Picture frame molding is one of those projects that looks pretty straightforward until you run into an arch, an outlet, a light switch, or another spot that makes you stop and wonder, “Ok… now what?” When I decided to instal DIY picture frame molding in our bathroom, I knew the basic layout I wanted, but there were definitely a few tricky areas that required a little extra problem solving.

Instead of changing the design or avoiding the project all together, I found ways to work around them. I used flexible molding to follow the curve of our arched area, made decorative cuts around light switches and outlets, and figured out a few other little tricks along the way that made the finished molding look much more intentional.

So, if you’ve been wanting to add picture frame molding to your home but have an arch, outlet, uneven wall, or other awkward area standing in your way, I’m sharing exactly what worked for me. These are the tips I wish I had known before I started, and hopefully they’ll make your own DIY picture frame molding project a whole lot easier.

DIY Picture Frame Molding in Our Bathroom

What I Used to Install the Picture Frame Molding

• Trim molding
• Flexible molding – If using flexible molding you need to make sure the regular trim molding you’re using is an exact match both on profile and size.
• Miter saw
• Hand saw and miter box – This is for the flexible molding. You don’t want to use an electric miter saw for this.
• Liquid Nails for paneling and molding
• Nail gun and nails
• Level
• Measuring tape
• Pencil

How to Install Picture Frame Molding

Six years ago I installed picture frame molding in our bedroom. You can see that and how I did it in this post. I used the exact same process for our bathroom. I’ll just give you a quick run down of the basic install here.

First things first is determining your spacing. How far apart do you want your trim? Play around with painter’s tape to help you determine what you like best. For my project, I went with 4″ spacing.

Measure, measure, measure. Grab a level and double check your measurements. Chances are your house is not level, none of them are. If you install your trim solely going off of your determined spacing from your baseboards you’re not going to be perfectly level. Start with the measurements, then go in and mark lines with a level. Measure everything again based off of the level lines. Only then can you start cutting your trim. I love my miter saw for this because it makes it so fast.

The below photo is not flattering, but I included it because I want you to see how I have marked all my lines before installing. Do you see the faint pencil lines going around the mirrors? The measuring tape is your first guide, but the level is your friend.

When installing I like to run a small bead of liquid nails along the back of the trim. Press it into place and then remove it. Wait about a minute. This action will activate the liquid nails. When you place your trim back in place use a level as your guide to keep everything precise. Then nailed it in place with a nail gun.

Once all your trim is attached fill nail holes and run paintable caulk along all the trim edges. This will make or break your finished project so make sure you don’t skip it.

Using Flexible Moulding Around an Arch

This is one of those decisions that will make or break your molding. You could go the easy route and square off the curve at the bottom with straight molding, but it’s going to look like you took the easy route and will cheapen your arch. Instead, I highly recommend using flexible trim. It installs and finishes just like regular trim and will make your space look so highend!

TIP: If you know you’re going to use flexible trim you need to make sure to use the exact same profile and size as your regular trim. If not, they won’t match up at the corners. Since there are less options for flexible trim out there, find that part first and see what you can find that matches it.

How to Install Picture Frame Molding Around Light Switches and Outlets

This little trick ended up being one of my favorite things about the picture frame molding in our bathroom. Light switches and outlets are just never in a perfect spot. If I had worked my measurements so the molding didn’t interfere with their placement it would have been pushed so far into the center of the walls it would have been crazy looking. I also didn’t want to relocate the switches and outlets.

I decided to make this look intentional by running the trim around the switches and outlets. There is a 1″ border around the outlet/switch before the trim begins. I love how it turned out.

What to Do When Measurements Don’t Perfectly Line Up

In our bathroom I was working with a 4″ measurement. This was the measurement between trim pieces, the wall next to where trim began, between the baseboard and the start of the trim, and between the crown and the start of the trim, counter tops, all of it. There was one area I couldn’t make this measurement work. The window over the tub.

What do you do in this situation? If I had kept to my 4″ it would have thrown the trim out along the right edge of the window, underneath the window, and the awkwardly ran up into the windowsill with trim directly along the left edge of the window. It would have looked completely bizarre. So, I “cheated” it for a more uniform appearance with a box directly above the window. Instead of 4″ this made the measurement from the right side of the trim to the wall closer to 6″ and the measurement from the left of the window and the trim by the mirror closer to 5″. Everyone would have noticed an awkwardly placed uneven trim around the entire window, but no one would notice my measurement changes to create a uniform box above the window unless they’re looking for it.

See More of the Makeover

I hope you come away with this feeling a little more comfortable if you’re thinking about installing your own picture frame molding. Don’t let the little tricky parts stand in your way! This is one of those projects that makes a space feel so beautiful. It’s worth the effort. And now that you know how to handle the awkward parts, there’s no reason not to do it. Just look at what it did in our bathroom!

Check out the full makeover and all the sources here!

FAQ

• How did you get the corners to match up seamlessly? After installing I went over the corners with wood filler. Once dry I sanded smooth before painting.
• Do you have to use caulk along the edges? Yes! It may be tempting to skip this but it is am important step in making this look professional and not a half attempt. Those gaps will be visible.
• Does it matter which way the trim faces? Yes! You want the thicker side of the trim’s profile to be the outside, the thinner side is on the inside.
• If an outlet/switch is in the way, can I just butt the trim directly up to it? No, you don’t want raw ends of the trim exposed. That’s why you create a path around instead of running into it.
• Can I avoid nails and use just Liquid Nails? I have seen people do it by using painter’s tape to hold the trim in place while it cures. But, I prefer to use nails in addition to Liquid Nails to keep it perfectly in place. While the initial grip is strong, it does slide around. You don’t want to walk back in and have uneven trim because it moved and dried into place.
• What paint finish is the molding? In my home the picture frame molding is the same paint finish as the walls – matte. The baseboards and crown molding are semi-gloss.

I’ll be sharing how I built the bathtub panel skirt next so stay tuned!

Let me know if you have any questions in the comments and I’ll get back to you!

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For those who like a no demo reno, this one’s for you! My goal in our primary bathroom makeover was to keep the base in place. Vanities, counters, floor all stay the same. Replacing them opens up an entirely different makeover with an entirely different budget. We don’t plan on being in this home five years from now so it just doesn’t make sense to me to spend several tens of thousands of dollars on a remodel. However, I want to love my bathroom while I’m here and the before just wasn’t doing it. Little changes were made that made a big impact on the overall feel of this room. I hope this gives you some inspiration if you are planning a bathroom makeover of your own. I’ll write a separate post on how I did the wall trim and bathtub skirt so keep an eye out for that.

