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Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather

Final Reveal | Guest Bathroom Refresh {Primp and Pamper Bathroom Challenge}

in Easy DIY, Home Tour on 03/27/18

Hi and welcome to REVEAL WEEK of the Primp & Pamper Bathroom Refresh Challenge!  If you are just checking in here,  I joined a bathroom challenge where a group of bloggers are giving our bathrooms a refresh in four short weeks. I decided to go with our guest bathroom for this challenge. It’s definitely been a whirlwind couple of weeks but I am super happy to have this little corner of the house guest ready! (and I may or may not hide from kids in here when I need to escape)

My goal was to brighten up the space and make it feel as “spa like” as possible for our guests. As a reminder, this was the bathroom before:

Guest Bathroom Before

 

And here was my vision for the bathroom… so let’s see how much I was able to pull off over the past couple weeks. 

Guest Bathroom Mood Board

Southern Bathroom Makeover

Ta—– da! 

Guest Bathroom After

Southern Guest Bathroom Makeover

 

When I started out, there were 10 “to-do” items that I hoped to achieve in this little bathroom. I just looked back through and I was able to do everything but one, so I am happy with that! Let’s go ahead and break it down:

Guest Bathroom Primp & Pamper To-Do List

  1. Fresh Paint on Walls & Ceiling  ——-> DONE
  2. Statement Wall (stencil)—–> NOPE
  3. Art ———> DONE
  4. Accessories—–> DONE
  5. Rug———> DONE
  6. Towels—–> ALMOST DONE (waiting on monogram towels to arrive)
  7. Window Treatment—–> DONE
  8. Vanity Chair——–> DONE
  9. Updated light fixture——> DONE
  10. Updated cabinet hardware——-> DONE

1. Fresh paint on walls and ceiling- this was obviously the biggest game changer in making this guest bathroom feel light and bright. For the walls, I used White Dove and the ceiling is Palladian Blue at around 50%. Unfortunately, my big plans to tackle number 2 on the list- the statement wall with the Cheetah stencil just didn’t happen. Not sure if it is something I will revisit in here because I am loving it as is, but I do think there are other areas in the house that may get the treatment someday. 

3.  Next up, art! I had some fun with some DIY art in here. For under $20 I was able to do the pair of DIY Pink Abstracts as well as the colorful abstract painting. I was really excited to have a reason to add some pink in the house- and I can definitely get away with it in here! Updated- read here how for my tutorial on How to Make Abstract Art. 

I found a pair of frames at the thrift store that were $6 and the perfect size for above the toilet. Nothing a quick coat of gold spray paint can’t fix! Then I just made some pink abstract art using some craft paint I had on hand. 

Southern Spa Like Guest Bath

Sweet P lovingly asked why I hung “scribble-scrabble” up so not sure how to take that. Although as I was adding these pictures to the post he looked at my screen and said “is that our bathroom…it looks too pretty to be our house?” Oh, kids really do tell it how it is, don’t they?

Abstract Art Southern Bathroom

4. Accessories- When it came to accessorizing, I really channeled the spa! I loaded up a pair of apothecary jars with white soap and cotton balls. It might take the rest of my life to actually use up that soap but it sure does look pretty! The tray was already something I had on hand, and I love how it corrals all of the glass and adds a little gold. 

A few more accessories over on the towel shelf, including a laundry basket and more fun soaps. 

5. Rug- I found this rug from Rugs USA (a HUGE thanks to them for partnering with us on our challenge!) and thought it would really tie in the shower floor and add some black to help ground the room. 

Bonus is that it is an indoor/outdoor rug so works well in a bathroom, but is still super comfy on the toes. 

Haint Blue Ceiling Southern Bathroom

6. Towels- Well, after 13 years of marriage it is always good to have an excuse to buy new towels!  I found this set of 4 off of Amazon and I love that while they are super soft, they aren’t massive. (This mama ain’t got time to do multiple loads of towels after guests!) 

