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A Bathroom Makeover {for Kids}

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Earlier this week, I shared the MirrorMate transformation in my younger kids’ bathroom and today I’m sharing the entire bathroom makeover!  This bathroom went from being plain and drab to looking like a finished, fun space for the kids and I love the transformation!

a bathroom makeover

The bathroom looked like this before I started.  Totally white with a batik shower curtain and a couple of bright towels but nothing that made it feel like a room.

bathroom before

The previous owners had painted white paint over stripes and the stripes caused the paint to crack.  The whole room just looked flat and dull.

cracked paint

I created an inspiration board for the bathroom makeover and used it as a springboard for the changes.  I started by painting the whole bathroom with Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik, a color I first saw in a Pottery Barn catalog.  I primed first to ensure I wouldn’t have any issues with the cracking paint, then covered the walls with this gorgeous, deep indigo.  I absolutely love it.  It’s dark but still so fresh looking and it looks great when viewed from the yellow hallway or the girls’ pink bedroom and bathroom area.

bathroom view

I left the vinyl bathroom markers on the door because the vinyl is still in great shape and I love the whimsical look of it from the hallway.

vinyl on bathroom door

I framed out the builder’s grade mirror with a white MirrorMate frame, one of my favorite changes in the whole room.  The wide frame just added such a polished, customized look to the bathroom.

framed mirror

I removed the batik shower curtain and hung a red curtain with grommets.  I had considered adding some white detail to the curtain but for now I just left it, worried that my dirty little kids would just muck it up too fast.

shower curtain for bathroom makeover

Above the hand towel, I hung a cute little handmade sign that I picked up during one of my Canton trips.

wash sign

I removed the towel bar and gave each of the three younger kids their own hook.  Hooks make it so much easier for kids to rehang towels.  The dark blue towels are from Walmart.

hooks to replace towel bar

The numbered hooks are from the clearance aisle at Hobby Lobby.  I think I paid $2 for each of them and sprayed them with glossy red paint.  Rather than hanging them with the picture hooks on the back, I removed those and screwed them right into anchors in the wall.  I didn’t want the kids being able to pull them off.

painted hooks

And perhaps my favorite thing in the bathroom is this fun repurposed cabinet.  I scored this fire extinguisher cabinet for $5 at ReStore and loved the utilitarian look.  I knew it would be a fun fixture in this bathroom.  It weighs 34 pounds so I used toggle bolts to secure it to the wall …

fire extinguisher cabinet

… and I’m using it to store extra toilet paper.  Cute, huh?  I just love it!

toilet paper storage

Those are the big changes.

So what didn’t I change?  The light fixtures stayed the same {they’re fine and really never need to be replaced}, the DIY faux granite countertops and vanity stayed {I’d ultimately like to replace the aging vanity but it’s not a priority}, and the linoleum floors stayed {I would LOVE to replace those with tile at some point and may have to tackle that DIY job}.

bathroom counter

I love this bathroom makeover and I’m so glad to have it crossed off the project list!

Looking for some more bathroom inspiration? Check out these farmhouse bathroom ideas!


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Cathy says

    October 3, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    I love the primary colors you used and all those special little signs are just perfect for a children’s bath. So cute.

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  2. Marilyn says

    October 4, 2014 at 7:28 am

    I love your colorful transformation. I, too, LOVE your fire extinguisher cabinet! I also LOVE the bathroom decals on your door! Well done!

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  3. Rebecca_FeltBallRug says

    October 5, 2014 at 3:36 am

    Great job! I absolutely love what you’ve done here with the color scheme and the little details, such as the fire extinguisher cabinet and the “boys and girls” bathroom sign!

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