Well, it came down to the wire, but we managed to pull off our Powder Room makeover in the three-week deadline!! It feels amazing to have it done, and I have all the heart eyes for this tiny little space! It’s been so fun (and a little nerve-racking) participating in the FrogTape Paintover Challenge with the five other uber-talented bloggers, and I can’t wait to see their finished spaces.
As a quick re-cap, FrogTape gave six bloggers $1000 and three weeks to completely transform a room…all will be posted on the FrogTape website for public voting, with the winner receiving $5,000 for the charity of their choice!! How’s that for serious motivation to git ‘er done?! But enough about that, let’s tour our new and improved Powder Bathroom!
Wallpaper in ‘Midnight Floral’ | Mirror | Sconces | Towel Ring | Hand Towel | Basket
Wallpaper in ‘Midnight Floral’ | Mirror | Sconces | Soap Dish
Soap Dish | Grapefruit Guest Soap
As you recall from the Before shots…this was a sad, boring little room. Well, no longer! Between the paper and the pinky-peach ceiling, I don’t know what I love more! We kept the accessories to a minimum, and added just a few things for style and function.
Glass Jar Vase | Framed Art ‘Violet Intertube’ by Annie Seaton
It was impossible to get a full shot (this room is teeny-tiny with a narrow door and tall ceilings!), but the ceiling is the softest shade of peachy-pink, and perfectly compliments the floral paper. We could have left it white, but adding it as a focal point really pulls the room together, and makes everything so intentional.
Wallpaper in ‘Midnight Floral’ | Ceiling Paint Sherwin-Williams ‘Comical Coral’
The modern towel and toilet paper ring keep the room from being too sweet, and the woven basket adds some needed texture.
Towel Ring | Hand Towel
We removed the cabinet over the toilet so the wallpaper would seamlessly wrap the entire room, but the art helps to break it up a bit and gives your eye a place to rest. I’ve had this art piece for several years, and she’s just been waiting for the right home!
Glass Jar Vase | Framed Art ‘Violet Intertube’ by Annie Seaton
The only real hiccup in this room (besides the accelerated deadline and travel plans!), was with the lighting. We figured out last-minute that my starburst sconces were’t going to fit…but we lucked out with these budget-friendly lights, and were even able to pick them up same-day! I still think the starburst sconces are so chic (and serious bang-for-your-buck!), but these simple lights are ideal for this small room and design.
The baseboards got a fresh coat of white paint, and thanks to FrogTape® Multi-Surface, we were able to get clean, sharp lines, without messing up the floors!
It wasn’t the ideal order of things, but we actually had the wallpaper installed while we were gone, and painted the ceiling when we got home. FrogTape® Delicate Surface protected the paper from paint, and helped us get a clean, sharp line along the ceiling.
I just love this little room so much, and can’t wait to welcome our first guests! ‘Why yes, the Powder Bath is right this way!!’Â The kids are even parading their friends through it, so I think the makeover was a success!
So, how’d we spend the FrogTape $1000 budget?
{Budget Breakdown & Source List}
Wallpaper // In ‘Midnight Floral’ // $450 (trade cost)
Ceiling Paint // Sherwin-Williams ‘Comical Coral’ // $26 (with 30% off coupon!)
Baseboard Paint // Sherwin-Williams ‘Alabaster White’ // $0 (had on-hand)
Mirror // $187
Sconces // $47 each (on sale!)
Towel Ring // $30Â (also available here)
Toilet Paper Ring //Â $25 (also available here)
Soap Dish //Â $29 (25% off!)
Guest Towel // $30 (trade pricing)
Flower Jar // $10
Basket // $25
Art // $0 (had on-hand)
TOTAL: $906 #bamwhat!
Now, the next part is up to y’all! Head over the FrogTape Paintover Challenge to check out all the other fabulous spaces, and cast your vote for your favorite!! The contest is open until May 29, and the winner will be announced June 14. As far as I’m concerned, we’re all winners…but someone’s charity of choice will be the real winner with a $5000 donation from FrogTape!
If I’m the lucky one with the winning room, my $5000 goes to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. A cause that is, unfortunately, near to my heart, so I’d really appreciate if you voted here!
Photos by the darling & talented Mary Summers. Who basically rescued me with this room, because it was near-impossible to photograph!!!
*This post was created in collaboration with FrogTape, but the project, ideas, and opinions are all mine. Thank you for supporting Hi Sugarplum sponsors!*