Alright kids... I can sense the anticipation for the outcome of the downstairs bathroom, and so I shall withhold from you no longer. I know it's not anything too extraordinary, but it is FAR superior to it's previous state of existence.
I realize that the burnt orange is a little obnoxious, but you have to consider the fact that I'm a little obnoxious, and it is my house after all. And, don't quote me on this, but I think it might be one of the things that my smokin hot husband actually likes about me. Crazy boy.
I photocopied a design (that is actually on the cover of my Bible) onto a transparency, and projected it onto the wall, traced with a pencil, and painted! It was super easy! I thought this room could use a little visual interest. And, since my home is a relatively permanent fixture in my future, I need to continue to elicit my creative side so I don't go CRAZY from all the harmonious stability. Creativity is my outlet. Don't judge me.
AMAZING.... and a little obnoxious makes life interesting.
ReplyDeletebrilliant!
ReplyDeleteI agree the "before" was hideous! The "after" is incredible. Some may not like burnt orange, but it totally works. And the mural is so not too big!
ReplyDeleteI have been lurking around reading your blog off and on... and I love it! It has been fun to see all that you have done with your house. I also like the first bathroom redo!
That looks amazing! I was kinda hoping you used a stencil cause I was going to steal the idea for my boring bathroom!
ReplyDeleteObnoxious? Heck no! More like OUTSTANDING. But then I've never been one to be accused of being soft-spoken either ;) If you tell me this was free-hand I hate you. Seriously. But it still rocks.
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As always you amaze me!! This looks fabulous!! I wish I had 1/10th of your artistic abilities!!! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Did you do it freehand or did you trace the pattern on the wall first? Me, I'd have to trace.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love how the mirror makes the burnt orange a work of art on a blue wall. Seriously gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the mural. I grew up with burnt orange and the Texas Longhorns, so that is great and big is wonderful. I did something similar in my entry hall and loved it.
ReplyDeleteWow!!
ReplyDeleteI want to become your BFF so I can convince you to do this at my house!!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletedid you freehand the design? it is really beautiful and stunning! How did you do the design?
ReplyDeletei photocopied the design onto a transparency and projected the image onto the wall. then i just traced it with a pencil and painted it brown!
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ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I live you. The design you did inspred me and the way you wrote made me laugh. Obnoxious and creative- perfect.
ReplyDeleteNot obnoxious at all. The 'before' was obnoxious. This is perfect, and the design is the perfect size for the room. Yum!
ReplyDeleteCan you give me a link to the image you used for the swirls? Love it!
ReplyDeleteJen, send me an email so I know where to send you the image attachment!
ReplyDeleteIs there any way I could also get a pattern for the swirls as well? It is completely perfect for any room in the house...I have great plans with it already! tks! ;-)
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I'll email you!
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