That was the plan anyway. I was going to give my bathroom a sprucing up and not only do it all myself, I was going to do it secretly while Mitch was working and surprise him. You know, just to show him I could. To prove how capable I am. Yep, that was the plan. I was going to jump on the board and batten bandwagon, put down new floor, paint the vanity and switch out the light fixtures. I did some research and had no doubt, I could do this. As for the board and batten treatment, I would only be painting and installing the wood. My friend Kelli was also going to be doing a hall in her house and her husband was going to cut the wood for my bathroom when he cut hers. So, into the bathroom I went and started taking down light fixtures, removing baseboards and towel bars, patching holes.
All while Mitch was working, blissfully unaware. I was so proud of myself, tackling this project. I was rolling paint on the walls and writing blog posts in my head. Then I gave myself away. He was home and watching tv, so I decided to take a peak in and see how the paint was looking. I had just a tiny bit of paint left in the tray and rather than pour it back in the can, I thought I'll just roll another coat on the wall. Then I heard him outside the door, what-ca doin in there?
Busted! Still, I was going to proceed as planned and do it all by myself. He was off the next day, but I wasn't going to bother him. Nope. I got up bright and early ready to tackle putting down the floor. All by myself.
You know where this is going, don't you? Yea, MItch did too. He ended up doing the floor and board and batten installation. I did do everything else, all by myself.
Like putting up this light fixture,
and painting... lots and lots of painting.
And accessorizing, or course.
I'm not loving the formica, but I can live with it for now. That cord on the other hand, that's gotta go.
I'm a very bad blogger and didn't get a proper before photo and my afters aren't that great. It's tiny and very difficult to photograph, but trust me, it looks so much better now.
This was a quickie budget friendly re-do. The floor is vinyl two boxes totaling about ($100.00). The price on the Home Depot website is $70 a box, in the store it was $49.00. The paint was oops paint from Lowe's ($10.00). The wood for the board and batten treatment was a trade for a chair (free). The mirror was in the living room (free). Shower curtain, on sale at WalMart ($16.00) I replaced the hardware on the vanity with knobs from Hobby Lobby purchased when they were on sale for 50% off. I don't remember the total , but I think the five knobs totaled less than 15 dollars. The lamp and shade I already had. I just covered the white shade with some jute twine(under $3.00) . The prints are from My Inspired Heart Imagery (three 5 x 7 prints with shipping less than $40.00) They are beautiful. So peaceful and serene. I had the frames and just covered the existing mats with some burlap.
The light fixtures were from Lowe's. One outdoor sconce and one overhead (just under $50.00).
A brand new bathroom for around $250.00. I think that's a pretty good deal, don't you?
very cute! I have a bathroom about that big that I would love to redo. this inspires me!
Posted by: Michelle | October 15, 2009 at 12:45 PM
You've done a beautiful job, I love it! It looks like an expensive remodel.
Posted by: tricia | October 15, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Wow, nice job! I'm going to tackle a repair ALL BY MYSELF too, but it involves a broken brick wall. Wish me luck. :)
Posted by: Jennifer | October 15, 2009 at 01:06 PM
So beautiful! You are one talented Lady!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Christina | October 15, 2009 at 01:51 PM
VERY nice! You did a great job.
Posted by: Rachel | October 15, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Look at you! I think you did a pretty darn amazing job. And your post is hilarious :).
Posted by: AnNicole@OurSuburbanCottage | October 15, 2009 at 02:13 PM
Great looking bathroom.
Posted by: Lori | October 15, 2009 at 02:25 PM
You did a great job...hee hee Mitch too. He probably enjoyed helping you out. I love how you chose to mat and frame the pics or quotes. The board and batten is lovely. I really love this wall treatment, but I know my hubby wouldn't go for it.
Posted by: Cheryl | October 15, 2009 at 03:10 PM
It looks AWESOME! I would be beyond proud. Just gorgeous! Every great designer needs a grunt work helper, right? =)
Posted by: Rachel | October 15, 2009 at 04:11 PM
You did a great job and so did Mitch!
Posted by: Elaine | October 15, 2009 at 08:01 PM
This is amazing. I love everything about it! The flooring looks like tile! Thanks for being such an inspiration!
Have a great day.
Posted by: Donnelly | October 15, 2009 at 09:08 PM
It looks soooo nice and fresh. Great work, you should be proud. I recently had ugly lamp and power cords all over my office. I bunched up the excess wire and used a piece of grosgrain ribbon to keep it together. The sweet little bow actually looks cute. I used black to blend in with the cording.
Posted by: Cottage Wish | October 15, 2009 at 09:18 PM
Impressive and so beautiful! Thanks for sharing the fruit of your labor.
peace.
Posted by: cindy | October 15, 2009 at 09:22 PM
It looks amazing! I love the walls and the burlap frames! We featured burlap projects earlier this week, so I added yours. Check it out! Thanks for the inspiration :) ~K
Posted by: HomageBlog | October 15, 2009 at 10:13 PM
it looks beautiful! i love the beadboard the color of paint you chose. great job!!
Posted by: Lora | October 15, 2009 at 10:25 PM
What a great transformation! You've given me a lot of inspiration for my two small bathrooms.
Posted by: Mrs. Happy Housewife | October 16, 2009 at 09:58 AM
It looks great, Autum! I just love your house, you have great taste : D I am very impressed that you tackled most of that project yourself. I have helped Chad with redo projects, but would probably never tackle one by myself. You go girl!
Posted by: Tonya Richard | October 16, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Your new bathroom looks great!
So many wonderful ideas wrapped up in one space. You truly are the creative lady.
Thanks for sharing.
Peace.
Posted by: Lynne in NC | October 17, 2009 at 05:28 AM
Oh, Autum! The bathroom is lovely! I love the walls and your idea for the burlap covered mats. So creative......and inspiring!
Posted by: Sandra | October 18, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Wow - the bathroom looks great. I don't think it's always about doing it yourself - it's as much about having the vision to put it all together - and you can do that soooo well.
Hmm I think my bathroom needs a spruce up - are you free to pop around? LOL
Posted by: Sarah Jayne | October 18, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Wow, it looks great! Can you come and give my house a makeover? lol I love all the pics you post.
Posted by: Laura | October 18, 2009 at 07:42 PM
I love it!! I want a bathroom just like that! :)
Posted by: Jenn | October 19, 2009 at 02:39 PM
I am so inspired!!
Posted by: Leslie | October 21, 2009 at 03:40 PM
I want board & batten!!! It's just gorgeous & looks like it has always been there. You did a great job & it looks like you spent way more!
Posted by: Kim | October 24, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Love it!
"oops paint"!?!? Yeah, that was a big oops for whoever left it!
Posted by: Syndi | November 10, 2009 at 01:17 PM