Catch up on the makeover plans here, and the progress shots here. While I’m sharing this as the “reveal”, I’m not completely done. I still have to repaint the vanities. They’ll be staying black, but desperately need a fresh coat of paint. My plan is to take the doors and drawers off and use my paint sprayer. That will need to wait until it’s cooler and way less humid out. While we’re waiting, enjoy the main part of the makeover! All sources will be linked at the end for you.

Before

After

Wall Trim & Crown

I’ll never get over what picture frame moulding and crown does for a room. It brings so much interest to the walls without the visual clutter. This was a DIY and you are totally capable of doing it yourself as well, I promise! There were a couple of reasons I wanted to add this to our bathroom. First being that I added the same style of moulding to our primary bedroom and I wanted to two rooms to feel more visually connected. Second was that the ceilings are fairly tall in here and the mirrors and lighting get lost on the plain walls. The trim helps connect everything. And you can’t beat the beautiful shadows it creates!

My first hurdle was figuring out how to address the archway going to our shower, toilet, and closet area. I knew it had to be curved. If I had squared out the bottom part over the archway it would have been such an eyesore for me. Doing the extra work to curve with the arch makes the entire room feel more high-end. I based the trim profile in here off of first finding the correct flexible moulding, then checking to see if matching traditional straight moulding was available. TIP: Don’t try to cut flexible moulding on an electric saw! You’ll need to use a hand saw. Trust me. That was scary.

Lighting & Mirrors

Removing the long mirror on my vanity side made such a big difference in ditching that builder grade feel. Same can be said for going from one long sconce to two. In a perfect world I would have loved to do sconces on each side of the mirrors, but I couldn’t make that happen. I had to work with the current sink placement which is quite close to the edge of the wall. There was not enough space to place a sconce to the right of the mirror over the sink. Doing so would have pushed the mirror so far to the left that it would have only sat halfway over the sink. So over the mirror lights it was. I’m not mad about it though because these brass sconces also help fill in some of the wall space due to the height of the ceiling.

I love DIY, but I hired out the electrical in here. Anything involving wiring inside the walls is not my idea of a good time. You can save money by doing the wall patching repairs yourself though.

Faucets

No more crumbly faucets!! I’m so happy with the finish on the new ones. They instantly made the countertops feel brand new. Choosing sink faucets was another struggle due to me keeping the existing vanities and marble countertops. The counters were cut with three holes close together for a centerset faucet and I just really, really didn’t want another centerset. My solution was a single hole faucet with matching escutcheon plate. I know escutcheon plates are an absolute no-no for some. But, for me in this situation, it felt better than a centerset faucet. I have no regrets.

The tub faucet is from the same faucet line and again is just such a huge improvement.

Tub

My least favorite part of the bathroom finally feels right. I’m not a fan of a corner tub. It’s just an awkward use of space. I think by trying to decorate around it years ago I made it worse and drew too much attention to it. I built a simple, classic panel tub skirt (which by the way was what it was supposed to have when we first built) and it feels more intentional. The area was kept intentionally clean, minimal, and decor free. That drives my thirteen year old son mad by the way because he insists I need a large piece of art over the tub. What do you think?

Window Shades

In keeping with a much cleaner and simple feel in here I chose sleek window shades from Neutral Curtains that blend in and compliment the wall color. They’re actually the exact same fabric and color as the drapes in our bedroom. They feel like a breath of fresh air. These are top down bottom up which are perfect for letting in maximum light while also allowing for the most privacy. The window over our tub has a film over it since it opens directly up to our neighbor’s dining room. Can you imagine eating dinner and seeing your neighbor in their bathroom at the same time?!!

Shade Details:

• Top Down Bottom Up
• Fabric – Jenna
• Color – Greyish Beige
• Liner – Privacy 90gsm in White
• Plain Fold
• Cordless
• Inside mount

Shade Discount Code:

SHELLEY25 for 25% off your purchase

Accessories

I didn’t want to purchase a lot of decor, and instead used some vintage pieces I already had. The rug, towels, and brass wall plates were the only new pieces. The silver tray helps break up all of the brass fixtures. Glass vase brings in some sparkle. The brass wall plates instantly make the room feel more special and thought out. The vintage rug and brown worn stool bring in some warmth to a more cool toned room. And the towels with the black stripes tie in nicely with the black vanities.

I love how these towels have a loop for hanging. It makes them perfect for hanging on the brass hooks I installed in lieu of towel rings. Psst… They’re currently 25% off until the end of August with code HB25!

Takeaways

Social media has made us feel like only the the gutted, dramatic before and after makeovers are worthwhile. Yes, I think those are beautiful too. But, not everything has to be completely ripped out in order for it to be beautiful. There are things you can do to make you fall in love with your home again without having to take out a loan. I hope this bathroom makeover reminds you of that if you find yourself in a similar situation. Small changes can have a big impact.

Sources

• Paint – PPG Paints Gray Palomino (color matched at Lowes)
• Crown
• Wall trim
• Flexible trim
• Sconces
• MIrrors
• Sink faucets
• Tub faucet
• Hooks
• Brass wall plates
• Shades – 25% off with code SHELLEY25
• Towels – 25% off with code HB25 now through 8/31/26
• Hand soap
• White canisters
• Silver tray – vintage (similar here)
• Glass vase – vintage (similar here)
• Rug – vintage (similar here)
• Stool – vintage (similar here)

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I’ve been taking my time with the makeover this Summer. What I didn’t want to do was spend a significant amount of time working and completely miss out on my kids while they’re home. So I’ve spread my time out spending a full day here or there on it. While I wait on a few odds and ends to arrive, I wanted to show you the primary bathroom progress.

Bathroom Before

In case you missed the before post with the design plan. I had given up on this bathroom years ago, and there was just too much visual clutter.

Bathroom Progress

Mirrors & Lighting

First changes were removing the builder grade mirrors I added trim to ten years ago. The one long mirror was replaced with two mirrors and the smaller vanity received a single matching mirror. Next, I hired out having the lights repositioned because I have zero interest dealing with moving electrical behind the wall. What a huge difference the new lights made.

Faucets

Then, I got rid of the old black centerset faucets and replaced them with new single hole faucets. This will probably annoy some people. Here’s my reasoning. My marble counters were cut with three holes but they only accommodate a center-set faucet, not a wide-set which I would prefer. I didn’t want to replace the countertop (remember this is a small scale makeover) so my solution was to do a single hole faucet with an escutcheon plate. I prefer this over another center-set faucet.

Tub

I then removed the shiplap tubskirt so the faucet could be changed out. The plumbing for the tub was the other item I hired out. My house always seems to have weird issues with electrical and plumbing so it saves my sanity hiring that out. Once that was done I trimmed out the tubskirt the way I had always wanted it to be from the very beginning.

