8.07.2013

Thrifty Thursday: Bathroom Reveal

Earlier this week I was lucky enough to guest post over at House of Hepworths!  Allison is fabulous, if you haven't checked out her blog....go now!
I thought the bathroom makeover that I shared on her blog would be fitting for this week's Thrifty Thursday.
So here's how I remodeled my powder bathroom on a tight budget! 
Here is my bathroom now: 

In the short year we've been in our house, this poor bathroom has undergone change after change!  
Here is the latest look it had before the big remodel began:

It was just blah, and it bothered me because this is a room most guests that come over see!  
So I took what little budget I had and went to work!

I painted the walls using Valspar's Wet Cement.  I had used this color for an accent wall in my son's room, and luckily I had enough.  So no cost for the paint!

Then I added chair rail, and my version of faux wainscoating.  This is what ate up most of my budget, but it was well worth it!  The total cost for this (includes wood, adhesive, caulk, and nails) was about $85

I replaced the mirror with this one that I found at Goodwill for $12

 I painted it the same color that I used for the chair railing 
(Valspar's Betsy's Linen, another paint color I already had)

For the decor, I shopped at home!  That's right, I went around my house and tried to think of ways to rearrange certain things to get what I needed for this bathroom!  

The only thing I bought new was the little pitcher/bowl that I got at Goodwill for $4!

So that brings the total cost of my little bathroom remodel to $101! 
 (Ha, I went over budget by $1)

Therena

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60 comments:

  1. No way! This looks absolutely gorgeous! I love that wet cement color. ♥

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    1. Haha, thanks Becca! Yeah its an awesome color!

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  2. Beauty on a budget...what a great makeover! We are planning a powder room makeover ourselves. Such tiny rooms stress me out, but you did such a wonderful job with yours!

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    1. Thank Brittany! Ha! I know how you feel!!! Good luck on your makeover! :)

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  3. Love the rug and paint color! Awesome job!!
    Would love for you to link this up on my blog:
    http://www.cinsarah.com/2013/08/as-is-home-tour-bathrooms.html

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  4. I can't believe it--the chair rails and faux paneling on the walls actually make the room look bigger! Well done!

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  5. I love it, you did an amazing job. It looks fabulous. Hugs, Marty

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  6. Thanks for the visit. I tried to reply by email but your settings don't allow it so I had to come calling (I would have anyway). Your bathroom is very tastefully done. Great job.

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    1. Oh, sorry...yeah I'm not too savvy with the computer and don't know how to change that lol!!! But thank you very much Robin!!

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  7. you really added LOTS of character to the half bathroom. Looks wonderful

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    1. I know, now I want it in every room! lol!! Thanks Daniela!

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  8. Love how it turned out, Therena! Beautiful job! That wainscoting is perfect in that space!

    ~Abby =)

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  9. Wet cement! That's it! I've been wanting a grey color and can't find any just right. But I think I have now. Thank you! Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/08/fridays-five-features-no-3.html

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    1. Haha, I'm so glad! It really is a great color! Thanks so much Becca, I'll definitely link up! :)

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  10. Wow, it looks great, love love the wall color with the white trim, makes the whole thing pop and look so bright, fresh and clean! Great job! Would you come do mine please?
    Jenna

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  11. Hi Therena, it's gorgeous. I'm just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
    http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

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    1. Aw, thank you Chris! So sweet! I'm heading to your blog now :)

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  12. Love the makeover, it is wonderful and I love the color.

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    1. Thank you Tina, the color is one of my fav's!

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  13. Well, congratulations! Grey is such a hot color right now and I am right there in loving it,too! So striking with an off-white trim! And what I am really impressed with is that you know your way around a miter box! Good for you as those angles are not easy by any means! Applause... applause!!

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    1. Haha! Yes, it can get tricky! Thanks so much!

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  14. I love it all and it's the look I'm heading for in my downstairs cloakroom that we will be doing up. I love your black taps and also the little hand towel - it's funny how we women notice the little things!!! Love your blog! :-)

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  15. Wow! I love the mirror and that woodwork along the bottom half is gorgeous! Great job! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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    1. Thanks Jenna! I love the mirror too, I was happy to find it!

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  16. HOLY Buckets this looks great!! Love the color and the wainscoating just pops out!! I'll be pinning this one! Thanks for sharing on DIY Sunday Showcase!!

    Shelly@Minettesmaze

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  17. This is such a cute little bathroom! How perfect is that mirror!! Did you measure your sink to find a mirror that would fit, or was it sheer luck! It looks like it was made for your sink!!!

    I found you from Sugar Bee Craft's link party! Now following you via Bloglovin and GFC!

    Kate @ Uniquely Undone

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    1. Thanks SO much Kate!! I actually didn't measure, it was pure luck! :)

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  18. Therena, it is absolutely lovely! I cannot imagine doing such a wonderful redo on such a low budget...You rock!!! Redo blessings to you....as if you need them...you are great!

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  19. I love before and afters. Your guest bathroom is amazing everyone will be in awe as they go tinkle. Its amazing you did all that on such a low budget. We host a link up on Wednesdays and I'd love for you to link this up.

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    1. haha, that's what I was hoping for! :) Thanks so much, I'll definitely link up!

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  20. OMG Looks soo good! LOVE the faux Wainscoating. Thanks for linking up to the Frugal, Crafty, Home Blog Hop! We appreciate your participation!
    xoxo, Jordan

    http://www.lilywhite-designs.com/2013/08/frugal-crafty-home-36.html

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    1. Thanks so much, it was a fun project!! Well thank you for hosting!! :)

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  21. I love your transformation! Great job! I would love for you to come and link up at our party here:

    http://placeofmytaste.blogspot.com/2013/08/work-it-wednesday-link-party-guest-host.html

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  22. What a great makeover! I love it. Thanx for joining THT this week!

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  23. Thanks so much for sharing your bathroom makeover at the Pin Junkie Link Party! It was featured this week. I hope you’ll stop by to grab a button! http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2013/08/friday-link-party-30.html

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  24. I love this makeover! Thank you so much for sharing on Much Ado About Monday, you are my feature for the week! Please come back and grab a button!

    Karla
    www.huckleberrylove.com

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  25. Im inspired to redo my powder room...THANKS!

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  26. I'm SO impressed! It all turned out so great! I'm just a little jealous :o) You've been featured from the Tasteful Tuesday party at Nap-Time Creations! Stop by and check out all the home decor features. I'd love for you to grab a featured button or share on your favorite social media! :o) Thanks and Happy Weekend. Emily

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  27. Such an amazing transformation! Awesome :)

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  28. Thanks so much for sharing your bathroom makeover at my party last week...it looks OUTSTANDING!!! It will be featured at my party on Monday. Please feel free to grab my starfish featured button for your blog.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  29. Love your makeover Therena! I'm planning to do our master bdrm & master bath in greys and white and seeing your bath seals the deal!! Thanks for sharing!

    hugs, Edie marie

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  30. Beautiful transformation! I love the color and all of the trim! Great job!

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  31. Oh wow, Therena, your bathroom looks amazing! It looks like a completely new room. I especially love the wainscoting. It really sets off the color. I'd love to feature this on my paint color blog, Involving Color. Let me know if you're interested!

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    1. Thank you so much Jena! Of course I would love to have you feature it!! :)

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