Lighter and Brighter Powder Room

Well...after teasing you with my little lamp update and the new cornice, I'm finally ready to reveal the lighter and brighter powder room!

I started off with three requirements:

I didn't want to repaint the walls.

I didn't want to spend the $$$ to replace the vanity.

I wanted to bring some blue in the room.

The whole project was kind of kick-started when I found these plaques at Tarjaay.

And the little Ikat patterned bowls at World Market.

From there, things just seems to come together.

I stole a little blue and white lamp from another room and gave it a quick update by changing to a more modern shade and adding ribbon.

The vanity was painted with ASCP in Pure White.  After giving it a coat of clear wax, I added just a tiny bit of dark wax.

I'm a big fan of using calendars for inexpensive wall art.  I found this gorgeous one at Calendars.com.  It was a few dollars more than the others, but it is printed on heavier paper and every image is beautiful.

I purchased a couple of very affordable 16x20 frames at Christmas Tree Shops ($9.99 each) and precut navy and white mats.  The frames were dark brown, but after giving them a couple of coats of gold spray paint and some Antique Brass Rub n Buff, this is how they turned out.

I think they fit right in with the fabric that I used on the new cornice.

A friend found the navy and white flat weave rug at TJ Maxx/HomeGoods.  I love the mix of all the patterns in this room.

Okay - how about some before and afters?

Sharing here:

Before and After Party at Cottage and Vine

Best DIY Project of September at Beneath My Heart

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Meet Me Monday at You Are Talking Too Much

Motivated Monday at Be Colorful

Tuesday's Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Cowgirl Up on Tuesday

Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

DIY by Design on Wednesday

Uncommonly Yours on Wednesday at Uncommon Designs

Show and Share on Wednesday at Southern Lovely

Tutorials Tips and Tidbits on Thursday at Stone Gable

Show Me Extroidinary on Thursday at The 36th Avenue

Grace at Home on Thursday at Imparting Grace

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Share Your Creations on Thursday at Kristen's Creations

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Tickled Pink Fridays at 504 Main

Flaunt it Friday at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating

Feature Friday at Blissful and Domestic

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Overflowing with Creativity on Sunday at It's Overflowing

Sew Darn Crafty Sunday at Sew Many Ways

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

Sundae Scoop Party at I Heart Naptime