Tag: sherwin williams

bathrooms, Home Tour

(coastal bathroom)

Now that we are on day three of being stuck inside our house due to the Polar Vortex (out of snacks, please send help), I thought I would share the room in our house that makes every day seem like a beach day…the kids’ bathroom.

I am such a sucker for a nautical vibe, so I was excited to put it to work in this bathroom.

Coastal Bath Style | casual cool beach bathroom look; light blue vanity, marble hex, subway tile

I wanted the bathroom for our future children (they were just a gleam in our eye when we built our house — as my dad would say) to be fun, but neutral enough that it could grow with them, so we chose some classics that had a lot of character.  The marble hex tile is timeless and pairs really well with the light blue vanity (color tagged at the end) and carrara marble counter top.

Coastal Bath Style | casual cool beach bathroom look; light blue vanity, marble hex, subway tile

Pro tip: you can use a floor mirror horizontally on most double vanities.  We found this one at Homegoods for just $60!  We also found the cute wooden sharks from Homegoods (my fav).

We went with chrome finishes to lend itself to a fun retro beach vibe (think Beach Blanket Bingo).  We chose the Brantford line from Moen for the faucets and shower fixtures; I really liked the look with the smooth, rounded features and thought a single handle would be easier for kids than than two (so far so good!).

Coastal Bath Style | casual cool beach bathroom look; light blue vanity, marble hex, subway tile

We went with the classic ice white subway tile with white grout and then amped up the color with this fun shower curtain that just screams “RELEASE THE KRAKEN!” (right??).  I bought this curtain at Urban Outfitters (sold out), but also found it at ModCloth and Amazon.  The wicker basket from Target adds some nice texture (and storage!).Coastal Bath Style | casual cool beach bathroom look; light blue vanity, marble hex, subway tile

I love these light fixtures because they also give me the retro beach feels – and they were very inexpensive!  They were only $40 each from Home Depot (similar here).Coastal Bath Style | casual cool beach bathroom look; light blue vanity, marble hex, subway tile

Coastal Bath Style | casual cool beach bathroom look; light blue vanity, marble hex, subway tile

We picked up this awesome print at the Bucktown Art Festival, the day before our youngest son was born this summer.  I was a hot, sweaty mess, but it was a great family day.  Our older son picked out this piece by Jillian Nickell and I absolutely love it.  Love this one, this one, and this one, too.Coastal Bath Style | casual cool beach bathroom look; light blue vanity, marble hex, subway tile

These vases are currently available at Target (white and striped).  Loving all the textured pieces from the OpalHouse collection that are making this Polar Vortex particularly difficult because they are just so darn cute and springy.Coastal Bath Style | casual cool beach bathroom look; light blue vanity, marble hex, subway tile

Lastly, the color of this vanity is Sherwin William’s Krypton.  It really is an awesome color.  It is a grey that reads more light blue and picks up all the beautiful blue undertones in the marble countertop and floor.  If you are looking for a fresh, yet subtle light blue – this is your guy!

Alright, time to zone in from this mental vacation and back into subzero temps.  How soon is too soon for a mai tai?

Happy weekend, friends!  xoxo

Houzz, It's all in the Details, Progress

(finding the perfect white paint)

Whoops!  Looks like someone (and I’m not going to name names) forgot she had a blog.  I have been super busy at work/ working on the house that I am a bit behind…

Anyways, I have been stresssssing out while on the search for the perfect white paint color for the walls.  Who knew there are so many shades of white?  Luckily, it seems I am not the only one who has faced this dilemma and found some great advice on the interwebs from the Hunted Interior, Thistlewood Farms, and of course Houzz.

Since there is already going to be a lot going on in the kitchen with the black & white cabinets/counter tops, I wanted to use white as a nice grounding color for those louder elements and let them breathe a bit.  I, like everyone else lately, am a big fan of grey as a neutral, but did not want to add one more color of weight into the mix.  Confusing?

Here is the space as it currently is – the progress has been amazing btw.

Artesian1Plus the space is already inviting and bright with just the drywall that I would not want to take away the lightness of the space with a darker color.  Alas, the white.

After months of deliberation (seriously wish I was kidding),  Sherwin Williams Alabaster SW 7008 is the winner.  It has a clean, yet warm feel to it that will not contend with the black island and built-ins while keeping the room feeling airy.  UPDATE: See how the Alabaster looks in our kitchen!

Here is a great example of what I am going for: Alabaster walls contrasted with a bright white trim.  The black accent looks so clean and fresh against the color.

Ridge Oak Residence contemporary-entry

Alabaster will be the color for the entire first floor to create a cohesive feel in the open plan, as well as the upstairs hallway.

Next stop, trim town.