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Bathroom Paint Colors

December 23, 2013 By Linda 91 Comments

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I’m sitting here shaking my head in disbelief …

 

sheer, utter, 100% mystified disbelief.

 

Do you remember my weekend project?  The one where I redid the kids bathroom with a huge helping hand from my neighbors at Ace Hardware?  This one …

 

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Well, the folks at Ace Hardware shared this with their Facebook fans.  And you know what?  There was more than one person who preferred the “before” over the “after” …

 

Huh?

 

Yep.  I’m shaking my head, questioning what exactly they love in the before?  Perhaps the orange oak cabinet?  The stained sheet vinyl floor?  The beige sink?  No, no, it must the plastic white handles on that orange oak cabinet …

 

And then I chuckled … and admonished myself for my snark.  Bad Linda.

 

To each his own.  Style and design is subjective.  And yet I can’t help to think that if I had given them a personal and in-person tour of the before they might agree with me that the after is vastly  improved …

 

vastly so!

 

When I redid this bathroom – the bathroom shared by my teen son and teen daughter – I consulted closely with said daughter on the design and colors.  She is the one who spends the most time in this room.  Though, in all fairness, the son does take exceptionally long showers but I’m pretty sure his eyes are closed much of that time …

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(okay, seriously, as I’m writing this post said son just walked down the stairs after taking a shower and fessed up that he mistakenly washed his hair with soap instead of shampoo and now it feels all weird and hard and stringy.  The sleep showering assumption has been confirmed).

 

But my daughter?  She is a bath lover.  A daily occurrence for her.  So I wanted the bathroom it to feel soft and soothing and relaxing to compliment her treasured bath time …

 

The first color we chose together didn’t go over well.  Not because of the color.  It was lovely.  But it was much darker and bolder and, in this small window-less space, overwhelming.  So we went back to the drawing board and selected Clark + Kensington’s Lucky Charm.  It’s a blue-gray color that is much softer.  And it’s a primer and paint in one, so it easily covered that rejected bolder color with two coats …

 

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And then I did something crazy.  I took that very same flat paint and painted the beloved-by-some orange oak cabinet …

 

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I gave it two coats of the flat latex in Lucky Charm.  And then I gave it two coats of clear wax (I used some Annie Sloan wax I had on hand, but any clear wax would work).

 

And can I tell you something?  I just love, love how it turned out.  No brush strokes and the wax has hardened nicely so this cabinet will stand up to two teens who can’t seem to brush their teeth over the sink …

 

am I the only one with this problem?

 

The beadboard wallpaper (I really need to get that ‘how to hang’  post written!), trim, baseboards, and door were all painted with Clark + Kensington’s Designer White.

 

The medicine cabinet was painted with Ace’s Cabinet, Door & Trim paint …

 

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It’s and Alkyd enamel paint so it’s thick and self leveling and, in the end, the finish looks like it was sprayed on, not brushed on …

 

And can I just say how great it feels to have a room complete.  Top-to-bottom-cross-it-off-the-to-do-list-finished!  Even it it’s not to everyone’s taste, it makes me smile.  And my kids smile.  And that is the critique I value most …

Linda signature-orange_thumb

P.S. Just in time for the New Year, I’m giving away a $100 gift card to Ace Hardware.  You know, to jump start your 2014 home improvement and paint projects …

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This post was written as part of my partnership with Ace Hardware as a member of the Ace Blogger Panel.  However, any and all opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. kirby says

    December 23, 2013 at 5:52 am

    Well…I, for one, love it.

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  2. Danni@SiloHillFarm says

    December 23, 2013 at 6:02 am

    Your bathroom looks lovely! Since I just bought a house…I plan to paint 8 rooms plus ceilings!

    Reply
  3. Keri says

    December 23, 2013 at 6:03 am

    Bathroom or bedroom

    Reply
  4. Machelle says

    December 23, 2013 at 6:20 am

    Your bathroom looks great!

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  5. Amy says

    December 23, 2013 at 6:51 am

    I HOPE to paint my kitchen cabinets 🙂 BTW, I love the after. Your kids’ bathroom look GREAT!

    Reply
  6. Gerri K says

    December 23, 2013 at 7:04 am

    I much prefer the “after” bathroom to the “before”. LOVE the painted cabinet.

