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Monday, August 5, 2013

DIY Makeover

I hated my bathroom! I’ve hated it since we moved in... It has I wish I was white walls... and bright blue countertop.

I realized the other day that I never bother to organize the mini closet because I’d rather look at my stuff spilling out than the ugly paint...

In a moment of inspiration I decided today is the day... little Charlie was down for a nap. 


My bathroom was going to receive a DIY makeover!



I grabbed my chalkboard paint, and two cans of spray paint from the basement and went to town...



I could not be happier... in about two hours I transformed my bathroom from ugly drudgery to a cute chalkboard wall to write fun messages and a counter that’s my favorite color.

I’ve decided that two coats is best for chalkboard paint, it helps it cover better. Then I spray painted the bottom shelf. Not a great idea to try to spray paint, under a closet, inside the house... I felt like my throat was burning for a few days.

Ok...so It's not a great pic... Charlie was fussing
and it was the middle of the night :)
My bathroom still isn’t perfect... the floor needs to be replaced, the widow is old with no sill... but when I walk in I see my fun chalkboard and bright pink counter. Instead of wishing for a new house, I have a small moment of joy each time I see it.

And it was free... I used paint from my basement and it only took about two hours!

Being on a tight budget I find that we don’t often put money into making our house cute... However I finally realized even if we can’t redo everything I can still do small things to transform the place.

What is something simple that could help transform your house?

3 comments:

  1. Very cool! I also like giving my home spaces little free makeovers! They're the best in my book :) Really allows you to be creative!

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  2. BRAVO!!! I despise my master bathroom too, but a few years ago I took the time to add trim to the cupboards and do a faux finish on them, it has gotten me this far. We are finally getting ready to do the big remodel. YAY!! I'm glad you did it!

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  3. love that chalkboard paint idea. Thanks for sharing this week. I always like reading what you are up to creatively. :D
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