We kicked off 2023 with a "no spend month." If you aren't familiar with the concept, we decided to only  purchase the necessities: groceries, utilities, fuel, or anything we absolutely need to live. I decided I did not want to wait until February to start this project, so I completed this project for free! I had the paint and supplies from a previous project and the framed art was tucked away waiting to be hung in our new house. I had to get creative and while searching high and low for decor that was not being used.

January 2023 Before

This bathroom refresh made a huge impact in a short amount of time! I started by removing the towel bar, toilet paper holder, and valance brackets from the window frame. The walls had a slight texture from the previous paint so I decided to sand all of the walls using 80 grit sandpaper. If you have a large area to complete, I highly recommend using a sanding pole to save time. After the walls were sanded, I patched the holes using my favorite dry wall spackling and spackle knife. Once the spackling was dry, I used 220 grit sandpaper to smooth over the spackling for a seamless transition. I washed the walls down using a microfiber cloth and warm water removing the remaining dust from the surface. The original paint was a sheen finish and the new paint I chose has an eggshell finish, therefore I needed to prime the walls. Since I primed, I needed to sand the walls one last time after it was dry and before I could paint. I went back in with my 220 grit sandpaper for a light scuff to ensure the walls were extra smooth. Then once again, I wiped them down with my wet microfiber cloth. After all of the prep work was completed, I painted all of the walls using Sherwin Williams paint in the color Alabaster.

The space now feels bright, airy and refreshing. Never underestimate the power of a fresh coat of paint!