A year after moving in, I am finally getting around to some home improvement projects, IN the house. We decided to get the yard in first, which I think was a great move. But, as the school year began, I was ready to tackle something. Gordon suggested this bathroom, lovingly named the "red bathroom" due to it's terra cotta flooring. This is not only the master bathroom shower, but also the guest bathroom when people come over, so it was a great place to start. Here is the before:
Would you believe EVERY room in our house was painted this flat, "sad white" color? It's not white enough to be cheerful, just blah. . . Also, every bit of trim and door in our home is this 1980 honey oak. Slowly. . . the changes are begining.
And after a month . . .
Gordon would like you to know that the pictures do not do the makeover justice. I would agree, it's hard to get a picture in a small space. But, suffice it to say, it has been quite a makeover. I painted the window sash, as well as the trim around the doors white, then the walls got a light grey. I added the frame around the mirror, changed the light fixture, and then decided to tackle the vanity. I painted it with the same oil based enamel that I did the trim with and even painted the back splash. Added hardware and changed the hinges and Voila!
Welcome to my new favorite room. Come on over and we'll hang out in the prettiest room in the house.
So what's next???? The other master bath? The living room? My bedroom? I can't decide where to move onto. . . I've taken the week off while I waited for the new hinges to arrive, which was a nice break. But now I'm ready for a little more painting I think. . . just not the kitchen yet. That will be a killer!!!
