Framing The Bathroom Mirrors

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBZhGfRCx4ruhb9YoiVOqSMfxonoLtTTv-4VtL2Db2nmgxkwr2OIhsabKPNv8un4HDm07lQWukwkJ0TDRLGJYuEDNDGas2X9laZDmt_hO9lyR6ypNzJXxizAgy8mdNoVN-tj4oyUM5aI/s1600/master+bath20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBZhGfRCx4ruhb9YoiVOqSMfxonoLtTTv-4VtL2Db2nmgxkwr2OIhsabKPNv8un4HDm07lQWukwkJ0TDRLGJYuEDNDGas2X9laZDmt_hO9lyR6ypNzJXxizAgy8mdNoVN-tj4oyUM5aI/s640/master+bath20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I wanted the bathroom mirrors framed.  I didn't really like how they floated on the wall.  Here's how we did it.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO17TG2K-Ofqt7AxLkdVyf-N6NY1-9iXn3JVcAwpD6LmPCEYh2-Q6CqWvRVQfdiiNbFrUQkU0dAHkQAi4TUmLM0kE6ye0Z75w8xhyum1gP2oxvyjri9C2qENbMtz5KyHlGhUg1Lh06IRI/s1600/master+bath21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO17TG2K-Ofqt7AxLkdVyf-N6NY1-9iXn3JVcAwpD6LmPCEYh2-Q6CqWvRVQfdiiNbFrUQkU0dAHkQAi4TUmLM0kE6ye0Z75w8xhyum1gP2oxvyjri9C2qENbMtz5KyHlGhUg1Lh06IRI/s640/master+bath21.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Supplies used:</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Miter box and saw</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">four 7' pieces of fiber board casing</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">paint</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">liquid nails</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">caulk</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">We started by choosing the frame material we wanted.  Lowes has several options.  We chose to go with a fiberboard since it was lightweight and probably wouldn't warp over time due to the moisture in the bathroom.  We also chose the darker, wood-like board since we were painting the frame dark anyway to match the painted vanities.  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismM0yMByaXB40BGSkthba0s_DhoF3S8poTEVU5p2Pfy1MC_BrP42YH_Wnffa5KlPNvpe9jH0eCoFgjVvtGkqmOyZgn0DOxIxJrfHqoruhgV3JWYwsKBItahKJGvrZAChc_gHVqENwFzc/s1600/DSCN2741.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismM0yMByaXB40BGSkthba0s_DhoF3S8poTEVU5p2Pfy1MC_BrP42YH_Wnffa5KlPNvpe9jH0eCoFgjVvtGkqmOyZgn0DOxIxJrfHqoruhgV3JWYwsKBItahKJGvrZAChc_gHVqENwFzc/s640/DSCN2741.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Our bathroom mirrors are 42" tall and 35.5" wide.  Our frame would sit right on top so these are the measurements we wanted the outside of the frames to be.  After choosing the frame material, we went over the cutting desk and found out their cutting machine only makes straight cuts, not 45 degree angles.  Um...how can that be?  What if I don't have a saw at home?  The associate pointed in us the direction of the miter boxes.  We grabbed one for this project and who knows what other projects I can come up with using this thing.  The associate also tried to talk us into buying a power saw which I was all for, but hubby wasn't going for it.  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">First, measure and cut your boards according to the lengths needed.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscKhd5IzM28KWroudzvrrEL4o0SifzJrNthdbQdnH7uCs3V8QQofWYxlGSsGoywhx0n12Vh4CEHag806w7g1CjudDLvM936flFXolDrwSgjBjrl_W8w7d1Wkmlvm_cKfP5eGdpcrLNOg/s1600/DSCN2743.