The guest bathroom had been overlooked long enough! This week I decided to tackle this space which started with some leftover paint from other projects and quickly progressed from there! This space is right off of our entry and something that all of our guests see, so I wanted to bring our vibe that is throughout the rest of the home in this space as well. Plus, it’s relatively small, so I knew I could knock it out with the few hours of free time I had! If you’ve seen my other projects, you probably know my style lends itself to big color, layers, textures, patterns…did I say color?….so I knew I had to turn this space around.
A bathroom is the perfect space to refresh if you are looking for a starter project. Just a few changes can make the space feel new again! I had been thinking of this space for a while and thrifting pieces that might work until I finally took the plunge. I started with a stencil I had purchased from Dizzy Duck Designs on Etsy. I have a 12×12 version of the Amira Tile Stencil. What I love about their options is you can customize the size that you want and it comes with multiple stencils to make the project easier. You can use this on existing floor tile, or in my case- the walls! It took me around 4 hours of work to complete the 6’Lx5’Lx8’H space, 1.5 cups of paint (very little). I used an extra quart Glidden Premium Interior Paint/Primer in the standard pure white it comes in. The end product gives a beautiful tone-on-tone pattern that gives the look of wallcovering for a fraction of the price.
Here are a few stenciling tips I found that helped along the way:
- Start in a top corner and work horizontally and use markers on bottom of stencil to keep pattern level
- Trim the edges of the stencil as needed so it fits snug against the corner
- Painters tape helps to keep the stencil in place without marking up previous stenciled pattern
- A tip from a friend that I loved was to also try a light layer of spray adhesive on the back of the stencil if you do not prefer painters tape
- Use a small FOAM paint roller with no texture so the paint rolls smoothly, believe it or not, Dollar Tree sells one of my favorite foam paint roller/tray sets which was perfect for this project
- Lightly tap the roller in paint and roll out all excess paint so its just very lightly covered
My next impromptu project was painting the cabinet! We had plenty of the Sherwin Williams Pro Mar 200- Fresh Balsam paint leftover from our mudroom makeover (linked here), so I got a wild hair and decided to really make the space pop with some color. It pulled together nicely with the rug for the space and matte black hardware. I started with removing all the drawer faces, doors, and hardware and giving everything a light sanding with a fine grit sanding block so the paint had something to grip to. I also made sure everything was wiped down and cleaned well before putting the paint tape up. I used the same foam roller that I used on the stencil project which worked perfectly for smooth coverage as well as a 1.5″ trim brush (we prefer Purdy brand). Overall the cabinet took 2 coats of paint and very little time to complete!
Once the painting was done it was just the details to wrap the space together! We found a matte black/gold waterfall faucet on Amazon for around $40 that we had to make work in the space (linked below). It went perfectly with some handles and a mirror I found at a local resale shop in Indy area called The Treasure Nest. A new rug, shower curtain, and shelves finished the look.
Here are a few links to products used in this bathroom refresh. Everything else you see were things I shopped my own house for and have had for some time- that’s always my starting place before purchasing anything new!
- Woven Shower Curtain
- Shower Curtain Rod
- Shower Curtain Hooks
- Hand Towels
- Faucet
- Wall Shelves
- Bathroom Rug
- Wall Stencil
- All time favorite hand soap (not necessary but you’ll thank me!)
And there you have it: small space, big details. The mood of the space just makes me happy and it feels like I am in a little boutique restroom instead of a standard guest bath! There is nothing quite like putting your stamp on a space! Check out the video below for a feel of the overall space.
