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Howdy! So, I did something totally off the wall and subconsciously painted my new bathroom in favor of a few of my favorite 2015-2017 In-Colors. Who'd a thunk it? Apparently I liked Mint Macaronand Tip Top Taupe a little more than I thought!
Anywho, I'm always up for a challenge and so I tackled a much larger DIY project this time ... a bathroom ... da da daaaaaa!
Of course, I'm no plumber so the professionals took care of installing the new tub. My brother Ethan helped me reinstate the sink and toilet plumbing and so, I was well on my way to home improvement happiness!
First, let me explain ... the bathroom was somewhat functional (aside from the tub). It just needed updating. The era of colorful tubs and company has since been long gone (sorry Mom). ;) This house fancied the blue tub, toilet and sink in true mid-century form. And of course, what best suits a blue sink ... but a blue vanity top!
Here's an image of the counter being hauled far far away. Again, sorry Mom. :) It was quite liberating to rip this beauty up and out.
Old vanity top
I did enjoy the size and counter space the old vanity base provided so I decided to give it a facelift with some fresh paint and a new counter. I really love how this counter turned out ... looks and feels like marble, but it's not ... and half the price!
New vanity top
Vanity cupboards with fresh paint
This is where intuition took hold as I think this color favors Tip Top Taupe. Some sanding, new knobs and a fresh coat of paint and they look good as the day they came into this house (of course I wasn't born when that happened, purely speculation).
After the plumbers removed the blue tub/shower and installed a more modern piece, I began to patch and paint the walls.
Added wainscoting (beadboard) and fresh paint to the walls.
Interesting enough, the paint I chose is closely related to Mint Macaron. I love how breaking the room into halves and adding lighter colors brightens up the place. Surprisingly, the wainscoting wasn't as hard to install as I thought.
Little man enjoyed his trip to the home improvement store ... wheels ... vvvvvrrrroooommmm!
Groutable vinyl tile
Finally, the flooring went in last. It was a bit of a task to cut all of the tiles to how I wanted them, but I really love the end result! The white grout brings the room together, too. Looks like real tile doesn't it? It's not! I did a little research and groutable vinyl tile is a much more cost effective option with similar results.
All in all, I'm excited to finish more DIY projects now that I have one of the most dreaded rooms under my toolbelt. Hummm ... what to do next?!
Anywho, I'm always up for a challenge and so I tackled a much larger DIY project this time ... a bathroom ... da da daaaaaa! 
