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Progress and Plans: Full Bath Renovation

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So guess what?

We were finally able to move into our house two weekends ago!  It’s been a long process with quite a few major events interrupting the renovation schedule. But, we made it!!

I mentioned on Facebook that while the main projects are now finished and the rooms are all livable that nothing is completely ready for final, finished, and fully decorated reveals.  That led me to suggest showing what we do have done in each room and detailing the plans for finishing them up.

So welcome to the first in our series of Progress and Plans posts.

The before pictures don’t really do justice at just how nasty the bathroom was.  Peeling moldy olive green wallpaper, green crusty fixtures, and 4 different types of green tiles.
The bathroom was built using an existing porch structure so the ceilings are lower than normal.  We wanted the space to feel bright and open.
For now white walls and trim look fresh with a beveled white subway tile surround, a rounded white tub, gray/white octagon and dot floor tile, and a Dried Lavender milk painted vanity.

 

The kids love the “rainbows” made by the new sconces!  I can’t say I mind them either!

A sheer floral scarf from Walmart adds privacy while casting pretty muted tones.  I can’t resist pretty floral patterns!  I picked up a second scarf to hang if we decide we want 2 panels.

 

 

The linen shower curtain came from World Market.  I wanted to tone down the white just a bit and play off of some of the wood/bronze tones in the space.

 

The brightly framed cottage garden crewelwork was bought on Etsy.  The yarn is faded but one of the flowers now shares the exact same lavender shade as the vanity!

 

 

I painted the vanity in Dried Lavender Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint.  LOVE the color!!  So happy it looks awesome with the gray dot tiles.  The finish is already spotting on the top since I only used hemp oil and wax.  New plan is to add one more coat of paint and then seal with an oil based topcoat. Oh how I was trying to avoid that!

 

We dropped in a Kohler Farmington sink bowl with widespread fixture holes.  The faucet and tub/shower hardware are the Caldwell series by Moen.

 

 

A tension rod mounted bronze tub storage unit is working perfectly for our family of 5 (so far).

 

So now, on to the plans.

1. Towel storage:  Our plans include a board and peg rail.  My husband picked up two wood spools that are slightly larger than standard shaker pegs.  Cut in half they will make 4 nice size pegs. Hopefully we can find one more similar spool for a total of 6 pegs.

2. Hang mirror: This antique dresser mirror is a beast.  I want to get it up off the vanity and hanging on the wall.  If you have a suggestion on how to hang it and have it stay put I’d love to know!

3. Toilet paper holder/storage: This tank top basket isn’t cutting it and a standard roll holder would have to be hung in an awkward position from the toilet.  I’m hoping to purchase this toilet paper holder basket from Pottery Barn to fill the space.
Perry Paper Holder - Havana Weave
4. Hang towel ring: We picked up the matching Caldwell towel ring to hang beside the vanity.  Just need to put it up!
5. Build in shelves: The closet on the other side of the bathroom wall was used to put in the HVAC ducts.  We bumped out the bathroom into some of the leftover space to add some additional storage. Three shelves, finishing paint, and baskets and it’ll be good to go.

I’ll be back with updates when we’ve added all the finishing touches!

Comments

  3. Thanks so much Meegan. We used white on white ocatagon and dot tile in the downstairs half baths. I really like the pattern but wanted something with a bit more contrast! The scarf is my fave. Found it while we were shopping for staples on our beach trip this summer.

  4. dear emmeline love this..those sconces are to die for…i haven't ever seen a basket toilet paper holder like that bet you could make one..and as far as the beast a cleat would be the only way i would trust it make sure to hit some studs xx

  10. I was surprised my husband liked the sconces as much as me BUT I'm so happy we went with them. They look great! Thanks for the tip on the cleat. Now I just need to figute out how to attach it to the mirror!

  13. Love this transformation!! I can't wait to see the rest of the house! I am checking back everyday for an update (no pressure). Looks wonderful and bright and airy!

  14. Thanks Jen! I hope to post more progress soon. I thought once we were in the house decor projects would be easy to work on but it's still been crazy just getting unpacked!!

  15. WOW! The bathroom looks gorgeous! Love the soft grays you have going on; such a timeless and classic color combination. The dresser vanity and sconces and baskets and ohmygoodness everything is perfect! Love, love, love!!! Stopping by from the Baltimore Bloggers FB group. 🙂

  17. Love, love, LOVE the vanity! The whole bathroom looks fantastic. It's coming along well! The colors are perfect, and I love the scarves for the curtain! I'm wanting to do a similar style vanity, only I need it to be big enough for two sinks. Keeping my eyes open! Looking forward to seeing it all come together 🙂

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