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Before and after Victorian powder room

6 years ago

Moved into our new house July 6.and I have exactly one room complete. The house is a carpenter Gothic Victorian. The powder room wallpaper was replaced (5 layers! new plaster skim coat needed) old cabinets taken out, mirror put in, new chandelier and medallion, new furnishings. All cosmetic changes but wow what a difference!

Comments (35)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    beautiful!

    User thanked Casa Bella Designs
  • 6 years ago

    Forgot to say-- wallpaper was York purchased through Sherwin Williams. I bought it online and had no idea how shiny and metallic it was from the thumbnail, so that was a bit of a shock. I like how it turned out though.

  • 6 years ago

    Lovely!

    User thanked ptreckel
  • 6 years ago

    Wow, that is stunning! Love the wallpaper, mirror and lighting!

    User thanked teeda
  • 6 years ago

    It’s beautiful! How smart to start with a small space and get that feeling of completion quickly. What’s the next space you will tackle?

  • 6 years ago

    @Laura we are doing painting, decorating and cosmetic changes pretty much all over the house and buying pieces as we find what we want. But the next big renovation will be the kitchen in October. You see this little bathroom from the kitchen so its actually informing a few of our color choices.

  • 6 years ago

    Lovely!

    User thanked roarah
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Wow it looks great! I love the wallpaper! Removing the cabinets really opened up the space as well.

  • 6 years ago

    The blinds have to go.

  • 6 years ago

    @arcy_gw window treatments in general are a big project for the to do list. this house has a TON of windows and none arw standard sizes.

  • 6 years ago

    Oh that is GORGEOUS -- love it!!

  • 6 years ago

    I always worry when someone says they are redoing an old bathroom that they will destroy the character. Your redo is a wow

  • 6 years ago

    @cpartist aww thanks! I really try to respect the age and features of any home im in. Makes me really sad to see incredible details ripped out for the sake of modern taste. I feel like there's always a way to work with them.

  • 6 years ago

    Very nice! The wallpaper really changed the look of the room.

  • 6 years ago

    Love it!! I love most things that are shiny and metallic!!!

  • 6 years ago

    That is quite a change! I'd be tickled to have that bathroom. What is better than an old house?! The high ceiling, the window that just fits the space. That is a beautiful floor for a bathroom. Lots of excellent decisions. I can't tell that the wallpaper is metallic and shiny, but I'd love that too. Adding the chandelier, removing the cabinets, not removing the sink, finding that mirror. And I'd be content with the blind on the window. Really with a window that gorgeous, I don't know why it needs more.

    User thanked prairiemoon2 z6b MA
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Looks great! The wallpaper you've chose is even more in keeping with the Victorian style. Great job!

  • 6 years ago

    @Norwood Architects thanks! I actually originally wanted to do some kind ot landscape mural wallpaper. A lot of old houses in our area had these murals painted in dining rooms and I just think that is the coolest thing ever. But it was a lot more Colonial than this house. I am a purist by no means but I thought this pattern was a bit more appropriate.

  • 6 years ago

    Stunning!!!

  • 6 years ago

    Wow. Gorgeous! And I love that wallpaper

  • 6 years ago

    Great job!

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    The wallpaper pattern is gorgeous with the chandelier!

  • 6 years ago

    Stunning!

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Looks really nice! Well done!

  • 5 years ago

    Love that bathroom!

  • 5 years ago

    Beautiful! Love the way the light reflects on the walls. And the mirror and chandelier make it a special room. Well done.

  • 5 years ago

    beautiful - simply beautiful


  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Beautiful!

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    This popped up again on my feed. Am still loving the wall paper!

  • 5 years ago

    Same here. LOVE this bathroom!!


  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Looks awesome! Well done!

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    This is a brilliant example of how a renovation can look fresh and updated and use contemporary color schemes, while still being true to the design sensibilities of the period. I doubt if many Victorians had chandeliers in their bathrooms, but hey - if they had wanted to, that's exactly how it would look! Well done!

  • 5 years ago

    Beautifully done!! That wallpaper is gorgeous and having the all white tones down the busy-ness of the wallpaper, making it all look cohesive, the right amount of drama and wow factor.


  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Love it!