Side story: When we built we paid extra for an “upgraded” paneled skirt with trim instead of the standard tile. What they gave us were two wonky cabinet doors glued to a cabinet opening. I was beyond annoyed, but didn’t fight it because there were bigger issues we needed to fight the builder over. Years later I removed the glued doors and added the shiplap. Now it’s finally the way I intended front the start.

Crown & Wall Trim

I spent a ridiculously hot and humid two days getting trim cut and installed, but the difference it made was so worth it! I made a last minute decision to paint the crown and baseboards the same color as the walls and ceiling. Originally I was keeping it white because that is how our attached before is painted. Color drenching this space just makes so much more sense. I’ll do the same for our bedroom a little later on that way it is cohesive.

One thing that won’t be tackled before I do the reveal is repainting the black vanities. My preference is to spray them but the heat and humidity this time of year won’t allow that. I’m going to wait on that until the weather cooperates. It’s not something I want to mess up.

What do we think of the primary bathroom progress? Doesn’t the trim make such a big difference?

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We have lived in our home twelve years now and I have not truly ever loved our bathroom. The size of the room is great and I love that we each have our own sink and vanity space. But, that’s where it ends for me. In a perfect world I would have the entire space redone; new vanities, new tub layout, etc. Truthfully, I don’t know how much longer we will be in this home and I just don’t want to spend several tens of thousands of dollars on a makeover. But, I do think I can make it so much better with some cosmetic improvements. Let’s take a look at what I’m working with and my primary bathroom plans.

Long Vanity Wall Before

This vanity is mine. It’s the one you first see when you walk in from our bedroom. You can notice right off the bat how the mirror has become blurred and damaged. That’s from the sunlight coming in from the window opposite the mirror and degrading the reflective backing. I can no longer use that portion of the mirror. Everything else just feels tired and dated. Faucets are all in bad shape and the vanity paint is beat up.

Short Vanity and Tub Wall Before

This vanity is my husband’s. Several years ago I made an attempt to make the window look better by moving the bamboo shade up higher and hanging curtains. I hate it.

I’ve never loved a corner tub. But what I disliked even more than it being a corner tub were the two cabinet doors the builder glued to the front of the tub when I asked them for a paneled front. They charged me $1,000 for that “upgrade” in 2012. I was ticked. Several years ago I pulled the doors off and added shiplap along the front. Not perfect but certainly better than those dang cabinet doors. It’s time to say goodbye to the shiplap as well.

Long Vanity Wall Plans

I used ChatGPT to help me visualize what the picture frame moulding would look like on the walls. It made some things look a little wonky and definitely not precise, but we’re just going to go with it.

Given how tall the ceiling is in here I wanted to fill in some of that space with crown and picture frame moulding. This is the exact same treatment in our attached bedroom so it will also tie the two spaces together nicely.

Biggest difference on this wall is swapping out the one long mirror and one light for two mirrors and two lights. Originally I wanted to bring in taller mirrors and do sconces to the left, center, and right of the mirrors. But, due to how the builder grade vanity and sink placement is I can’t make it work out. Placing a sconce to the right of the mirror over the sink would push the mirror so far to the left that it wouldn’t be positioned over the sink. Over the mirror lights it is.

As mentioned earlier, the marble countertops will stay the same. I also will be keeping the vanity black, but it does need to be repainted. Knobs will more than likely also stay the same.

My big hangup is the sink faucet. The existing countertop is cut for a centerset faucet, three holes placed too close together for a widespread faucet to work. I’ve not been happy with any of the centerset faucets I’m finding. The plan is to go with a single hole faucet and use a… I hate even saying it… escutcheon plate to hide the other two holes. Ughhhh. My other option is to replace the old marble with new marble for the sole purpose of having widespread holes for a proper faucet. That’s a lot of money to spend on countertops for vanities I don’t even love.

Short Vanity & Tub Wall Plans

For the shorter vanity I will keep the single mirror and single light placement. The window treatments will be cleaned way up. Remove the drapes and bamboo shades. Replace those will a clean roman shade mounted inside the window frame in a color that compliments the walls. The fabric will actually be the same fabric that I used on our drapes in our attached bedroom.

Ah yes, that stinking corner tub. Replacing the built-in tub ends up opening a can of worms. It will stay but this time around I’m going to trim it out the way it should have been twelve years ago. It will also get an updated faucet.

Where’s the Shower?

The shower is tucked off to the right side of my vanity. It’s a walk-in doorless shower with white subway tile. It currently has a matching dark oil-rubbed bronze shower kit that I would replace to match the new faucets. There is a light in the shower, but it is dark. It would be lovely if it were opened to get natural light in but that is a whole different type of update.

Sources

• Black framed mirrors – These are the same mirrors I used in my son’s bathroom and daughter’s bathroom
• Light fixtures
• Sink faucets
• Tub faucet
• Shower kit (not shown)
• Roman Shade

Ok, what do you think of the primary bathroom plans? My hope is that I can give it enough of a glow up without spending sick money that I will actually love it. I’m feeling pretty good about it all. Stay tuned!

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When I purchase a piece of furniture I do so with the plan of keeping it several years. I don’t want trendy because I’ll end up being over it once the moment has passed. I hate wasting money. It needs to be a classic. That is the case for the English roll arm chairs in our living room. I originally purchased these chairs in 2015. My style was different back then, but as my style changed and evolved the chairs still worked. Last year, when the fabric was starting to see some damage from daily use over the last 10 years, I ended up replacing them with the exact same chairs. In my opinion this is the best armchair out there.

I came back to this classic English roll arm chair because there wasn’t a silhouette out there that; 1) I was more drawn to, 2) I felt would last me another ten years, or 3) gave me more bang for my buck. As I mentioned earlier, this style of chair works with a number of different decor styles. I have no idea what my style will look like in another ten years, but I do know this style gives me the most flexibility. You want to see a blast from the past? Check out my living room from 2015 when I first bought the chairs. Things have definitely improved since then!

This chair in particular has a nice deep seat, perfect for curling your legs up in. The living room also needed a larger chair to help fill the space and this gives me those dimensions. Now, if you are looking for something not as deep, they also have it available in a more shallow version called Tightback that doesn’t have the separate loose pillow at the back.

Color & Fabric

The fabric I went with this time around is the Performance Brushed Basketweave in Charcoal. The previous chairs were also gray. Our sofa is also in the Performance Brushed Basketweave so I knew it would hold up well. For me it’s a perfect gray that leans more warm than cool in our home. I will say the color online does not at all look the same in person so definitely order in the samples first.

I went with the down-wrapped cushion option again since I loved them in my original chairs.

