1/2 Bath Makeover.

When we built our little cottage in the big woods a

few years ago, we felt our 1/2 bath had no personality.

With high ceilings and wood floors, it felt like it was

just a cold, noisy and uninviting room. It had to change.

We spent a lot of time looking at other 1/2 baths to find

some inspiration. One day, we came across a photo of

a 1/2 bath in the U.K. in a tiny little "chocolate box"

cottage and that was it! We finally had some great ideas.

To make this small room seem less tall and more cozy,

we found a beautiful wallpaper that took forever to arrive.

But the wait was worth it. Then we experimented with

board and batten in our lower level. Another revelation!

Last week, with the weather turning to cold and snow,

we got the wallpaper up, the taping done, the cabinet out,

and drop cloths to protect the wood floors. Painted the

lower walls a soft white, then it was time to measure it all.

We installed the board and batten, then added another

coat of paint. Re~painted the sink cabinet, installed the

hardward and put the plumbing back. Took out the tape,

washed the floor and it was all finally done. Well, almost.

We still need to put some trim on top of the long top

boards and hang some lovely art work on the walls. We

are so in love with this little room now. It's warm and so

inviting. It's almost time to have guests over for dinner!

What do you think of our little 1/2 bath makeover?

~ Chy