Friday, August 10, 2012

A Quick Coastal Bathroom Makeover on a Budget


Hello Sweet Things
Hope all is well.  Are you ready for a five minute budget bathroom makeover?
This little corner of my Beach House bathroom has been in need of a little loving for some time now.  And a kind of light bulb moment struck me right between the eyes, when I thought of this wire rack out on my deck this morning.   I picked it up at a garage sale a little while ago, for a buck or so!!!  It has been floating around outside for a few weeks until I decided on a use for it.


I had no idea what I'd use it for at the time of purchases, but I liked it and it came home with me to play another day.  So this morning when I was shortening up the jonquils..... I remembered the shabby old rack, filled it up with vintage bottles and jars, dead headed the flowers and voila..... a sweet little ensemble on a budget, for a rather weary corner of our much in need of a makeover, main bathroom.


It replaced this tired old sea grass, which was lovely about 8 years ago when I put it together.  I love the crazing on the grey vase, but the whole thing had certainly had seen better days and it was time. 



The bathroom, while only 10 years old, is not to my taste.  You know the feeling, you buy a house, you know you can live with the bathroom, but you fully intend to renovate it as soon as possible.  Unfortunately the idea of possible has not yet eventuated and as it is functional and relatively modern, it has not been a priority for our severely limited decorating budget. The bathroom has a ring of Matisse inspired hand painted tiles around the walls, which I quite like because of their French influence.  They were probably very expensive due to their bespoke nature, but they would not have been my first choice. I tend to go for all white floor to ceiling tiles and something neutral on the floor such as stone.  At the moment the floor is tiled the colour blue of these lovely ladies.......  Not so nice!!!!


So this pop of yellow in an old wire rack, has added a smile to a tired bathroom, on a budget, on the beaches of Sydney.  What do ya think?


23 comments :

  1. This is delightful! LOVE the wire basket with the pop of yellow in with your blues.
    Mary Alice

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  2. Hi Carolyn: I think the wire basket with jonquils are charming in the bathroom, and I like the sea shell as well. I love a nosegay of flowers somewhere in the bathroom--so pretty!

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  3. Snap - great minds think alike! Gorgeous, I just blogged on Monday about a similar wire beer crate I bought and filled up with stock. It's a great idea for them isn't it. Love yours.

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  4. Love your little wire basket, love the jonquils too!

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  5. Hi Carolyn,
    I absolutely LOVE it......esp. the John Quills ;o)
    I also think your kitchen looks amazing.
    You have a real knack for decorating......
    Your pics look great. What camera do you use?
    I need one very very badly......
    Tania xx

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    1. Actually Tania it's a Cannon point and shoot. I'm getting a DLSR for my birthday....I hope.
      Carolyn

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  6. I always turn to flowers for a pick me up in any room. Those daffadils are a gorgeous pop of colour and look great in that rustic basket - great idea :)

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  7. Nice pop of colour and such a great way of displaying those gorgeous flowers.

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  8. It looks gorgeous! That wire basket is a fantastic find! I have my fingers crossed for a DSLR for my birthday as well. Thank you so much for today, I had a lovely time! xx

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    1. Me too. Enjoyed your company very much and thanks for that lovely gift. I'm sure you will see it in some capacity on this blog.
      Carolyn

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  9. It's gorgeous.. love it, what a great find :) Simple pleasures! Jo xx

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  10. Hi Carolyn,
    Your blog is so beautiful and it touches a soft spot in my heart for the sea. I am currently living inland and over mountain range. I take ever opportunity to head for the beach that I can.
    Thank you for your visit to my blog. I appreciate your kind comment.
    I hope you have a glorious weekend, my friend!
    Smiles,
    Carolynn

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  11. What a cool idea! I love the texture of the basket and the color of the flowers...works perfectly!!
    Karin

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  12. Anytime you want to sell that wire rack/basket let me know, love it. I'm a nut for wire baskets or whatever you might call them. Haven't found things like that where I live (western slope,CO).
    The flowers are so pretty and cheerful. Really enjoy your blog.

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  13. nice Idea I like your texture and other thinks.
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  15. What a fabulous and fun makeover! LOVE the basket!
    Have a great night!

    Aledia

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  16. Fun makeover. Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  17. Your wine basket is FANTASTIC!! I'm your newest follower-hope you'll visit and say hi :)
    Susan

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  18. This is so beautiful--I love the way it came together!

    I'm trying to makeover my small, ugly kitchen right now but am having no luck (I don't have the knack!). Your blog serves as inspiration!

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  19. pretty, i wish i had a wire basket like that. have you thought of cutting vinyl to fit the tiles and cover up the ones you don't like?

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