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Bathroom Makeover ’cause Guests Are Coming!

December 22, 2016 · In: Before and After, Home Tour, Our Home


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Bathroom Makeover :: House of Valentina

With Christmas practically here, I realized pretty quickly that my powder room was not up to snuff for my guests.  Without soap, a towel, or even toilet tissue, this outdated space needed some help… fast!  My clients often struggle to see the vision for what a new home could be for them.  Buyers want everything updated and sellers think they need to rip everything out.  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.  I know I love mine!  Check out the video and let us know what you think!

BEFORE::

BEFORE

AFTER::

Bathroom Makeover :: House of Valentina

I’ve still for room to grow my art collection here…

Bathroom Makeover :: House of Valentina

And here!

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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!  + I also love them paired with a minimalistic mirror.

A wire basket for toilet tissue makes guest feel more comfortable!

 

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  1. [email protected] says

    December 29, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      January 3, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks! I’m not normally a fan of gold either, but it def works for me here! 🙂

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    December 29, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      January 3, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks! I’m not normally a fan of gold either, but it def works for me here! 🙂

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    December 29, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      January 3, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks! I’m not normally a fan of gold either, but it def works for me here! 🙂

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    January 3, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    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?

    Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    January 3, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    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?

    Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    January 3, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    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?

    Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    January 3, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    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!

    Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    January 3, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    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!

    Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    January 3, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    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!

    Reply

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