First things first, I needed to finish painting the trim and door in the bathroom. Most people look at white trim, go the hardware store and buy a gallon of plain white base paint and call it a day. I am not most people. First, I would never put ANYTHING plain old white in my house, this includes, walls, ceilings or trim. It is too bright and not in a good way. Second, most people don't realize that you never have to just go with the plain old base paint, Home Depot and any other location will tint it for you. I go with an off-white color for ceilings and trim. It is close enough to white that it blends in well and it is different enough that it really warms up the space. I mean, who wants to be blinded by their bright white ceiling?
My favorite trim color is called "Powdered Snow" by BEHR Ultra. One more tip: you do not need to paint trim with an oil based paint. Latex paint technology is just as good. Focus on getting the right kind for your project and you are good to go. Benefits on latex paint? It is water based meaning brushes can be cleaned with water and soap versus paint thinner or Mineral Spirits. It also doesn't smell as potent and if you accidentally drip, a damp cloth will wipe it right up.
Be sure to ask the paint experts at the hardware store what they would recommend for your particular project. For trim, I use BEHR Premium Plus Ultra Interior Semi-Gloss Enamel. You can find this at Home Depot, Lowe's and Menard's.
I had this rusted hook hanging on the back of my door that needed some serious love.
If I was going through all of the work to paint trim and finish the details on the bathroom, I might as well do something about this hook. Believe it or not, I had Rust-oluem spray paint laying around the house already so I gave it a fresh coat and it looked great!
Finished Product:
Last, I bought this adorable sign from Etsy and added it to the door with Command adhesive from 3M. I love the little touch of character that is brings to the door.
That is all folks. Officially done with the bathroom and couldn't be happier. Until next time.
xoxo