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  7. SuZeQ says

    December 23, 2013 at 7:10 am

    Much improvement. Great job – love it all.

    Reply
  8. ColleenB. says

    December 23, 2013 at 7:12 am

    I absolutely love what you had done to the bathroom. Something that I want to do to our guests bath.
    I would like to get the bathroom painted as well as our entry way.
    Thank you
    ColleenB.
    Texas

    Reply
  9. Ashley H says

    December 23, 2013 at 7:22 am

    I’d paint my bedroom.

    Reply
  10. cassie says

    December 23, 2013 at 7:32 am

    i plan to paint furniture, of course, the trim in the upstairs hall and bath, the master side of the bath, and the shower/tub area. eew. no fun. and OMG your after is SO much better. makes me wonder about the ace fans. 😉

    Reply
  11. Tish says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:02 am

    I love that blue it is very soothing .Looking forward to reading your experience with the beadboard wallpaper as I have been thinking of using it in a powder room.The cabinet looks amazing.

    Reply
  12. Dotte says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:04 am

    Great Job… love the colors!

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  13. Patricia Ann says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:13 am

    I plan to paint my desk, my recliner, my four wood with upholstered seats chairs, my round drop leaf table and many more.

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  14. Ashley C says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:29 am

    We’re hoping to buy our first home in 2014, so I think we’ll have a lot of painting to do!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  15. Kelly D says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:32 am

    We will paint our computer room next.

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  16. kleinworthco says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:34 am

    I LOVE how this turned out!!!! Being that we plan on making a house purchase this coming year I have a sneaky suspicion I will have many a room that start out like your before pic. I hope I can transform them into the after picture.

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  17. Michelle B says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:35 am

    The ‘after’ is indeed much better 🙂

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  18. cassie wadley says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:50 am

    I’m in the loving it ‘after’ camp for sure, hoping to do my kitchen cabinets this year myself. Keep the inspiration coming!

    Reply
  19. Lisa Cooper says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:55 am

    I will be painting my laundry room.

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  20. Alexis K. says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:59 am

    I plan on painting my kitchen. I love the green, but it’s getting old..

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  21. Jan says

    December 23, 2013 at 9:00 am

    Love the “new” bathroom. Great job.

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  22. Bliss says

    December 23, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Oh for gosh sakes…. the bath redo is beautiful! Maybe some folks don’t like white shower curtains? In 2014 I think I will paint anything that doesn’t move out of my way.

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  23. Leslie Anderson says

    December 23, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Well I love the “after” look. Thanks for the inspiration to paint our cabinet in our upcoming half-bath redo. I don’t like the cabinet we have but was dreading the idea of taking it out and replacing it….now I’m going to try painting it instead!

    Reply
  24. Sequana says

    December 23, 2013 at 9:34 am

    What they really liked was the manufacturer’s label on the front of the toilet, don’t you think?

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  25. Machelle says

    December 23, 2013 at 9:40 am

    I need to paint my living/dining room but can’t decide on what color!

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  26. Pam says

    December 23, 2013 at 10:27 am

    Love the new look!

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  27. Shannon says

    December 23, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Guest bathroom – to include cabinet – is on the paint list for 2014…..

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  28. penny says

    December 23, 2013 at 11:02 am

    LOVE the paint!!!!!!!!!!

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  29. Jill says

    December 23, 2013 at 11:18 am

    I don’t know what those former bathroom lovers were thinking. The redone bathroom is a huge improvement! I like how the former bathroom still had the manufacturers sticker on the toilet. Nice touch.

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  30. Robin W. says

    December 23, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    Love the change and the painting/waxing tips as well!! The colors are gorgeous!!

    Reply
  31. Deb says

    December 23, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    I’m going to be painting my hallway. I’ve put it off long enough. It was on the 2013 to-do list, but has somehow inched it’s way to 2014. No procrastination this time around! Love your colors. In fact, I’ve been looking for a shade much like those. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  32. rayraycartucci says

    December 23, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    my bedroom and my son’s room both need painting the most but all our rooms need painting.

