• Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
    • Collaborate
  • Blog
  • Parties
    • Children’s Parties Ideas
    • Holiday Parties
    • Adult Party Ideas
  • Holiday Ideas
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Fourth of July
    • Spring
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Seasons
    • Winter
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Autumn
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Desserts
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
  • Project Gallery
    • Crafts
    • Decorating
    • DIY
    • Good Ideas
    • Tutorials
  • Shop My Home
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

At The Picket Fence with Vanessa Hunt

Where Ideas for your Home Meet Inspiration for your Heart

  • Book
  • Speaking
  • Meet Vanessa
    • Featured

June 24, 2013

Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover Wall Art

framed chalkboard wall art from www.atthepicketfence.com

I’ve decided that it’s perfectly normal to start with the least difficult (and probably least important!) part of a room makeover first. For example, the kids’ bathroom is going to be getting a budget friendly makeover. It needs paint, something creative done to cover up the random tiling job, a new shower curtain and fresh accessories that don’t include the largest plunger you can buy at the hardware store.

We have low flow toilets. ‘Nuff said.

This has been a “Money Pit” year for us, which means everything needs to be done for pennies…PENNIES I tell ya!

OK, so maybe I might be about to scrounge up a few quarters too but seriously folks this needs to be budget friendly.

I have realized, though, that when I get overwhelmed and don’t want to paint walls and don’t know quite exactly which direction I’m going to head in design-wise, I tackle the most random part of a room makeover first.

Like making some budget friendly wall art!

Here’s is where we are starting. Don’t ask me why there is fishy tile on the back splash with yellows and blues and then tile on the edge of the counter in burgundy and hunter green. Can you guess when our house was built?

Yep…early 90’s! Remember all the burgundy and hunter green back then?

My bridesmaid dress for Heather’s wedding was a hunter green two-piece set with off the shoulder sleeves and dyed to match hunter green shoes.

And of course my bangs were teased within an inch of their life and shellacked with Aqua Net!

kids bathroom before

Ummm…yeah…there’s no way to take photos like this without being in them.

But, I consider us so close now that I’m wearing sweats to greet you! 😉

kids bathroom before2

To create my budget friendly art for this room I wrapped a canvas with some fun fabric and hot glued it in place.

fabric covered canvas www.atthepicketfence.com

This lightweight, scroll-y wood frame was on sale therefore still fitting within my budget friendly makeover plans.

faux wood frame with insert www.atthepicketfence.com

Painted and turned into a chalkboard, I then attached it to the canvas using craft glue.

fabric_covered_canvas_chalkboard_art atthepicketfence.com

And now I can write little notes of love for my kids…or reminders to not put too much toilet paper in the toilet.

budget_friendly_wall_art atthepicketfence.com

Did you notice something else about the artwork? If you guessed that it was hanging on a different colored wall you would be correct!

I finally stopped rebelling against the proper room makeover sequence of events and painted the walls.

Guess I’m finally growing up a bit.

Just a bit, mind you! 😉

Do you follow us on Facebook? I’ll be sharing more of my progress on this room makeover so be sure to follow along on for sneak peeks!

1553F4F30A9801A6AFB3E9C624118E7B

19 Comments Filed Under: Bathrooms, Crafts, Decorating Tagged With: budget friendly wall art, fabric covered canvas, kids bathroms

Subscribe

Get the latest goodness straight to your inbox!

Previous Post: « At a Snail’s Pace
Next Post: My Good Housekeeping Feature! »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Anita says

    June 24, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Cute, cute, cute Vanessa!! I just did two very low-budget bathroom makeovers myself so I totally understand. I think it makes one more creative!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      June 24, 2013 at 7:29 PM

      Thanks Anita! It definitely requires more creativity when the budget is small but it also makes me feel more proud when it’s all done! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nana Diana says

    June 24, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Vanessa- I really think that is the cutest chalkboard. How perfect for a bathroom makeover. Cant wait to see the whole thing done. I did a house for a man all in burgundy and hunter green and also did a community theater with the burgundy/hunter green/with gold roping. It was amazing in its time- lol xo Diana

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      June 24, 2013 at 7:30 PM

      Thanks so much Diana! Burgundy and hunter green was definitely the hot color combo back in the day, wasn’t it? SO glad you stopped by! 🙂

      Reply
  3. debbiedoos says

    June 24, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Cute cute cute! I love this Vanessa.

    Reply
  4. gertie @ The Old Block House says

    June 24, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Super cute! I’d love a couple of the scrolly mirror frames. Any suggestions on where to find those?

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      June 25, 2013 at 7:18 AM

      Hi Gertie! I got this one at Craft Warehouse but there are probably similar versions of it at other craft stores! 🙂
      Vanessa

      Reply
  5. Maureen says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    It is a rather odd mix of styles and colours in the tiles. What a nice idea to make a piece of wall art that you write messages to your kids on. Especially the one about too much toilet paper!