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscKhd5IzM28KWroudzvrrEL4o0SifzJrNthdbQdnH7uCs3V8QQofWYxlGSsGoywhx0n12Vh4CEHag806w7g1CjudDLvM936flFXolDrwSgjBjrl_W8w7d1Wkmlvm_cKfP5eGdpcrLNOg/s640/DSCN2743.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Make sure the outside of the board is the length you need, not the inside.  We cut four boards at 42" and four boards at 35.5".</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEigUrtXGwsx0A3XONS-RWH8sJdAX4bQwVns5xZmOCSIDCB_tpmC6j6nx3daTpkAyXpSm7G1d6j7ODlrF020MENakY6mOVa-_QU9PAPjgGmZnnGAz4sKEyxOLO5MqpgHfGSLdzUKHj9A/s1600/DSCN2744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEigUrtXGwsx0A3XONS-RWH8sJdAX4bQwVns5xZmOCSIDCB_tpmC6j6nx3daTpkAyXpSm7G1d6j7ODlrF020MENakY6mOVa-_QU9PAPjgGmZnnGAz4sKEyxOLO5MqpgHfGSLdzUKHj9A/s640/DSCN2744.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We chose to use the same paint kit we used on the cabinets so both pieces would match.  Turn the boards over to the back and paint the top half of the board.  The top will be reflected in the mirror and you want it to be finished as well.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9tII9DrSSOv0xY73WyQbL-ockLsppQLBr2503VHXAvp-CPmAiw8D9IteUanNRRqlLOfQcq89CIfUcYxQ9p5YHU9GX1KL7Iz29U6C-WSvkGXMWTq-oc7PJtOmch_mQf4xYTgUBdDW9wY/s1600/DSCN2748.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9tII9DrSSOv0xY73WyQbL-ockLsppQLBr2503VHXAvp-CPmAiw8D9IteUanNRRqlLOfQcq89CIfUcYxQ9p5YHU9GX1KL7Iz29U6C-WSvkGXMWTq-oc7PJtOmch_mQf4xYTgUBdDW9wY/s640/DSCN2748.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Once they are dry, it's time to install.  Lay your boards out in the layout you need.  One by one using the liquid nails, adhere your boards to the mirror.  We started with the bottom piece.  This way we knew it was level and the other boards would rest on this one.  Apply the liquid nails near the middle and bottom of the board in a zigzag.  You don't want to get close to the top where it reflects in the mirror because you will see it and you don't want any oozing out there.  You have to work pretty fast here because the liquid nails sets quickly.  After the boards are set, you may find that the corners don't square up perfectly.  Use caulk to fill in the gaps and touch up the paint.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqP3O0_6Evu0w3x-8z4QTleffDruuGm-7yl_ZMerFwU3UJ_9_d5BgtpmLPwBpZVrXTE0RW2iy1JwBQS25C1wJUyYlUTCKLdGUIw9OkDEwE2_6hbZ2oetq2xhrD7ta54jxJW9iQwgzZ9i4/s1600/master+bath11.jpg" 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXsQMRZaoDexEhfKPI69XQ18YHsK3Yis8vV3Aly8XpUsM_hYnPyWDPx3NzSWXcQG71KV7-n4U14BS_NkksmKNte5KJBGaDiI92DPw_DN8mmSglcN_XM1XZbrsbW6Gr_CV9CoorIwwmULM/s1600/master+bath14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXsQMRZaoDexEhfKPI69XQ18YHsK3Yis8vV3Aly8XpUsM_hYnPyWDPx3NzSWXcQG71KV7-n4U14BS_NkksmKNte5KJBGaDiI92DPw_DN8mmSglcN_XM1XZbrsbW6Gr_CV9CoorIwwmULM/s640/master+bath14.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZrqnFtqbkGXKqB6Oj3Z76fos0NvAdbZyNbEhEOBrJi6bcxaB4stDSPAYvSyP5Zc2nAF9GJEd5ppSH7qeYlo_R2BjoZzetP2NoqadZI4FGCJQffo__edwD61lhRoI6wHdX6UvIDB10DA/s1600/master+bath18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZrqnFtqbkGXKqB6Oj3Z76fos0NvAdbZyNbEhEOBrJi6bcxaB4stDSPAYvSyP5Zc2nAF9GJEd5ppSH7qeYlo_R2BjoZzetP2NoqadZI4FGCJQffo__edwD61lhRoI6wHdX6UvIDB10DA/s640/master+bath18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">How about a before?