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!
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! 😉
To create my budget friendly art for this room I wrapped a canvas with some fun fabric and hot glued it in place.
This lightweight, scroll-y wood frame was on sale therefore still fitting within my budget friendly makeover plans.
Painted and turned into a chalkboard, I then attached it to the canvas using craft glue.
And now I can write little notes of love for my kids…or reminders to not put too much toilet paper in the toilet.
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!
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!
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! 🙂
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
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! 🙂
Cute cute cute! I love this Vanessa.
Super cute! I’d love a couple of the scrolly mirror frames. Any suggestions on where to find those?
Hi Gertie! I got this one at Craft Warehouse but there are probably similar versions of it at other craft stores! 🙂
Vanessa
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!
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!
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! 🙂
That fabric is so cute and your chalkboard is a great idea! Looking forward to seeing the rest… 🙂
xo Heidi
Super cute idea! I love how you placed the chalkboard on the fabric covered canvas….makes it pop!! Darling!!~~Angela
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
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!!!
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.
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