ONE ROOM CHALLENGE: POWDER BATH {WEEK 3}

Hello friends, thanks for checking in today!  If you're visiting from the link-up, I'm glad you're here!  I'm working to make over my Powder Bath in just 6 short weeks, taking it from dark and dated to fresh and fabulous.

This week, the name of the game was patience.  As a reminder, last week I stripped all of the wallpaper, and because the walls weren't prepared properly before they were papered, there was damage to the drywall from removing the paper.  So.... I was at the mercy of my drywall repairman before I could proceed.  Fortunately, he worked me in pretty quickly, but didn't start until Saturday and had to come back Monday and Tuesday to finish the process.  I debated DIYing this, but in the end decided this was a job best left to the professionals.  So, here's where we were Tuesday evening... smooth, patched up walls!

I had to wait overnight for the final repairs to fully dry, so yesterday I was able to prime the walls.  Yay for a blank slate- finally- but our time is half way gone... yikes!

Even though I've been waiting to be able to move forward with the walls,  I've been working on the other components of the room.  The single sconce above where the mirror was will be removed and replaced with a pair of sconces flanking the mirror.  Lamps Plus graciously agreed to partner with me again for this makeover and I've spent many a spare minute browsing their huge selection of sconces.  I knew that I wanted a brass or gold finish, and these are 8 of the top contenders I narrowed my choices down to-

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Pretty, right?  I was kind of all over the place between modern and traditional styles.  I'll keep it a secret a bit longer which ones I chose, but I will say that they arrived yesterday, and they are FAB.U.LOUS!!  I can't wait to get them installed!

Another piece fell into place at just the right time. The mirror is a La Barge replica and the perfect size for above the sink.  I found it on my local Facebook garage sale site!  Do you use them in your area?  I'm starting to love those sites more and more!

There will definitely be some pops of color in the room, and I'm strongly leaning towards painting the mirror frame "Mambo Pink", the same bold glossy spray paint that I used on the candelabras for my Spring Tablescape.  I'm going to wait until the room gets a little further along to decide for sure.  

 The room has wood flooring already, but I like to keep a small rug in front of the sink.  I think this small graphic print black and white rug from Mintwood Home will be perfect to complement the design on the walls.

Crystal Black and Ivory Rug

This print will go on the wall in the sink area.  Spots on a spotted wall?  Why yes, I think I will!  I've loved giraffes since I was a little girl- not so much that I want them all over my house, but I couldn't resist this spunky guy!  He arrived yesterday as well and is SO cute in person.  

Shady Giraffe Print

I'm a little stumped on the rest of the artwork for the room.  Other than a few things on the wall around the sink, I'm not sure yet on a direction for the rest of the room.  Previously I had two complementary prints hung together on the largest wall, and that seemed to work alright.  Remember, the room has a strange footprint.  Beyond that large wall 3 small walls kind of come together to wrap around the toilet, so the large wall really makes the most sense to use.  Putting anything anywhere else just seems like too much in the small space.  

I'm thinking of using some oversized palm leaf prints, like Sarah's, but I'm definitely open to suggestions for what to do on these walls.

So, the majority of the planning is done and most of the parts and pieces are here, now it's just time to get to work and get my hands dirty.  I hope to show you some wonderfully spotted walls next week!  I'd love to see you on Instagram for updates, you can find me here.  If you've missed any previous weeks, catch up here:

Powder Bath Week 1:  Before Photos

Powder Bath Week 2:  Inspiration Photos and Design Plan

I'd like to give a huge thank you to these companies for partnering with me on this makeover.  I've shared a few of them with you today and will tell you more about the others in the upcoming weeks.  

Lamps Plus - Sconces  ||  Royal Design Studio - Wall Stencil  ||  Mintwood Home - Artwork and Rug  ||  Lux HoldUps - Bath Hardware

Today I'm linking up at Calling It Home with loads of other guest participants on this 6 week journey to transform a space in their home as well, click here to follow along with them too.  And, be sure to check in on the group of featured designers who will be sharing their updates each Wednesday.  I have several sweet, uber talented blog friends in this group and will be waiting anxiously each week to check in on their progress!