</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLCfB0WOo9LTugMOuwhOqZsaHQ27k-oTcrgJgzPg5CM2EPC92p5XbtqjjDPFgza-UG-08Xvpvrj2FPXdrhN5rBLzh9rboiPpUVtbDilp3xZW6ZpIy4QC1zLf09Oa12qUdJVAB-YdI5A8/s1600/master+bath05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLCfB0WOo9LTugMOuwhOqZsaHQ27k-oTcrgJgzPg5CM2EPC92p5XbtqjjDPFgza-UG-08Xvpvrj2FPXdrhN5rBLzh9rboiPpUVtbDilp3xZW6ZpIy4QC1zLf09Oa12qUdJVAB-YdI5A8/s640/master+bath05.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The frames give a more finished look to the space.  What do you think?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Master Bathroom to do list:</span><br /><a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2012/03/painting-master-bathroom.html" target="_blank"><strike><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Paint walls</span></strike></a><br /><a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/09/cabinet-transformations.html" target="_blank"><strike><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Paint cabinets</span></strike></a><br /><strike><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Frame mirrors</span></strike><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Change light fixtures</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Install tile above tub</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Window treatment</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Art above tub</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sharing with</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/2012/03/tuesdays-treasures_19.html" 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Framing The Bathroom Mirrors

I wanted the bathroom mirrors framed.  I didn't really like how they floated on the wall.  Here's how we did it. Supplies used: Mite...

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The Master Bathroom Is Painted

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Yay!  We've made a change to the master bathroom.  We painted the walls Harmonious by Behr.  It's a calming blue that goes well with the dark vanities.  We both want a spa-like experience when we come in here so we both agreed this was the best color.  I said agreed but this was after several back and forths in Home Depot.  We just couldn't agree on the same color at first.  I was going for something light and he wanted something dark.  I think we found a happy medium.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwX2Tb_oBj9kDQXz297IARBhx8rOQ2k4de-m1ud87kXlxcwRHXxfcc2eDSrSb7kcaormUozKX-MPeCO2HhlXBp5L5gZfZdYl-LY9CR3dxq7ZnD2wdn_oux6fbnwgfnonWC1jgIKG5dzFo/s1600/master+bath20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwX2Tb_oBj9kDQXz297IARBhx8rOQ2k4de-m1ud87kXlxcwRHXxfcc2eDSrSb7kcaormUozKX-MPeCO2HhlXBp5L5gZfZdYl-LY9CR3dxq7ZnD2wdn_oux6fbnwgfnonWC1jgIKG5dzFo/s640/master+bath20.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQiTzeWs19bENwpE0jei8el9-oty_qLFTnCxyVZY7XLFATaV4jsMQP6unYSMzaQpUe6FJdG40L78VHK6aaxMmqN7fUEEOpMFTisD7IC9xG1yqih5_WPiINZ9Kk7RB-bbxE4ur-6rEdvno/s1600/master+bath21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQiTzeWs19bENwpE0jei8el9-oty_qLFTnCxyVZY7XLFATaV4jsMQP6unYSMzaQpUe6FJdG40L78VHK6aaxMmqN7fUEEOpMFTisD7IC9xG1yqih5_WPiINZ9Kk7RB-bbxE4ur-6rEdvno/s640/master+bath21.