Powder Room - The Big Reveal

Remember way back on January 24th when Matt and I started ripping off wallpaper in the powder room?  Well, here we are almost 3 months later and it's finally done!

I learned a lot about myself during these weeks.

-I have no patience for painting.
-I do not like to make decisions.
-I do not like to buy things sight unseen.

I learned some other thing along the way too.  Did you know that you cannot paint with latex paint over something that was previously painted with oil-based paint?  Well, you can't.  What I still don't know is how you're supposed to tell if there is oil-based paint on said doors and trim.

I also learned that blue painters tape really only works if you're able to put it on straight.  And, if you're able to do that, you're probably able to paint a straight line anyway, so why not just forgo using the darn tape in the first place?

Another thing I learned is that electricians charge WAY too much to install a ceiling exhaust fan.  And why do I need one in the powder room anyway? It's not like anyone is taking showers in there!

So, without further ado.....

I do love it and it was worth the wait.

The picture above the toilet is actually an Andrew Wyeth painting called Geraniums.  My Dad bought it for me a few years ago and was a little hurt I think that I had it in the powder room. Now, I think it looks great with the paint color and the farmhouse feel I was going for.

I am still trying to decide what to put in the 4 framed one.  Any ideas?  Something with the four seasons maybe?

For a trip down memory lane, here are Day One, Two, and ???

I'll sign off with a Before and After Shot.

Before

During

After