This particular wallpaper seemed to date the bathroom
I looked into replacing the countertop with granite.  However, it is an odd shape, so the granite would break my budget.  What I did do was add crown moulding, a classic damask wallpaper in grey/blue with silver tone damask which helped add to the sparkle I wanted, a new crystal chandelier, new faucet, new shower curtains, new mirrors, pictures and an update to the lighting fixture over the sink.  Here is the after:

Mirror from Pottery Barn, pictures from Home Goods, chandelier from internet lighting store for under $100
The beautiful wallpaper actually made the countertop look like it belonged.
The mirror is from a local lighting store.  New faucet from Lowes (very easy to install yourself - my husband installed it in less than 15 minutes)


The shower curtains and the rings for the shower curtains are from Home Goods.  I framed out both sides of the shower like a window and the ties are made from left over silk I had from the cornices in my master bathroom.

This is the lighting fixture over the sink.  It was a basic Home Depot lighting fixture we had put in years ago.  It used to have the lights facing down with different glass.  I went to Lowes and purchased two new lightbulb covers for less than $10 total.  Then I flipped the fixture so that the lights now shine up.  The two pieces of crystal are actually magnets and are meant to hang on anything metal.  I purchased them at another local lighting store.  They cost $12/each.  What a difference for very little.

I love my new powder room and I did come in under budget.  The largest expense was the crown moulding as I had a professional do it.  I'd love to hear what you think.  

-Judy
You can check out my powder room at Centsational Girl

I'm joining a few linking parties today.  Come check it out.


6 comments:

  1. Hi Judy- I love your bathroom remodel! The chandelier is just gorgeous - I have a similar one in my bathroom too! Really beautiful space! Coming over from Vanessa's party- nice to meet you!

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  2. Judy! I'm so glad you joined the party this week! Your bathroom is incredibly gorgeous and would you believe that I have that identical wallpaper in our powder room only in yellow?? Kindred spirits! :-) You have a fabulous eye for design and I can't wait to see more of your wonderful home projects!
    Vanessa

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  3. Hi Judy! Thanks for your comment & thanks for following along over at A Few Good Pieces! We just finished a giveaway last night, but another one is coming when & if we reach 300 followers :) I'm following you now, too! I was new to blogging in August, so look out... it will take off before you know it, especially with all the fabulous stuff you are posting about over there!

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  4. What a tranformation! I love how flipped the light fixture and the chandelier is to die for.
    Have a fabulous day!
    Julie

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  5. Love your powder room makeover and all your decorating ideas. While browsing your blog, I read about the cornice boards you made. I would like to ask some questions about them but couldn't find an email address. Liz ces2147@verizon.net

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  6. Please tell where you got that fabulous chandelier! LOVE it and your powder room.

    You have amazing taste.

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