More English Roll Arm Chairs

There are so many great styles of the classic English roll arm chairs out here. I’ve pulled together some of my favorites in all different price points. Keep in mind they all come in multiple colors, patterns, and fabrics.

• one
• two
• three
• four
• five
• six
• seven – my chair in slipcover version
• eight
• nine – my chair in tightback version
• ten
• eleven – my chair
• twelve

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Lighting has a huge effect on whether or not a room feels good. I think of it like this, if your outfit is amazing but you’re having an awful hair day, it can ruin the whole look. Over the last few years I have been updating some of the older light fixtures in our home. I still have a few to go, but I want to share what I currently have installed and why I chose it. It can be hard to figure out how to mix and match lighting so I hope this makes it a little more doable if you’re struggling with this in your home.

I’m linking to all of my light fixtures at the end of this post.

Foyer Pendant

When you first enter our home we have a small foyer before you walk through the rest of the entry hall. Not too long ago I installed this white domed glass pendant with a black metal finish. My dream pendant was this beauty, but the price made me a little dizzy. The one I chose gives me the same vibe with a much more agreeable price.

Why I Chose It

Once you see more of the lighting in our home you’ll notice I have a lot of white glass fixtures. They’re all different, but the white glass is a unifying feature. And truthfully, clear glass is a cleaning commitment I don’t want to make. No matter how often you clean your light fixtures, dust is just always visible. The milky white glass is so much easier. Black metal finishes are also a common denominator with most of the lighting in our home. So, as soon as you walk in you’re greeted with a fixture that nods to what is to come.

Office Chandelier

Directly off the foyer is our home office. When I gave the home office a makeover I knew I wanted to do a fun chandelier that would stand out against the black paint. This bubble chandelier seems to float in the room.

Why I Chose It

This chandelier and the foyer pendant are right next to each other. While entirely different fixtures, they both have white rounded glass and black metal finishes. You don’t have to purchase lighting from the same family in order to work well with each other so long as they they have similar features. And while hard to see against the black ceiling, the office chandelier and the foyer pendant both have the same style of canopy that attaches the light the ceiling as well.

Entry Hall Lantern

Just past the foyer the entry hall opens up to a two story tall ceiling next to our stairway. This two tier lantern is my newest light fixture and it fills the area so well. I love that it can work with a number of different styles. Absolutely thrilled with this purchase.

Why I Chose It

I needed a large light that was tall enough to fill in the height, but not too wide that it would be close to the wall next to it. The openness of a lantern keeps it from being overwhelming, especially since this one doesn’t have glass. The black finish ties in with the stairway and also back to the black finish in the foyer pendant.

This part of the entry hall opens up to the dining room just to the right so I needed the lights in the two spaces to flow well. The lantern I chose has candle style lights with ivory arms. The reason I did that will make even more sense when you see the dining room light next.

Dining Room Pendant

Do any of you remember the orb chandelier I had in here for years? Swapping that out for this linear pendant transformed this space! I spent a little more on this two light fixture than others that are out there because the quality is incredible. The dining room needed a special light and I didn’t want to skimp.

Why I Chose It

A regular chandelier style light would be the most obvious choice for a dining room, but I wanted to do something different. The simple line of a linear pendant over the table is so pretty to me. I also liked how the curve of the arms mimics the curve of the wall sconces. And now when looking back at the entry lantern right next to this room you can see they both have candle style lights with ivory arms and the same black finish. The white shades go back to the white glass on the foyer pendant and office chandelier.

Living Room Chandelier

Years ago we had a ceiling fan instead of a chandelier in our living room. I hated it. I cannot begin to tell you how happy I was the day this extra large two tier chandelier was installed.

Why I Chose It

A two story vaulted ceiling needs a large enough chandelier that will visually fill the space without getting swallowed up. I could have gone with a single tier, but the layer is so dramatic in the best way possible. I think you’ll be surprised by the price on this one. Feels like a steal for the impact it makes. I have this one a dimmer switch and love the option that give me for setting a mood in here in the evening. Black finish because that is the lighting story for all of the main living spaces. It’s the unifyer. The candle arms tie back to the entry lantern and dining room pendant.

Kitchen

It has been several years since I installed these white glass pendants over our kitchen island and I still love them as much today. These pendants were probably the first light fixtures I splurged on. I had been eyeing them for a couple of years and couldn’t find anything that spoke to me the way these did. I’m linking to them at the bottom, but I found a source that has the exact light for way less than what I purchased them for several years back.

Why I Chose Them

We have a traditional kitchen and I wanted pendants that weren’t too traditional for a little contrast. I love the shape and the black band along the top with the metal cage on the exterior. The white glass ties back with the white glass foyer pendant, white ball office chandelier, and white shades from the dining room pendant. The round shape of the glass also nods back to the round two tier chandelier in the living room which it opens up to. And of course the black metal pulls the black from the kitchen island up to the ceiling.

Kitchen Nook

I spent so long searching for a chandelier for this dining nook off the kitchen. When I found this hammered glass chandelier it wasn’t going to work as is. It was a semi-flush mount and far too short for my ceiling but I couldn’t get it out of my head. I decided to order it anyway and have it rewired so I could have enough length to turn it into a chandelier. They no longer make this chandelier but I still want to share it with you because the idea behind it still makes sense if you’re working on mixing and matching lights.

Why I Chose It

At this point you already know why the metal finish is black. I was especially drawn to this chandelier because of the black metal banding that holds the glass cylinders in place. That round black banding ties in with the round black band that is along the top of the island pendants. I mentioned earlier that I am not a fan of cleaning light fixtures with clear glass. I went against that here and chose to do the clear hammered glass because I love how the light shines through it and how it ties in with the glass front cabinets it is in front of.

On the cabinet wall I went with adjustable arm sconces so that the light would pour out over the shelves. Had I gone with a regular wall mounted sconce the light would have been blocked by the shelves and it wouldn’t have been useful for preparing coffee below. I love a rainy day when I have just these scones on.

Laundry Room

You’re going to have to use your imagination here because I don’t have a good photo of the light in our laundry room. This room is right off the kitchen. If you look back at the kitchen island pendants and the metal bands that run along the side of the island pendants you’ll see a similarity with this small flush mount. I feel like this fixture is a perfect blend of the island pendants and the pendant that is in our entry foyer.

Powder Room

The bathrooms are where I have deviated from the black metal I used in the open common areas of our home. If you’re unsure of how to best bring in a different light fixture finish I find it easiest to do that in a room that is separated by a door.

