{"id":1567,"date":"2020-09-09T14:17:53","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T16:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/?p=1567"},"modified":"2023-02-27T21:04:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T23:04:00","slug":"how-to-hang-bead-board-paneling-for-a-cottage-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/how-to-hang-bead-board-paneling-for-a-cottage-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How to hang bead board paneling for a cottage bathroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AFDAFD41-39B8-46DC-B272-DF690703F11F.jpg\" alt=\"A cottage style bathroom with bead board wall treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1582\" title=\"bead board, bead board wall treatment, cottage bathroom with bead board, adding beadboard to cottage bathroom, cottage style\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AFDAFD41-39B8-46DC-B272-DF690703F11F.jpg 512w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AFDAFD41-39B8-46DC-B272-DF690703F11F-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updating a guest bathroom to add an extra layer of cottage appeal is as simple as adding a bead board wall treatment.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after updating my guest bathroom in recent years, (click <a href=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/budget-bathroom-makeover\/\">here<\/a> to see that), it still felt a little cold and uninviting. Always ready for a simple DIY project that won\u2019t break the bank, I opted to add bead board to the main wall of this space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps I took to complete this cottage inspired DIY project on a budget:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>After removing everything from the wall, (towel bar and decor) I wiped down the entire wall to remove any dust. Then I took my measurements to help me make an accurate list of the materials I would need to purchase for the job.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>For this DIY, I needed 2 \u00bd sheets of bead board, a 9 ft. piece of wall trim, paintable caulk, and paint. For projects like this, you also need painters tape, a good trim paint brush, paint tray, paint roller frame, and a roller for the type surface you are painting. I also purchased a couple of decorative accessories to update the space, but I always \u201cshop\u201d my home first and use what I have on hand. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2282-1.jpg\" alt=\"bead board, bead board panel, bead board panel Home Depot, Home Depot bead board panel\" class=\"wp-image-1583\" title=\"bead board, bead board panel, bead board panel Home Depot, Home Depot bead board panel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2282-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2282-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The bead board I used in this project is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/1-4-in-x-48-in-x-96-in-HDF-Ultra-True-Bead-Primed-Panel-10048814\/311316444\">Home Depot<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2365-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"painting supplies for bead board diy, diy painting supplies\" class=\"wp-image-1579\" title=\"painting supplies for bead board diy, diy painting supplies\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2365-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2365-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>I did some browsing on the internet and found that there is no single standard height for bead board in a bathroom. The typical height for this wall treatment is 38 \u2013 42 inches, but I chose to run mine up a little higher on the wall. The vertical stripe of the board design draws the eye up and makes the 8 foot ceiling appear higher, which lends a more spacious feel to the space. The already white walls make this small, windowless bathroom feel much bigger than it really is.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2294-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"How to cut bead board wall panels\" class=\"wp-image-1575\" title=\"bead board wall treatment, bead board wall panel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2294-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2294-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>After cutting the board with a skill saw, I attached it to the wall with a nail gun. And just like that, the hardest part of the job was done!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2303-1-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Installing bead board with a nail gun\" class=\"wp-image-1571\" title=\"bead board, installing bead board, bead board wall treatment, bead board wall panel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2303-1-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2303-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>I puttied and sanded all the nail holes and caulked the edges with a white paintable caulk. Then it was time for paint. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2380-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bead board for a cottage style bathroom\" class=\"wp-image-1598\" title=\"bead board panel, bead board wall treatment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2380-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2380-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2316-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Using paintable caulk after installing bead board\" class=\"wp-image-1572\" title=\"caulking, caulk gun, caulking bead board panels\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2316-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2316-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2319-1.jpg\" alt=\"Caulk the seams of bead board wall treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1573\" title=\"caulking, caulking bead board\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2319-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2319-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>When choosing a paint color for this wall treatment, I wanted a contrast to the already white walls. Nothing too bold, but a warmer tone to make the space feel a little more warm and cozy for my guests.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2369-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Creamy Mushroom paint by Behr Ultra\" class=\"wp-image-1576\" title=\"creamy mushroom paint color, Behr paint, satin paint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2369-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2369-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>I found the perfect color in Creamy Mushroom by Behr. One quart, and the painting was complete.  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2393-1-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Creamy Mushroom paint by Behr\" class=\"wp-image-1592\" title=\"creamy mushroom paint color, Behr paint, satin pain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2393-1-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2393-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The top trim piece was painted in this color as well.  After touching up the nail holes, it was time to add my d\u00e9cor back to the space. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A new overhead light fixture adds to the charm of this tiny guest bath. The distressed white finish and clear frosted glass accents are a perfect choice for cottage style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/737995382261.jpg\" alt=\"kichler semi-flush lighting in cottage bathroom\" class=\"wp-image-1600\" title=\"kichler lighting, semi-flush lighting, lighting for cottage bathroom, bathroom lighting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/737995382261.jpg 675w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/737995382261-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/737995382261-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/737995382261-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/737995382261-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This light fixture is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/Kichler-Kona-Cay-12-in-Distressed-Antique-White-Coastal-Incandescent-Semi-flush-Mount-Light\/1000682861\">Lowe&#8217;s<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2799-1.jpg\" alt=\"cottage style bathroom decor\" class=\"wp-image-1590\" title=\"cottage style bathroom, bathroom decor, cottage style, cottage decor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2799-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2799-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To add another layer of cozy cottage to this space, I did another small DIY project. I made a tub tray from a piece of  wood we had on hand.  I sanded and stained the wood with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Varathane-1-qt-Jacobean-Classic-Wood-Interior-Stain-339722\/305502024\">Varathane Classic<\/a> wood stain and attached vintage handles we had on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2557.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a diy bathtub tray\" class=\"wp-image-1594\" title=\"diy, diy bathtub tray\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2557.jpg 640w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2557-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2563-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Making a DIY wooden bathtub tray\" class=\"wp-image-1595\" title=\"diy, diy bathtub tray, wooden tray, wooden bathtub tray\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2563-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2563-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2659-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Making a wooden diy bathtub tray\" class=\"wp-image-1586\" title=\"diy, diy bathtub tray, wooden tray, wooden bathtub tray\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2659-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2659-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now my guest bath is warm and inviting and reflects the cozy cottage style I love so much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2698-1.jpg\" alt=\"cottage style bathroom with bead board wall treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1589\" title=\"cottage style bathroom, bead board, bead board wall panel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2698-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2698-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2701-1-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"bead board wall treatment in cottage style bathroom\" class=\"wp-image-1604\" title=\"bead board, diy bead board wall, bead board panel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2701-1-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2701-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Be sure to pin this project for later<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6EC0962E-115C-4F3D-A002-0537EF4BDD49.png\" alt=\"how to hang bead board paneling\" class=\"wp-image-1609\" title=\"diy bead board paneling, diy bead board project\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6EC0962E-115C-4F3D-A002-0537EF4BDD49.png 426w, https:\/\/athomeinthewildwood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6EC0962E-115C-4F3D-A002-0537EF4BDD49-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updating a guest bathroom to add an extra layer of cottage appeal is as simple as adding a bead board wall treatment. Even after updating my guest bathroom in recent years, (click here to see that), it still felt a little cold and uninviting. 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