    Reply
  6. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    June 25, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    What a cute and inexpensive project, Vanessa! How are you liking the new wall color? We have grey in the main bathroom here {with no window} and I’ve been wondering about going with a lighter color. There is plenty of light ~ three to be exact {one over the tub/shower, the main light and one over the sink area}, so it is not like you are in the dark. I think the hardest thing for me about condo living is not having windows in every room!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      June 25, 2013 at 7:21 AM

      Hi Kathy! I wasn’t so sure when I started rolling on the new paint color to be honest with you. LOL! It was a tad darker than I thought it would be but since it was free (part of a promotion) I figured I would get used to it! There is a skylight in this bathroom so it’s very bright in there and that helps offset the dark color. I also like that it makes the white woodwork really pop and I’m keeping the accessories light too. If I HAD to choose again I would probably go a shade lighter but since it’s such a huge improvement over what was there before I’ve decided to love it! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    June 25, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    That fabric is so cute and your chalkboard is a great idea! Looking forward to seeing the rest… 🙂
    xo Heidi

    Reply
  8. Angela says

    June 25, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Super cute idea! I love how you placed the chalkboard on the fabric covered canvas….makes it pop!! Darling!!~~Angela

    Reply
  9. Becca says

    June 25, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    What a cool idea, Vanessa … love it! The fabric is a perfect backdrop to the chalkboard (and, I love the new wall color, too)! I know your kiddos are enjoying the new look, too! I just might have to put one in Jax’s “new” bathroom reminding him “Don’t Forget to Flush!” LOL

    Reply
  10. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    June 25, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Not only do I love your wall art…i love the quote….it brings back so many memories for me. Love the wall color too!!!

    Reply
  11. linda says

    July 3, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    and for a fancy touch take a drape tie back the ones with a loop at each end to fasten to a tie back holder. take the tie back and put one loop at one end of the towel bar and at the other end you put the other loop. So in the middle you will have the tassel hanging direct middle of your folded towels.

    Reply
  12. Fairy Wall Decals says

    March 17, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    It’s an amazing paragraph for all the online users; they
    will obtain benefit from it I am sure.

    Reply
  13. web design milwaukee says

    May 28, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    For hottest news you have to go to see the web and on internet I found
    this web site as a best web page for most recent updates.

    Reply
  14. miley cyrus weight loss says

    August 28, 2014 at 3:02 AM

    This paragraph offers clear idea for the new visitors of blogging, that genuinely how to do blogging and site-building.

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover says:
    July 17, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    […] he loved the budget friendly bathroom wall art I […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Search This Blog

Get the book!

Invite Vanessa to speak at your event!

Stay updated!

  • A New Look for the Family Room

    A New Look for the Family Room
  • Honey Tea Cake Loaf with Lemon Glaze

    Honey Tea Cake Loaf with Lemon Glaze
  • The Slow Exit

    The Slow Exit
  • Honed Quartzite Kitchen Counters Reveal

    Honed Quartzite Kitchen Counters Reveal

Sign Up and Never Miss A Post!

Must Reads

Latest Recipes

Strawberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze

Honey Tea Cake Loaf with Lemon Glaze

Apple Bread Pudding

view more recent recipes

Recent Posts

  • Strawberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze April 19, 2023
  • Console Table Refresh March 24, 2023
  • Laundry Room Makeover February 23, 2023
  • Winter Decorating Ideas January 27, 2023
  • Nostalgic Christmas Home Tour December 10, 2022

Footer

Stay Connected!

Instagram

What do you do when you want to use a bunch of boo What do you do when you want to use a bunch of books in your decorating but it can cost $50 or more for just ONE brand new book? Head to the secondhand bookstore of course! I’m so excited about this new look in my family room and this easy, inexpensive decorating tip I’m bringing to you for this #tiptuesday
Today feels like one of those days that is worthy Today feels like one of those days that is worthy of a chef’s kiss. Blue sky with nary a cloud in sight, perfect mid-70’s temps, a gentle breeze blowing through my hair as I walk around my yard to see the status of my flowering plants.

This morning I was running errands and the weight of hard things that are happening in the world, the culture, my own community and even in our circle of friends just felt so heavy.

But, as I was exiting a store, I passed a couple who were in their late 60’s/early 70’s and holding hands as they walked through the parking lot. I happened to glance over just as the husband lifted his wife’s hand up and planted a kiss right on it. It was a moment that reflected such love and tenderness and it was made sweeter by the fact that they weren’t spring chickens. I felt honored that I had been the one to observe and appreciate that moment.

