Our three kids share a bathroom and it’s worked fine for them. I just made a new hook rack for this bathroom and I did a little design refresh to it a few months ago. The refresh was a good solution but I knew it would need a little more. But like a lot of smaller house projects, this one was not top on our list, not even close. So I’m redoing this bathroom and trying not to spend too much money. And hopefully I’ll be doing a lot of it through DIY projects on the cheap.
The bathroom was decorated in a nautical theme when we moved in. I love the nautical look but I prefer a more classic feel and subdued color palette. The walls are wallpapered with a blue and white layered pattern and then there’s the sailboat/lighthouse wallpaper border along the top of the wall. The cabinets are plenty big and white so they’ll be staying but I’m considering removing the middle drawers to make room for a clothes hamper. The counter top is laminate. I would love to replace it but remember no budget, so I’m looking into some other design solutions. The large mirror is nice especially when all three are fighting for space but I think I’m going for less obtrusive, individual mirrors with more character.
Here’s my inspiration board:
1. nautical cleats – I plan on using these as possible drawer pulls and curtain tie backs or as hooks. They’re a great shape and very inexpensive.
2. fresh artwork – I have some nice art here already but I’m loving these graphic prints that have a vintage look to them.
3. how can I not include stripes?? And I love the simplicity of the navy and white.
4. more whale’s tail hooks – I love these ones from Frontgate and used two of them in my hook rack. But I think a few more are needed.
5. a new rug – rope or a fun image?? oh the decisions…
6. a tray to help with organizing all the kids’ stuff – I love the art deco wave pattern of this one.
7. colorful metal buckets for storage – a great way to add color and whimsy.
8. my go-to gray paint color for the walls – Stonington Gray from Benjamin Moore. This will be a nice change from the blue layered wallpaper.
9. add a punch of color with buoys and rustic accessories.
10. mirrors – the metal rope detail in this mirror is the perfect subtle touch of nautical.
My to-do list looks like this:
- remove wallpaper
- paint the walls
- replace mirror
- revise cabinets with open shelf and new hardware, consider something for countertops…
- new shower curtain
- new rug
- more storage hooks
- better storage for kids’ personal items
- clean out and organize linen closet
and what’s staying:
- sinks, toilet and shower
- basic cabinet structure
- custom made window curtain {probably}
- some art
- lighting
- recent hook rack DIY project
- flooring
Click here to check out my Pinterest page for lots more ideas that have got me inspired.
I’m not sure this project will be happening during these beautiful summer months – it might be a back to school project. But stay tuned and I’ll keep you updated on the progress. Should be a fun one!
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