The Life of Jennifer Dawn: Bathroom Remodel

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Bathroom Remodel

A few months back, I shared with you our Master Bedroom Makeover.  Around the same time we also began a remodel on the adjoining Master Bathroom.  It's taken me a little longer to share this space with you because it involved quite a few D.I.Y. projects.  I finally was able to finish two of those projects last weekend--sewing the curtains and reupholstering the vanity seat.  Here are the before and after shots...
This bathroom felt drab and dark before. Now it is a bright, sophisticated space with the spa-like feel I wanted for our bath. The tile and dark mirrors and cabinets give the room its masculine bones while the ruffled curtains, frilly pillow, and elegant accessories provide feminine touches. Not only did I want the space to be the perfect mix of masculine and feminine, but I wanted it to flow nicely with the master bedroom. I unified the two spaces with matching rugs and similar pops of blue. The cabinets were a weekend project in which I removed the drawers and doors, sanded, primed, painted, sealed, and reassembled them. Whew! It was quite a job, but it was well worth the effort. The color I used was called Bracken which was a close match to the mirrors. I tried to be as budget friendly as possible by painting the existing cabinets, repainting existing furniture, and keeping elements like the lighting, flooring, shower unit, and counters. I absolutely love how the old and new all came together to create this space!
Each morning I see this reclaimed wood sign that Jess from Nailed It Goods custom made for me!  It reads, "I will be grateful for this day."  It's a perfect way to rise and begin the day!
Here's a behind the scenes look...
Lydia Grace was my little helper. All the sanding and painting was really quite calming. When I do D.I.Y. projects, I feel close to my dad. These are the kinds of things I would have done with him. I painted, prayed, and thought of him. I still need to add knobs to the cabinets, but I just couldn't wait any longer to share the room with you. What do you think?

Bathroom Updates:
Walls and baseboards painted
Mirrors were replaced
New faucet for the sink was installed
New shower head was installed
Two areas were tiled thanks to our terrific handyman
Sink and shower were re caulked
Furniture was sanded, primed, and painted
Cabinets were sanded, primed, painted, and sealed
Vanity seat was repainted and reupholstered
Wall shelves painted and hung
Wood sign hung (It's pretty heavy, so my father-in-law stepped in to help with this.)
New bathroom accessories were brought in
Window valance was sewn from a shower curtain that matched the one hung at the shower

Sources:
Tile: Lowe's
Paint: Lowe's
Oval wall mirrors: Lowe's
Floor mirror: Target
Reclaimed wood sign: Nailed It Goods
Rug: Target
Shower head and faucet: Lowe's
Extra cabinet: Old nightstand that was re purposed and repainted
Shelf: Already owned--repainted
Wall shelves: Target--painted to match cabinetry
Window valance: Cut and sewn from a shower curtain from Target
Clock: Kirkland's--painted to match the pops of robin's egg blue
Shower Curtain: Target
Bathroom accessories: A mix of Ikea, Target, Crate & Barrel, and Hobby Lobby items
Large basket for towels: Target
Towels: Target
Chair: Secondhand buy
Pillow: Target
Vanity seat: Already owned--repainted and reupholstered with leftover fabric from the shower curtain I used to sew the window valance
Photo of the bird's nest: Whatever The Shop

Happy remodeling!

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39 comments:

  1. I love it Jennifer!! You guys did an awesome job!

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    1. Thanks, Cindy. That means a lot coming from you. You have done some awesome DIY projects yourself.

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  2. This looks great! You guys did an amazing job. I love the color scheme you chose...and the tile makes such a difference.

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    1. Thanks, Luisa! The color scheme was inspired by the tile itself. It really did make a big impact. P.S. Congrats on your baby boy! I'm so happy for you!

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  3. beautiful! It looks so different from before!

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    1. Thanks, Holly. It did make a huge difference. I am loving our home more and more with each new project.

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  4. Oh my goodness, I love it! I just sent the link to my husband! I've been wanting to do something new to our Master Bath and this just may be it! Thank you for the inspiration to get us going!! It's amazing!

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    1. Awww...I'm so glad you like it! I'm very flattered! My own husband thinks it looks like a magazine which is really something coming from him. When I come up with these ideas, he doesn't always share my vision and "see" the finished product before it has come together. He completely trusts me though. When I started painting the cabinets, I told him, "There is no turning back now." Good thing he trusts me.

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  5. i absolutely love that tiled wall. fabulous job.

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  6. This is beautiful! You did an amazing job. I really love the tiled wall in your little sink nook. Way to make an awkward bathroom layout work for you! You've inspired me to try something similar in my house....or at least add it to the list, ha!

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    1. Thanks! I knew I wanted to put tile around the shower, but I was worried that it would stand out too much. That's when I decided to balance the room by also going with tile on the opposite end. I'm so glad it gave you some inspiration for your own space.

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  7. That turned out great! And I love the rug...it reminds me of the drapes I painted! Thanks for sharing! ~Lisa @ Practically Perfect Home

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    1. Thank you, Lisa! You are right. You drapes and my rug do share similar patterns. I bet that's why I loved your drapes so much. There is a larger version of this same rug in our master bedroom.

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  8. It TOTALLY looks like a spa now. I love all the tile work and the color palette. Beautiful.

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  9. Jennifer, I have such huge master bathroom envy! You did an amazing job, so lovely.

    XO/Lena @ Root&Blossom

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  10. I love that tile! And how you put it above the shower surround. Such an amazing difference in the room! Excellent remodel!!
    Jeannine @ The Concrete Cottage

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    1. Thanks! Choosing tile was a challenge. I'm glad I went with this one because it really did make a huge difference and set the tone for the rest of the room. I appreciate you coming by and commenting!

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  11. Such an improvement, Love it! I just painted the identical corner shelf for my mom's bathroom white!

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    1. Thanks! How funny that we both had the same idea to paint our shelves white!

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  12. very well done, i love the tile accents

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    1. Thanks, Ronda! It's a pleasure to have you visit!

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  13. I LOVE this! Love thee back splash & color scheme. I love the accessories (chair, mirror), too! We're about to buy a house. The bathroom is outdated. I was looking on pinterest and such for some low-cost DIY bathroom updates. This looks similar to what I'd do.

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    1. Thanks, Kim. I'm glad it gave you some ideas for your own space. Good luck with the house purchase. That is so exciting!

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  14. Awesome!! That looks AMAZING! Great job!!

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  15. That is gorgeous. We're in the process of remodeling our downstairs bathroom, so this is giving me ideas!

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    1. I'm glad it provided a bit of inspiration for your own remodel. Thanks for coming by!

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  16. I love this! My favorite thing about it is the tile over the bathtub! I would have never thought of filling in that little space with tile, but with the curtain closed, it totally looks like your shower is COMPLETELY tiled. Awesome!

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    1. Thanks! We wanted to be as budget and eco-friendly as possible. Ripping the whole shower out was not an option, so this was the next best thing.

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  17. Your bathroom looks awesome! Great job! I would not have thought to tile above the shower but it looks amazing.

    Tammy @ the colored door

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    1. Thanks, Tammy! You always do such amazing projects. Your sweet compliment has made my day!

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  18. This bathroom remodel is gorgeous! I just love the colors! I came over from Sweet Bella Roos.

    Emily

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  19. I am in love with the wall behind your sink! That looks fantastic!

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  20. This looks awesome! I love the tile choice. Using it behind the sink and the shower area really ties everything together.

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  21. You picked the best colors for your bathroom. White, gray and rusty green compliment each other. Loving your bathroom and it's overall beauty.

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