
I know, I know.  I am about a year behind sharing a bathroom project…  And this one isn’t even in our home!  I do PROMISE I will do our powder room in the very near future.  Anyways, although we’ve done our fair share of home projects galore for the last 10+ years, this property is our first of hopefully MANY quick flips.  When I say quick I mean that we finished it from top to bottom in less than 30 days!
Is it crazy that we choose homes based on how “ugly” and dated they are? Â As in, the more dated and moth ball scented they are, THE BETTER! Â So this one, untouched for possibly centuries decked out in wallpaper, bathroom carpeting (who EVER thought that was a good idea?!?) and striped wallpaper, was a match made in flipping heaven. Â I really would like a quick transport back to the 1970’s. Â Just once. Â To simply ask “what were you thinking?!?” Â And everyone needs a clock above their toilet, right?!? Â Maybe then my hubby would realize he actually does spend thirty minutes in the bathroom everyday. Â Like for real.
Before
Selections
Flipping design is a LITTLE bit different than designing our own home. Â Although I love to add of pop of me into everything, I do try and keep bathrooms and kitchens somewhat “normal”. Â Even in our own home. Â Since these type of investments are more time consuming, much pricier and just plain difficult, I try and create a more timeless look. Â Neutral. Â Wow I said and used the word neutral. Â See, I can do it…
Wall Color- Alabaster by Sherwin Williams
Cabinet Color- Cityscape by Sherwin Williams
Haida Quartz Countertop
Minka Lavery Harbour Point 3- Light Gold Bath Light
Cassidy Single Hole Lavatory Faucet
6 in. x 24 in. Porcelain Floor Tile
Bright White 3″ x 6″ Ceramic Wall Tile
Elements Florence Cabinet Knob
Construction
As tiny as it may be, I did want to create some unique features in this bathroom. Â With a zero budget for accessorizing and limited options on making it super high-end, I decided to play with patterns. Â Instead of simply laying the tiles in a straight pattern, I chose a herringbone pattern. Â I am sure my hubby and his guys were thrilled with that decision. Â I really do think it made a huge difference and really visually opened up the space. Â The next budget saver was keeping the exisiting cabinet. Â It’s amazing what a coat of Cityscape by Sherwin Williams and some new hardware can do!
Next, I went a little outside the box and tried to think ahead in trends and chose GOLD fixtures. Â Gold?!? Â Not your grandmother’s brass like you may be thinking. Â It’s gold. Â The faucets are a new finish called “Champagne Bronze” otherwise known as “Heavenly” and the lighting and hardware are an antique gold finish. Â Gray and gold are a match made in color/finish heaven if you ask me!
After
XOXO, Brittany Hayes
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