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  33. Shannon M. says

    December 23, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    Ok so this year we have painted: one kitchen, one dining room, 2 hallways, one foyer, and one study ( navy…. You inspired me). Soooo… In 2014 we will be painting: 2 bathrooms, and three bedrooms, a front porch and a back porch!!! Bring on the paint!!!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!

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  34. Terrie says

    December 23, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Love the wall color. And for the record, I prefer the “after”.

    Reply
  35. LINDA CASE says

    December 23, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    I WOULD LOVE TO PAINT MY BEDROOM AND I LOVE THE “AFTER” BATHROOM

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  36. Julie says

    December 23, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    my basement and bedroom
    thanks

    Reply
  37. rachel says

    December 23, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    I think it looks great! We have yet to paint our guest bedroom so that’s on the list…

    Reply
  38. Heather S says

    December 23, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    My living room!

    Reply
  39. Susan M. says

    December 23, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    The master bath… right after the final sanding that’s been on the to do list since February gets done. Eyy yi yi!

    Reply
  40. Elena says

    December 23, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    We are going to paint our kitchen

    Reply
  41. Lisa says

    December 23, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    I need to paint my extra half & full bathrooms

    Reply
  42. Jan says

    December 23, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    I actually want to paint my kitchen cabinets. I can afford to buy new and mine are over 30 years old and look it.

    Reply
  43. shirley@housepitalitydesigns says

    December 23, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    I love the new look and the shelves are great…fantastic colors Linda….Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!!

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  44. Sue says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    I kind of liked them both.

    Reply
  45. kim says

    December 23, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    i want to paint my bedroom.. i have only been here a year and when i moved in i painted everything white.. well girlfriend- its time for a change!!

    Reply
  46. Jessie C. says

    December 23, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    Our bathroom and living room.

    Reply
  47. Mahdi Martin says

    December 23, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    I would love to paint our horribly pepto pink guest room. It was like that when we bought the house, I swear!

    Reply
  48. Michelle Holmes says

    December 23, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    I love the new bathroom colors. I’ve been looking for a blue for my grandson’s nursery, and I think I just found it.

    Reply
  49. Dani H says

    December 24, 2013 at 1:17 am

    Where shall I start? (I’m planning a total apartment makeover after living here for six years.) In 2014, I plan on painting: the entire apartment’s walls; all of my bedroom furniture; the legs of a kitchen step-stool, two breakfast-bar stools; a wicker shelving unit for my bathroom; a clock; wicker furniture that’s on my balconies plus refinish (sand/stain/seal) my china cabinet and my diningroom table.

    Thanks for a chance at the giveaway! (Obviously, I could really use it.)

    Happy Holidays ~ I hope 2013 is a great year for us all!

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  50. Holly B says

    December 24, 2013 at 1:44 am

    Ha, well I can tell the before from the after, and the after is definitely better!

    I’d love to re-paint my bedroom soon….its a pinkish color that looked pretty and jewel-like on the swatch, but didn’t quite translate. Thinking about a cool blue this time around.

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  51. Melly says

    December 24, 2013 at 5:09 am

    I love the after and have a similar plan for my own bathroom.

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  52. KaySue says

    December 24, 2013 at 5:42 am

    I plan on painting my dining room.

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  53. Sue S. says

    December 24, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    I need to paint my bathroom and some furniture in my bedroom. I have my work cut out for me!

    Reply
  54. DENISE WESELY says

    December 24, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Actually, I like a combination of different things from each photo. Before: Shower curtain and towel colors. After: Wood floor and shelves. I think a darker color on the sink/cabinet. Just my opinion.

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  55. Ashley Small says

    December 24, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    In 2014, I would also like to paint our bathroom! We scrubbed off a lot of paint while trying to clean the walls with a Mr. Clean Magic eraser (oops! lol).

    Reply
  56. Colleen Boudreau says

    December 24, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    My bathroom.

    Reply
  57. wild orchid says

    December 25, 2013 at 9:48 am

    I need to paint my son’s bedroom.

    Entered the rafflecopter as “Wild orchid”

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  58. Debra Lee says

    December 25, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I plan on painting my bathroom and lots of furniture. I need more color in my life!

    Reply
  59. Susan Christy says

    December 25, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    I plan to paint my kitchen and laundry room.

