This post is sponsored by Plaid. All opinions expressed are my own.
No only am I super excited to give you a little peek into our bathroom renovations today, but I have a little announcement for you too! I am officially a member of the 2016 Plaid Creators as they celebrate 40 YEARS in this industry! They have been doing this longer than I have been alive! Plaid will be releasing tons of new products that I will be sharing with you throughout the year! I hope you are as excited as I am because some of these new items will rock your world! You can find out more about these new products here.
For this month's challenge we created projects based on these top DIY trends that debuted at CHA 2016 in January. There were so many trends and I had a hard time choosing. This Industrial Farmhouse Bathroom Sign is sort of a blend between the trends Authentic and Curiosity.
I think my husband's biggest pet peeve is when one of the kids don't flush the toilet. And when I say one of the kids I may or may not be guilty of that too (somebody PLEASE put in me time out, lol!). I mean in all fairness generally it's because I can't even go to the restroom without having to jump up and run somewhere, just the other day my youngest fell down the stairs while I tried to take a potty break. SO basically what I'm saying is I have a legit reason (yeah, let's go with that) for occasionally forgetting to flush, the kids however, well... that's on them ;)!
Given our problem it only made sense to make a sign to remind us all how to fix it. : ) I shared my bathroom plans a few weeks ago, where I talked about the style I was going for - Industrial Farmhouse - and how I was planning to achieve this look. This sign was something I thought up just the other day so it wasn't in the original plans, but it filled a gap I had just perfectly!
Are you ready to make one? It's way easier than it looks!
Supplies:
- FolkArt® Home Decor Chalk in the paint colors Sheepskin and Parisian Grey
- FolkArt® Home Decor Wax in the color White Wax
- FolkArt ® Home Decor™ Brushes
- FolkArt ® Home Decor™ Layering Block
- Wooden Plaque
- Metal Letters (I found mine at Hobby Lobby)
- Sanding Block (fine grit)
- Hammer & Nails
How to Make a DIY Industrial Farmhouse Bathroom Sign
Start by painting your wooden plaque in the Sheepskin paint color and let dry.
Then, pour a little bit of the Parisian Grey Paint onto a piece of scrap wood or cardboard and dip your layering block into the paint. Following the directions on the packaging, remove excess paint by blotting it on a clean surface of the cardboard, then run the layering block along the wooden plaque until you achieve your desired look. This gives it a distressed look without all the extra steps! I'm really excited to start incorporating this into my distressing techniques.
Let dry and sand with your sanding block, distressing the edges and softening up the paint. Clean off any sawdust, then apply the wax according to the instructions on the bottle.
Attach the metal letters to the wooden plaque using the hammer and nails, and hang each letter - that's it!
Now you can hang your new industrial farmhouse bathroom sign above your toilet and hopefully everyone will flush when necessary ;)!
Be sure and follow along with Plaid as they celebrate 40 years this year, and use the Promo Code KATIE123 for 15% off any purchases!
Brooke Riley~Re-Fabbed
VERY cute and simple! Love it.
Katie
Thanks so much Brooke!!
Shawna
Can you tell me the color on the walls, I'd like to paint my bathroom this color, thanks!
Katie
Hey Shawna, the color is Sherwin Williams Simple White : ) The name is kinda mis leading cause it is a very light gray ; )
Crystal
I laughed so hard when I read about you not being able to go to the bathroom. I remember those days...lol!! I have been there. It does get better. I love, love, love the flush sign!! Super cute!! Congratulations on being part of the Plaid team!!!
Katie
Haha, I sure hope so. When all the kids are gone I might just stay in there and have a party! Thanks for stopping by Crystal 🙂
DazzleWhileFrazzled
Sounds like your kiddos are like my kiddos. I almost dread walking into their bathroom! Cute sign. So far I only have one reader but once the other two are reading two, their bath will have lots of signs like yours! Visiting from Link Party Palooza.
Katie
haha! Yes... walking into the bathroom is kind of a gamble! Thanks for stopping by!!
Frita
VERY cute and simple! Love it.
Pauline Molinari
I'm stopping by from the Monday Funday Party and absolutely LOVE your bathroom sign. So cute!
Katie
Thanks Pauline!! Our kids seem to get a kick out of it!
Ashley
I'm absolutely in love with this look right now! So classic and functional. Great job on the sign and congratulations!!
