Howdy!
I’ve been thinking about giving our half bath a little makeover ever since we created Meme’s room, which is adjacent to that space. Here’s what it looks like currently:
The things I’d like to update are:
- the paint color on the paneling
- the wallpaper on the upper part of the walls
- the accessories
- the grout between the hex tiles
- possibly the mirror (or maybe I’ll just spray the hardware?)
- possibly the light fixture (or maybe I’ll just spray that too?)
None of it really *needs* to be re-done (although the old chest of drawers and cheap sink top & faucet have definitely seen better days)…I think I’m just craving a little change and feeling like it needs some freshening up in a few different ways.
But since I didn’t have an immediate, clear mental picture of exactly what I want to do, I went over to Pinterest and searched for inspiration pics. These are some that made me feel happy…
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I think what I like about that first one is:
- the style of the pedestal sink
- the color of the painted wood
- the brass hardware
- the patterned wallpaper
Now let’s move on to this next one…
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I *think* I really need a few drawers underneath our sink, but MAN do I stop in my scroll every time I see one of those sinks!
Other than the GORGEOUS sink, what I like about that particular room is the:
- painted paneling (not necessarily the color, although it’s lovely!)
- patterned wallpaper
- white vanity & marble top
- brass hardware
Here’s another photo that jumped out:
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What I like about that pic is:
- the antique (wood) vanity base
- the style of the sink
- the brass hardware
- wall mounted faucet & knobs
This has always been one of my favorite bathrooms too:
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What I like about it is:
- The whimsical, high contrast wallpaper
- the mix of white, black and wood
- the use of a vintage sink
This next pic isn’t of a bathroom, but it’s my absolute favorite vibe-wise:
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Here’s what stands out:
- the vibe (Scandinavian cottage)
- the palette (I’m such a sucker for white, wood and green!)
- the peg rack (I think this could be handy in a small bathroom too!)
Same goes for this next pic. I love the moody color of the “vanity base” paired with the white top and sink. The soft brass hardware makes my eyeballs purr and if you squint really hard, you can almost see what a botanical print wallpaper would look like above the sink because of the greenery outside the window there.
And ya know what’s really cool? In simply putting together this post, I’ve identified three really key things:
- I definitely want to keep a fun wallpaper above the wood paneling
- I definitely want to use brass hardware
- I definitely prefer a traditional (vs. modern) look
- I definitely want to use wood elements
I don’t know exactly which elements will be wood yet, but before I started researching, I wasn’t sure even sure if I would include wood elements this time around, so it was helpful to rediscover how much I appreciate them. And how fun (and interesting!) to realize that several of the things I was drawn to 7 years ago, are still the kinds of things I’m drawn to today!
I’m creating an inspiration photo in Photoshop so I can move forward with confidence…I share it as soon as I’ve got it all together and I look forward to e-chatting with you again soon!
Layla
Colleen
Layla…love your style…looking forward to the new space…love the wallpaper idea!
Meghan
I have that sink it’s a bit wider but I use a good sized medicine cabinet above it and a narrow 3 tired wood table type thing against the wall in front of our toilet and a tray in the back of the toilet and you would be surprised at how much storage you get. We love our sink!
Dorothy
i have been looking to update my half bath as well and some of your pins are the same ones I was interested in as well. I also loved the last image that was not a bathroom but loved the fern wallpaper. I am finding it hard to find wallpaper with a botanical look or any nice florals. My space is under an eave so I have wainscoting in light wood tones and wallpaper above, including the ceiling. The vanity is the same wood tone and my faucets are brass. Floor is oak hardwood and no window. I like all your pictures. I want to either paint my vanity or the wainscoting and wallpaper the upper walls and ceiling slope. Keep us posted on your plans
Sarita
Wondering if Meme has had input?
Layla
Oh, yes, she’s just excited to see what I do! 😉
Lou E Gipson
I’ve never been a fan of Pedestal Sinks!
*No room for make-up when applying
*no storage for essentials
I do like white wood bases/cabinet
i LOVE BEAD BOARD below with wallpaper above
Layla
Oh, this room isn’t used for applying makeup. Just using the potty occasionally! 🙂 And there are ways to store essentials underneath a pedestal sink (maybe I’ll blog about that!)…we’ve got room behind the door for a tall storage cabinet, too!
Ginger
I so want to know the color of the cabinets of the photo with the white farmhouse sink, hydrangeas and wood stool! Love Love Love the color!! I’ll be painting our kitchen island soon but stumped on which ‘green’ to use. I too Layla love green, natural wood & white! We plan to place wood countertop on the island & our cabinets are white. Kindred spirits!
Amy
I have always loved the wallpaper that’s currently in your bathroom. It’s so lovely. I also like the color of your walls and the painted paneling. Those things I think are better than any of the other pictures (imho), but I don’t live with it everyday. I love a nice farmer sink. Hadn’t thought of one in the bathroom . . . interesting.
Andrea Sellers
I cannot help but notice that you have three of the four items on your must have list already in that room. You have a fun whimsical wall paper, a wood element, traditional look (not modern). So all you need is something brass. This could be the least expensive remodel yet! 😀
Lyndsey
I was thinking the same thing as Andrea. You already have the big “elements” that you are looking for. So, really, I guess you just want something new to you, but not different. All the bathrooms here including yours are lovely, but I actually think yours has the best wallpaper.
Katarina - Sukhirugs
Although your mini bathroom looks really soothing and relaxing now with that sky blue all around, I’m sure whatever you come up with next is going to be even better. Love all the ideas, especially adding gorgeous wallpapers and how much thought you put into this. Thank you for highlighting the best things about each of the selected options, they’ll surely help me in my bathroom’s transformation which is due this week!
Stephanie
Layla, when you say that you spray things, what do you use? Does it require much preparation of the metal surface? I am doing my bathroom and it will have aged brass fittings but I need to spray some chrome fixtures that will remain (like the bath plug hole) with something. Any advice welcome!