Evolution of a Powder Room

Here’s my evolution of a power room – budget friendly small powder room makeover.  In Phase I (aka “Before”) there was wallpaper and general grossness.  See me remove the wallpaper, with gusto, here.

PHASE I = Ick

Phase II (which you likely saw here as well) involved new lighting, paint, (bad photography), DIY refurbished cabinet pulls, plus a half hearted attempt at decorating (with a chipped sink and rusting faucet, how much enthusiasm can one really muster?)  For cost-effectiveness and environmentally friendliness, we kept the existing cabinet but painted it to match the walls, so it blends in a bit.  Obviously too bland still but, when considering Phase I, livable.

PHASE II = Bland

Phase III was more impressive: new counter, sink, faucet, mirror & slightly better photography.  We picked a vessel sink to add height (the counter seemed super low when compared to the super high new cabinetry in the upstairs bathrooms, see here & here) & the counter matches the kitchen.  We don’t have a big house, so we’re trying to create some continuity so it doesn’t look “choppy”.

PHASE III = Better

I LOVE the new sink so much!

Phase IV was just completed.  After trying to find a black towel bar, we found a great one at Target.  The whole shelf-y/bar-y unit was only $14.99!  I re-framed my mom’s prints in a simpler frame to let her artwork shine.

I won’t guarantee it won’t change some more.  But for now this powder room is more updated with a few more hits of colour.