DIY: My Bathroom Redo!!

It’s finished…and I love it! I am so excited to share with you the final results!

Remember when I mentioned a few weeks back that I wanted to update my half bath? Well, after seeing the final project, I can’t believe how a little bit of molding can really transform a small place!

Before I show you all the finished pictures, I wanted you to see the bathroom before I got all crazy!!

As you can see, I was so excited to start this project, that I almost forgot to take any before pictures!!

First, I added the chair railing and then I add the box molding…very easy to do!

Then, I framed the builders mirror. I cut my molding first and then taped to the mirror to make sure everything matched up correctly. I then used Liquid Nails to attach the molding to the mirror.

I love how the molding polished up the mirror! Loooooove it!!!

I thought it would be cute to show you my little photographer trying to capture a picture of himself, taking a picture of course! Man, I love that little guy!!

Next step, was to paint the ceiling red to match the walls. I thought by doing this I would make the crown molding POP off the walls! And I think it does, don’t you??

Now, I won’t lie. This was my first attempt ever, to install crown molding. And those corners and angles can be tricky…see…

Nope…not right…try again….

Nice try, Laura…but no cookie!! It took me about 6-7 tries and a board later to figure out what I was doing wrong…I had to angle the molding on my saw…not lay it flat! Duh!! After I figured that out, it was smooth cuttin’!

I love the red color of the bathroom and I thought black and white would be the perfect accent colors. The towels I purchased a few years ago from Crate and Barrel. The love picture is the text from the 13th chapter of Corinthians. I added it for a little Valentine’s touch. (Thanks to Betty Crocker {wannabe} for the print!)

My half bath is on the same hall as my garage door. And I have to tell you, every time I leave home I have to stop in the doorway and take a little peak at the awesomeness!!

I would like to replace my sink lighting and get a new faucet. So I am keeping my eyes open for any sales. But for now, I am happy camper.

And I have to say, this bathroom has given me some great inspiration to start me rolling on my closet redo! My saw better enjoy his break, cause I am ready to get to cuttin’ again!!! 🙂

8 Comments

Looks awesome!!!

That looks great, you rock 🙂 Red does look good in the bathroom, you have convinced me!

This is amazing to know that you did it all by yourself. I am a handy person but would not try this alone. I know what a pain the crown is to put up. Great job.