Sadly the monogrammed towels I ordered didn’t arrive yet, but I plan to lay them over the white towels on the towel rack.

7. Window Treatments- I LOVE this little gold detail on this wall. The acrylic and gold curtain rod is just perfection and I am definitely planning on using it in the guest bedroom whenever I get around to that room. (I’m actually wondering why I didn’t change the silver towel rack to this, but it really never occurred to me until I looked at these pictures! Guess I’ll be adding that to the list!) The sheers I had on hand (similar here from Pottery Barn Teen), but they are perfect for now and I love the little black dot detail. 

8. Vanity Chair- Homegoods find for the win! 

Southern Guest Bathroom

9. Light Fixture- A huge thanks to Lamps Plus for providing this awesome gold light fixture. Complete game changer for the room to help tie the gold together. 


10. Updated Gold Hardware- I shared in week 2 that as it turns out, my existing hardware was not a standard size so not exactly easy to swap out. While I still loved the look of the existing hardware, I had my heart set on gold- so I did what every sane person does… I rub ‘n buffed it! 

Guest Bathroom Refresh

11. Painted Shelf- This is one of my favorite parts of the bathroom! I had this little cabinet that didn’t have a spot in the house. It now makes the perfect towel caddy for guests. I used Velvet Finishes paint in Timeless to  give it a rich coat of dark gray. And I rub and buffed the knob for a little touch of gold. I love that it lives right next to the shower door so guests can easily grab towels! The mirror above it was a leftover from the old house and now has a happy home. 

Southern Spa

Overall, I am very pleased with the way this guest bathroom turned out and I can’t wait until our next weekend guests arrive.  Jury is still out on whether we will update the sink and shower faucets from silver to gold. For now, I am embracing the mixed metal look and it doesn’t bother me too much. I am happy I went for it, even if it doesn’t all match because I really had my heart set on having gold in a bathroom. And this was just the perfect spot to go for it! 

Guest Bathroom

 

Source List:

Walls: White Dove (Benjamin Moore)
Light Fixture: Gold Bath Light
Seagrass Laundry Basket
Ceiling: Palladian Blue (at 50%) (Sherwin Williams)
Rug: Jubilee Solid Braided Rug (Salt & Pepper)  Rugs USA
Window Treatments (similar)
Curtain Rod: Acrylic & Warm Gold 

 

 

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Related posts:

Week 1 | Guest Bathroom Refresh {Primp and Pamper Bathroom Challenge} Week 2 | Guest Bathroom Refresh {Primp and Pamper Bathroom Challenge} Week 3 | Guest Bathroom Refresh {Primp and Pamper Bathroom Challenge} Getting our Guest Bathroom Guest Ready

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  1. AvatarMaggie @ Maggie Overby Studios says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 6:29 am

    What a HUGE difference losing the green makes. I love all the gold accents to really bring in the spa feel. Beautiful!

    Reply
  2. Avatarmichelle peterson says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 7:34 am

    I love it all. I am ordering the rug, but the link for acrylic and gold curtain rod does not work? I wanted to order that for our guest bedroom. Starting small with the budget.

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      Mar. 27, 2018 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks Michelle! I had a small budget for this room and the rod is from Bed Bath & Beyond so def helped with the 20% off coupon + free shipping! Here is the (affiliate) link- https://rstyle.me/n/czzyj8x846 Hope this works!

      Reply
  3. AvatarJewel Marlowe says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 8:55 am

    Wow! Thats a major improvement and I love the the vanity stool and hardware so much! Great work!

    Reply
  4. Avatarariel says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 9:47 am

    OBSESSED with this space. Absolutely digging all your brass touches, and especially the unexpected patterns. Beautiful executed, and oh so stylish.

