Maybe if we lived in Candy Spelling's former manor with 27 bathrooms, we wouldn't mind that our Pool Bathroom has been out of commission for three months. But we don't. And our 'Pool Bathroom' (named such since it's in the back of the house, right off the pool) happens to be one of three bathrooms in our house. So it's been missed. Especially when we have house guests forced to bathe in a toy-filled tub, and use a sink with constant toothpaste blobs.
After a 'Hey, remember us?!!' phone call, the glass shower door is finally being installed. Which means the painter can then finish the wall texturing and paint. You know I usually do the painting on my own, but I've got something a little different in mind for the tiny bathroom.
Oh yes, intensely blue, lacquered walls! The color doesn't scare me, but I noticed in all my inspiration pictures, the trim is painted the same deep blue as the walls. I'm a crisp white trim kinda girl, so this is stepping out for me. But so many of the 2012 Resolution posts I've read on other blogs inspired me to follow my own set of rules, trust myself, and do what makes me happy in my home. So I'm taking a chance and painting all the trim and baseboards navy blue. What's the worst that can happen...I hate it and paint them white? I can handle that. I ain't skerred!
*okay, I kind of am*
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Eeeeee!!! This is going to be awesome! I can't wait!
Can't wait to see it all shiny and pretty! Good for you for trusting yourself. I think it's going to be FAB!
Go for it! I am all about encouraging others to reach for the stars, but I'm scared of trying new things for myself. I know your bathroom will look great in blue.
Me likey! And, a "pool bathroom" sounds so affluent :)
Loving the post however all words became meaningless once i heard you have a pool! lol. A pool! Gosh i'd love one of those, alas I don't think the Scottish Highlands is condusive to an outside pool - hmmmm maybe covered with a polytunnel?????????
Thank you for sahring.
I'm scared for you! No doubt it will look fabulous though.
Yummy colors! It will look amazing!
I can't wait to see the final outcome. Knowing you, there has to be a pop of another color in the "pool" bath as well.
Look at you being bold and going for it! Love it. Now, I'm really getting anxious to see it...tell them to hurry it up! :)
Wow, I can't wait to see it. You have turned into quite the dare devil! haha
don't be scared! paint is easy (TWSS)! It's going to look amazing and if it doesn't, it's a super simple switch back to something else. Can't wait to see :)
I think this is going to look amazing in the bathroom! I love the lacquer look & cannot wait to see the finished product!
I am so excited to see how this turns out in a powder room. I have a small one that is in desperate need of a makeover and this could be just the thing. I agree wholeheartedly that painting trim will be a piece of cake if necessary.
Ooo la la! Very dramatic! Can't wait to see it come together!
Oh yea! Im about to paint my shore bedroom a dark blue. I can use some company :)
Cant wait to see the final result.
go for it girl! just remember that with a lacquered wall, imperfections become more obvious, so make sure the painter sands to an nice of his life :)
Those rooms are absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to see how your space turns out. :)
You are going to love it - don't be skerred! Can't wait to see.
A bold & brave move...LOVE IT!
wow you're brave! I hope the walls are perfection because the shiny will show every flaw...
Way to trust yourself and do your own thang ;) There's no right or wrong, and at least if you do end up wanting to change it, it's a bathroom and not a massive living area. It sounds so awesome, I can't wait to see it... and I'm jealous that (1) you have 3 bathrooms and (2) one of them gets to be a "pool bathroom" because (3) you have a pool. wah. ;)
Cassie can I just confess that one of my main reasons for loving you and your blog and home somuch is your not afraid to take risks. You just do what you love! I so admire that and I so love laquer, especially navy, so I can't WAIT to see your bathroom, its gonna be amazing!!
all I can say is helz yeah! can't wait to see it!
I think I have all of those pics pinned too! Your bathroom is going to look amazing! I can't wait to see it. I painted some of my trim black around black doors and I kind of like it!
I'm scared for you! Oh man! But if it's what you want go for it! It's YOUR house, so the goal is what makes YOU happy right?!
I should take you advise with my trim dilemma! http://www.attemptsatdomestication.com/much-ado-about-trim/
LOVING the blue hues...so gorgeous!
That is risky... I'd be scared, too, but I love the inspiration images! I'm sure it will look great!
I kinda think that it's going to look AWESOME. I can't wait to see!
It's going to look awesome! Good job sticking to your guns and going for what makes you happy in your home! Can't wait to see the reveal!
It's going to be so awesome, go for it ! I'm loving blue a lot right now.
I have been dying to paint a room in my house a rich navy. Cant wait to see yours!
Wow! Can't wait to see the finished product!!
You had me sold at blue lacquer...good gosh, there is nothing I love more than a gorgeous shiny wall...except maybe a gorgeous shiny *BLUE* wall!! I think what I'm saying is I'm excited...REAL excited (c:
I love all the images with lacquer paint! its GORG!!
I think it will be gorgeous...anything with the word lacquer in it I love...can't wait to see!!
How exciting! When when they be done? I can't wait to see it! I bet it will be fabulous! All of those inspiration pics are gorgeous!
Haha, I love that! It's ok to be a little scared, just stick with your intuition, it's going to be amazing!
I have a friend with a teeny tiny powder room papered in a dark navy blue with slight cream etching type design on it. Dark blue wood trim and all walls covered with small framed art pieces. It is fabulous!
YOU GO GIRL!
I certainly don't want to rain on your parade; however, we did this very thing several years ago with the same enthusiasm as you possess and because our walls were not perfect, e-v-e-r-y single flaw was accentuated. We try to only look at the color - not the walls. Wishing you only the best and look forward to seeing you succeed where I failed.
Okay, so your bathroom has inspired me, and I am now painting my boys room a deep shiny indigo (fancy for navy).
I'm a bit skeered myself, but the paint is already mixed, and we picked it up today, so chicken-liver or not, I will be painting an entire room crazy intense navy (in semi-gloss...not quite as shiny as I wanted, but, eh, it will do).
The trim is staying bright white, though, and the accents are going to be mustard, white, and dill, so hopefully they won't feel like they live in a cave either.
(Who am I kidding? They're almost 6 and 4 1/2. It's probably their ultimate dream to live in a cave).
ANYhoo, sorry for the longwinded update, but I thought you might like to know that you're inspiring copycats up in here.
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