Why I Chose It

When I renovated our small powder room I went with a brass faucet to contrast the black soapstone counter. This natural brass two light fixture over the mirror ties in well with the brass faucet. The curve of the lights arms blend well with the curve of the faucet. The white globe light bulbs go to back to the other white glass fixtures throughout the house. The flushmount over the toilet also ties in the same way with the rounded white globe.

Kid’s Bathrooms

I gave both kids’ bathrooms a makeover a couple of years ago. My goal was to update them without ripping out the vanities and moving plumbing or electrical. It can be tricky to find pretty bathroom sconces to place above the mirror. But, I feel like I found some pretty options between the powder room and kids’ bathrooms.

Why I Chose It

In both of the kids’ bathrooms I went with polished nickel faucets, but I chose to do a raw brass finish on the light fixtures. In my son’s bathroom the light ties in with the brass cabinet knobs, towel ring, toilet paper holder, and electrical plates. In my daughter’s bathroom the light ties in with the gold toned mirror, brass towel ring, hooks, and electrical plate. The white globe shades connect to the other white rounded glass used in the fixtures you saw throughout our home.

Shop My Lighting

• 1. Foyer
• 2. Kids’ Bathrooms
• 3. Office
• 4. Kitchen Sconces
• 5. Entry Hall
• 6. Living Room
• 7. Kitchen Island Pendants
• 8. Powder Room Flush Mount
• 9. Dining Room
• 10. Kitchen Nook – no longer available
• 11. Powder Room Sconce
• 12. Laundry Room

All of the lights in our home are different, but I hope you have been able to see how to mix and match lighting so they all still work together. FInding similar features like shapes, types of glass, and finish will keep things cohesive but gives you flexibility to try different styles so your lighting stays interesting and not boring.

Which light fixture is your favorite?

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There was once a time where I didn’t decorate my home with rugs. I didn’t understand the importance. Didn’t realize how much they can impact a space. I thought they were a waste of money. That was about 20 years ago. 20 years ago I also didn’t understand the importance of brow pencils. I had much to learn on a variety of topics. Now, rugs are my favorite way to decorate my home. They’re literally the base layer to everything else. Let’s go on a rug tour of the ones I’m currently using in our home.

P.S. All of my rugs are currently 20% off now through April 27th for Revival’s Earth Day Sale!

Entry

Welcome with Vintage

“The hardest working rugs in our home are vintage wool rugs. They hold up to high traffic and the wool naturally repels dirt and moisture.”

There’s a misconception that vintage rugs are delicate and should be reserved for gentle use. That couldn’t be further from the truth!

The hardest working rugs in our home are vintage wool rugs. They hold up to high traffic and the wool naturally repels dirt and moisture. A perfect choice for an entrance! Also of note, our dog gets the zoomies on the daily and my hand-knotted vintage rugs don’t ever get damaged from his toenails digging in as he fishtails and rips past.

I love a patterned rug in the entry. This is a perfect way to welcome guests into your home and immediately show them some personality in your home decor choices. Vintage rugs also a great consideration for entries because you can more often than not find unique non-standard sizes that perfectly suit your needs.

You can check out more of our entry here.

Living Room

Washable That Doesn’t Look Washable

It’s a washable rug, but no one will believe you because this one has plush texture and is made from wool!

There was a time when washable rugs looked it. Flat, thin, and had zero texture. You traded style for function. Not anymore! It’s a washable rug, but no one will believe you because this one has plush texture and is made from wool!

This is hands down one of my favorite rugs. I was given this rug by the company and was asked to film a red wine spill and show how to clean it. I was so nervous because I really liked the rug and didn’t want to ruin it. To my surprise it came completely out. Not even a hint of the stain remained! I was blown away. And I didn’t use a crazy chemical to clean it, just warm water and a gentle dish soap. It’s magic.

I’ve had a handful of other rugs in here but keep coming back to this one because it’s so easy to clean. Our dog has thrown up a couple of times on this rug (we’re talking that awful neon yellow/green bile) and each time it has cleaned beautifully. No discoloration, no damaged fibers, no staining. Like it never happened. Oh, and if your rug is smaller, you can even toss it in the washing machine.

You can check out more of our living room here.

Kitchen

Kitchen Character

Vintage is great in a kitchen because there are so many hard surfaces between the floors, cabinets, and counters. The imperfect and natural characteristics of a vintage wool rug add a lot of charm and practicality.

Up until recently I didn’t have a rug down in our kitchen dining nook. I believe a home needs to serve you and your family through different seasons of life. Those seasons change, your home changes. Now that my kids are older and I’m not cleaning vacuuming crumbs or cleaning up spills after every meal at the table, I can enjoy a rug in this space. Before then it was easier to leave the floor naked for quick cleaning.

I went vintage in the nook and the kitchen for the same reasons I have a vintage rug in our entry. Great for high traffic and they repel dirt and moisture. I’ve swapped out the kitchen runner a few times just for a fresh look, but I keep going back to this vintage runner because it always performs well. My husband once spilled marinara sauce on it (we’re talking an entire full jar fell, broke, and covered the rug) and it 100% came out. Warm water and mild dish soap.

Check out more of our kitchen here.

Bedroom

It’s All About Texture

The rug you choose for your bedroom should feel amazing to walk on. It should be soft, cozy, and invite you in for relaxation.

This rug feels and looks so luxurious. Stepping out of bed in the morning onto this rug is a treat. The border in a lower pile height gives it a lot of character.

Believe it or not this is another completely washable wool rug just like my living room rug. You would never guess!! It’s a light colored rug, but wears beautifully due to the natural wool. Our bedroom is the second most used room by our dog and this stunner is a champ of a rug. I would choose this rug even if I wasn’t looking for a washable rug.

Check out more of our primary bedroom here.

Dining Room

Vintage Charm

Are you seeing a pattern here? Vintage gives a room so much character! And since no two are alike you are able to create a completely unique look.

When I swapped a mass produced machine made rug out for this vintage rug our dining room went from pretty to pretty special. True, vintage will cost you more than most machine made rugs. But, they’ve already withstood the test of time and will last you another lifetime. I have gone through several mass produced rugs which have ended up costing me way more than the cost of one vintage rug. If I could go back in time I would have rather gone without a rug, saved up my money, and then spent it on a vintage. No wasted money, no wasted rugs.

Check out more of our dining room here.

Bathrooms

Every bathroom can benefit from a cutie tiny vintage rug. Instant charm! And you can easily find tons of them in the perfect size for your space. The prices are amazing on these little guys. You get a lot of bang for your buck.

Again, these are wool so they’re naturally mildew resistant. Perfect for bathrooms! Trust me on this, put one down in your bathroom and you’ll instantly elevate the entire space.

Check out all there bathrooms here.

Rug Sources

All of the washable rugs and vintage rugs come from my favorite rug source, Revival. Right now they are all 20% for Revival’s Earth Day Sale going on now through April 27th! No code needed!