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />I need something big to put over the tub here and a nice valance or roman shade for the window.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOnOuhK0LWcrI7sQRwf9aK_bEUHxSDzFgAcorqGEGC87vDjfVALWfIJm7KMgOTwv7ftog1b6oOgujP-m4QKMX3vu9_T8JZiDsP3bQxEslVNO-zFbkAHY8FW0kpIHo0P7DctvG0g8sKaI/s1600/master+bath15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOnOuhK0LWcrI7sQRwf9aK_bEUHxSDzFgAcorqGEGC87vDjfVALWfIJm7KMgOTwv7ftog1b6oOgujP-m4QKMX3vu9_T8JZiDsP3bQxEslVNO-zFbkAHY8FW0kpIHo0P7DctvG0g8sKaI/s640/master+bath15.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijA5XtOmV7ZY86Lo1Jy_uG-y2l6SdwfoDdP2i3Fzjw4KxZG_60TZIQGbRG1NDtCftbM5F-CrP4CdzAPafwAbFbjTteshwhlXrMbhCB_PAPXDxZ_y_gimjP4ymVmaIcu0GQp3sRFEFbGl0/s1600/master+bath16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijA5XtOmV7ZY86Lo1Jy_uG-y2l6SdwfoDdP2i3Fzjw4KxZG_60TZIQGbRG1NDtCftbM5F-CrP4CdzAPafwAbFbjTteshwhlXrMbhCB_PAPXDxZ_y_gimjP4ymVmaIcu0GQp3sRFEFbGl0/s640/master+bath16.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHc9bZKReTc-Jd6lEVqwkyNMXWPaaaKF-46JdIerpwNW9-l3W2F-LrOeQZ5uoytoutVGoGMRiO9IGjTcoyUonHyCjNb724BN2DVnUw30gifMwtl-Fl05Xz0CNjH81wcKtEuOZe_pdwoo/s1600/master+bath17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHc9bZKReTc-Jd6lEVqwkyNMXWPaaaKF-46JdIerpwNW9-l3W2F-LrOeQZ5uoytoutVGoGMRiO9IGjTcoyUonHyCjNb724BN2DVnUw30gifMwtl-Fl05Xz0CNjH81wcKtEuOZe_pdwoo/s640/master+bath17.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />I can't wait to choose new lights and accessories.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what I have in mind.</div><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><div style="position: relative;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENtSKc9hWwIzvi6NxjcU2XR4kyBCVqg7JW4Bkz4YIGGf7-E0IA2d8Rth6lbeQM8AE8-ZQ-QU3ZrS5TkjBNFzJipiCJiJ_tKMYOCbd7BdLBRQDtAglJSfjeHmwAwM7zWp6Dl5RJdLJ3DU/s1600/master+bathroom2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENtSKc9hWwIzvi6NxjcU2XR4kyBCVqg7JW4Bkz4YIGGf7-E0IA2d8Rth6lbeQM8AE8-ZQ-QU3ZrS5TkjBNFzJipiCJiJ_tKMYOCbd7BdLBRQDtAglJSfjeHmwAwM7zWp6Dl5RJdLJ3DU/s1600/master+bathroom2.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Master Bathroom to do list:</span><br /><strike><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Paint walls</span></strike><br /><a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/09/cabinet-transformations.html" target="_blank"><strike><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Paint cabinets</span></strike></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Frame mirrors</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Change light fixtures</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Install tile above tub</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Window treatment</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Art above tub </span><br /><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; 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The Master Bathroom Is Painted

Yay!  We've made a change to the master bathroom.  We painted the walls Harmonious by Behr.  It's a calming blue that goes well with...

