Our house is pretty old...like 80 years old.
And that's just what we were looking for.
We searched forever to find something that didn't need a lot of updating (like electrical and all that boring stuff), but still had a lot of charm and character.
We've lived here for about 4 1/2 years and we've done a lot of work to make it how we want it.
We've lived here for about 4 1/2 years and we've done a lot of work to make it how we want it.
Most of what we've done is cosmetic, but still work all the same.
One of our big projects was our upstairs bathroom.
We fixed this up about 3 years ago...long before my blogging days.
And long before I started taking pictures of practically everything!
So, sadly I do not have "before" pictures for you.
But if you can imagine this little bathroom with a tiny plywood-ish vanity, half the walls painted a very dark brown, the other half painted pale yellow, and the floor was that tile that has a "sticker" back to them and you slap 'em down and you're done.
*Not trying to offend anyone that has these kind of tiles, but they're not too sturdy in the durability dept. and they were tired. Very tired*
So, picture something like this....
...and then something like this.
I had really really wanted to spruce up our bathroom without buying all new stuff and not spend a million bucks.
SO, (don't hate me) I found this table for $10 at a junk shop and knew that it needed to be our new vanity.
It was bright blue and totally ugly, but we fixed it.
My handy hubby cut a hole in the top and we added the sink.
Pretty simple.
Then I added the milk crates for storage @ $5 each, it was a huge savings for our redo!
I thought about removing our usual "stuff" and rolling some towels just to make it prettier, but no...
just keepin' it real, folks :)
We added some new, but vintage-looking tile and wainscoting to the walls and some new light fixtures.
We painted the wainscoting white and the walls above a super muted, creamy white.
So, there it is...our hard work paid off and I still love our bathroom.
Now, on to our powder room...I ordered the most pretty toile wallpaper months ago and still have not had it put up!
Next project on my list :)
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19 comments:
Wow, very pretty! Love your vanity and the baskets...I like that you are keeping your real stuff in them. I'm all for pretty and practical. P.S. love your shop things!
Love the keeping it real! Good for you. I think it's awesome. Love your floors:)
Hi Alicia-
I love your bathroom, just fabulous!
Thanks for linking!
XO
Kristin
Such a lovely, charming bathroom!!
Visiting from the CSI Project! I love that type of tile, it looks so great in your bathroom! I love your redo!!
You have made your bathroom into a delightful space! I love the table - what a great find!
you did a really nice job of balancing the old with the new! Love the milk crates
I love your bath redo! You commented on my powder room redo with the toile and beadboard. I have another bath I posted on the CSI and it is my master bath. I have the same floor tile as you! My master bath is number 10 on the CSI link if you want to see it.
Love the way your bathroom turned out. I really love those metal bins underneath the sink. But love the table turned into a vanity too. Plus love the floor...well I love all of it.
Love the baskets!
blessings
barbara jean
Saw your bathroom at Southern in My Heart and I had to come tell you that your bathroom is perfect! I love the table that you transformed into a sink! I have looking to do this as well! Everything is so great!!!
Your remodeled bathroom is fabulous Alicia! I love how you were frugal about this project but turned out wonderfully...these are the best kind of projects that will make you smile every time you see it. I also did a whole lot of remodeling project and have transformed my bath vanity into my own style.
Happy weekend...stopping by from Feathered Nest Friday!
-marie
This is exactly the inspiration I needed! When we go to redo our bathroom I'd love to refer back to your site. I'm showing the hubby :) Just found your blog and it's fabulous! I'm following along.
~Michelle
Hi Alicia! Thank you so much for linking up to the party this week! I have to tell you that when I saw the thumbnail photo of this I thought it was from a magazine! It is truly gorgeous and you guys did an amazing job transforming the space without breaking the bank. So creative! I can't wait to see your toile wallpaper...I love me some toile! :-)
Vanessa
P.S. I'm a new follower now!
The bathroom looks wonderful. I love the sink pedestal! Those wire baskets are just perfect, too!!
so so cute! i love the baskets, and if you ever want to hide the contents you could always line them with burlap or something ~
:)Heidi
Just absolutely beautiful Alicia!!! I love what you did and that you used that fantastic table and those metal buckets!! So inspired! Thanks so much for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
You may not have spent one million dollars, but it certainly looks like one million!
Love how you did the sink....
Have a good weekend.
Take care,
Lisa
So sweet and simple. You won't find this in every home on your block. Clever idea to use the table. I really do love it and I'm certain it is perfect for your home's age. Nice work ! Love your blog as well.
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