Author: Autumn
Today we are passing the six-week milestone, meaning we have been in our new digs that long. So far, we have revealed the kitchen, pantry, laundry room, and sun room, (click the word to see the pictures,)
We are now ready for the powder room to be introduced. But first let’s take a look at the before, which I wrote about here.
You can see the tarnished and dated brass faucets, the old vanity, the 1980’s wallpaper, and of course, the “cat in the window” canvas that was glued to the wall.
This is what the powder room looks like now.
The wall-mounted faucets were inspired by the powder room makeover at Velvet and Linen. The bull-nose marble backsplash was inspired by a photo I saw in Pottery Barn, and the rest is all me.
The room is teeny, and it is nearly impossible to get a good shot. This is the photo of the wall opposite the sink.
This is one of a pair of water-color originals I bought at a near-by art fair a few years ago. I love the combination of red with the Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue on the walls.
This is the mate.
When we first completed the powder room, we could see the pipe under the sink when (ahem) taking care of business, and I didn’t like that. So, I searched and searched for a piece of fabric I liked well enough to use for a sink skirt. And, boy, did I find it. I absolutely love this fabric. It was pricey, but I didn’t need much. Adding the skirt made a huge different. It added weight and balance to the sink. Before, without the skirt, it was top heavy.
If you have been reading this blog, you know that I like to use the same colors – red, blues, greens, and yellows – throughout our home so that everything flows smoothly. And this paisley print meets all of the requirements. I would love to to drape myself in this fabric. It also has the perfect blue to match the powder room’s walls.
This shows the sink area before I added the skirt. Don’t you think the skirt completes it?
Finch and Jay hang on the wall to the right of the sink.
They are pages taken from an 1880 spelling puzzle. I bought them a few years ago at an antique show.
Finch has the red that matches the accessories so well.
And the background on Jay matches the blue in the walls. I bought these items because my husband’s nickname for me is “Jay.” It is the term of endearment he calls me.
In our last house, this mirror was gold. But I changed it completely for this house. It works perfectly in the powder room.
Here is a close-up of the flowers, but since this photo was taken, I added a dab of red in the flowers to tie in the red sink skirt.
The old fan to the left of the sink is there strictly for looks. Its electrical wiring looked so bad that I removed it.
I have ordered this Dash and Albert Dawson rug for the floor.
Here is another peak at our powder room.
Take care.
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Linking to http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/2011/07/home-sweet-home-23.html
Vanessa says
Gorgeous transformation! I think we have been “next door” to each other at Kim’s party before which cracks me up! You did a fabulous job making over this bathroom and I love the new vanity especially! 🙂
Vanessa
CAS says
It’s beautiful! That fabric is gorgeous.
Beth says
this is a wonderful change. Lookin’ Good!!
Pamela says
Looks great and I love the mirror!
Modern Country Style says
I am so absolutely in love with that wall colour. It’s just completely and utterly what I would have chosen!!! I really love all the white in this room, against the soft colour on the walls. I think you did a GREAT job!
Sarahx
Anita @ Cedar Hill says
Fantastic job! I love that backsplash. So is that marble and you just gave them a shape to follow and they cut it like that? It’s lovely.
Anita @ Cedar Hill says
I added a link to this great redo on CHR’s facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cedar-Hill-Ranch/194162480629331
Sherry says
How wonderful! What a beautiful job you did! Thanks for linking up!
Sherry