    Reply
  60. Madeline says

    December 25, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    I’ll be painting our hallway. It’s the one place that hasn’t been painted since we built our house 14 years ago!

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  61. Mary Jenkins says

    December 26, 2013 at 7:56 am

    It will probably be 2015 until I get to paint much (the hubs gets out of the army and we buy a house!). I would love to get the card for my mother-in-law, who changes the color of her rooms every week. Home repair is her thang, and she loves Ace!

    Reply
  62. Alaine says

    December 26, 2013 at 11:11 am

    I plan to paint my living room!

    Reply
  63. barbara n says

    December 26, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    We plan to help son paint his new house!

    Reply
  64. Shannon says

    December 26, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Same thing! Bathroom cabinets!

    Reply
  65. Elizabeth J. says

    December 26, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    we’re moving into a brand new townhouse in June and will be painting basically the whole house. I can’t wait!!

    Reply
  66. Angela Y says

    December 26, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    I plan to repaint the whole house before we move.

    Reply
  67. Hannah says

    December 26, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    Just finished stripping wallpaper and painting my livingroom and now onto the kitchen! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  68. Leidy says

    December 26, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    I’m planning on giving my entire house a new paint job during 2014. I probably would start with the living room.

    Reply
  69. Sara says

    December 26, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    My bathroom

    Reply
  70. Melissa L. says

    December 27, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    I plan on painting my daughter’s room soon. This would really be helpful! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Reply
  71. Sarah says

    December 27, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I plan on painting a nursery!

    Reply
  72. Stacy says

    December 27, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    Would love to paint my dining room and my bathroom cabinets. Love our local Ace! Love the new Kensington paint. I used it in my laundry room makeover. Thanks for the giveaway

    Reply
  73. Samantha light says

    December 27, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    I have many new painting plans in 2014, one of which is a bath, laundry room and our family room. I hope my bath turns out as good as yours!

    Reply
  74. tina reynolds says

    December 27, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    all three bedrooms need painted really bad

    Reply
  75. Renee says

    December 28, 2013 at 6:47 am

    2014 will be the year of the paint…. kitchen cabinets and furniture. I got a paint sprayer for Christmas! That’s how I roll here!

    Reply
  76. Anna Pry says

    December 28, 2013 at 9:20 am

    The bathroom and living room

    Reply
  77. Betty says

    December 28, 2013 at 11:41 am

    Thanks for the info on the cabinet, door & trim paint. I need to repaint our master bath trim and have been looking for a better product than I used last time. 🙂

    Reply
  78. Rachel Beal says

    December 28, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    I plan to paint my laundry room for sure, and I’m hoping some furniture. I love your after bathroom!

    Reply
  79. Bree says

    December 28, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    People think it’s a crime to paint finished would like oak. *shrug*, I’m not one of them

    Reply
  80. Adriane says

    December 28, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Both bathrooms need re-painting.

    Reply
  81. Deborah G. says

    December 29, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    I plan to paint some furniture like shelves and dressers in 2014. Thanks!!

    Reply
  82. D Schmidt says

    December 29, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    I plan to paint my upstairs bathroom.

    Reply
  83. Carolsue says

    December 29, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    Our guest room is most in need of a new paint job!

    Reply
  84. Laurie Clark says

    December 29, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    We plan to paint the inside of our camper a bright blue color.

    Reply
  85. Connie says

    December 29, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    Perhaps those who favored the old version are just being contrary.

    Reply
  86. laura@top this top that says

    December 30, 2013 at 6:14 am

    What a great bathroom. so crisp and clean with those new colors. great job. Happy New Year. I hope you and your family had a lovely christmas.

    Reply
  87. Teal says

    December 30, 2013 at 8:40 am

    I love the after! Such a pretty grey.

    Reply
  88. Shelley says

    December 31, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    I’d paint my bedroom.

    Reply
  89. Carla says

    October 13, 2015 at 5:51 am

    Did you use flat paint for the bathroom walls?

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    • Linda says

      October 13, 2015 at 6:14 am

      Yes, I did. I know some say to go with a satin because it’s a bathroom but I find flat paint to be much more forgiving. And since there is no natural light in the room, the satin would bounce off reflections from the light.

      Reply

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