I’ve shared with you our master bathroom progress, and although we have yet to finish the big projects in that space (I’m talking to you, Sauna!), we decided to tackle a few smaller projects in the mean time. It’s the tiny transformations that can make a big impact, yes?
I see a DIY waiting in the pipeline... pun intended!
I’ve written before that I always enjoy nontraditional accessories, and when I spotted the above galvanized conduit pipes and fittings at the hardware store, I knew I had the perfect future project in mind for them:
Surprise! A TP holder!
I think our little DIY adds the perfect touch of industrial design to our soft, Scandinavian bathroom. But, of course, we didn’t stop there…
Behold, the matching towel bars!
I can’t wait to highlight their lovely industrial roots with a splash of black and white typographic art. Perhaps a bus roll banner, even?
The easiest DIY ever.
Anyway, the project is so easy that I’m not even going to underestimate your intelligence by explaining it to you. But, of course, if you’re stumped, you can ask me anything you like in the comment section, as always!
Next project? Shower door!
What about you, friends? Any small, easy, quick changes you’ve made to your home in the last few days?
Tell me in the comments below.
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My jaw dropped when I checked out the bus roll banner link. Ah…with the mirror and the fixtures, that would look AMAZING! You must do it! Love your DIY and industrial meets Scandinavian vibe!
WOW, Erin! Amazing! What an incredibly creative idea!
You're speaking my language girl! I love industrial accessories! But to answer your question, the most recent (and quick) change I've made to my new place is hanging a curtain behind/above the bed so that I can sleep an extra 30 minutes every morning. I did it less for looks and more so that I walk into work more pleasant
Well everybody loves a pleasant cohort!
I guess this is function over form then?
Thanks, friends!
And oh my goodness, Kayla — I totally feel your pain. Sometimes you've gotta spring for function!
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I don't have parties in the back yard any more I need backyard crashed along with my kitchen, I have a pool that is green and ugly so no more bacyard parties for me.
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We bought a $20 screen door from a big box home improvement store and are adding wainscoting and trim to make it more Arts & Crafts fancy for a price we like.
I am loving this DIY, and it just so happens that our Holly Hobby bath accessories are in sore need of an update! As for me, my most recent mini-update has been removing a rarely used screen door. Light now streams through the interior glass door into our dining area, I wish I had done it a year ago!
This is so excellent! I really want to use pipes in my living room…maybe the bathroom is next?
Excellent! Copper piping is also fun to use in unconventional ways. I am loving this look but just as equally, the mirror project. I've done similar but not with such chunky driftwood-type pieces. A nice juxtaposition of industrial and organic.
Oh I love all of your DIY ideas, friends!
Hi Erin – first time I'm reading your blog. The pipe idea is super nice … but I do have a question. My only experience with this galvanized kind of piping (&maybe it's because the piping I have is really old) is that a black 'carbon' like substance rubs off on anything that touches it. Has yours been coated with something?
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