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Whooooweeeeee! It’s been busy around here! Not only have I been trying to recover from the holidays but just about as soon as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, I threw myself into my master bathroom and started on a mini-makeover. See, we bought this house 2 1/2 years ago and have put our mark on just about every space. Every space that is, except our personal grown-up spaces! The master bedroom, and master bath have gone completely ignored in favor of rooms that guests will most likely see. Towards the end of the year I started to think how nice it would be to actually enjoy getting ready, or take a bath in a pretty bathroom again.
Bathroom Makeover
First thing we did was give it a good coat of paint. The olive green paint ‘design’ it had when we bought the house is straight from the 1990’s. I know this because I lived it, and I painted many a room in this magical ‘sponge paint’ treatment back then. I was rocking the sky blue sponge paint in my room, and I was cool. Way back then.
New Pfister Faucets!
Then we updated the old faucets! These faucets were original to the house, which was built in 1986 by the way.
The pipes below weren’t in any better shape. My brother in-law had to give us a hand with this because this turned out to be more than the hubs and I could handle. However, other than the pipes hiccup, the faucets were installed easily.
I took a couple of shots to share on Instagram during the process:
Aren’t these faucets gorgeous? They’re the Pfister Avalon Tuscan Bronze 2-Handle Widespread Bathroom Sink Faucets, and I’m in love every ounce of these bad boys! The Avalon Bath Collection offers smooth and sleek curves, and is the perfect complement to any bath, certainly to mine! One of my favorite features: Pforever Seal – it’s an advanced ceramic disc valve technology with a never leak guarantee! You read that right..NEVER LEAK! The Pfister Pforever Warranty® covers finish and function for life!
Next I gave the old beige cabinet a new look with a coat of paint. Once again, I turned to chalk paint® and one coat did it! I sealed it with polyurethane in a satin finish so it’ll endure regular wear and tear.
…of course the cabinets aren’t complete without new accessories! Glass knobs and brushed bronze cup pulls-new hardware pulls the look together!
The old brass light fixtures and mirror frames got an update with some spray paint! We used Rustoleum Espresso in a satin finish and covered up all that dated brass.
BEFORE
After
Lastly, it’s time to decorate! This is my favorite part because I get to shop for pretty stuff! I did go on a mini shopping spree, but rest assured my friends, I was very budget conscious! I shopped at Target, T.J. Maxx, and Homegoods, and got some great stuff!
I was even able to get a little crafty! I purchased a silver frame on clearance at T.J Maxx for a mere $3 and put a small swatch of fabric inside where the picture goes, then laid it flat. This now acts as a new perfume tray!
Turn a Frame In to a Repurposed Perfume Tray
This shelf was repurposed from my kitchen. It’s a great spot to hold extra towels!
My bathroom had good bones, it just need a little love, and it took me over 2 years to give it some! A new coat of paint on the walls and cabinets, new faucets, new linens and accessories and its completely transformed!
I’m hoping to update our shower head and eventually the tub, and yes..I will get to that master bedroom! As a DIY’er I’ve learned that patience is definitely a virtue, so I know it will happen…soon!
Which space in your home have you been putting off?
Paula@SweetPea says
Your bathroom looks so nice! I know you are really enjoying the updates.
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thank you Paula! I never realized just what an impact new faucets and accessories would have in this space!
katie says
LOVE your master bathroom update! Isn’t it amazing what a faucet and some paint can do to a room?
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Katie, thank you! I can’t believe how much better it looks with such little effort!
Kelley says
What a great makeover!!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Appreciate it Kelley!
javy says
Barbie, wow sweet great job! what a difference, Love your creativity.
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks Jav!
Dinah says
It looks so good! Love the little detailed touches.too. You know I love a good repurposed frame tray!! 😉
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Lol Oh I know you do!! Thanks Dinah!
Tara says
Oh Barbara! It looks SO good! I would love to update our bathrooms!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
This turned out beautifully Barbara! I love the color you chose and all the the hardware/faucet/lighting updates! Definitely doesn’t look like it’s from the 80’s now!!
Laura / Pet Scribbles says
Congrats Barbara – what a gorgeous “new” bathroom! Love the painted cabinets, love the new faucets, and love how you painted all the brass fixtures too!
Crystal says
Love it!! I love the colors you chose too!! It’s so beautiful!!
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
Very pretty! The colors are so calming!
Amy Anderson says
Beautiful transformation! It looks so great!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks Amy! I love it!
Britni says
Those faucets are fantastic, love the final design!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks Britni!
Heather says
I love all of your updates!! New faucets make such a difference and Pfister is such great quality!! I’ll have to check out National Builder Supply to update or our boys bathroom!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Heather, thank you! Definitely check them out! They have a HUGE selection!
Kim (TheKimSixFix) says
It looks great. We had those EXACT SAME FAUCETS. They were pretty atrocious! I love the new ones you chose. And the cabinet color.. I love that too. The whole place is beautiful!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks so much Kim! I am loving the whole thing!
Jenny Hostetler says
Wow, what an amazing make over! Your attention to detail is outstanding! I love it.
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thank you Jenny, you’re so sweet!!
Susan says
Barbara – can I ask you if you had poly on the bathroom cabinets before you did the chalk paint. I am looking at redoing the bath vanity in my guest bathroom with chalk paint also but it is wood and has a poly finish on it now. I believe I would have to sand and then chalk paint and seal again with poly. Just wanted to know if you had a shiny surface pre-painting and the prep time at all.
Susan
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Susan,
Yes there was a dull poly on the cabinets prior to painting (probably original from the 80’s). I just cleaned the cabinets well before painting, no other prep at all. I am not an expert but I can say that every experience I’ve had with this paint has made sanding and or stripping ahead of time unnecessary. Good luck!