Project Dollhouse Master Bathroom Wallpaper - Final Rose

I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on the wallpaper for my master bathroom, but I wanted to run the selections by you before I place the order.  I've looked at lots of options, and have finally narrowed it down to two!  

Do you remember when I posted about Rose Cumming's Zebrine wallpaper?  It's amazing yet not even close to being in my budget.  Luckily, I happened upon a much more affordable option that looks pretty good.

I also received a sample of this paper months ago from Design Your Walls and I love it, too. It's much more vibrant in person, and definitely more teal than blue.

Some other things you should know:  Although it's the master bathroom, the house was built in 1972, and its pretty tiny as far as master bathrooms go; so even though both papers are bold, they'll be confined to a small area.  Also, we kept the original cultured marble counter tops that look similar to this, only mine have a little gold glitter embedded in the design.

We have also installed this tile from Home Depot on the floor.  It's mostly gray with some veining action.

Also,  the original bathroom cabinets have been given a coat of white paint, and I'll be adding brass ring pulls.  Are you still with me?

Option 1 is the zebra bathroom.  

I know, the mirrors! They're from Bassett.  Art is from Etsy artist Tastesorangey.  Fabric is Malakos Malachite from Dwell Studio, and I would use it for the shower curtain.

Option 2 is the teal ikat wallpaper bathroom:

Art is from Kerry Steele, mirrors are from Lowes, and the shower curtain is from Target.  

So, I'm 99% sure of which option I'll choose.   Care to guess?  Or tell me which option you prefer. 

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Octagonal Mirrors

There's something about the straightforward geometric shape of an octagonal mirror that I'm finding completely irresistible lately.  As I narrow down the options for wallpaper and hardware for my master bathroom at Project Dollhouse I'm thinking a pair of octagonal mirrors over my sinks will perfectly straddle the line between modern and traditional.

This mirror from Overstock is at the top of the list.  I like what a little bit of earthy texture could bring to the slick surfaces of the tile and chrome.

Source: lampsplus.com via Brittany on Pinterest

I love this one from Lamps USA.  The strong shape is even bolder in black and gold! The scale looks about right, too.

Source: copycatchic.com via Rhonda on Pinterest

Another option in wood, this time from Kirklands, and currently on sale for $79.  

Did you catch Lara Spencer when she was on Nate Berkus a few weeks ago?  Here's a little vignette she put together with thrift store finds - and it includes an octagonal mirror.

Source: redbookmag.com via Lara on Pinterest

This bathroom is a favorite of mine.  So clever how they layered the mirrors.

Source: paloma81.blogspot.com via Anne on Pinterest

Here is another favorite image.  I love the oversize octagonal mirror in this Miles Redd room.

What do you think? Green light for the octagonal mirrors in my bathroom?

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Project Dollhouse - Bathroom Selections

We had an amazing event last weekend at the Merchants on Main parking lot sale.  I sold lots of stuff outside and business was brisk inside the booth too!  Now that it's over, I've had a chance to nail down the final selections for my hall bathroom over at Project Dollhouse. This bathroom will mostly be used by my youngest daughter and guests. 


As I mentioned before, the reno over at Project Dollhouse is mainly cosmetic, as the budget is extremely tight!  That means that most of the rooms will maintain their original footprint, and that is certainly the case for this bathroom.


I decided to work with the original 1970's green countertop. It's a limey green cultured marble with swirls of gray and white.

Can you make out the fab Hollywood Regency detail on the cabinets?  The cabinets are staying too.  We are stripping and painting them and changing out the hardware. 


The floor and the shower are getting new tile.  I love the clean classic look of white tile in a bathroom, and I've chosen a classic octagon and dot pattern for the floor and white subway tile for the shower. The tile will be grouted with Delorean gray.  It's a true gray - not muddy at all - and it's perfect with the white tile.

These tiles are always in stock at Home Depot and Lowe's.

The walls are currently sporting  this 1970's dirty gray fan pattern.

Yeah, that's gotta go. Here's the new paper.

Pagodas and roses on turquoise.  It's hard to tell from the countertop photo, but the area above the vanity is recessed into the wall, which gives me the perfect opportunity to use a second paper.  I saw this beautiful grasscloth in coral a few weeks ago.  There were only a few rolls left, but it may just be enough to cover the recessed area.

And I'd like to use a large, white framed mirror hung horizontally.  This is Ballard's Atoll mirror, but I'm on the search for something a little more budget-friendly.

And my mom picked up a little tole palm frond chandelier at a consignment shop in Atlanta.  It's going to get painted in a celery green. Here is the style of the chandelier, but mine is much less grand and will be a more muted shade of green.

