So I have a slight obsession with vanity tops…although not
all were DIY projects, you can really transform a bathroom with focusing your
accents around your vanity top.
Key lessons:
Third project was our master bedroom. This was probably my favorite transformation. We got another amazing deal on this remnant exotic granite. The uniquely shaped squared sinks gave this master bathroom the little kick into the 21st century. We finished the bathroom off with antique fashioned faucets and mirrors from Kohls.
Luckily, with my four trips to Afghanistan I was able to pay
for all four of our home’s bathroom vanities. I also had free plumber in-house
so that saved a lot on labor costs for hooking up the new fixtures J
Key lessons:
1.
Look for remnant pieces at your local granite
store. These change daily, so if you don’t like something the first time you
look, go another day. Don’t rush!
2. If you have a friend or family member who can
reattach your faucet and plumbing ties after installation, you will save a
TON!! The granite place wanted $100 for each plumbing hookup because they have
to subcontract a plumber to come in.
3.
Look for sale accent items.
The first vanity change was the “man cave” bathroom (Willie
is very lucky, I always put his needs first J).
This amazing green granite was a remnant so we got a great deal on it! Adding
the sage green paint, new fixtures, and some accents, this bathroom is a
perfect addition to Wilie’s man cave. Willie just recently added a speaker to
the ceiling and some crown molding, which I have to admit turned out A LOT
better than I thought it would for his first time.
Second project we tackled ourselves with a standard size
granite top from Lowe’s. We then transformed the bathroom with a clearance rug and
shower curtain from Lowe’s, new fixtures, and a beautiful storage cabinet. The
finishing touch was the amazing gold mirror we found at Marshalls for only
$29.99!!
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Third project was our master bedroom. This was probably my favorite transformation. We got another amazing deal on this remnant exotic granite. The uniquely shaped squared sinks gave this master bathroom the little kick into the 21st century. We finished the bathroom off with antique fashioned faucets and mirrors from Kohls.
Looks like space, doesn't it? So cool!
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Last project, for our main floor...a rustic inspired bathroom.
First thing, getting rid of wallpaper and painting! We also added crown molding to match the rest of the main floor. I really lucked out finding this stunning remnant of this grey exotic marble.
Again, new faucet (we choose a water trough spout to go with the rustic theme),
new rustic mirror from Marshalls. AND finally our DIY projects. Willie
transformed the light fixture using mason jars we found at the thrift store and
created a toilet paper and towel holder using pipes! I will take credit for
that idea, but he always knows how to make it J
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| Before...like the wallpaper? :) |
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I say we’ve done pretty good…now what to do next?
