I know I mentioned previously that we overbought when we purchased paint for the family room and kitchen. I used the paint for the downstairs bathroom as well, but still had significant leftovers. So I moved upstairs.
This is what our upstairs bathroom looked like when we moved in. The colors fit in with the colors throughout the house (i.e. Easter egg). We don’t really use this bathroom, so I took things apart and took my time painting it, with no real need to clean up or put anything away.
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This is what it looked like at the end of the painting process. Still pretty blank.
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I was at Bed Bath & Beyond purchasing a duvet cover and blanket for a new bed, and I decided to look for some accessories for the bathroom.
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I found a cool striped shower curtain on clearance and some rugs that incorporated some of those colors. The plates are melamine, also on sale with the end of summer bar-b-que type stuff. I thought they went nicely with the colors and could add a beachy vacation vibe. Still needs a few more touches to make guests feel really welcome.
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One thing I don’t like about this bathroom is how the doors are set up (you’ll notice there are no doors in the after pictures — I guess it’s not quite finished). As you can see, it’s really split into two rooms: the outer bathroom with the two sinks and vanities on opposite walls, and the inner bathroom with the shower and toilet. With the inner bathroom it is not such a big deal, but for the outer bathroom, if the door is open, access to one of the sinks is virtually nonexistent.
I was thinking pocket doors would be perfect here. However, for us amateurs it’s a pretty involved project, and because there are light switches and electrical outlets on both sides of the door frames, it would have been a serious undertaking. I was thinking maybe leave the inner door as-is and hang a curtain over the outer door that can be closed for privacy, but when drawn to the side still allows for space and access to both sinks. Thoughts?
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I have the perfect solution for the outer bathroom door. You will kick yourself after you hear it for not thinking of it first. I mean, it’s so obvious and it will be the exact right touch to finish off the room. And of course, as you’ve probably guessed by now, that perfect finishing touch is a beaded curtain. See? Genius idea. Not only would it offer a bit of privacy to the sink/vanity area, but you get that cool sound effect every time you walk through it.
You’re welcome.