• Living Room Washable – Tschudi in Taupe
• Bedroom Washable – Catelett in Bone Beige
• All my vintage rugs are one-of-a-kind

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The best time of the year! It has finally gotten a little chilly here in Houston and truly feels like Christmas is near. This year I did something I haven’t done in thirteen years. I added color to our Christmas decor. It started with the Christmas tree and at first I wasn’t sure I liked it, but I promised myself to sleep on it before taking it all off the tree. The next day I woke up loving it and added it throughout the rest of the decor and onto our outdoor decorations as well. I’ll show you how I did it without changing out all my decorations or spending a lot of money. Welcome to our 2025 Christmas Home Tour!

Front Porch

This has got to be my favorite garland I have ever done on our front door. This is the same garland I have used for a few years now. It’s two different types of garland I picked up from Hobby Lobby a few years ago and woven together to create a more full look. This year I added the burgundy velvet ribbon which is so eye-catching. It’s the first time I’ve used ribbon on a garland and it definitely will not be the last. My favorite touch thought has to be the real Magnolia I sprinkled throughout. The rust brown color on the back of the leaves breaks up all the green and is so pretty with the ribbon color. This is a great way to make your old garland feel fresh again.

The candle in my wreath is battery operated on a timer and is simply wired to the wreath. I did the same thing last year and just swapped out the ribbon to match this year’s colors.

Still photos don’t do these lit twig trees justice. The twinkle is my favorite of all the other trees out there. Speaking of twinkle lights, the cluster lights you see on my garland are the coolest. If you’ve been wanting to try cluster lights out I highly suggest these since they’re indoor/outdoor. They’re actually the exact same ones I used on my Christmas tree that went viral a couple of years ago.

Entry

I love pulling out this Christmas village set every year. It has sat on our open shelves in the kitchen nook for the past few years, but I changed things up and brought it out to our entry console. If you’re every craving a new look, start by moving your decor to a different spot before you go buy anything new.

The bottle brush and glass trees are a very slow growing collection. The bow on the mirror was so simple and a great way to add in some color to this entry. It’s just tied like a normal bow and the long tails are double side taped to the mirror in a couple of places to give it some dimension.

Living Room

The living room is where I focus my decorating attention. It’s where we spend the most time as a family. I reuse the same decorations every year. I’m not one who wants to purchase all new decorations for a new theme each year. That just seems ridiculous to me. But, each year I find a way to change the way it looks just a bit. This year I tried something different with our tree by adding lots of burgundy bows with extra long tails. I started with small bows and it just felt lacking so I went all the way. So glad I did! Even with all the same ornaments just making that one change made the tree and the room feel entirely different. Ribbon is such a great way to change things up because it’s not a big investment and it’s easy to cycle it in and out as your tastes change.

My fireplace decor is a repeat of last year because I still loved all the candles so much. But, Instead of weaving ribbon through the garland I looped several long pieces together in the corner. To get this lush garland look I’ve mixed all of my mismatched garlands together to make it thicker and more interesting. And instead of having the garland hang evenly over the mantle I drape it off to the side. It makes it look more dramatic since it can puddle slightly on the floor on one side, but it saves me money because it doesn’t require as much garland.

I wanted so show you another way you can easily change up your Christmas tree look. This is something I can do differently each day depending on my mood. The tree is lit with string lights on a steady on setting and faux candle clips that flicker. The mixture of the two lights together is so pretty. But, there are some days where it’s nice to just have the candle clips on. Creates an entirely different feeling doesn’t it? So good in the evening when the entire room is lit up with all the candles and nothing else.

We’ve all been hearing how a traditional Christmas is making a comeback or even calling it a Ralph Lauren inspired Christmas. Whatever you call it I love it. I leaned in and brought out these silver hurricanes. They definitely fit the vibe this year. And making an appearance for a second year are my Mother-in-Law’s vintage village houses. Lots of family pieces. The Ethan Allen secretary was my husband’s grandmother’s. The brass deer inside were my grandmother’s. The vintage trees were my MIL’s. And the brass bells were collected by my mom every Christmas when she was little.

Powder Room

Since our powder room received a makeover a few months ago I had to add just the smallest amount of decor in here. You don’t have to much and a little glow goes a long way.

Porch & Entry Christmas Sources

• Garland – old from Hobby Lobby (similar here and here)
• Fresh Magnolia – HEB
• Garland lights
• Garland ribbon
• Wreath – old from Target (similar here)
• Wreath candle
• Wreath ribbon
• Lit twig trees
• Christmas village houses
• Bottle brush and glass trees – old from Homegoods (similar here)

Living Room Christmas Sources

• Christmas tree – 9′ Slim that is discontinued (similar here)
• Tree lights
• Tree candles
• Tree ribbon
• Icicle ornaments
• DIY white clay star ornaments
• Metal bow ornaments
• Mantle garland
• Mantle ribbon
• Battery taper candles
• Brass candle holders
• Vintage glass hurricanes (similar style here)
• Vintage Christmas village houses
• Brass deer
• Faux fur throw

So there we are everyone! I hope you found some inspiration if you’re still working on this year’s decor. If you’re already finished definitely pin some ideas for next year! Tell me, what do we think of the burgundy this year?

Want more Christmas Inspiration?

Check out last year’s home tour or all my other holiday posts.

You can also check out this year’s Gift Guides!

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As much as I would love to have all of my holiday shopping done before December 1st, it just never ends up that way. If you are still searching for the perfect gift for those on your list I’ve got guides for her, him, teenage girls, teenage boys, and kids that just might do the trick in a range of prices.

For the Women

Some of my favorite items that I know and love are included below as well as items I’ve got on my wish list.

• Ugg Micro Boots – I put these on the list because I really want some! Love the super low shaft and plan on these being my go-to house slippers. There’s also a great look for less here.
• Initial Heart Necklace – Picked this up for myself a couple of months ago. It’s longer than some of my other necklaces making it great for layering. A great gift at a great price!
• Burgundy Leather Tote – I’ve been wearing this for several months and get compliments on it all the time. Perfect color and size.
• Cashmere Socks – Such a luxurious gift at an amazing price. Love the way these feel on my feet.
• Silver Drop Earrings – Silver has been making its comeback and this style goes with everything.
• Lola Blanket – Trust me, you’ve never felt a blanket quite like this one before. I swear it hugs me back and I’m hooked on it. Everyone in the house fights over who gets to use this blanket.
• Carabiner Necklace – Another item I would love to receive this year! The shackle can be worn at the front or back and you never have to worry about a traditional clasp laying in the wrong spot. So chic.
• LED Face Mask – I’ve been using this one for a year now and have seen a big difference in my skin. This particular one has red light and blue light, and you can target certain areas with the app.
• Perfume – I’ve heard a lot of good things about this fragrance from Quince so I just placed an order. Some describe it as a similar sent to Glossier You which I love. The price is quite nice.
• Silk Scarf – This color has my heart this year. Tie it around your neck, hair, tote bag, or wrap around your purse handles. So many possabilities with a beautiful scarf.
• Espresso Machine – Think of all the money you spend buying coffee out. You could make back your money spent in under a year! Plus, it just tastes a heck of a lot better and you can have one whenever your heart pleases.
• Silk Sleeping Mask – I would like this in my stocking please, Santa!
• Silk Pillowcase – Less frizzy hair, always cool to the touch, and better for your skin. I’ve tried several different brands and this one is my favorite. I even got one for my son to cut down on bed head in the morning.