    Reply
  5. AvatarTiffany says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 10:07 am

    What a huge difference! Can you please do a separate post about the gorgeous abstract art?!!! Pretty please?!!! 🙂

    Reply
  6. AvatarKelley says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 10:23 am

    It looks AMAZING!!! You did such a great job! XOXO

    Reply
  7. Avatarheather says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 10:25 am

    Heather it looks great!!! And I personally LOVE your pink scribble scrabble 😂and the other paintings, too!! You did an awesome job!

    Reply
  8. AvatarKelly says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 11:23 am

    such a pretty reveal! I love the new color, art and lighting. It all looks so warm and inviting!!!

    Reply
  9. AvatarNancee says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    I had green sinks in my master bath that were the same green as your walls, so I was just as anxious to get rid of them as you were your paint color! Of course, it took me many years to do that. I am new to your blog and I am loving it!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us peasants! I like the mixed metal look, as the silver fixtures blend nicely with the gray tones of the counter top and with the black accents and dark gray little chest holding the towels. The gold gives it glitz, so I would probably keep the mixed look personally. But that is just me! Looking forward to more great blogs.

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    • AvatarHeather says

      Mar. 27, 2018 at 11:33 pm

      Haha- green sinks would definitely make a “statement”! Glad to hear they are now history! 🙂 And I am SO glad that you are here! xoxo

      Reply
  10. AvatarRachael @ This is our Bliss says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    Looks AMAZING!! I’m convinced I need a lucite curtain rod now and I just love all the mixed metals! Gotta love quick updates on existing hardware!! And yes bring on allll the DIY pink art – looks so so pretty. xo

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      Mar. 27, 2018 at 11:32 pm

      You DEF need that curtain rod! And you better believe I will be sending you alllllll the pink DIY art in the world if you pop out a girl!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. AvatarJessica says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    This looks amazing! So happy you painted over that green! LOL! I love the antique brass finishes! It makes this room feel so warm!

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      Mar. 27, 2018 at 11:31 pm

      Thanks! Isn’t it amazing what a coat of paint can do?

      Reply
  12. AvatarChrista says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    Love how your bathroom turned out! When I redid our powder room last year I used the same light you used with a bamboo mirror. I couldn’t find a gold faucet that I liked in our budget, so that ended up keeping the chrome faucet. Now I love the mix, I hope you have that same love.

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    • AvatarHeather says

      Mar. 27, 2018 at 11:31 pm

      ooooh- that bamboo mirror sounds perfect! Yes, I do like the mixed metals and since the silver is perfectly fine I just can’t see spending money on replacing them any time! Glad to hear it has worked out so well with yours!

      Reply
  13. AvatarMarley says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 5:33 pm

    Wow, the green is gone! Great job! It really was a bright color green! I love all the little accessories especially all the apothecary jars, they are just awesome~! I think the pink art looks great also! Good job on your bathroom update!

    Reply
  14. AvatarMary Meyer says

    Mar. 27, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    Such a chic space. I love it. That stool is so pretty and the light! So good.

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    • AvatarHeather says

      Mar. 27, 2018 at 11:28 pm

      Aw- chic is such a sweet compliment!! 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
  15. Avatarcassie says

    Mar. 28, 2018 at 7:08 am

    awesome job, heather! love the stools and love the color palette!

    Reply
  16. AvatarTessie says

    Apr. 3, 2018 at 9:09 am

    So fresh and beautiful. I am a sucker for gold and pink and you pulled them off perfectly!

    Reply
  17. AvatarCorinna - TheBohoAbode says

    Jan. 9, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    Wow your bathroom is so luxe! Way nicer than any bathroom I’ve ever seen in real life. I really love the abstract art. The pop of pink is perfect for keeping the space from feeling to cold. Fabulous job on the makeover ❤.

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    • AvatarHeather says

      Jan. 11, 2019 at 10:42 am

      Thanks Corinna! I still come in here when I am hiding from the kids to just BREATHE sometimes. LOL. Happy New Year!

      Reply

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