Our pretty new light! |
He wired in the new light, and moved a giant mirror we'd had somewhere else into the space above the vanity. I found a dark chocolate brown paint that matched the shower curtain embroidery and set to work coating the vanity inside and out. We snagged a rubbed bronze toilet paper holder for half price ($10!) to replace the rusted brass-y one that had been in there, and switched out the worn beige light switch plate for a clean white one that matches the door and trim.
Voila! Less than 50
bucks and a some elbow grease invested, and I'm thrilled with the
result! The giant mirror and new light make the room seem much
brighter – a huge plus, since its the only room in the house
without natural light. Painting the vanity hid the water stains and
gave it a clean, matching look that makes all the difference.
Where the color scheme came from. |
Although we've
talked about someday replacing the cheap vinyl floor with proper tile
and popping window in over the shower so there's natural light, we're
well content with the room as it stands now. It's clean, coherent,
and reflects the kind of calm and welcoming demeanor we want for our
house. With the hikes in taxes and gas prices, we've been
reevaluating what house projects we can realistically expect to get
done this year. But that's okay; after doing this project I am
reminded that it isn't the size of the project that matters – it's
the satisfaction you get from it that counts. I'll be okay with a
handful of smaller projects if they all feel this rewarding.
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