For the Men

Notoriously difficult to shop for because they either don’t want anything or they have just purchased it for themselves. I’m including items my husband has really enjoyed as well as things I’ve picked up for him this year. Don’t worry, the chances of him reading this are slim!

• Sous Vide – Every man in on a mission to make the perfect steak. My husband swears by this and he uses it all the time. Steak, chicken, turkey, everything is cooked to perfection. And, I’m just now finding out people use it to make individual cheesecakes in jars!
• Cashmere Quarter Zip – Quarter zips are definitely trending right now, but for those OG quarter zip wearers you can give them the softest one they’ve ever had with this cashmere that doesn’t break the bank.
• Portable Phone Charger – My husband loves this tiny but mighty phone charger. He’ll never worry about running out of power.
• Travel Pouch – A cool travel bag for a cool guy. No more plastic grocery bags.
• Ooni Pizza Oven – This may be the gift you give him, but it’s definitely a gift you will benefit from. My husband uses his every week for pizza nights. Honestly the best pizza we’ve had and even the kids prefer it to pizza delivery. Also great for finishing off steaks and brussels sprouts.
• Sunglasses – He probably has been wearing his current glasses for YEARS. Give him an upgrade with these stylish polarized sunglasses. Or is the guy on your list super techy? Maybe the Meta glasses.
• Visor Sunglasses Clip – You’re getting him new sunglasses, get him this visor clip so he doesn’t sit on them.
• Magnetic Phone Card Holder – Attaches to the back of his phone so he can keep his ID and cards at hand without carrying his entire wallet. They come in several colors.
• Cashmere Socks – He is going to feel so fancy! And super comfortable. The price might have you picking up more than one pair.
• The Alchemist – My husband just finished reading this after it was recommended to him by a friend. He has declared it to be one of the best books he has ever read.
• Oura Ring – Tracks his health, wellness, and sleep through personalized insights in the app. Tech that doesn’t look like tech.
• Leather Belt – How old is his current belt? I guarantee you he would love a new one.
• Moccasin Slippers – I got these for my husband a couple of years ago and he still wears them every single day. Classic and comfortable.

For the Teen Girls

I asked my 16 year old for help on this one so they are all teen girl approved! The hardest part was narrowing it down to a smaller list, ha!

• Daily Drills Tank – We don’t understand the appeal of a plain white tank with a logo patch, but trust me, she will know exactly what it is and will lose her mind with excitement.
• Heart Necklace – Chunky and cool. She will wear it with everything including her sweats.
• Silk Pillowcase – She won’t want to sleep on anything else. Keeps her hair from being frizzy, better for ker skin, and is cool to the touch. This one comes in lots of fun colors and patterns.
• Mini Brush – Perfect for keeping in her backpack.
• Wristlet Pouch and Keychain – Easy to take with her and keep on hand.
• Loopy Phone Case – My daughter and I both agree that this is the best phone case. No more dropping her phone and it’s comfortable to hold.
• Rhode Lip TInt – Currently my daughter’s favorite thing to use on her lips.
• Dubai Chocolate – Her and her friends are obsessed with it. Put this in her stocking.
• Adidas Sambas – Essentially a neutral because she will wear it with EVERYTHING.
• Floral Hoodie and Sweatpants – Matching sets are so popular. One that is a hoodie and floral? A new favorite.
• Pearl Earrings – These are so fun because they’re double sided. She can wear them small side forward or large size forward. Again, she will wear them with everything.
• Love Shack Fancy Body Spray – A favorite sent of my daughter’s and WAY more affordable than their perfumes.
• Fleece – This one comes in the most fun color combinations and has a drawstring waist so she can make it look cropped.

For the Teen Boys

Without a doubt teenage boys are the hardest to shop for! I have been asking my son for months what he wanted for Christmas and the answer is always IDK (it means I don’t know, for those without teens). I did some deep dives and also added in some items he already has a loves. I showed him my finished guide and he suddenly was like, “Oh, I want that!” so I feel like I nailed it.

• Stainless Steel Cross Necklace – Water, sweat, and sport proof. He’ll never have to take it off.
• Owala Water Bottle – Lots of fun colors to choose from and has both sip and straw options all at once.
• Hoodie – Need I say more.
• Basketball – My son loves this black one because it doesn’t get lost with other balls at the gym or with a group of friends.
• Nike Socks – He always needs more socks.
• Mont Blanc Body Spray – The fragrance is very popular right now, but the body spray is so much more affordable and is a great entry into wearing fragrance for the first time.
• Nike Slides – Comfortable and easy for a more laid-back day, or great to wear before slipping into his sport’s shoes.
• Hoodie – Tons of colors available in this one and it’s super soft.
• North Face Beanie – Classic and cool. He’ll love it.
• Portable Speaker – Waterproof on the go speaker with 7 hours of playtime plus an extra 2 hours with the Playtime Boost feature. Shower, pool, beach, sports, or attach it to their scooter or bike.
• Pull-up Bar – Because suddenly they feel the need to get ripped. This easily slides over a door jamb and works arms, shoulders, back, and abs.
• Hair Texture Powder – This will give them that fluffy hair they all want with ease (even bone straight hair).
• Electric Scooter – We just got Sam this one for his 13th birthday. He and his friends have a blast going around the neighborhood on these things! This one folds, reaches 19 mph, and has a range of 17 miles.
• LED Light Strips – They all want them. But, don’t stick them on the walls where you can see the strip itself. Add it under their bed like I did in Sam’s room or behind their nightstands for a cool glowing effect.

For the Kids

This is the most fun group to shop for! I’m including some items that have stood the test of time from when our kids were younger or are items I have bought for my nephew. And psst… grab one of those plush dino skeletons before they’re gone!

