Transforming Your Bathroom in a Flash

As a self-proclaimed “try to do it all at once-er,” the idea of a quick bathroom refresh sounded right up my alley. When my friend Erin asked for help updating the bathrooms in her new home, I jumped at the chance. Over the course of a single weekend, we managed to completely transform not one, but two bathrooms – with stunning results!

Let me tell you, it was no easy feat. We’re talking about a total whirlwind of activity – trips to Walmart (the only store in town, apparently), power tools, and enough laughs to make my cheeks hurt. But the end result was so worth it. Erin’s bathrooms went from drab to absolutely fab, and I’m thrilled to share our easy weekend bathroom updates with you.

Stenciling the Floors

The most time-consuming project in both bathrooms was definitely the stenciled floors. But trust me, the impact was well worth the effort. We started with two coats of Kilz chalk-style white paint, then used a Royal Design Studios “Endless Moorish Circles” stencil and Kilz black paint to create a show-stopping pattern.

After stenciling, I touched up any imperfections with an art brush before sealing it all with four coats of Minwax Polycrylic. It’s a similar technique to what I used for stenciling the foyer in our last house, but this time on linoleum instead of tile. I’ll have to keep an eye on how it holds up, but so far, so good!

Shower Curtain Upgrade

In the larger of the two bathrooms, we decided to ditch the sliding shower doors in favor of a fresh new shower curtain. Let me tell you, that little change made the whole space feel so much more open and airy. To complement the new look, we added shiplap along the long wall, topped off with a 6-inch piece of MDF and some sleek black towel hooks.

I have to admit, I grabbed the shower curtain from Walmart at the last minute, but Erin has her eye on some real stunners, like these if she ever wants to swap it out.

Sticking to a Budget

As I mentioned, Erin and I had a tight timeline and an even tighter budget to work with. But with a little creativity and some help from our friends at Better Homes & Gardens, we managed to transform both bathrooms for just $402 (or $314 for us, thanks to some generous sponsorships).

Of course, if you don’t have access to the same supplies we did, the grand total would have been around $541. But the point is, you don’t need a huge renovation budget to make a big impact. Sometimes, all it takes is a little elbow grease and a fresh coat of paint.

The Final Reveal

After working around the clock for three straight days, Erin and I collapsed in a heap, but the results were nothing short of amazing. Both bathrooms went from drab to downright dreamy, with pops of color, sleek new fixtures, and a whole lot of personality.

Erin was over the moon with the transformation, and I have to say, I was pretty proud of ourselves too. It just goes to show that you don’t need a professional designer or a massive budget to create a bathroom you’ll love. All it takes is a little creativity, some elbow grease, and the willingness to get a little crazy over a weekend.

So if your bathroom is in need of a refresh, don’t be afraid to dive in and get your hands dirty. With the right approach and a little bit of inspiration, you can turn your boring bathroom into a true oasis. And who knows, you might just have the time of your life in the process!

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