How To Beautify a Boring Builder Grade Bathroom

by Wanda @ From House To Home

I have been on a quest to make my builder grade home not look like a builder grade home. This week's room is the master bathroom. And it took some work to get this room updated!

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This is what I started with...lots of large blank beige walls.

And builder grade cabinets, countertop and faucets.

First step...paint the walls blue and add some white wainscot.

Next step...upgrade the lighting. I love chandeliers and candles so I had to have one in the bathroom!

Third step...paint the vanity white, and change out the countertop. It is wood but finished with boat-builder varnish and is completely waterproof (no sealing required).

I also replaced the one large builder-grade mirror with individual mirrors that are a little more interesting.

Step 4: Replace the faucets and sinks...I was very lucky to get the faucets on clearance so I ended up not spending as much money on that as I thought I would.

Last step: Add some accessories. The blue and white garden stool is a perfect seat that doesn't take up much room.

The finished tub area doesn't look like a boring blank wall any more!

And the vanity area has a little more pizzazz, too.

To see more of the details, click the link below.

If you want step-by-step instructions on how to paint the ceiling, you can go to this link: http://www.fromh2h.com/how-to-paint-a-gingham-ceiling/

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Kathy Mishler Hollenbeck on Jan 01, 2016
Maybe someone already asked this, but did you paint the plaid ceiling or is it wallpaper? I love it! If it's paint, was it complicated?

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Anna on Jan 16, 2016
Is the toile at the bathtub fabric or wallpaper?

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Lori Maynes Perrotta on Jan 17, 2016
You didn't mention you changed the floor too? And also papered the ceiling ? Looks nice but seems there was more done that wasnt mentioned

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Cecilia Brickerd on Jan 17, 2016
I started laughing because this metamorphosis was so delightful! You are so creative and imaginative and this room is just fun!

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- Wanda @ From House To Home on Jan 17, 2016
  @Cecilia Brickerd Thanks, Cecilia!
  
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Heidi Smith on Jan 17, 2016
I love all the updates. The color is gorgeous!

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- Wanda @ From House To Home on Jan 17, 2016
  @Heidi Smith Thanks, Heidi! I love that blue, too!
  
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