I am so excited that this project is finally complete! I've been wanting to re-do our bathroom for a while now, it was just so blah and boring and there were several things I didn't like. We bought our house 4 years ago, yes, do the math, almost at the top of the housing bubble so we absolutely did not want to put a lot of money into it. It is all builder-grade which is fine, but again, boring. The mirror especially. We actually tried to take it down so I could just put up two large store bought mirrors but that sucker was glued up there so well I was afraid it would really tear apart our drywall. I didn't want a project like that to do. So we just framed it. I can't believe what a difference it made. (And I have to say my mom and I are now pros with a miter saw!) Several months ago Matt was out of town on a very long business trip and I knew that I needed a project to do so that I wouldn't go crazy so I painted the cabinets. And over the past four months or so I have been picking up accessories either on sale or by using a coupon. Today I put the last thing up so it is finally done! Check it out...
Before...
After...
Painted dark chocolate brown cabinets and molding/frame around the mirror, new hardware, baskets and flowers.
New rug and towels. I made the his and hers signs a while ago.
New shelves and accessories
More shelves, candles and flowers
I am also re-doing our family room and kitchen - it is almost done! I am in the mood to change things up and I can't stop!!!
8 comments:
Heather it looks great!!!
I absolutely love what you did. I'd love to know how you repainted the cabinets (the steps that go into that) and applying a frame around the mirror (hot glue?) I knew your brother way back when in middle school from church and Sunrise! Anyway, you've got a beautiful family, your daughters are adorable!
looks so great friend!!!!!!! Love it!
Thanks girls!
Jessica, oh the Sunrise days, so many memories :) For the cabinets I just primed with Zinsser primer and painted with regular paint, that's what the guy at home depot told me to do. They are that fake laminate wood, if they were real wood, I would have sanded and stained them. For the frame I just bought either baseboard or chair rail, they have tons of sizes and styles at Home Depot. I primed and painted, then cut the corners with a miter saw. We used a heavy duty construction adhesive, like liquid nails. I can't remember the exact kind since my mom took it home but it was the kind in a tube that you have to apply with a caulking gun. Once you put it on the mirror you only have about 5 minutes until it dries so we had to get up the four pieces quick, wiggle them around until they were lined up perfect, then tape like crazy until it was totally dry. All the work was TOTALLY worth it. If you have more questions let me know!
Looks awesome! Amazing the difference a little paint makes. Can't wait to see your other redos!
I have been wanting to paint our master bathroom cabinets... maybe now I will finally do it :)
Which kind of paint did you use just flat? And did you use a roller? Sorry so many questions... just want to do it and surprise David ;)
No, I used eggshell. You definitely want a little sheen to your paint in a bathroom so it wipes down easily. I used both a roller and a paint brush. Our cabinets have so much in lay detail so I needed a roller to get into the crevices. I took the doors off the hinges which I think made a difference too. You should do it! It makes such a huge difference :)
I meant I needed the paintbrush to get into the crevices :)
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