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Our Master Bathroom

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One of the features that sold us on this house was the master bathroom.  We came from a small bathroom and sharing one sink, making it nearly impossible getting ready for work in the mornings at the same time.  One of us often used my daughter's bathroom so we weren't in each others way.  This bathroom has double vanities, a garden tub, and separate shower.  The first project we did in here was the <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/09/cabinet-transformations.html" target="_blank">cabinet transformation</a>.  It made a big impact on the feel of the bathroom.  Now it's time to change the rest of the room.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is hubby's side. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzUxQP5XduVP3PHRES9a4M8QdZ23Pu7YJxUwXEAJ9WNh4ituKO4kgsbsvmyelyn506nTH_XpQ5kECAOSLk9rgC32C04jCIB55LFoK_aa8hSvdZkUAWpKLl_HY7JEaWe2Zpy755FGgQR8o/s1600/master+bath08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzUxQP5XduVP3PHRES9a4M8QdZ23Pu7YJxUwXEAJ9WNh4ituKO4kgsbsvmyelyn506nTH_XpQ5kECAOSLk9rgC32C04jCIB55LFoK_aa8hSvdZkUAWpKLl_HY7JEaWe2Zpy755FGgQR8o/s640/master+bath08.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is my side.  So glad we have our own counter space.  No more waiting our turn for the mirror to brush our teeth or do hair.  Makes getting ready in the morning so much smoother.  I hate these bar lights.  They are in every bathroom and guess what, they all have to go.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakpaxJmwwt_EgvqogfjEhzkZpiXzLqttGVJoLLdBqQlAzBORUuct-YEwBEChG4RfKdlNPuPX_kU7B6-mV9msbys536yjmwf5VcNMgi3L30mU7JqAlu5D4yo41YBmjKUoFX0g5EpmNq7zU/s1600/master+bath11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakpaxJmwwt_EgvqogfjEhzkZpiXzLqttGVJoLLdBqQlAzBORUuct-YEwBEChG4RfKdlNPuPX_kU7B6-mV9msbys536yjmwf5VcNMgi3L30mU7JqAlu5D4yo41YBmjKUoFX0g5EpmNq7zU/s640/master+bath11.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In the middle of the vanities is the garden tub.  I've maybe used it once.  Probably because it doesn't really feel relaxing in here at all.  I would love to put some tiles above the tub.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDBNAD5zgyZ1OgUJgUnYSzRNUq9iPQSNzHmGhKHQSKlkVcQw50Bodga3jl15mRrnpgnE2JFuapWU9t33QD9BkjQUSonihcn0dHx3v4vMOu_GS7XhI_pA9QlHA6cCurSgFedHhYEbZmSnc/s1600/master+bath14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDBNAD5zgyZ1OgUJgUnYSzRNUq9iPQSNzHmGhKHQSKlkVcQw50Bodga3jl15mRrnpgnE2JFuapWU9t33QD9BkjQUSonihcn0dHx3v4vMOu_GS7XhI_pA9QlHA6cCurSgFedHhYEbZmSnc/s640/master+bath14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Past the vanities to the left is the walk-in closet and shower.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVY-kE8a-SuKX9nDix0TNoQzxVe_d6PrPiHObVjlkzZY6F-Bptmqkte6X7aDAipwjTvXTW9QagHBcUevd2nSfSjd36VYSgWjljRcDse1HfM4ES4DfzBt_NI1151sCPN_sj9Rus41vk0YKO/s1600/master+bath15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVY-kE8a-SuKX9nDix0TNoQzxVe_d6PrPiHObVjlkzZY6F-Bptmqkte6X7aDAipwjTvXTW9QagHBcUevd2nSfSjd36VYSgWjljRcDse1HfM4ES4DfzBt_NI1151sCPN_sj9Rus41vk0YKO/s640/master+bath15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">The potty has its own room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-quU8jZWKHwwYRIkMgYzfXqucmdlm_2DgivY7qfWaoy4uOaU4zMobok_bEUHsyUfUEOjX2Dogpt30K9LqP6a2yjMPa3lVlOF_fQNVUy-Ku7FI3SgfOwgr5FqRwPasPGBgJfMJicrUPBb/s1600/master+bath18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-quU8jZWKHwwYRIkMgYzfXqucmdlm_2DgivY7qfWaoy4uOaU4zMobok_bEUHsyUfUEOjX2Dogpt30K9LqP6a2yjMPa3lVlOF_fQNVUy-Ku7FI3SgfOwgr5FqRwPasPGBgJfMJicrUPBb/s640/master+bath18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We have a double door entrance and the linen closet is immediately to the right when you enter the bathroom.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4T3quMCp7_VdXIPgYuIe_ySBl17wZQmmzmdTJSjGPhqbryhx1hwaYZGNMdgJ34HgvyXVhcQZ8tVdN85djAECb75s5qAL1TXPM-ToSNAGhVRME7ldFqG48B3Yb4o7cvUxAida8c00A_uN/s1600/master+bath20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4T3quMCp7_VdXIPgYuIe_ySBl17wZQmmzmdTJSjGPhqbryhx1hwaYZGNMdgJ34HgvyXVhcQZ8tVdN85djAECb75s5qAL1TXPM-ToSNAGhVRME7ldFqG48B3Yb4o7cvUxAida8c00A_uN/s640/master+bath20.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">First thing's first, let's get some paint on these walls.<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Master Bathroom to do list:</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Paint walls</span><br /><a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/09/cabinet-transformations.html" target="_blank"><strike><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Paint cabinets</span></strike></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Frame mirrors</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Change light fixtures</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Install tile above tub</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Window treatment</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Art above tub </span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; 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Our Master Bathroom

One of the features that sold us on this house was the master bathroom.  We came from a small bathroom and sharing one sink, making it nearl...

