Oh man, this one gives me the giggles. I can’t even imagine the thought process that went into this before bathroom. But I’ll try. “Dear, I’ve had a vision for the half-bath. Close your eyes. See it with me. Picture being swaddled in grapevines. A space where topiaries abound. Where wildflowers sprout from the cracks in a faux brick wall. Where heavenly clouds float high above on the popcorn ceiling. You’re no longer in a bathroom dear, you’re in your very own secret garden! Can you hear the chirping of baby birds? The tinkling of the waterfall? Wait. There is no waterfall, that’s uh, something else. Anyway, it’ll be the most magical pit-stop in all the neighborhood! ”
While there is no doubt this mural was conceived in love and executed with talent, it had long overstayed its welcome. Jessica had lived with and laughed at it long enough, and was ready for a clean slate that was more her style. She ripped up and replaced everything from the ceiling to the floor, and while it may no longer inspire you to break into a Disney song upon entering, it sure looks fantastic now.
14 Comments
ohiofarmgirl
June 19, 2013 at 11:29 PMLove the new bathroom. I think the before was a little scary at night. Dianntha
Lynda
June 20, 2013 at 1:25 AMThe bathroom reminded me of our basement wall — – – right before it collapsed! Why did someone want wallpaper showing a cracked wall with blocks missing?
Thanks for your blog. My sister and I LOVE looking at the upgrades.
Susan
June 20, 2013 at 1:26 AMWow, that was kinda harsh for the before. Granted it’s not my style but there is wonderfully overdone and badly overdone. Don’t get more done, I like the after and think its beautiful but sometimes it’s nice to see a room that’s a little different than the current dark colour/stripes/chevron trend.
tenfairytoes
June 20, 2013 at 1:49 AMThat mural took so much time! I do like the after of course, but I have to say that the artist put a lot into that bathroom. To have that done is not cheap if they did not do it themselves.
I really like the picture on the wall.
tenfairytoes
June 20, 2013 at 1:51 AMI MISSED THE FLOOR I LOOOOOVE THAT. Have a sample for my floor too!
Jessica Plattner
June 20, 2013 at 3:23 AMThanks for sharing my bathroom today Lindsey! I just wanted to say that even though my linked blog post doesn’t acknowledge the time or talent that went into painting that mural, I do think the artist is EXTREMELY talented! I believe the previous homeowner’s friend did it for her and I’m sure it was a labor of love. I can recognize its beauty, but just not in my bathroom, lol! Thanks for all your feedback.
boofsmom
June 20, 2013 at 4:03 AMOh, those Shabby Chic 90s! I bet that lady thought (knew?) she had the most up-to-date bath in her town!
Nice update!
allie.duckienz
June 20, 2013 at 5:20 AMI freaking ADORE the before! I would LOVE to be lying back in my bath and have that to look at. Personally modern is nice, but I love my house to have soul 🙂
Jenn Rush
June 20, 2013 at 7:58 AMA little girl would LOVE that bathroom. My daughter would think it was a fairytale bathroom. I understand the makeover, though. I’m not sure *I’d* want that as my bathroom, but it certainly took a lot of talent to paint that mural.
Kudos to both bathroom owners! I think both before and after look fab.
Rita
June 21, 2013 at 7:07 PMThe after is so much simpler… which is way more my style, too. I love reading your blog, it is so funny, and always makes me smile.
P.S. I think you have a runaway comment on here.. something about fraud?
natfencer
June 23, 2013 at 4:59 AMI laughed so hard when I read this post mainly for the fact that I have a four wall mural in my little mans room. Granted he loves it but I rue the day that I have to paint over it, because golly gee that is a lot of primer needed.
Alicia
May 11, 2014 at 11:49 AMCould you share what color and brand of grey you used in your laundry room? I have a hard time picking out grey’s and I LOVE that one! Thanks!!! Love that room 🙂
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