| Here, simply adding a fluffy white towel and plant add much needed softness. |
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Category Archives: Bathroom
April 2022 Featured Before & After
| This is one of my favorite (and least expensive) bathroom remodels. I love the deep, moody blue color contrasted by the white cabinetry and trim. This bathroom had odd light placement with 2 lights over one sink and a small mirror in between them. We updated the lights by simply replacing the shades and then used a floor mirror on the wall so it would span the length of both lights to give them function. The countertop was epoxy painted and a new faucet and cabinet pulls finished out the look. |
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October 2015 Featured Before & After
This bathroom is the from the same home as the bedroom in the last post. Before, the colors were very uniform and the accent blue tile seemed out of place. By using a richer wall color, we created a contrast with the tile and woodwork to show it off. Then adding blue art and accessories, we made the accent tile an integral part of the space.
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AFTER
November 2013 Staging Tip of the Month
Use rich wall colors to detract from something unappealing. In this bathroom, the pink walls were only emphasizing the fact that there was pink tile by the tub.
We suggested a much darker a paint color (along with oil rubbed bronze pulls and lights and richer accessories). Can you even tell that the tile is pink anymore??? 
October Staging Tip of the Month
Staging Tip of the Month
Semi-gloss paint is very good for a lot of things. But a small bathroom in an older home with a lot of uneven walls is not one of them. Semi-gloss paint reflects light from every imperfection in a wall so it draws attention away from the good things in the room. The reflection also makes the room feel smaller.
Here, a softer color paint in an eggshell finish makes this bathroom much more inviting. We also replaced the large wall shelf with art to give the allusion of more space. Painting the shelves white made them an accent to the room. And for those of you following our staging tips, the lighting fixture was from our September tip.
September Staging Tip
Hollywood style bathroom lights (especially when they are wood or brass) can make your bathroom feel very dated. Here’s a solution that is inexpensive and doesn’t require an electrician. It’s called the Vanity Light Refresh Kit and it’s available for $37.48 at Lowes.
Here’s a video that shows how easy they are to install:
| Vanity Light Refresh Kit |
July Staging Tip
Homes need to be very clean before going on the market. But what if you’ve scrubbed and scrubbed the grout in your shower and it just won’t come clean? Do you need to replace the grout? Sometimes you do, but here’s an inexpensive tip to try first.
Tear strips of paper towel and, using rubber gloves, dip them into bleach. Twist them into a little rope and lay them over the grout lines.
Let the paper towels sit for 2-3 hours, remove and rinse.
Please note, though, that this will not prevent mold from returning. You must make sure that there is adequate airflow in the shower after each use. Alternately, towel dry or squeegee the tile after each use
March 2013 Staging Tip
Are you not sure that you can look at that old dark woodwork one more day? Waiting until you can afford to replace it all? Lighten it up by paiting it white or cream now for very little cost. Here is a great blog with step by step directions. The only thing I would add is to use a paintable caulk to fill gaps before painting. http://www.livelovediy.com/2012/04/how-to-paint-trim.html
Photo courtesy of LiveLoveDIY
November 2012 Staging Tip
If you have an older home, there is a good chance that you have a bathroom with one of these tiny mirrored medicine chests with attached lights. It can look intimidating to change, but if you take it step by step, it’s pretty easy!
First, shut off the circuit breaker. Inside the cabinet you will find a few screws to remove. Then gently pull the cabinet out of the hole and have someone else unhook the wires from the electrical box.
So here’s what it looks like once it’s removed. In this case, we did a little patching of the drywall between the box and the hole. After painting the room, we put a new light fixture over the electrical box. (Follow fixture directions or hire an electrician!)
The last step was to purchase a framed mirror (we got his one at TJ Maxx) that would fill up almost the entire space from the light fixture to the vanity. Hang it and you’re done!
BATHROOM BEFORE:
BATHROOM AFTER:
We also changed out the vanity ($200 from Home Depot) and replaced the floor and fixtures. What a difference!!!
April 2012 Staging Tip
This is a new staging tip that we haven’t even tried yet! We found it on Pinterest, posted from a blog on www.thesitsgirls.com. Many of you have wall mirrors where the edges behind the glass are starting to chip away. This is an $18 fix….and it’s gorgeous!
At any home improvement store, you can find sheets of 2×2 tiles like these and some adhesive. Trim the backing around the tiles, put a dallop of adhesive on the back and stick it to the mirror. You may have to use some painters tape to hold some in place while they dry.