Two months later I am so excited to share our bathroom afters.
The before was pretty drab. We have been in our house 4 years and the bathrooms have not bothered me THAT much. They are clean and functional. Lately, we have been discussing the possibility of moving and since the market is crazy right now we figured it would be worth it to spruce things up.
The before was pretty drab. We have been in our house 4 years and the bathrooms have not bothered me THAT much. They are clean and functional. Lately, we have been discussing the possibility of moving and since the market is crazy right now we figured it would be worth it to spruce things up.
We chose to paint the tile, update the countertops, add new lighting, plumbin fixtures and hardware. We painted the vanity and framed the mirror.
Oh, hi. This bathroom is so skinny it is almost impossible to get some decent pictures.
Tile Painting
This was the biggest expense and made the biggest impact. I am thrilled with the results. It honestly does not look like it has been painted. I would highly suggest hiring a professional. This was tedious work and took most of the day just to prep. Raleigh folks, I recommend Amazing Refinishing if you are thinking about having your tile painted. The prices are fair and they were meticulous.
There are not a ton of options if you are painting the floor tile so I went with white. I was nervous it was going to drive me crazy. So far, I do not have many complaints. I can see hair/dirt more than before, but it is not enough to make me regret the decision.
Countertops
A great way to save money is to find local granite fabricators and visit the remnant yard. We used a marble stone called Mont Blanc. It is my favorite part of the bathroom.
Plumbing/Hardware
I used a polished nickel finish. The hardware is Martha Stewart from Home Deport and the faucet is Water Creations.
Lighting
The vanity light is the Pullman from Shades of Light.
Vanity
In an effort to save some $$ we painted the vanity ourselves. The color is Benjamin Moore Dior Gray.
So there you have it. It is always touchy when you say budget because every one's idea of budget is so relative. This was not cheap and we really did not want it to look like a DIY. We saved where we could, but really wanted to make sure it would appeal to buyers in our area.
What are your thoughts on painting tile? I have no experience trying to paint it myself. Anyone tried? Good or bad?