With Christmas practically here, I realized pretty quickly that my powder room was not up to snuff for my guests. Â Without soap, a towel, or even toilet tissue, this outdated space needed some help… fast! Â My clients often struggle to see the vision for what a new home could be for them. Â Buyers want everything updated and sellers think they need to rip everything out. Â If you don’t have the budget for a major reno, there are still some easy ways to really make your rooms personal and beautiful.
With a gallon of paint (Hematite in Matte by Behr) this bathroom makeover is pretty mind blowing… well, it is to me.  I sanded down the walls, left the studs added by the previous owner, and painted the room from base board to ceiling.  The room feels humungous, elegant, and maybe even a little French.  (I may have been inspired by my visits to the ladies’ room in a cafe or two around Europe.)
I am starting to think the 90’s gold sponging could be making a comeback. Â I know I love mine! Â Check out the video and let us know what you think!
BEFORE::
AFTER::
I’ve still for room to grow my art collection here…
And here!
All Photos and Videos: Valentina Fussell
Here are a few of my favorite things:
Antique Frames collected at the flea markets in Europe (find similar ones here!)
Those sconces! Â + I also love them paired with a minimalistic mirror.
A wire basket for toilet tissue makes guest feel more comfortable!
Looooooove the transformation. The dark grey is perfect – makes it so moody and inviting if you can ever say that about a powder room!!!!!! I’m not a fan of gold at all but the grey totally tones it down and pulls it all together. Clever Tina!!!
Thanks! I’m not normally a fan of gold either, but it def works for me here! 🙂
Looooooove the transformation. The dark grey is perfect – makes it so moody and inviting if you can ever say that about a powder room!!!!!! I’m not a fan of gold at all but the grey totally tones it down and pulls it all together. Clever Tina!!!
Thanks! I’m not normally a fan of gold either, but it def works for me here! 🙂
Looooooove the transformation. The dark grey is perfect – makes it so moody and inviting if you can ever say that about a powder room!!!!!! I’m not a fan of gold at all but the grey totally tones it down and pulls it all together. Clever Tina!!!
Thanks! I’m not normally a fan of gold either, but it def works for me here! 🙂
Tina, what are the little dots, or button-looking things, all over the walls in this guest bathroom?It turned out beautifully. Was the ceiling like this before you bought the house?
Tina, what are the little dots, or button-looking things, all over the walls in this guest bathroom?It turned out beautifully. Was the ceiling like this before you bought the house?
Tina, what are the little dots, or button-looking things, all over the walls in this guest bathroom?It turned out beautifully. Was the ceiling like this before you bought the house?
They are little metal studs. I thought it was quirky and fun to leave them. Amazingly the ceiling was like that. Normally I would paint over it, but I love it with the dark grey!
They are little metal studs. I thought it was quirky and fun to leave them. Amazingly the ceiling was like that. Normally I would paint over it, but I love it with the dark grey!
They are little metal studs. I thought it was quirky and fun to leave them. Amazingly the ceiling was like that. Normally I would paint over it, but I love it with the dark grey!