bathroom #1

I have been pretty busy and distracted lately, but my goal for this weekend is to focus on my house. I have been a bit under the weather and I have found it hard to get motivated. I so love all things "home"- gardening, decorating, cooking, creating. If I could just make my visions a reality, this home would be incredible.



Nearly every room of this big house has wallpaper. I. HATE. WALLPAPER!!!!!! Maybe its because it is too much of a commitment for me, or maybe its because it is so restrictive when it comes to decorating. Either way, its a little discouraging. I am going to have to stick to my "one room at a time" way of thinking.



There are two bedrooms (other than the master bedroom) on the first floor. One is a bit smaller than the other. I have a dilemma. Brooklyn wants to share a room with Charlotte. I have reasons why I think that would be ideal, and also reasons why I think separate rooms would be better. I don't know what to do. And until I am sure, I don't want to start on those bedrooms. (any advice would be greatly appreciated!) In order to get motivated, I am starting with the main bathroom. I have already started pulling down the wall paper, so it isn't a true "before" picture. At least you will have an idea of what I am up against.



I can't do everything I would like, but I can definitely make some big changes.

-the light fixture has got to go. I have changed many light fixtures, so this update shouldn't be any big deal.

-the oak cabinet will be painted. You can see drips on the cabinet, that was my great aunt's hair color.

-the knobs/towel bars will be changed out. I am thinking maybe a worn looking finish. I will see what strikes me.

-the counter top and the cabinet mirror are staying, for now. I don't know if you can tell, but the cabinet top is a real light blue. I don't mind this color. The cabinet mirror will be painted as well.

-in the reflection, you can see the shower. I am going to go ahead and get a tension bar, and hang a curtain. I have a couple of really pretty curtains.

Right now I am trying to decide on what colors I will paint the walls and cabinet. I am going to stay pretty neutral, because my tastes change all the time. There is a touch of grey in the floor, so I might pick a color with some warm grey tones to it. I want this bathroom to look very clean, simple, fresh. Maybe blues/greys/pewter...big fluffy towels...multi-hued soaps in a pretty dish...an array of toiletries for guests, arranged on a vintage tray...one of my little white pitchers for fresh flowers...

Can you see my vision?