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Cabinet Transformations

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I told you that we want to stain the kitchen cabinets dark.  I mentioned to my husband that Home Depot carries a cabinet painting kit called <a href="http://cabinets.rustoleumtransformations.com/" target="_blank">Cabinet Transformations</a>.  The kit includes everything you need to change the color of your cabinets WITHOUT SANDING!</span>  <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So we made our weekly trip to the local Depot and got our kit.  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Since the kitchen will be such a large project, we decided to try it out on our master bathroom cabinets. They are the same light maple as the kitchen cabinets.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KPqGvRCqNx7FvtHms46gCtNo0Bx2NW0Sx1m-5-ZHQod5uhBE2z6nkKVihq_x18O2_w1YPCzqEVnoRtCT7AmSorgsBY3xwShkoXzEZlleeNAyxJZCR0fUoOipi1K1mCLwcDoGJYO65mkq/s1600/master+bath+before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KPqGvRCqNx7FvtHms46gCtNo0Bx2NW0Sx1m-5-ZHQod5uhBE2z6nkKVihq_x18O2_w1YPCzqEVnoRtCT7AmSorgsBY3xwShkoXzEZlleeNAyxJZCR0fUoOipi1K1mCLwcDoGJYO65mkq/s640/master+bath+before.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCwyLd3y7-AjtCAFydyMgJPCfrvQZmJQm5BCbr8S78XdAqz_6tZDaKs5dI39Pn2ZzO8Enxio-gHLntEfXn9kl0SDtcYBBmgNxk-1hMgHUfJNnZNJk4H4oFk9sg_gJKYv-JIJHImUcvHAC/s1600/master+bath04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCwyLd3y7-AjtCAFydyMgJPCfrvQZmJQm5BCbr8S78XdAqz_6tZDaKs5dI39Pn2ZzO8Enxio-gHLntEfXn9kl0SDtcYBBmgNxk-1hMgHUfJNnZNJk4H4oFk9sg_gJKYv-JIJHImUcvHAC/s640/master+bath04.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Our bathroom was the perfect place test this kit.  If we didn't like it, no one would see it and we could change it whenever.  If we started with the kitchen and didn't like it, we would have to change it immediately because everyone would see it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The kit includes deglosser for removing the sheen from the cabinets, bond coat in your choice of color, glaze (optional), and protective top coat.  There are several colors to choose from.  We wanted dark so we chose Chocolate.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikN8IVcErLKkPB4QrRt3sg-dMrrlBizgcJ54EnZ7fz9Duvgvd0LPCVw7E0cxmm1uIYSFmi3C_7AVZgbqwv_ffi1L9M5BGguF9Lvu23CLIjX6F2JOf-QsfaaDo3bCfkzoJ_k7rbVFQ38dBX/s1600/light.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikN8IVcErLKkPB4QrRt3sg-dMrrlBizgcJ54EnZ7fz9Duvgvd0LPCVw7E0cxmm1uIYSFmi3C_7AVZgbqwv_ffi1L9M5BGguF9Lvu23CLIjX6F2JOf-QsfaaDo3bCfkzoJ_k7rbVFQ38dBX/s400/light.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH3oHJY4aw8xV4foumihM6Xz3uSQ-AFgJVTf1gNI0sZJSGF3Dx4Bhw0afwaAWJemVeN6QxpYG8TIT1Ufb2ZPTG9iR3RnS9PjWtqIdAIOBOI_CsJkeDGjYEIFgGkQJGsKKmlPaO_j_tAw9B/s1600/dark.