We’ve all been there. You want to make a big change in your home, but now is not the time to be spending. Whatever your situation, you still want to improve your room’s form and function NOW.
Here’s a case study of an ugly master bathroom that needed some interim love.
Dark green-ish walls, tan trim, yellow-ish ceiling, floral border, grimy shower door and dark rose shade made this master bathroom feel like it was from another era. And did you notice there are no knobs on the cabinets? A functional no-no!
The Plan: hit the low-lying fruit with a budget of just $300. Here’s what we did.
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Looking to make a BIG change? Ready to stir things up a bit? How about painting your floor?
For me, this fits the category of “I’d love to do it, but don’t think I can gain spousal consent.” Yes, it’s a bigger job than painting a wall, or even a ceiling. But if your wood floors have seen better days, a bit of creativity might just do the trick.
The look can range from warm country with classic diamonds on a wood floor to playful contemporary with a bold color and high gloss. And for the artistically bold among us, the possibilities are endless.
First, a little visual inspiration…then at the end of this post I’ll share the how-to’s, and a few helpful tips to keep you out of trouble. 
Lets start with one that most of us can relate to (from Coastal Living Magazine). Yes, it’s a bold painting maneuver, but it’s done in a classic way that screams “I’m traditional, but I’ve got some unanticipated sass in me!” Imagine what this can do for your tired kitchen floor! Works well with black or brown diamonds too.
Photographer: Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn
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