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It was a pretty exciting week here at Flourish & Knot. I woke up on Monday to discover that my Día de Muertos Luminaries were featured on The Huffington Post! Eeeeee!

Last week I filled you in on my plans for Calling it Home‘s One Room Challenge. As a quick re-cap: I’m updating our master bathroom on a $300 budget in six weeks. I can’t change the tile, the flooring, the tub, the toilet, or the counter. I have a lot of work ahead of me.

Well, I’m pleased to inform you that our house is almost a cranberry-red-wall-free zone! (When we moved in there were three giant cranberry-red walls. There now remains one. And it is mocking me.)

The paint has gone on in the bathroom and it is looking so, so much better.

See ya, red wall!

We went with Benjamin Moore’s “Pink Damask” but in Rona’s house brand of kitchen and bath paint. And I’d like to go on the record as saying that THE HOUSE BRAND WAS AWESOME AND I’LL NEVER BUY DESIGNER PAINT! I cannot say enough good things about Rona’s house brand. It goes on like a dream. So no, I’ll pass on your $75-a-gallon-paint, thanks.

Where was I?

I took this photo so that you could see what it looks like with the light on. I’m planning to change out that particular fixture for something less Little-House-on-the-Prairie, but at least it gives you an idea. In reality, this room is rarely bright enough to… enjoy(?)… by natural light. Plus, I like to keep the shower curtain closed to hide all that brown tile.

As an aside, I’m quickly realizing just how tricky this room is to photograph. If you have any tips you can share with me, I’d love to hear ’em!

So what’s up next for this room? Well, framing out the mirror is the project I’ve sort of been dreading. Mostly because the amount I spend on it will determine how much I have left over for all the pretty shiny and cozy accessories!

Here are some of the options I’m considering. Let me know if you have a favourite, or if you have another suggestion. You can leave a comment at the end of this post!

Option 1: Simple and contemporary

Better Homes and Gardens

Option 2: Traditional and elegant

Watever is Lovely – Hometalk

Option 3: Mosaic tile

Hometalk

I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions, so be sure to leave me a comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for stopping by!

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13 Comments

Ariane on October 14, 2015 at 10:53 am

What a battle! For the mirror, I wouldn’t go for it unless I could find a combination of colours and textures that will not be “distracting” 5 years from now. The other 2 options are very classy and will be easier to match linen and accessories to.
- Flourish and Knot on October 14, 2015 at 11:10 am
  
  Thanks for weighing in, Ariane! I agree about the tile… It really is my least-favourite option.
Susan on October 14, 2015 at 4:49 pm

The first example, dark wood, is definitely the best choice. It goes with the current tiles and shower curtain and will go later with anything you choose.
- Flourish and Knot on October 14, 2015 at 9:05 pm
  
  Thanks, Susan. That’s my favourite, too.
jessica on October 15, 2015 at 10:29 am

I like the traditional and elegant frame…since you live in a charming house. I would not do the tile…It looks to busy, but that is just me. I love the paint color so far Nice! For your photography…you can always use place a mirror near your door so that it can bounce light off of the window OR you can buy a lighting kit OR a sun visor reflector thingy again to bounce light off of the window.
- Flourish and Knot on October 15, 2015 at 1:22 pm
  
  Thanks so much for the handy photography tips, Jessica! I’ll have to try the mirror trick.
Emily, Our house now a home on October 15, 2015 at 10:45 am

That paint color changes so much! The bathroom feels huge now.
Tiffany on October 18, 2015 at 11:03 pm

My first choice for the mirror is the first one. Especially with the chosen shower curtain I think it is a good contrast and goes well with the coral. I love framed mirrors and your bathroom is going to look awesome!
- Flourish and Knot on October 19, 2015 at 9:14 am
  
  Thanks, Tiffany!
Casey @ House by the Bay on October 21, 2015 at 10:41 am

I like the first option, but I would go with a lighter wood colour – like the colour of the bathmat in your first post. The new wall colour & shower curtain also look great btw 🙂
- Flourish and Knot on October 21, 2015 at 12:34 pm
  
  Thanks, the lighter is the way we’re leaning now, I think.
Erin Meyer on October 23, 2015 at 10:27 am

Changing the paint and shower curtain has already made a world of difference in there! It looks bigger and brighter. My vote for the mirror is the first one with the dark frame. Great job!!!
- Flourish and Knot on October 23, 2015 at 4:51 pm
  
  Thanks so much. I’m leaning towards the white version, because my husband prefers it and I’ve decided on everything else, but we’ll see if I can change his mind… 🙂

One Room Challenge | Master Bathroom | Week Two

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