It’s been a long time waiting for this project to be done and we still need to finish the floors but it’s mostly finished! I am so excited to share this project with you! I have always wanted to change this space up but didn’t want to spend a lot of money. If you followed along my journey on my Instagram stories, thank you! It’s so fun to have you along! I will recap the process here and how we managed to revamp this space on a budget.
This is the before. I was tired of the stripes and ready for a change. I have also always wanted some sort of furniture piece for a vanity in place of this pedestal sink. I went on a big hunt and finally found this piece at a local antique store. It’s an old record cabinet and it fit my space perfectly! I actually can’t believe that I found something to fit this small space so perfectly.
While I was in search of a cabinet for a vanity, I started “shiplapping” the walls using plywood. You can see the whole process here of how I shiplap walls with plywood. Plywood is so much more budget friendly than shiplap and I love the texture that it adds to a space. The width of shiplap used depends on the space between the floor/trim to the ceiling. We used 7-7/16″ width for our walls. I also filled in the gaps in the corners with joint compound before I painted the walls. The color I used on the walls is Benjamin Moore White Dove.
My hubs cut out the area inside of the record cabinet for pipes to fit before I painted the cabinet. It kind of looks like he’s going to cut his hand here in this photo, right?
I painted the cabinet with Milk Paint, 1 part White Fig and 1 part Sweet Cream. It chipped a little too much the first time around so I just sanded it down a lot and repainted, and now it’s perfect. I absolutely love it! After using an oil/wax sealer, I didn’t feel that it was sealed good enough for water use around the top. So, I decided to use water based polyacrylic to seal the cabinet. I lightly sanded the cabinet with 100 grit sand paper and sealed it with 2 coats of the matte water based polyacrylic. I feel much better having sealed it with poly, I think it will hold up better to water messes that I know are coming in here.
We then measured where the center of the cabinet was and decided where we wanted the bowl to sit in regards to the front and back space.
My hubs used a hole saw to cut the holes for the sink and the faucet. I should have put my ear plugs in for this part.
Once the faucet was installed, it was time to add plumbers putty to the drain before installing the sink.
I am so in love with the way that this project turned out. I was blessed and am very thankful to have had the chance to partner with some amazing companies for this project. This gooseneck oil rubbed copper light from Barn Light Electric was all that I dreamed it would be and more. I chose the clear glass globe and I love the light that it lets off in the space. And the shape of the gooseneck adds so much dimension to this space.
And I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect sink for this space. This beautiful copper sink from Sinkology definitely fit all of my criteria, including the size. They have so many different options and sizes. This sink came in a kit that included this gorgeous faucet as well. If you saw my struggle on Instagram Stories to find a sink that fit my space, then you will know how thrilled I am that I ran into this one. It fits so perfect!
As discussed above, I painted this old record cabinet with Old Barn Milk Paint with a mixture of 1/2 White Fig and 1/2 Sweet Cream. I love using milk paint and getting that natural chippy aged look. You can find some of my milk painting tips from things that I have learned while using it, here. 
Thank you so much for joining me on this journey of our powder room/bathroom renovation. It is so much more fun having all of you along. I would love to hear what you think in the comments below. Have a wonderful day my friends!
Sources:
Sink: Sinkology
Gooseneck Light: Barn Light Electric
Vanity: Local Antique Store And Painted with Old Barn Milk Paint (mixture of 1/2 White Fig and 1/2 Sweet Cream)
Saguaro Photo: My Vintage Porch (Exposed Saguaros)
Rug: Target
White Chunky Frame: Thrifted And Painted With My Chalk Paint Recipe
Mirror: Local Thrift Store
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Beautiful!! I would like to also see the water on and how it comes out the faucet. Thanks
Love it!! Looks amazing! I moved following along in the process.
Natalie!!! It looks amazing. I love the pic that you took from (maybe the floor) up to the light. I don’t know it just struck me as super cool. I just got my milk paint in and am going to do the bookcase soon. I’ll send a pic and see if you can tell me if I should sand or keep it the way it is. It has great texture so I’d be interested in your thoughts on it.
Its perfect! I have admired that sink and type of faucet for a long time. The record cabinet is so unique! What do you have in mind for the floor? I can “hear” your mind ticking off various things – simply just curious. Lol You always do a fantastic job Natalie. Thanks for sharing your latest project with us.
Precious! Great work!
WOW, What a great transformation! You and your husband did a fantastic job of reno-ing your powder room. Everything came together perfectly. I luv you light fixture, it plays beautifully with your sink and faucet, but have you thought of maybe changing out the light bulb to an “ol” Edison light bulb.
Now that you have a beautiful space and a gorgeous sink how and what will you use to dry your hands with? I see nothing yet!
Thank you Bev! I will put a little hook on the wall somewhere for a towel.
Oh my gosh this is stunning. What a beautiful transformation. Love it! You did a great job.
Happy Easter.
xoxo
Kris
Wowza! This redo turned out beautifully! Great job. Love it all!
Thank you so much Cindy!!
I have followed this redo on Instagram. This turned out just beautiful!! Thank you for your tips & sharing the progress with us. Also, I LOVE going on your virtural antique & flea market trips with you.
Thank you so much Dee-Dee! So glad you come along!
Question: On your cabinet..How did you achieve the look, did you use Vaseline? Your details inside the circular part makes me wonder?? 🙂 I Love the look!!
Hi Kay, I used Old Barn Milk Paint, that paint that I referred to. It chips naturally. Thank you so much!!
Really so wonderful!!
Thank you so much Traci!
I’ve been following your progress along on Instagram. So fun to watch the amazing transformation. So in love with it!
Thank you so much Kathy! So happy to have you along!
Your family will so enjoy this space you and your husband husband have created. Now the perfect touches with soap dish and hand towels and a touch of lavender
Thank you Darleene! Yes I need some little touches for sure.
Love it!
Thank you so much Shirley!
I am in love. Absolutely AH MAZING! You have magic design skills ! ????
Thank you so much Lindy! I’m so glad you love them too!
It looks beautiful! Just bought an old radio/phonograph myself! Please can you tell me the name of the pattern of your floor rug you purchased at Target. Thanks so much!
Thank you Nancy! That is awesome. It was the Barcelona Tapestry. I love it!