What an incredible thing it is that as humans we are able to hold so many emotions in our souls all at once. To feel sorrow for the pain a friend is enduring, grieve the decline of a culture drifting further from the Lord, ponder how to navigate a challenging school situation, marvel at and enjoy the beauty of creation right outside my door and feel joy at getting to see a tangible example of lasting love while walking through a parking lot.

I truly believe that as we mature in our lives and in our faith, we learn to embrace the tension that comes with the collision of different emotions and recognize that they can all coexist at the same time without one taking something away from another. Simple joys make the hard stuff a bit easier and hard stuff makes us appreciate those simple joys even more.

What’s a simple joy that you are thankful for today?
Oh what an absolutely lovely weekend we had!! Here Oh what an absolutely lovely weekend we had!! Here are some highlights…

*Friday night I joined some wonderful ladies at church for a time of fellowship and yummy desserts. I made a strawberry lemon coffee cake and it was amazing if I do say so myself. ☺️ We are new-ish to this church and have just felt so warmly welcomed and folded in which has been very healing.

*Saturday was filled with getting our outdoor spaces spiffed up and my guys got our new table put together!

*Sitting outside for lunch with a yummy salad and iced tea felt like a little slice of heaven.

*Sunday we went to the iris gardens with my in-laws and then came home for naps and the most mouth watering ribs that my sweet husband had on the smoker all day.

*This glorious weekend ended with some ferocious rounds of UNO-corn (a hilarious version of UNO) and brownies my sweet daughter made for our dessert.

How was your weekend sweet friends? 🌸
I am absolutely and completely a better version of I am absolutely and completely a better version of myself when the sun is shining! Raise your hand if this is true for you too.

And, not only do I feel myself seeming to physically rise up from a slumbered state to greet the sunshine we've been longing for, I find that it seems like my house is rising up too. Every room, every nook and cranny (even though I now see dust bunnies that I missed during my cleaning on the dreary days), every leaf and flower outside...it's all coming to life and breathing fresh hope into my spirit. What a gift it is to be able to enjoy this home in all of the seasons of the year and of our lives. Now, I'm going to head outside and clean our deck and maybe there will be some time leftover for those dust bunnies!
I’m slightly obsessed with these glass dispenser I’m slightly obsessed with these glass dispensers! They come with pre-made labels for SO many different options and would make a great Mother’s Day gift! I love how they add a bit of pizzazz to my kitchen. And they go perfectly with some of my antique accessories like the little dish my mother in law gave me for salt and pepper and the tiny toothpick holder which belonged to my great grandmother. 

If you’d like the link to order them, just leave a comment with the word ‘bottles’ and I’ll send it your way. They’re even on sale right now! 🙌🏻
The lilacs are coming! The lilacs are coming! This The lilacs are coming! The lilacs are coming! This is what I’m thinking (and sometimes saying out loud) every time I pass my dining room window and see my lilac tree bursting forth. I should probably just go full Paul Revere and ring a bell while I shout the news for all to hear. I’m sure my family would love that!

Lilac season is so bittersweet because it’s over way too soon but, fortunately, I’ve figured out how to capture the deliciousness of the fragrance by making my own lilac scented room spray. It’s SO simple!

Directions: Fill spray bottle with 50/50 ratio of water to vodka.

Add 12 drops of lilac oil. Give it a shake, spray and if the scent isn’t strong enough, simply add a few more drops of lilac oil.

This sweet little project was first featured in my book Life in Season and is definitely one of my favorites.

Have the lilacs started blooming where you live?
The cherry blossoms on the tree in our backyard ar The cherry blossoms on the tree in our backyard are at their peak and I’m here for it!
It’s time for another #tiptuesday! One of the gr It’s time for another #tiptuesday! One of the greatest joys of this stage in my parenting journey is getting to see the results of the years spent pouring into my children. The worry, the sleepless nights, praying, questioning our decisions and learning to trust in the Lord Who loves them even more than we do. We definitely didn’t do everything right, but what an an amazing experience it is to watch them become these incredible teens/young adults. My tip this week might seem simple, but I believe it can make a major difference in the lives of our children, in our homes and maybe, just maybe, in the culture too. 🌸
It was the most glorious day to celebrate my best It was the most glorious day to celebrate my best friend! Oregon came through with perfect weather for my wonderful husband’s birthday and we made the most of it by taking the convertible to our favorite winery and soaking up the sunshine, yummy food and wine. Then we had a lovely time celebrating with family at our home. Robb is truly the most amazing husband and father and all around incredible man. He loves and leads us well so it’s such a joy to get to honor him on his special day. 🎂

“The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good.” Matthew 12:35
It’s time for another #tiptuesday! Today I’m s It’s time for another #tiptuesday! Today I’m sharing with you two critical things to determine if you want to create order in your home which leads to a much more peaceful experience for everyone. As a recovering perfectionist, this has been one of my greatest lessons and I hope it encourages you today! 🍃
Load More... Follow
Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2023 At The Picket Fence