Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Trash to Treasure Tuesday--Baby Bathroom Steps

Hi y'all. I have finally painted my powder room.

As part of my quest to lighten up and neutralize our decor, I wanted to change the walls from "Cherry Cobbler" red, to "China Doll" cream.

And now, for a reluctant admission: Primer is my friend. I have always known in my head that priming is the "RIGHT THING TO DO", but, you see...

There is NO instant gratification in a can of primer. Even after two coats it looks awful.

Instant gratification is ALWAYS my goal, so in the past I've usually skipped the priming step.

NOT. THIS. TIME.


Two coats of primer and two coats of China Doll, and these walls are beautifully cream colored, with no hint of cherry cobbler in sight.
I know that you all won't laugh at me for looooving "off-white." My husband laughed, but this is a man that can't tell the difference betweeen "China Doll" and "Sundew". Geeez. EVERYONE knows that Sundew is a more yellow off-white, and China Doll is a browner off-white. Right?

I'm still working on accessories, but I'm planning on using the black and cream combo, with some beachy accents. Like this framed shell.


And these shells. Stay tuned, there's a painted shelf for this bathroom drying in my garage right now! And I've got an idea for those boring white switchplates...

How much have I spent so far? Nothing. I already had the primer and paint leftover from other projects. Cool.

Link up those Trash to Treasure Projects everyone! Please please please remember to add a link to REINVENTED in your posts so that everyone can party!

Have you checked out the Totally Terrific Tassel Giveaway below? Check it out!

I'm linking up too, to Kimba's DIY Party, and to Jen's Before and After bash!

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Posted by Kimm at Reinvented at 6:34 AM

31 comments:

  1. I LOVE red and painted a couple of walls in my basement family room red a couple of years ago. I recently painted over them a lighter color like yours. I have learned that a little red goes a long way. Now I just accessorize with lots of red. I love your lighter color and new look in the bathroom.
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  2. I had to laugh - I just painted my kitchen a bright, bright Persimmon. I may be "taming it down" in a few years. :) Right now, I'm on a big color kick. Love your bathroom. :)
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  3. What is it with these men! Mine can't see the difference between colors as well, perhaps I should count my blessings...as a result he stays out of decorating decisions!
    Have a great one, Janell
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  4. I love the new look (esp. that cute framed shell). My dining room is red with a white chair rail and the bottom half of the wall is white too. I'm wishing I could find something a bit tamer, but I'm undecided.

    Ditto on the primer! I haaaaaaaate waiting. ;)
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  5. covering up red is hard work! it's looking great!
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  6. I love the china doll color! I am getting ready to pick out colors for my new house and will have to look for that one!
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  7. Looks awesome. Can't wait to see what you come up with for the switch plates. I was just looking at ours the other day and thinking how boring they look.
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  8. Looking good! That little framed seashell is so simply and beautiful!
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  9. HAVE BEEN WAITING ANXIOUSLY to link up to your post again! As always I love what you are doing. SO beautiful!!!
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  10. That is a gorgeous color...and I'm with you on the priming thing. We had to prime over impossible-to-remove wallpaper and panelling. Ugh. Makes the job soooo much longer, but it yields the best results.
    I linked up. :o)
    peace.
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  11. Love the Chine Doll Cream. Very pretty.
    Pam
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  12. I linked the laundry room to your party....there were a few trash to treasure pieces:)
    Thanks for stopping by and for your enthusiasm!
    Nice feedback is a joy to receive!

    Tamera@doubledelight
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  13. Cute! I learned the priming lesson the hard way...I wish I wasn't so lazy sometimes! Your walls look awesome!:) Blair
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  14. I do believe that I broke your linky. It said it may take some time to load, but it's been about five minutes...sorry...

    Here is my link:

    http://wwwbobbypinsboardwalk.blogspot.com/2009/09/so-you-bought-3-chair-at-yard-salenow.html

    Jan
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  15. Your room looks great! I hate picking out white paint colors, there are sooo many!
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  16. Where can I find that paint?
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  17. Hey everyone, thanks for the comments! To answer Laura's question, "China Doll" is a Sherwin Williams color. It's number 1101 in their old paint deck, the one that had 5-6 colors on each strip. There's some paint on the label of my can, so I can't read the "recipe", but I know you can still get it! HOpe that helps.
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  18. Love the new paint color!!! Can't wait to see the finished project. Hopefully it won't take you as long as it's taking me to get mine done. :)
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  19. Ohhhh pretty pretty pretty! Can't wait to see the transformation! You must love the new fresh brightness!

    Addressing your hubby's lack of knowledge on what regulates a good tone vs. a bad tone... just goes to show how important your role in the relationship is, I say. :)

    Donna
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  20. Love the color choices, and the shells are perfect accents. I'm sure the shelf will look great :)
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  21. I love the color and new look!
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  22. Your bathroom looks great! So peaceful looking! Thanks for the linkup!
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  23. I love your blog. I'm a fellow Ohioan where are you? I'm in Columbus but have lived over Oh. It seems we have a lot in common. Your blog is great can't wait to read more.
    Blessings,
    Katie
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  24. With you on this hun...hate priming..but LOVE the finished result here hun!!!
    That colour is just scrummy!!
    Well worth all your hard work and effort hun
    Annie x
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  25. I like that color! I hate priming walls - furniture I don't mind. But you're right it usually doesn't look too good unless you get your primer tinted.

    Manuela
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  26. Hi I'm #35...I have trash and need your ideas to make it treasure!(or give it up?)
    ~Nancy
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  27. Kimm,

    Love your new neutral walls and you can't beat the price either. I'm not a primer either, but I do have primer and paint for the last remaining red walled area in my house (I've had both for months). By the time I get to it I will probably change my mind about the color. My living room and kitchen were red for years.

    Yours looks wonderful and I look forward to seeing what you do with it.
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  28. I saw a new line of paint at Home Depot that has the primer already mixed in with the paint. They had some sample boards comparing it to regular Behr paint over regular primer and withoug primer. I have to say I was interested. My builder used such cheap and watered down paint that I wipe away paint when I clean the walls with a damp sponge. Any new paint jobs will definately include primed walls.
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  30. Kimm! It looks so lovely! Thanks for joining the party!
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  31. love the tray of shells and the new soft colours...just up my street lol!

    sarah
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