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Show-Stopping Small Bathroom Makeover

Lauren Makk, from @laurenmakk, transformed a tiny powder bathroom into a show-stopping statement of maximalist metallic glam. Lauren packed this small space with big personality and luxurious detail. Her design features hand-carved textures, hand-painted mixed metallics and custom-cut wallpaper panels.

Luxurious bathroom with gold and brown walls, adorned with bird motifs. A round mirror hangs above a pedestal sink with gold fixtures and a plant. To the right, a toilet sits on warm wooden flooring, complemented by a patterned rug. The ambiance is elegant and artistic.

Supplies Needed

  • Woman smiles while applying green tape in a geometric pattern on a wall, wearing a red shirt and headscarf. The scene conveys creativity and cheerfulness.
    1

    Map Out Design

    Use FrogTape® Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape to define your design on the wall. Lauren created large triangular shapes that intertwined to give a dramatic look.

  • A small bathroom with gray walls is taped with bright green and yellow lines for a paint design. A ring light stands in front of the toilet, creating a focused, experimental atmosphere.
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    Add Texture

    Apply a thick 0.5 in. layer of drywall compound to your designs and create texture using a grooved clay scraper or tiling trowel. Remember, this is your design, so have fun!

  • Person applying plaster to a wall with a trowel, featuring a geometric design with yellow tape. A modern, lit lamp hangs on the left.
    3

    Add Layers

    Lauren wanted her mural to have layers. Once the first set of designs had dried, she used FrogTape® Delicate Surface Painter’s Tape to create additional triangular shapes between them. She also added some waves and circles.

  • Close-up of textured white plaster with a diagonal strip of yellow tape being removed, revealing smooth drywall beneath. Conveys a sense of renovation.
    4

    Peel & Reveal

    Peel off your painter's tape and give yourself a pat on the back for your hard work! You’re halfway through!

  • Woman in overalls uses gold spray paint and wears a respirator mask in a bathroom. Abstract designs in white and gold cover the walls, conveying creativity.
    5

    Adding Some Gold

    Lauren suited up in her PPE painter's mask and grabbed some gold metallic spray paint. She applied it to the ceiling and the textured elements on the walls. There was no need to worry about overspray on this first paint step.

  • A person in a denim apron stands on a ladder, wearing a respirator mask and gloves, painting. A roll of FrogTape Delicate is visible on the ladder.
    6

    Make It Dazzle

    Next, use FrogTape® Delicate Surface Painter’s Tape to define the relief areas of the design. Next, Lauren gave it a spritz of gold spray paint.

  • A person applies masking tape to a wall with gold and pink textured circular patterns. A covered toilet tank and a roll of FrogTape Delicate are visible below. The scene conveys a sense of renovation and artistic design.
    7

    Antique Aspects

    Water down a leftover paint sample and dab it across the walls, letting it soak into the cracks and crevices. Then use a damp, lint-free rag to wick away any excess or drips.

    A word of advice: Vary the amount of brown paint on different sections so no two areas look exactly alike. This decision gave the metallic paint an opportunity to shine through in a natural way!

  • Textured brown wall art with swirling, circular patterns and vibrant, paper-crafted cranes in flight. A warm, ambient light adds a serene atmosphere.
    8

    Cut Out Your Cranes

    Cut each bird or custom shape out by hand and position them on the wall using FrogTape® Delicate Surface Painter’s Tape. This way, you can adjust your design as it unfolds without removing any of your hard work underneath.

  • Elegant bathroom wall features gold and bronze textured patterns with white cranes in flight. A round mirror and a small plant above the sink add charm.
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    Final Spritz

    Protect your spray area with a disposable drop cloth. Give the back of each bird a generous spritz of heavy-duty spray adhesive and permanently place your flock on your walls. Now, step back and admire your hard work!

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