Master Bathroom Mood Board

Although I’m still working on the living room and office, I’m ready to start on another room!

I’ve been talking about making over the master bathroom since I bought the house and now I’m finally ready to get going.

As a reminder, I started with this:

That’s the only picture I have of the original wall color and faucet. Shortly after closing we made a lot of updates: we painted the walls, replaced the faucet, replaced the light fixture, installed a new showerhead, updated the switches/outlet, replaced the toilet, and added a toilet paper holder. A few months later I added a new shower curtain, artwork, a towel bar, and replaced the baseboards. And that’s where this room stands today.

Well, I’m officially over the black and white damask shower curtain and sick of looking at a cabinet with a missing drawer, so it’s time for the makeover to begin. As with my last 3 rooms, I’m starting the makeover with a mood board. It really helps me to see everything together before I start shopping. Here’s what I put together for my bathroom (resource list at bottom of post):

Luckily my dad helped me with most of the projects when I first moved in, so this is mostly going to be a little painting, a couple projects, and a lot of decorating.

Although the walls are already gray, I think I’m going to re-paint them a different shade of gray. I’ve just never really loved the color on the walls. Right now I’m loving Kevin and Layla’s Gray Owl lightened by 50%.

The biggest project in the room is going to be the vanity.  I need to replace the missing drawer, but I’m thinking about replacing all of the doors/drawers for a more updated look (plus I think it’s going to be hard to get one matching drawer). I’m going to paint the whole thing white and replace the countertop with something darker. The current countertop has yellowed slightly, so I’m sure it’ll look horrible with a fresh, white cabinet.

Once that’s complete I’m going to frame the existing builder-grade mirror. I’m also going to replace the rusty medicine cabinets with new beveled glass ones. I know some people think medicine cabinets are uncool, but I love having all the extra storage.

The new shower curtain is from Target and I’ve already checked it out in person. It’s lighter and less formal in person than in the picture. The yellow towels, rug and a few colorful accessories will add some color and fun to the room.

So here’s the official to-do list:

Paint Room

Replace Missing Drawer

Paint Vanity

New Countertop

Replace Medicine Cabinets

Frame Large Mirror

New Shower Curtain

Re-Caulk Shower

Artwork

New Towels

Buy Bath Mat

Add Lettering to Trashcan

Accessories

The list isn’t too bad and I’m hoping to get a couple items crossed off right away to gain some momentum!

Light Fixture – Medicine Cabinets – Mirror – Countertop – Vanity – Tissue Box – Glass Jars – Rug – Paint Color – Shower Curtain – Trash Can – Art Print – Towel Bar – Towels – Basket

Kitchen Mood Board

It all started with a trip to Target…isn’t that how it always starts?! I went in to buy rawhide chews for the dogs and ended up buying this garlic jar:

But I couldn’t stop at the garlic jar; I also wanted a set of canisters I’d seen on a nearby shelf. I thought about those canisters for weeks and finally I bought them a few days ago- $49 for the set.

Once I put the canisters on my kitchen counter, I knew I wanted different fabric for my faux roman shades. So, I ordered 4 yards of this gray and white striped fabric:

And now here I am, planning to re-decorate my kitchen. Good thing I haven’t done much decorating yet! This is the most recent picture of my kitchen:

OK, now let’s talk plans and inspiration! This is the mood board I put together for my kitchen update (source list at bottom of post):

A lot of the items are subject to change, but I thought this would help me focus on creating a cohesive kitchen look. I’m sure I’m missing some items in the picture, but you get the idea.

I’m planning to keep my existing cabinets and countertops, but I’m going to add hardware to the doors and drawers. I’m also going to add a backsplash - as of now, white subway tile. As mentioned before, I still need to buy a new stove and I also want a new faucet. Right now I just have some funky cheap one.

I’m going to update the kitchen artwork and menu board that I’m currently using –maybe just change the frame color/paper. And I also want to make a sign to replace the Bon Appétit that I currently have up. The rest is just going to be adding kitchen-friendly accessories. I can’t wait to see how it turns out!

To-Do List:

Add hardware to kitchen cabinets

Install backsplash

Replace stove (stainless steel)

Replace faucet

Update kitchen artwork

Update menu board

Create “Eat” sign

Re-pot plants

Add herb garden to window sill
Sew new faux roman shades

Create sign for above sink (to replace bon appétit sign)

Order rug

Add accessories: potholders, towels, bamboo utensils/crock, oil/vinegar bottles

Source List:

Tile – Faucet – Stove – Knobs – Pulls – Garlic Jar – Orange Canister – Blue Canister – Yellow Canister – “Eat” Sign – Potholder – Ceramic Pots – Rug – Fabric – Grocery Sign – Oil/Vinegar Bottles – Dish Towel – Kitchen Artwork – Menu Board - Herbs - Bamboo Spoons