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Bathroom Makeover

before

These are the "before" pictures. The shower/toilet area was separated by a wall from the vanity area. too many doors, too dark.

There was water damage to subfloor, replacing plywood.

after demo

This is after the wall was removed, cement board went down and the popcorn ceiling was scraped off. This was the first time removing popcorn ceiling. It was so easy! A spray bottle filled with water was used and then it scrapped right off with a putty knife! I'll be doing the other rooms now I know how easy it is. I would recommend a broom and shop vac for clean up but it's not as bad as I thought it would be. The tiles are just dry fitted for now.  It looks so much bigger already!

The small part of the wall was kept due to a vent pipe. (surprise!)
It gave us a place to keep the light switch. We got one that lights up in the dark so you can find it at night. That is cool. For replacing the ceiling light I would like to find an inexpensive crystal one. We'll see.

I have decided to paint the walls white. But I really need a pop of color. I'm staying with the blues and greens, maybe a little purple. I am not sure what what color accent I should use.



Another day:



Well Old Hickory Cabinets is making the vanity for the bathroom and sent over some pictures! It is SO nice! I can't wait for the install. I chose to paint white on white in the bath. So this aged brown look will really pop! The accent colors throught are  the jewel tones aka peacock feathers.

just needs a few touches :)

before

New Lighting Fixture

after

Well I am on my way!  Our home was built in 1986 with very few updates to it when when we got it. The light fixture over the dining table was the original inexpensive brass. ew.

before

We chose a nickel finish light with the bulbs pointing upwards so's not to be blinded from the bulbs. I love it! This particular one was purchased at a major home and garden store for only $65. Great improvement coming in the front door! The living room and dining room is what you see first. 


I also started painting to blue with white trim! much brighter than the dull beige with cream trim.
and the journey begins...yay!