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A Closer Look at Our Powder Room & Roomspiration Link Up

I’m linking this up at Homemaker on a Dime for the Roomspiration Bathrooms Party. Grab your best posts about your bathrooms (can be new or old) and go link up!

I’ve only really talked about our powder room way back when I revealed it so I thought I would give you a closer look at some of the details.

I mentioned before that this was the first room in our house to be completed. We started with it because, well, it needed it and it was the smallest room to renovate.

This is where we started. Took this during the home inspection. Ignore the hair :)

I’m still loving our $35 Kohler Devonshire sink found via Craigslist.

kohler devonshire pedestal sink

The mirror is my favorite part of the room. People always comment on the scalloped edge. I think it’s understated but still so pretty.

overstock mirror

The toilet paper box was actually a bit of a splurge, being from Pottery Barn and all, and baskets are typically cheaper elsewhere. I searched high and low for an espresso basket or box with a lid that would fit 2-3 rolls and still fit on top of the tank with no luck. I’m glad we got this one because I really like the way it looks, and it holds two extra rolls perfectly.

pottery barn toilet paper basket

I’m all about the free artwork (remember my free prints from our living room?). These ones in our bathroom are from Vintage Printable.

I’m toying with the idea of swapping these out for something more colorful. These add a bit of a beachy feel which I do like, so we’ll see.

We put plantation shutters around most of the main floor, and I especially love having one in the powder room. We keep the bottom of it closed for privacy and the top open for light, so that way we can still have the benefit of natural light in the bathroom without always having to open and close a shade or curtain. The top is high enough that we don’t close it, even at night. The most people can see from outside is the top of someone’s head.

plantation shutters in bathroom

Hope you enjoyed taking a closer look at our half bath details!

While you’re here, check out my paint galleries, room galleries, and furniture gallery!

Here’s the full schedule of Roomspiration Parties. Can’t wait to see you all here on Sept. 23rd when I will be hosting the dining rooms party.

Make sure to visit the other hosts!

Abode Love – entryways Sept. 12th
View Along the Way – living rooms Sept. 14th
Homemaker on a Dime – bathrooms Sept.16th
DIY by Design – guest bedrooms Sept. 19th
Family Brings Joy – craft rooms Sept. 21st
Involving Color – dining rooms Sept. 23rd
All Things Bright & Beautiful – kids bedrooms Sept. 26th
a la mode – nurseries Sept. 28th
Just a Touch of Gray – master bedrooms Sept. 30th
The Blooming Hydrangea – closets and nooks Oct. 3rd
The Mustard Ceiling – laundry and mudrooms Oct. 5th
The DIY Showoff – kitchens Oct. 7th

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Linking up to: Fingerprints on the Fridge, Just a Girl, Tatertots and Jello, Funky Junk Interiors, Green Door Designs, Boogieboard Cottage, Dittle Dattle, Keeping it Simple, Between Naps on the Porch, The DIY Show Off, The Girl Creative, A Bowl Full of Lemons, Home Stories A2Z, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, A Diamond in the Stuff, DIY by Design, Savvy Southern Style, Domestically Speaking, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Somewhat Simple, House of Hepworths, At the Picket Fence, Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, Remodelaholic, Serenity Now
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Half Bath Reno

Our half bath was the first room in our house to receive a full makeover.

Sherwin Williams Sea Salt

Half Bathroom After Sherwin Williams Sea Salt

Check out the before (with seller’s stuff and my mom’s hair).

What we did:

  1. Remove wallpaper.
  2. Repair walls, prime, and paint.
  3. Install plantation shutters
  4. Install new toilet paper holder and towel bar
  5. Install pedestal sink and faucet
  6. DIY artwork

I am happy to say that this is the only room in the house that had wallpaper – thank goodness!

I couldn’t be happier with the final result. I love how the pedestal sink keeps the small bathroom feeling open, and along with the fresh paint color the room has a very airy feel. I used a mix of chrome and ORB metal finishes. Who says they all have to match? The light fixture, wall plates, and doorknob are ORB and the faucet, towel bar, and TP holder are chrome. The mirror has a gorgeous scalloped edge that catches the light beautifully. It ads an almost sparkly touch to the room.

The most exciting part of the bathroom reno was when we scored the pedestal sink through my favorite means – Craigslist! Yep, that’s right, we bought the sink through good ol’ CL. This sink goes for over $200 new and we purchased it for $35. Since we didn’t love the faucet the sellers used, and the faucet and drain are the parts of the sink that can get a little dingy, we replaced these parts with a new Delta faucet and drain. The porcelain is very easy to clean and disinfect, so the end result was an almost new sink for a fraction of the price.

Since pedestal sinks do not have storage for handy things like extra toilet paper, I bought a cute toilet paper box that stores two extra rolls. I chose an espresso rattan TP box that ties into the ORB, and the basket weave adds a bit of texture.

We wanted to take advantage of the window in the bathroom for natural light, so we looked for a window treatment that would provide privacy but still allow in some light. The plantation shutter has a divider rail so it is the perfect solution – keep the bottom closed for privacy and the top open to let in light. Plus, the shutters are super easy to clean and I love that they give the room a cottage touch.

The final detail we added was some DIY artwork. We bought 4 gallery frames from Pottery Barn and downloaded free prints from Vintage Printable. That’s right, free! I scaled them down to 5×7 and printed out on my color printer. If you haven’t checked out Vintage Printable, you should! It’s a great website and all the prints are free to download.

The details:
Wall Paint: Sherwin Williams Superpaint in Sea Salt
Ceiling Paint: C2 Ceiling Paint
Trim Paint: Sherwin Williams ProClassic Trim and Door paint in Alabaster
Mirror: Overstock
Plantation Shutters: Budget Blinds, brand is Norman
Pedestal Sink: Kohler Devonshire via Craigslist
Faucet: Delta
Light Fixture: Restoration Hardware
Toilet Paper Box: Pottery Barn
Trash Can: Target
Towel Bar and TP Holder: Kohler
Artwork: Pottery Barn frames with seashell prints from Vintage Printable

And make sure to check out our inspiration galleries! They include LOTS of reader submitted home decor images! Browse by room type, room color and check out our gallery of painted and refinished furniture.

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