Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Add Color to Cupboards with Fabric

Hanging colored fabric in the back of cabinets with glass doors is a great way to add color to the room without the commitment of paint.

Add Color to Glass Door Cupboards with Fabric

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Kids' Beach Bathroom

We just finished our kids' beach bathroom project, and I don't think I have ever loved a bathroom more!

Kids' Beach Bathroom 



As I mentioned long ago, we did not intend to update the kids' bathroom beyond maybe a coat of paint and a new shower curtain for probably a couple of years.  However, upon moving into the house last fall we discovered that the enormous mirror above the sink was dangerously loose from the wall and had to be removed.  That left us with a damaged wall that really could not be ignored.  If we had to put up new drywall and replace the mirror, we figured we might as well take a few other reasonable steps to make this a bathroom we love.  And we do love it!  Take
a look...

Before:                                                     
 
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After

Kids' Beach Bathroom 

Mirror tutorial we followed:
Captain's Mirror --- Shore Society

Kids' Beach Bathroom 

Cedar countertop tutorial we followed:
DIY Wooden Countertop --- Addicted 2 Decorating

 
Kids' Beach Bathroom 

Kids' Beach Bathroom

If I ever question my husband's amazingness, remind me of this countertop, will ya?  So dang pretty!

Kids' Beach Bathroom 
 
One great thing about taking our time to complete this room is that by the time we were ready to accessorize, I had all the ideas worked out and supplies ready come go time.  I've been dying to see these mirrors come together!

Kids' Beach Bathroom 
 
Kids' Beach Bathroom 

Sand wall art tutorial we followed:
Sand Footprints --- Paging Fun Mums

My advice for these is buy extra plaster and frames in case your first attempt (or two) doesn't come out as nice as you hope.  Aside from that, follow the tutorial exactly, and even watch the blogger's video on YouTube.  That was super helpful for me.


Kids' Beach Bathroom 
 
Kids' Beach Bathroom 

I bought the lighthouse at a thrift store on the same day that I bought the butterflies for Sophie's room way back when.
 
Kids' Beach Bathroom 

Mike made the towel rack with hooks and wood from Lowe's (based on my instructions...have to take a little credit).

Kids' Beach Bathroom  

We are equally happy with the changes we did not make (and therefore saved money on).  We chose not to replace the beige toilet, tile, and bathtub and also left the shower fixtures alone.  We also kept the bathroom vanity but never really considered tossing that.  It's in good shape, and I like the white.  Maybe someday we'll do a full renovation, but for now, this fix-up is just what we imagined.

We even repurposed the old shower rod as a bath toy drying rod!

Kids' Beach Bathroom


Shopping:

Sinks, faucets, light fixture, cabinet knobs, mirror hardware and rope - Lowe's

Picture frames, toilet paper holder, basket set, round mirrors, shower rod and rings - Ikea

Shower curtain, footprint frames - Target

Framed shell art - Michael's

Beach sign - Life Expressions

Kids' Beach Bathroom


Take a look at some more DIY ideas at the Made by you Monday linky party at Skip to My Lou!