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April 13, 2017 by Bre

Scrape it Off, Scrape it Off {Master Bathroom Makeover – One Room Challenge Week 2}

Putting a twist on the Taylor Swift classic right there in that title, folks.  (Hey, I had to figure out a way to make this week’s One Room Challenge post kind of fun.)  Last week I showed you the embarrassing “before” photos of my bathroom (my mom actually told me I was “brave” for sharing those with the world!), and the plans for how I am going to give it a makeover in just six weeks, and this week I have some progress to share and my to-do list for my first time as a linking participant in the One Room Challenge!  

To give you a little reminder, here’s the design board for my master bathroom makeover.  I’ve already made some changes to this plan, but nothing too drastic.  In just six weeks, this blogger will give her master bathroom a makeover that's not to be missed! It will be bright and budget-friendly, and a perfect blend of masculine and feminine details.

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Sources: Vanity Paint | Wall Paint | Trim Paint | Cornice Board Fabric | Vanity Drawer Knobs | Ceiling Fixtures | Shower Curtain | Towels | Rug

Now, to get to the point of having these pretty finishes installed, I had to do quite a bit of dirty work over the last week.  The first job that I tackled was fixing the hole in the wall that had been there for seven years!  (YES.  SEVEN YEARS.)  I watched this video about 87 times before I worked up the courage to patch my own drywall.  It wasn’t the easiest thing I’ve ever done, but I didn’t totally ruin the wall.  And hey, there’s no longer a hole in it, so it’s a definite improvement.  I have to admit that I am really proud of myself for doing that job all by myself!  I kept saying “girl power” really loudly so my kids would hear me and be like “yeah, my mom’s awesome.”  (Note: they did not say that.  Nor do they think that – I’m sure.)
In just six weeks, this blogger will give her master bathroom a makeover that's not to be missed! It will be bright and budget-friendly, and a perfect blend of masculine and feminine details.

Next up, I got down and dirty with the mildew on the ceiling.  So nasty.  Despite the fact that this master bathroom has two fans, it still has a big mildew problem.  In just six weeks, this blogger will give her master bathroom a makeover that's not to be missed! It will be bright and budget-friendly, and a perfect blend of masculine and feminine details.

I first washed the ceiling down with a solution of 1 part bleach, 3 parts water, but that wasn’t strong enough.  When I took the Lysol mold and mildew remover and shot it all over the ceiling, the mildew disappeared in an instant!  In just six weeks, this blogger will give her master bathroom a makeover that's not to be missed! It will be bright and budget-friendly, and a perfect blend of masculine and feminine details.

Problem solved!  In just six weeks, this blogger will give her master bathroom a makeover that's not to be missed! It will be bright and budget-friendly, and a perfect blend of masculine and feminine details.

After it had sufficient time to dry, I then scraped the areas of the ceiling that were flaking off and patched those up.  Then I used special mildew-resistant ceiling pant to repaint the entire bathroom ceiling.  I really hate painting ceilings!  In just six weeks, this blogger will give her master bathroom a makeover that's not to be missed! It will be bright and budget-friendly, and a perfect blend of masculine and feminine details.

It definitely looks so much better now that it’s not flaking off and covered in mildew!  And it’s about three shades brighter, which I love.

I feel like this was some good progress for Week One of the One Room Challenge, but there is still A LOT left to do.  Here’s my to-do list:

  • Patch drywall
  • Scrape ceiling
  • Re-paint ceiling
  • Paint moulding
  • Paint windows
  • Paint walls
  • Paint pocket doors (or maybe replace these . . . )
  • Re-stain window sills
  • Change light fixtures
  • Paint vanity
  • Make cornice boards for over windows
  • Create art to replace mirror near toilet
  • Tailor shower curtain to fit non-standard shower entry
  • Shop for decor for bathroom

I am actually loving having a deadline for this bathroom makeover.  Usually I let projects drag on forever, so this is good for me!  I’m excited to show you my progress next week – hopefully there will be something a little prettier to show you.

Anyway, thanks for following along with me!  Also, please make sure to see what other One Room Challenge linking participants accomplished this week!

-Bre

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE TO SEE WEEK ONE OF MY MASTER BATH MAKEOVER

In just six weeks this blogger will give her master bathroom a makeover that is a perfect blend of masculine and feminine details!

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Comments

  1. CoCo says

    April 13, 2017 at 8:06 am

    This bathroom makeover is going to be so fabulous! I can’t wait to see how it all comes together. I can’t imagine how much work that ceiling was but honestly it looks great. Hugs, CoCo PS: ladies who drywall are awesome 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 20, 2017 at 5:48 am

      Hahaha thanks, CoCo! I am LOVING your room transformation!!

  2. Kristi Mercer says

    April 13, 2017 at 9:15 am

    You made SUCH great progress this week! Total “girl power”!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 20, 2017 at 5:48 am

      LOL – girls can do anything! YAY! 🙂

  3. Angela @ Simply Beautiful By Angela says

    April 13, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    I know how you feel–the dirty work is never the fun part but is 100% necessary to really enjoy the new space. Looking great so far!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 20, 2017 at 5:50 am

      Thank you, Angela! So happy you stopped by and I am looking forward to seeing what you’re up to for the challenge, too!

  4. Breanna Bertolini says

    April 13, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    Yay for the hole being gone! You’re making killer progress Bre!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 20, 2017 at 5:50 am

      THanks, Bre! Man, I underestimated how long some of this stuff takes though!!

  5. Nicole @ The Inspired Hive says

    April 13, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    Great progress!!! And I hate painting ceilings too! Such a workout!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 20, 2017 at 5:50 am

      Ceiling painting is the WORST!!!

  6. Ruthie says

    April 13, 2017 at 5:40 pm

    It’s looking good!! Lots of work but it’s going to look great when it’s finished!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 20, 2017 at 5:51 am

      Thanks, Ruthie! Ugh, still in the dirty work phase over here, but I’m hoping to get things looking pretty soon!

  7. Caryn Fisher says

    April 15, 2017 at 7:08 am

    I am so proud of you and the progress you are making!
    Love, Mom

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 20, 2017 at 5:51 am

      THank you MOM!! I’m so proud of you for figuring out how to leave a comment!!! xo

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