• Excavator – Sandbox, snow, beach. I would have loved this as a kid!
• Electric Scooter with Seat – This also comes in pink and blue. Made for ages 4-10 this scooter reaches 9.3 mph.
• Books – My son absolutely adored these two books and read them multiple times. A Wolf Called Wander is inspired by a true story of a wolf cub who becomes separated from his family and must find a new home traveling all alone over one thousand miles across the Pacific Northwest. You’ll love this one too. A Whale of the Wild is inspired by the Orca pods of Puget Sound and follows a young whale preparing for the day when she will be her family’s matriarch. After natural disasters strike her and her brother get lost and she has to find their way back to the pod. You’ll love these books as well!
• Pretend Canoe – How adorable is this blow up make believe canoe!! It even comes with a life preserver to toss out to any stuffed animals in need of rescue. After a long day of paddling they can bring in their pillow and blanket for a cozy spot to watch a movie. A fun add on would be this wooden play fishing set.
• Geodes – Crack open their own geodes and discover the crystals inside. It includes a learning guide that teaches how geodes form.
• Floral Crocs and Fruit Jibbitz– The floral cut-outs are so sweet on these little crocs as are these fancy fruit themed Jibbitz! Perfect for the girl who loves Crocs but also wants to be a little more elevated in her style.
• Plush Dino Skeleton – As soon as I saw it I knew that was what I was getting my youngest nephew for Christmas. They can wear the skull over their head and the plush ribs lay along their back. So fun!
• Wooden Coffee Maker – Your little barista will be making so much in tips with this fun espresso machine. “I’ll take mine to go, please”.
• Temporary Tattoos – Super cool dinosaur tattoos. Enough said.
• Wooden Car Garage – Ok, this one reminds me of my most favorite toy as a kid. My kids also loved my old toy garage any time they would visit Grandma and Grandpa’s house. Hours of entertainment. Trust me.
• Holding Hands Socks – These socks have little magnets in the hands that stick together with another sock is next to it. This comes with an adult and kid size so your feet can all hold hands together. The pairs we have include eyes that are glued on, I like that these are knitted into the sock instead.
• Play House Tent – Aesthetically pleasing for you and lots of play possibilities for them.

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I’m finally done and can share the moody powder room makeover with you! Check out the before and my inspiration in this post, and progress in this post. It is nuts how long this little project has taken to wrap up. A very good reminder to not compare your projects to the three day makeovers you see on social media. When I brought this idea up to my husband I assured him it would be super quick. After multiple delays and weeks waiting on backordered products it’s done and I can say the wait was worth it. I’ve have a full source list at the end of this post.

Before

This powder room felt super boring to me and remained untouched since moving in. Once the pedestal sink developed a crack in it I was determined to finally make this room more interesting. Without going crazy and spending a ton of money of course.

After

This bathroom doesn’t get much light from the narrow North facing window. The before images had to be brightened a lot when editing. Instead of fighting it I leaned into the dark with a moody dark paint color much like I did in our home office. This is Benjamin Moore’s Wildwood Crest. I color drenched the entire space which let me tell you makes the biggest difference when going moody. Don’t forget your ceilings and don’t forget your trim and doors. If I had left the ceiling, trim, and door white it would have felt very dated. Walls and ceiling are a matte sheen and the trim and door is satin.

Sink Details

The floating sink was fabricated out of remnant soapstone. This was actually not my original selection, but it ended up being way better than what I was planning on! I didn’t move forward with the original black quartz I had selected after the fabricators missed multiple appointments to measure, and no one else would sell it to me without purchasing an entire slab. Instead I found a company that sold remnants and selected this gorgeous soapstone that actually ended up being cheaper than the quartz. Oh happy day! Then, the fabricators messed up their measurements and the piece was partially installed incorrect. Ughhhh. Luckily there was enough of the remnant left to recut the mistake. Dodged a bullet.

We are so happy with the extra counter space this gives us. And, I couldn’t be more in love with how the backsplash turned out. I played around with a few different details and curves but ultimately came back to my original design inspo. This added a lot of interest and didn’t cost extra for fabrication.

Exposed Plumbing

When doing a floating sink/vanity you need the plumbing to be beautiful since it’s exposed. It’s not something everyone will notice when they walk into this powder room, but if left untouched it would have been such a blemish. I love it so much and it’s a little detail that makes my heart so happy.

Let me know if you want me to do a separate post on the sink and plumbing set up in the comments. It was the thing I had to hire out. Adding supports inside the wall for a heavy sink and moving plumbing wasn’t something I personally wanted to deal with, but you could do it yourself.

If you’re tired of towel rings ruining a countertop moment, let me introduce you to this “towel bar” that’s placed just under the sink’s apron. Now the words towel bar bring up images we all don’t care for of dated bars over tubs or toilets. But this is different! I used a cafe curtain rod cut to a custom size for this look and it’s perfect.

Art & Stool

If you go back and look at all the before images in this post you’ll notice I already had some of these prints up behind the toilet. I couldn’t help but feel like they were wasted back there because as soon as you sat down you didn’t see them anymore and were stuck staring at a blank, boring wall. So while at Round Top a few weeks ago, I picked up a third and stacked all of them opposite the toilet. LOVE how this looks. They make a much more dramatic statement and are no longer hidden behind the wall.

The stool, my husband’s favorite part of the bathroom. Yes, she’s super cute and nods back to the dark wood mirror, but she’s super functional. No more sitting your phone on the floor. It’s the little things.

Lighting & Mirror

To keep cost down I kept the placement of our vanity light over the mirror. I found the coolest brass light fixture that makes me not hate having the light over the mirror. I am thrilled with it! The curves on the arms tie back to the curve on the backsplash and the neck of the faucet. And this mirror was such a score! The original was over $800 at McGee and Co., but I found the exact same mirror under $300 here. The shape and dark wood finish is so good.

Comparison

What do you think of this moody powder room makeover? Would you embrace the dark? It’s just so much more inviting and interesting now. I can also breathe a sigh of relief that guests won’t have to deal with a cracked sink or a toilet paper holder falling out of the wall on them. It was a constant annoyance! It’s just so pretty now too.

Sources

• Paint – Benjamin Moore Wildwood Crest in Matte and Satin sheens
• Sink material – Soapstone
• Undermount sink
• Faucet
• Brass plumbing kit
• Brass slip joint
• Towel bar
• Mirror
• Toilet paper holder
• Vanity light
• Flushmount light (used Gold Leaf Rub ‘n Buff)
• Rug – vintage (similar here)
• Stool – vintage (similar here)
• Bird prints – vintage from Round Top
• Black pot – vintage (similar here)
• Marble dish – vintage (similar here)
• French soap
• Towel
• Brass switch plate
• Brass outlet plate

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