More Stencil Happiness!
Adding pattern to one wall in the hall bath with a stencil has brought in a nice dose of happy charm. I love it! Now if I could just photograph this small space to represent how it looks in person...this part of the project has not been easy to accomplish. A few tilted shots seem to help, hope you don't feel dizzy!
(And by the way, my husband did wrap up my dream camera this holiday! But, can you believe the wrong lens was sent? Once it arrives I hope to see some improvement in the photo department of this blog.)
before
after
The height of the room seems to have increased!
Are the reminders on the chalkboard helping? I actually think they are! Written backwards, when Isabella and Max face the mirror the list becomes legible.
A big thanks to Whitewall & Co., who made this custom stencil for me. I'm sure to use it again someday, somewhere...
p.s. I'm linking up this post to Wendy's Frugal Friday's Linky Party!
63 comments:
Makes such a difference in that small space! You are very talented--and patient.
Sometimes it can be hard to take a good shot, but I can certainly see your great work thru what you have shared Janell.
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
That looks great ! Smart thinking!
-Trish
Looks great! As I knew it would.
And I'm happy to see the goldfish are getting their exercise.
Nothing worse then fat fish!
Looks fantastic! I love a stenciled accent wall ;)
You make it look so easy! I have yet to try my hand at stenciling but I think I am slowing becoming a convert.
Beautiful, it can be appreciated every time they brush their teeth!
Love the new look! I hope to tackle this project in the near future, thanks for the wonderful before/afters that have inspired me to get in gear:)
Wow, it looks fantastic! Love the tile too on the counter! Great idea with the chalkboard and reminders for the kids!
Megan
Very cool! Brilliant idea about writing backwards on the chalkboard.......they would probably ignore it otherwise. This way it's always a reminder just over their shoulder. You are one talented lady!
I'm with you... the height that this added is amazing! I am LOVING what you have done with this space! Love the pattern, fabulous job! Thanks for the lovely inspiration!
abodelove.blogspot.com
Great job, Janell! I know stenciling takes a lot of talent and patience, so I'm impressed! Looks fabulous.
Looks beautiful!!
...glad you got your camera!!
Looking Good. I love the list writtin backwards so they can read it in the mirror by the way.
I can't believe the before and after pics! It makes such a difference and the bathroom looked nice to start! Can't wait to see your photos with your new camera. I would love to read a review of your camera once you have used it for a bit!
xo,
abby
WOW! Looks beautiful!
Looks great! Love the design of the stencil.
Okay. I am finally sold.. I'm doing a stenciled wall.. but where?? hmmmm. stay tuned:)
You are so talented! Love how it all came together!
Gorgeous, great project!
And your pics are great - bathrooms are almost impossible to photograph :)
Another job well done! I can't wait to stencil my powder room downstairs! I am nervous, but if I can get a result half as good as yours, I'll be happy!
Am I the only one excited about your camera?!?!? Yeah! Your camera takes pretty good pictures now so the ones taken with the D90 are going to excellent!
Okay janell, what project is next?!
The stencil looks great! I can only imagine how hard it is to write backwards!
Obviously love the stencil - looks great but can I just say that your writing backwards on the chalkboard just made my entire day! I kept looking at the photos thinking they were backwards ... so glad I kept reading! Tooooo cute!
I love your stencil.... really want to do something similar in my foyer. Can't wait to see your photos from the new camera !
It looks so pretty! I thought the room was great before but that stencil really finishes it off and gives it great personality! :)
I checked out Whitewall & Co. right after I read your post. I have been thinking about wallpaper in the entryway...but I really love this idea so much more.
Thanks for the info...and I love how your room turned out.
Ashlyn
it looks great! i have been eyeing whitewall stencils for a while now, i've just been a little hesitant to stencil a wall in our rental house. i think i'll pull the trigger and buy a stencil after we buy a house.
i love how subtle you went with the colors--such big impact with soft, neutral colors!
That is gorgeous, Janell. You did a beautiful job. Does that particular stencil have a name? You're kicking off the new year with a running start! It's only January 4th and you've transformed a bathroom. I admire you!
The stencil is called the "Janell", how funny is that?! It is available by request at Whitewall & Co., if anyone is interested just send an email to this address:
help@whitewallandco.com
Janell
Fabulous!
Just when I thought the space couldn't get any better!!!!
looks fabulous!!! i hope the kids love it too!
Fabulousnesss!!!!!! Oh my I love that pattern so so much, and the paint colors too!
xo
Kate
It turned out so well! I don't know how you were able to write backwards to beautifully :)
Love the way the stencil turned out.
What a great idea to write it backwards! So cool!
You and I were thinking alike in our posts today! We both did a post about how one small element transform a space. I love how your bath turned out!
Oh i love it, i need something like this in my hallway which is very small. I think this might just do the trick. Your bathrooms looks fabulous.
Love it, Janell! It came out great (knew it would :)
janell, that looks fabulous! i love that you did the one wall... and i love the colors!
that turned out great. I just started my little wall . . . requires a good dose of patience! I like the color of the wall as well.
Looks great! The stencil adds a lot to the space!
That looks fantastic!! I bet it took a lot of patience! And yay, so glad you got your camera for Christmas...got mine too! Guess we were good girls this year :)
So much talent and the ability to write backwards as well, amazing!The room looks beautiful.
Happy New Year, Janell! 3 cheers for stencils and new cameras!! Looks beautiful as always:)
What a huge difference a tiny amount of paint and a lot of time make :)
Wow. Now I want to stencil something. Love it.
I love stenciling and this is no exception! I have a huge fear of wallpaper (way too much scraping in my history). I love how your bathroom turned out. Beautiful!
Roeshel
I can't believe you had the patience to stencil the wall! It's incredible - great job!
It really didn't take that long, a day...with plenty of breaks! :)
Janell
I'm thinking of stenciling my dining room ceiling. I've never used a wall stencil before so I'm a little nervous :) Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! You do such a great job with wall stencils- this looks awesome!
xo- Carmel
If I were to tackle a ceiling I would definitely look into using a small stencil roller instead of a brush...and have help on hand to help tape/hold in place!! I might also consider using a stencil pattern that doesn't interlock, like a trellis pattern, might be hard to line up perfectly while working on a ceiling.
Good luck with this project!
Janell
Oh it's gorgeous, and the chalkboard reminders.. love! I'll have to save that idea for when my girls are old enough to read :) x
love this look! it makes the small bathroom so fun for your kids. And the backwards writing is just the best!
Love the stencil! It turned out great. I cannot believe you wrote all of that backwords! That's great and I'm sure the kids love it. Very creative :-)
The stencil adds such fun personality! I like how you posted the "before" too, so we could see. The wall color is great too!
The stencil pattern is beautiful!
I love the whimsey that the stencil adds while keeping the design still classy and modern.
LOVE the stencil!
Wow...this looks so great! Love the choice of pattern on the wall! Also loving the blog redesign...all good over here!:)
Boy, you really have a lot of patience to do all that by hand, I am soooo impressed,Kathysue
Another awesome stenciling job. I really want to try this!
AMAZING WORK! I just stumbled across your site when looking for advice on refinishing a piece in a pewter finish....? Anyways, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your design work. This is the exact look i wish to acheive in my own home:) Wish you lived closer to me!
Surrey, BC
Jen O'Donnell
http://jentiques.blogspot.com/
I just adore this! You are such an amazing talent!
Your stenciled wall is really beautiful! Love the design you created.
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