I got permission from my landlord to make small, surface level updates around the house. And the first room I’m pumping myself up to tackle is the bathroom. We have an old light wood vanity with a surface that is slightly discolored after years of use, no matter how hard I scrub. So, I’ve done a little research and I’m planning to make purchases in early October. I think all I need is the following and the space is going to look 100% better.
Vanity Update:
- Screwdriver
- TSP cleaning solution
- Sandpaper to remove the finish on the wood
- Primer
- Half-gallon can of paint
- Painter’s tape (for the floor and mirror since I’ll paint the trim of it too)
- two new pull handles
To update the countertop:
- Xacto knife
- Removable vinyl contact paper in ‘marble‘
- Rubbing alcohol
- Smoothing device (like a credit card or gift card)
Other:
- New Shower head
Eventually I’d also like to buy removable wallpaper and/or repaint the bathroom, but I think this will be more than enough to start. I already love the shelf we hung when we moved in, and the shower curtin/handtowels/rug we have.
I’ll post an update with photos of supplies and the before/during/after photos when this gets underway. Posting this “prep” is working to hold myself accountable to actually start and finish this project.