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH3oHJY4aw8xV4foumihM6Xz3uSQ-AFgJVTf1gNI0sZJSGF3Dx4Bhw0afwaAWJemVeN6QxpYG8TIT1Ufb2ZPTG9iR3RnS9PjWtqIdAIOBOI_CsJkeDGjYEIFgGkQJGsKKmlPaO_j_tAw9B/s400/dark.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So here's how they turned out...</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgahiGJ_dFiuow08_gbys06sZ92MgA3JWlHjMtjWOATjwWHUQD2y8ZZuXxAA-2a2QmyUc3R0VHY7UK5blP9xngyeIUWOSA4mef0WfAsjV7eoQFl08Tl6ydMuhMHY-G4-nV_yHCljewwsn0Y/s1600/master+bath+after.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="555" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgahiGJ_dFiuow08_gbys06sZ92MgA3JWlHjMtjWOATjwWHUQD2y8ZZuXxAA-2a2QmyUc3R0VHY7UK5blP9xngyeIUWOSA4mef0WfAsjV7eoQFl08Tl6ydMuhMHY-G4-nV_yHCljewwsn0Y/s640/master+bath+after.jpg" width="640" /></a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLHs1lPx5-DHThmFlTlAPgEapZm82ch44B1A5PmtCc1x5aDuX6WbBcRswHjV6MO2FJhLAAAdnse89GauD2jy3DUTkU_nEd9Io9M9u2wo_ZQ1y9m_aYkg1RnQxiXc2BG71-MZxwRkP5o_b/s1600/master+bath16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="475" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLHs1lPx5-DHThmFlTlAPgEapZm82ch44B1A5PmtCc1x5aDuX6WbBcRswHjV6MO2FJhLAAAdnse89GauD2jy3DUTkU_nEd9Io9M9u2wo_ZQ1y9m_aYkg1RnQxiXc2BG71-MZxwRkP5o_b/s640/master+bath16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMrWpymyJ5Bk0e0WZrJ3npGniUrch00VTUP2qpD7zdUZGzMOTXdZtYMZtZfcRujFAWEI8RrAiVL4wFC409-b_jZmyghn6Qvco4pG09lZc-jh71B_mO0yq_8ajkCZ8F0CgKcOhCoMYW4bw/s1600/master+bath20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMrWpymyJ5Bk0e0WZrJ3npGniUrch00VTUP2qpD7zdUZGzMOTXdZtYMZtZfcRujFAWEI8RrAiVL4wFC409-b_jZmyghn6Qvco4pG09lZc-jh71B_mO0yq_8ajkCZ8F0CgKcOhCoMYW4bw/s640/master+bath20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We think they look great.  Like totally different cabinets.  They'll look even better once we paint the walls.  We chose the chocolate color but I think the pictures make it look a little darker than in person.  We also used the glaze which added a wood grain look and some richness instead of just looking like they were painted.  The nickel knobs seem to pop off the dark wood now.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now we need some motivation to get started on the kitchen.  There's only like 100 cabinets to pull off in addition to the island.  Ok, not exactly that many, but close.  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Also <a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2011/09/roomspiration-kids-bedrooms.html" target="_blank">The DIY Showoff</a> is featuring my <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/08/sweet-girls-room-reveal.html" target="_blank">girl's room</a> today. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; 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Cabinet Transformations

I told you that we want to stain the kitchen cabinets dark.  I mentioned to my husband that Home Depot carries a cabinet painting kit called...

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