I just love Premier Prints' Tazo print.  It's a fun take on python and I think the Azalea colorway will be perfect for my shower curtain.

And do you remember the paint by number picture I got a few weeks ago?  

Yep, corals, greens and blues.  

That's a lot of pressure for an old countertop :)

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Wood Floors in the Bathroom

My house was built in 1904 and when we restored it 6 years ago, we kept as much of the original architecture as we could. This included all of the heart pine flooring.  Since we were on a tight budget, we decided to keep the room's original footprint and work with the wood floors that were already in place.

Sorry these photos are not styled (which will be even more obvious after you view the images below). We have since added the glass doors to the built-in cabinet over the tub.

Yes, I was a little worried about having wood floors in my bathroom because of all of the moisture and splashing concerns, but I have to say the floors have held up beautifully and I haven't had a single problem with them. They're also a little warmer and softer on your feet than tile or marble.  

More images for those of you who are not convinced...

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Wood floors in the bathroom.  Holla.

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You must see this!

I just love it when great post material shows up in my inbox! I got an email the other day from Lundy Wilde. She's the designer and brainchild behind Villa Lagoon Tile and a random Google search (about fabric) directed her to my blog.  One visit to her site and I knew I had to share this with the world!  Her company produces cement tiles based on designs, colors and patterns seen throughout Europe and the Middle East. 


If you're not familiar with this flavor of fabulous, allow me to introduce you...

This laundry room floor is done in a patchwork of different patterns and colors.

Amazing as these are, Lundy also mentioned in her email that they are working with a manufacturer in Marrakesh to produce some Ikat patterened tiles!  

You must visit Villa Lagoon Tile, this is truly the tip of the iceberg!

And you're welcome!!

Happy happy weekend!!!!

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Powder Room Project: Option 2

My torment over my powder room makeover continues, and today I want to share option 2 with you.  This option is the complete opposite of what I'm considering for  option 1.  Option 2 is bright and clean, as opposed to Option 1's dark and moody feel.


Here's the inspiration.

This is a framed scrap of Brunshwig & Fils Les Touches.  My plan is to do a loose interpretation of this design for the walls using black & white paint.  The concerns here are obvious.  First, it could end up looking like a third grade art project.  Or, that many spots in a small area could give you crazy eyes.


Assuming I throw caution to the wind and move forward with the walls, here's what else I would like to do.

I saw a mirror very similar to this one at Homegoods the other day.  The Homegoods version is less ornate and the frame is solid black glass.  The Homegoods version feels more modern than the image above and has the cool factor.

Baseboards and door will be painted black.  The rest of the trim will remain white.  This will not go over well with the husband, because baseboards are "supposed to be white".  Note to self: it will be hard but helpful if I don't roll my eyes while he voices his objections.

Finally, accents of pink and gold/brass.

Table from Oomph

Dick Blick

in gold frames I already have

Option 1:

or

Option 2

What would you choose?

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Powder Room Project: The Befores and Option #1

Over the past few days, I've been reading about powder room makeovers on a few of my favorite blogs.  I loved Kathy's dark and decadent powder room at my Interior Life.

And Julie over at Monkey Grass Hill is planning a powder room makeover using
this removable wallpaper from Sherwin Williams.

Prepare to be underwhelmed as you view these photos of my powder room in its current state.

The paint color is Alexandria Beige by Benjamin Moore. Don't hate the color, just ready for a change. Architecturally, there are some good things to work with. The antique wall sconce is made of milk glass, and it will be staying.  I got the old crystal bar at Scott's in Atlanta years ago - it will remain in place. Oh, and that little oval mirror is going - it will be replaced with something like this..

Here's the flooring, it's marble with a pinky-beige background and veins of gray, dark purple, and even a bit of gold.

On the fence about whether this 1920's fixture will make the cut.  I have a replacement in mind, if I can get the husband to play along. If this fixture stays, those stylish  flourescent bulbs will be covered by these old iridescent shades.

The camera isn't picking it up very well, but these are gold art glass shades. They're opalescent with tones of pink, violet, green and blue - kind of a rainbow effect.

That brings us to Option 1, which is similar to what Kathy did in her powder room.  The walls will go dark - I'm thinking eggplant.

Black Raspberry by Benjamin Moore, I'd describe it as an "earthy" purple.  Then I'd like to bring in accents of green, persimmon, and brass.  Like these..

Tray from Furbish Studio

Rug from Modern Chic Home

or

Home Decorators

Glasses from West Elm

Image from Style Court.  I'd love to use this gorgeous marbelized paper as art with gold frames.

Or these brass flowers from The Zhush.

And yes, I'm a little scared.

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