Sunday, November 20, 2011

The $21 Bathroom Redo

A special visitor is coming tomorrow.  Just the motivation I needed to redo the half-bathroom in my quilting space!   

Here are the "before" photos. 








I didn't want to get out the paint brushes and look for new wallpaper.  Who wants to take that much time away from playing with fabric?  Ah, FABRIC!  Why not?  I measured the upper wall and found I'd need 8 yards.  Hmm, what do I have 8 yards of?  Wa-la!






I stapled it to the walls, and then glued on ribbon to hide the staples.



I busted out the old plastic in these doors and used spring rods to install curtains.



It took me about a day and a half.  And the $21?  That was for the ribbon.


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29 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    WOW, WOW, WOW!! Now there is a wonderful redo! $21 is spectacular. Looks gorgeous!

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  2. Elaine MNovember 20, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    This looks great! What a great job you did!

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  3. YankeeQuilterNovember 20, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Love it! Can't get over the difference....

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  4. MariQuiltsNovember 20, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Wow, aren't you smart!!!

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  5. BarbNovember 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Love the look of your fabric wall covering -
    have fun!

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  6. RachaeldaisyNovember 20, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    That looks amazing!!! And that fabric is to die for. I bet your guest keeps finding excuses to go to the bathroom! It's just so beautiful!

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  7. Tonya RicucciNovember 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    wheee! Have you gotten a fabric storage area yet in your basement? I'm jealous of you and V having fun sewing!

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  8. LisaNovember 20, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    That is tremendous! Very inspiring.

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  9. KathyNovember 20, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    What fun! I may have to adopt the idea to 'warm up' my small bathroom.

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  10. KQ SueNovember 20, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    OMG! I love it!

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  11. SharonNovember 20, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    WOW, V is going to be so amazed when she arrives. What a FAB update. And lots of the fabric can be reused down the road! ps. I'm jealous of all the fun I know you two are going to get into! Have a great time!

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  12. meli BNovember 20, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Brilliant. You should go on one of those fix it shows.

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  13. lizNovember 20, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Niftee!!

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  14. Lee DNovember 20, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    that sure does gift it a facelift.

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  15. KimNovember 20, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Wow you got it done!
    It looks terrific but even better in person :0).
    Have a great time with V., a blessed Thanksgiving, and hours and hours of happy Sewing

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  16. sallgoodNovember 20, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Creative and thrifty and beautiful!!

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  17. Mary KeaslerNovember 20, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Watch out HGTV ~ here comes the next design diva! What an amazing redo. I am very impressed!

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  18. Donna~~November 20, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Really fabulous! It looks fantastic!

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  19. reganNovember 20, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Holy cow....this is amazing! What a great idea...and you pulled it off perfectly! Bravo! And you picked the perfect fabric, too! It's yummy!

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  20. Maureen T.November 20, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Wow! That's incredible. Great job!

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  21. Miki WillaNovember 20, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Amazing. What a fantastic idea.

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  22. MaritNovember 21, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Great makeover! Enjoy the visit. It sounds like a lot of fun!

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  23. Sujata ShahNovember 21, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Fabulous idea for a quick makeover. Have a great time!

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  24. AlexisNovember 21, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    How perfect! It looks great!

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  25. KarenNovember 21, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Soooooo cool! Looks great!!

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  26. SharonNovember 21, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Wow, what a makeover! It looks totally different. And the price is the best part. You're a very clever lady!

    Hope you and V have lots and lots of fun!

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  27. Deb RowdenNovember 23, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    you are amazing! happy thanksgiving!!

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  28. VesuviusmamaNovember 26, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Amazing makeover - I love it!

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  29. pat sloanDecember 4, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    i did my dining room like that once! Your bathroom turned out great.. when tired of it .. wash and recyle.. sweet!

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