After being cooped up in the house this spring due to the pandemic, I started to get the itch to makeover something. I decided to refresh the bathroom. I have slowly morphed the rest of the house by adding in more green and the last space to get the once over was the bathroom. I completely gutted it a couple of years ago and really love it. I only wanted a small, cosmetic change. I have had this room makeover done for a couple of months but have put off sharing it because it is such a tough space for me to photograph. I finally just sucked it up and shot it so I could share this green bathroom design!
Just as a reminder, this is what the bathroom looked like before.
I liked the blue. I just wanted something warmer. Plus, I always knew the shibori wallpaper was temporary. It was time for something new!
The Reveal!
If you follow me on Instagram and watch my stories, you saw me unwrap my new wallpaper. I saw it on etsy and instantly fell in love. I love nature and as a mother of all boys, this was perfect for us. I grew up collecting insects, rocks, leaves, and everything else I could find outside. My kids have been the same. When I showed my kids they all agreed, we needed this wallpaper.
While I know not everyone wants bugs on their wall, it makes me smile. It was a little darker than it showed on Etsy but I actually liked the more muted colors in real life.
I painted the blue boxes a pretty olive green that was slightly darker than the new wall color.
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I painted the walls green and at first I didn't like it. I have a rule though. I have to live with it for at least a few days before making a final decision. Sometimes it is such a big change that it is kind of a shock to the system. After a bit I loved it. It helped when I added in all the other elements.
I previously has pressed ferns in some blue frames and I added the ferns to the new wood frames. While it was nice, it was a bit too matchy matchy sime I have potted ferns in the space. I made these prints by painting the backside of leaves and stamping them onto cardstock. If you follow me on TikTok or instagram you can see a video of me making them. It was really fun!
It is hard to see, but I kept the same saying in the hooks - Hang up your dang towel
This shot. It is the one that made me put off the photoshoot for so long. It is so hard for me to shoot directly at a window (with a mirror reflecting that light) and not have the image be hazy. I finally gave up and turned on the lights. It is frustrating because it doesn't do the room justice. It doesn't show how well the rug goes with the wall color. But at least you can get an idea. I wish I had better photography skills. Either than or that you could come see it for yourself :)
Aside from the arch over the tub, the sliding mirror is probably my favorite thing. If you remember from the bathroom reno a couple of years ago, I really wanted a round mirror, but didn;t want to give up the storage space of a medicine cabinet. Especially since it is such a small space. I came up with this idea and am so glad it has worked so well these past years.
So what do you think? Am I nuts for having bug wallpaper? Is the green too much? I'd love to hear what you think of the space now.
Also, did you get the itch to change things in your home while in quarantine or was than just me?
Ooh - I love that wallpaper! Your bathroom was great in its 'before' guise, but this new paper makes it special (together with the fab sliding mirror, of course!).
Love it! Green is my fav so not too much for me! Great job! 💚
I love the wallpaper! The butterflies, eggs and even the bugs. It may be too much on a big wall with nothing else, but I think it's a perfect background. I like the green too. The wood frames and vanity are beautiful. Love the sliding mirror too. What is on the left of the sink? It is a narrow space with lighting challenges. Don't be so hard on yourself, I think the shoot turned out really well.
Well, I'm just a sucker for green so I absolutely LOVE it. Well done, gives it a great feel. That rug is to die for. I've pinned the sliding mirror idea too. Good job!!
As a true nature nut and bug nerd, I love this! The colors all coordinate so lovely. The sliding mirror is ingenious. I so enjoy the things you do, Stacy!
What kind of paint did you use to paint the boxes from blue to green? So clever. Great refresh. Love the green. And the wallpaper 💗
I used spray paint. Krylon and the color was Italian Olive in Satin :)
LOVE the green. My favorite color. Not sure I'd want bugs, but I'm a bit skittish!
A total WOW! Very gutsy, very creative design. Totally works. Absolutely love it!!!!
For me, I love the wallpaper!! Nature at it's best! And my first bathroom color was that same green!! I loved that, too and still love a green in a room especially the warm green you painted your bathroom. I feel it's a green that lends itself to complimenting with other color choices in towels, etc. Great job!
I absolutely love the green. Great refresh. Paper is perfect.
Very pretty! I went back and read about your sliding mirror...wish I could think outside the box like that. Nice job!
Love the green walls!!!
I love it!! And the sliding mirror is genius:) It still amazes me the power of color. The green is very nice!!!!
What an amazing transformation! I am amazed at how warm and homey the new color makes the room feel. I would love to know the brand and color name of your green walls.
Thank you! It is called Ecological and is by Behr :)
Love it! Where are the shelves from?
I built them :) https://www.notjustahousewife.net/diy-floating-bathroom-shelves/
I'm a new reader and I love your blog! :)
Thank you!