Pink, Pink, and more Pink! That was the Master bathroom theme from the previous owners of our new home. Pink toilet, sinks, tile in the shower, tub, and tub surround, pink tile on the floor---Pink everywhere!
Don't get me wrong, I love pink, just not in the bathroom that I share with my husband; after all the poor guy has 4 sisters, and 3 daughters, at least he deserves a semi-masculine bathroom! The pictures below are BEFORE pictures taken prior to our purchase. How about that pink??
Our realtor told us about a NJ company that a previous client of hers had used that spray painted the tile. After seeing the quality of their work, their guarantee, and their price fitting into the budget, we contracted the project. Below is the final result of lots of hard work and compromise.
A change of color on the walls, new chandelier with dimmer switch, and window treatment bring a romantic French feel to the room.The window treatment is a quick sew project easy for windows, and also works over tubs with showers. The French shelf and monogrammed towels are from Horchow. The addition of accessories, like candles, always add a spa like feel.
The countertops were upgraded to granite, new double sinks, faucets, toilet, and updated lighting completed the project for the time being.
Final cost of the complete project is much less than replacing all of the tile at this point. We found that the demolition and installation prices combined, contributed to the project being out range at this time.
This now allows us time to plan a new design for the bathroom in the future and search for that perfect tile to compliment what has already been completed.
Most importantly my husband does not have to face a PINK bathroom everyday!
More adventures to follow-----
Hi!! This is Adrienne's friend Liz (you might remember hearing of me since I took her to the hospital when we were in Minneapolis 2 years ago). I love that you decided to paint the tile rather than do a demo. I always watch HGTV House Hunters and get so upset when people see an avocado tiled bathroom. The tile-work is usually great and still in good condition, just the color is out-dated.
ReplyDeleteSo many times I find myself yelling at the buyers to buy the house and have it painted!! But nope, they pass up on their dream house because of a color.
It's a miracle what paint can do! When I bought my brick house, I painted some of the accents, lattice work, and foundation. Every single one of my neighbors told me that the house looked like it had a face lift. I used 2 gallons of paint and 2 cans of spray paint. The face lift cost less than $50 and only 1 weekend of work.
Hi Liz--I do remember my daughter telling me about you. I am so glad you like the painted tile idea. It is working
ReplyDeletenicely until our budget allows is an upgrade down the road. Until then, it is fresh an neutral.
It certainly sounds like your facelift on your home turned out beautifully! It is so nice that you received neighbor compliments, I really love that. The before and after of a project can be so rewarding, especially because it did not require a huge injection of capital, just some paint and your time! It was nice hearing from you. Hope you continue to to follow my blog!!