Katie
Aww thanks Ashley! : )
Cindy Magee
This is super cute and we could use one of these in our main bathrooms! 🙂 So creative!!!
Katie
Thanks so much Cindy! My kids got a kick out of it!
Katie
haha! Yes... walking into the bathroom is kind of a gamble! Thanks for stopping by!!
KAITLYN ZERR
So creative! I LOVE the shelf, where did you get it?
Jessica
Love it. Can you tell me where you purchased the shelves?
Katie
Thanks Jessica! I actually made these, I will have a tutorial up pretty soon for them though! : )
Angie @ Knick of Time
This is just too darn cute!
I'm sharing it on Facebook! 🙂
Kathy
Hi,
I just couldn't resist writing a comment. I don't like Meryl Streep either! My sister feels the same way. I'm usually afraid to say it because so many think she's wonderful.
But I also love your style and would love to be able to create the way you do.
I've been following your site for a long time and not commenting, but your husband's feelings about Meryl needed some support. 🙂
Kathy
michelle
Hi!
What hardware is holding up the shelves? I love it!
Katie
Hi Michelle, it is just metal pipe from the plumbing sections at hardware stores : ) You can buy them in precut lengths, or have them cut custom lengths if you want : )
Kim
Also curious about the hardware the shelves are on. Thanks.
Katie
Hi Kim, it is just metal pipe from the plumbing sections at hardware stores : ) You can buy them in precut lengths, or have them cut custom lengths if you want : )
Kristine
This is adorable! I love your style and your techniques! I can't wait to try and recreate. Where did you find your wooden plaque from? Do you make them?
Jamie Marabillas
Do you have a diy up for the stain on the shelves and mounting? I have been checking for weeks and can't figure out the colors used. I LOVE them!
Sarah
Where are the shelves from?
Derrick
Hi! Love this! What size are your galvanized letters?
Jenna
Love pretty much everything about your bathroom 🙂 I was curious where you found the metal basket? Thanks so much!
Elizabeth Rice
Hi-
What are the dimensions of the plaque and letters. Gonna need to order it all online, but need measurements to ensure the letters will fit on the plaque.. 🙂 (Maybe where you got the plaque, too?
BoB
Dimensions are 15-inch width and 4 inches height.
Sandi
What is holding the shelves? Where did you find the "rough" shelves. Thanks so much!
Cynthia
Where did get the wood Shelvinging and hardwood from?
Meaghan
What size shelves did you use and what size pipes did you use?
Katie
Hi Meaghan. I'm not sure of the sizes of the shelves as we have left that house. I believe I used 2x8's for the shelf, but the length I just kinda measured it out to fill the space between the wall and the mirror. The pipes were 3/4" pipes though : )
Karen
Katie, where did you get the wooden box with the drawers and also the jar that says things.. thanks
Katie
Hi Karen! The little wooden box is from Hobby Lobby... the "Things" jar is actually from Walmart, but I believe they discontinued it 🙁
violet
hi my name is violet and i love this bathroom set up!!!! i was wondering where you got that little file thing lol idk what to call it but its the one with the 3 little boxes that you have there on your shelfe. i have been trying to find it and i cant please help!
Katie
Thank you so much! I actually found it at Hobby Lobby. I'm not sure if they sell it anymore, but I always go there for cute little storage things like that! ; )
RobertCrossan
Katie, It looks nice and I just check the price which is affordable.
Arthur C. Jackson
I should follow this article. The way it arranges is great that make my stuff organize. Hope I can do it since it is very easy. I should buy know the materials.
Tabitha
I love the looks and feel of this. Wondering though where you got your little tiny 3 drawer filling cabinet. Thanks so much for sharing.
Edward
The samples are very nice, I like your design .. i am interested in the detailed sizes of the products .. can tell me?
Ainsley Ash
Absolutely beautiful, from where did you get these shelves? You have done an excellent job congrats.
Anonymous
Toilet Safety Rails, or washroom safety outlines, are fundamental washroom help gadgets for people suffering from movability impairments or handicaps
Jenna watson
Hi! Love this. my question is Where did you get the Shelvinging and hardwood from?
Paulette
When I read about you being unable to use the restroom, I burst out laughing. Those were the days...lol!! I've been there before. It improves over time. The flush sign is one of my favourites!! Super adorable!! Congratulations on joining the Plaid family!!!