We had a weekend where we weren't going to work on the Myrtle House so we were looking forward to a relaxing weekend with a little R & R. But of course, we can't NOT work on a renovation for a whole weekend. :) My parents have been renovating their 1992 home, and the powder room was one of the last areas on the first floor to be updated. The sad truth is that I helped decorate this room back in the day. Brass fixtures + wallpaper border + sponge painting was on point circa 1999. Nowadays, this look is not so pretty, so Brian and I peeled away (literally) the dated look and went for a cooler, more updated look. The best part is that this little makeover only cost about $200. For a room that gets as much action as a powder room, I think it was money well spent! Here are the before and afters.
BEFORE
AFTER
We knew the brass had to go, so a lot of the budget went towards replacing the faucet and light fixture. I think these finishes can really make a home look more high-end, so it is worth it to splurge a little on these items. I am kind of obsessed with this vanity light; the etched glass globes make this fixture look way more expensive than it was and it provides a ton of light. Here is a breakdown of the budget:
- Sand paper - $2.67
- Spray paint for bath accessories - $6.19
- Paint roller kit - $2.68
- Light bulbs - $5.83
- Plumbers putty - $2.69
- Almond switch plate - $1.42
- Cabinet paint - $15.28
- Plumbing supplies - $27.89
- Brushed nickel faucet - $39.58 (Lowes)
- Brushed nickel vanity light - $62.98 (Lowes)
- Hydrangea canvas art - $26.68 (Homegoods)
- Rope cloche - $6.42 (Michaels)
- Candle - $9.63 (Bath & Body Works)
- Soap dispenser - $8.56 (Target)
We had leftover wall paint, a pair of spare cabinet knobs, the hand towel, and the vintage mason jar on hand, so we saved a little money there. All in all, we spent $218.50, which is a win in my book. This room seems SO much bigger and brighter and flows better with the rest of the house.
