Bathroom Makeover and Complete Remodel: The Reveal
The bathroom is done! If you’ve been following along, you know that this had turned into a project that ended up taking longer than expected. It was a big undertaking since it was completely gutted to start with! We are thrilled with the end result. Here is the reveal! This will be an overall look at this bathroom makeover and complete remodel with before and after photos and all the details and finishing touches.
This bathroom remodel was featured on Apartment Therapy, and you can check it out here.
You can read about the demo and gutting of the bathroom and see how this remodel all began here.
You can see the original design plans and early progress here.
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The Walls
Filling in a Doorway
First step was removing the door next to the sink and closing it up to make way for a double vanity. This door led to a bedroom, and it was a door that we never used. So it made more sense to get rid of it and to have a double vanity instead.
You can read about this whole process here.
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Tiling the Walls
I wanted to tile the shower, but I also wanted the tile to go all the way around the room and partly up the wall, board and batten style.
The height of the tile around the room is just under 40 inches. Read more here about how we came to this measurement as well as other heights in the bathroom.
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Wall Details
Square tile: 6×6 white ceramic
Grout line size: 1/16th
Grout color: charcoal by Mapei
Wall paint: SW alabaster in eggshell latex
Trim paint: SW alabaster in semi gloss enamel
You can read about all the paint colors in my home, my favorites, here.
What is Hanging on the Walls
Toilet Paper Holder and Towel Ring
Read how to drill into tile successfully here.
Continuing with the gold accents, I chose this matching gold toilet paper holder and towel ring from Anthropologie. I feel that they really add a lot of pretty to the practical side of things.
Hooks
Hooks are a necessity in a bathroom, and I love the look of these wooden peg hooks! They also don’t stick out too far like some other hooks, which is good since this wall is right behind the door when it opens.
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Hanging Plants
I love hanging plants, and I felt that this was the perfect corner for some. These baskets along with the plants tie in the shower curtain colors as well.
We decided to hang them on these white brackets on the wall as opposed to hooks in the ceiling.
Mirrors
When choosing mirrors, at first I was thinking to go with gold. However, being that there was already a lot of gold accents, these black framed mirrors now really pop on their own and tie in with the other black touches in the room. I love the arched detail as well!
Art
The art hanging in this bathroom is from Hobby Lobby, Target and artfullywalls.com. I do love what they all add as finishing touches to the space.
Lighting
I had a hard time settling on sconces for above the mirrors. I knew I wanted gold, but there are so many styles out there to choose from. These ended up being the winner in an Instagram poll, and I also liked how they don’t have a light bulb showing and how they have a midcentury style to go with the vanity. I think they go perfectly and also give off plenty of light. We also have a ceiling light/fan combo that isn’t really necessary to turn on unless you’re in the shower.
The Window
We decided to change out the trim around the window, making it more of a focal point and also adding a windowsill. Then for privacy and to finish it off, this bamboo shade was the perfect thing. You can read about how to make this DIY window trim here.
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The Door
We kept the original door and gave it a fresh coat of paint (SW alabaster) and changed out the hinges and doorknob. Then the cherry on top was this fabulous hook, tying in the gold and adding a midcentury vibe like the vanity.
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The Vanity
This vanity really set the tone and style of the whole room. I fell in love with the look of it, and it along with the white square tiles was my starting point. I was considering a white vanity at first, but since I wanted white tiles and white walls, I felt it would’ve been too much white for my taste. Now I love how this wood pops against all the white!
The marble counter is so dreamy! We ended up having this particular one made to size locally after having issues with the original. (It arrived cracked, and then a replacement hadn’t arrived after many months and phone calls. We finally decided to go this route instead in the end.)
What’s on the Vanity
It’s fun to add some practical and decorative items on the vanity.
These canisters really look like glass but are acrylic! I don’t have to worry about them scratching the counter or breaking, and they’re beautiful!
I love the faucets so much, and right now I have a little fall flower arrangement that just fits perfectly in the corner.
The Floor
Especially after dealing with water damage under the flooring and getting rid of that old linoleum for good, this penny tile floor is very exciting to have now! It’s one of my favorite parts of this bathroom makeover.
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If you were following along, you may remember that at first I was going to go with small white hex tiles on the floor. I changed my mind to these white penny tiles with no regrets! I’m so happy with the look of them and how well they go with the style of the whole room.
Floor Details
You can read about the penny tile installation including tips and tricks here.
Grout color: silver by Mapei
Penny tile: white glossy porcelain
The Shower
BEFORE
You can read about the shower niche installation here
AFTER
We knew we wanted to tile the shower up to the ceiling with the same square white tile. The niche needed to be nice and large. (The shower niche measurements tiled are: 13×34.5 inches)
When deciding what tile to put in the niche, I debated putting the penny tile in there also to match the floor, but I decided I love this cohesive look the best.
I love the look of the gold fixtures against the white tile and dark grout.
When deciding what shower curtain to pick, I decided I wanted something with some color since the bathroom does have a lot of white. I love the look of wallpaper, and I feel like this shower curtain not only gives some great color but also adds the look of wallpaper without committing to a wallpaper! I love it, and I get asked all the time, “where is your shower curtain from?”
14 Comments
Barbra-Sue
It’s gorgeous! You’ve done an amazing job!
Liz
Thanks so much!
Anja
I just love, love, love what you have done with this bathroom!!
Liz
I’m so glad, thank you! 🙂
Michael MacInnis
We’ re looking at updating some things as we plan on moving in the foreseeable future. This definitely inspires some ideas for how to make our bathrooms (4) to look a bit nicer!
Liz
Thanks so much! Lots of luck to you!
Jessica Moran
Oh wow!! This is incredible and I think if I had a bathroom like that I would constantly look at it. The look is very much my style- saving it for my someday bathroom!
Liz
That means a lot to me, thank you!!
Kacie
This is beautiful! Where did you get the vanity? I love the warmth it brings to the space!
Liz
Thank you! It is from West Elm. The exact link is under “Shop this Post” if interested!
SCH
beautiful remodel. is there a particular brand of 6×6 white tile, and assuming gloss finish??
Liz
Thank you! The tile is Daltile from Home Depot, and yes it is glossy. If you click on the square picture of white tile that is in the post, it will take you to the link of what we used. Let me know if you have any trouble getting it!
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