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9 Ideas for Organizing the Bathroom Vanity

Well we totally missed last weeks snowstorm that I know a lot of you were affected by and are still digging out from.  Kinda crazy that upstate New York has less snow that DC…

What haven’t missed – or rather, avoided – is the nasty sick bug going around. Once again, another January has hit us hard with sickness and it’s the kind that lingers and seems to never leave. Unfortunately it’s got us all down.  The last few weeks have been rocky, but I’m trying to keeping chugging forward with thoughts of warmer weather + sunnier days ahead.  It’s the only think you can do, right?!

Anyway, I am happy to share that I have a new post up at Better Homes and Gardens.

If you’ve been busy decluttering and organizing since the new year hit, then I have a post for you…
Getting a hold on THE MESSY VANITY.  I’ve got one, do you?  Then here are 9 Easy Ways to Make Over a Messy Vanity.

I took away so much while putting this post together and I hope you will too.

Click to read the full article on >>> 9 Easy Ways to Make Over a Messy Vanity

BATHROOM ORGANIZATION: Organizational ideas + tips for the bathroom vanity

Check out my bio page + all my articles on Better Homes and Gardens

More content coming soon to be featured on BHG.com!

Budget Bathroom Renovation Reveal

What a whirlwind of a week. Renovation of the kitchen is underway, which is keeping me busy, but I had a few moments over the past days to sit + reflect + appreciate all the kind comments that were left on the blog + + Instagram & Facebook about the plan of action for the new space. It’s going to quite a ride over the coming weeks. More on that soon!

In the meantime, I am excited to share a before & after bathroom renovation that I recently completed for a client / friend.

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

This bathroom remodel was a labor of love! With a tight budget in mind, smart solutions + affordable, yet stylish choices were a must. Some elements had to stay, but others – like the vintage clawfoot tub – were a MUST TO GO!

When my friend reached out to me about freshening up the bathroom space – which is the only bathroom on the 2nd floor of her 1920s home – the major need/want was a new tub. The overall look & feel of the space were also important and for that I created a Vision Board that suited their style & was an extension of the rest of their home.

Design Board for the Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Let’s take a step back to see what the ‘before’ space looked like…

BEFORE.

With budget in mind, all the plumbing fixtures needed to stay in the existing locations but be upgraded.

The toilet would be swapped out…

Before Bathroom

The pedestal sink (with absolutely NO surface space) would be changed out for a new 5′ long cabinet with storage!

Before Bathroom

The clawfoot tub, which looked beautiful but wasn’t functional at all for this family of 4, was the main focus for this bathroom renovation. The tub went from a clawfoot style to a built-in tub with custom tile surround – more on that in a bit.

Before Bathroom

Before Bathroom

Additionally, different decor was added to the walls, the laundry area got a fresh coat of paint, and a new mirror + light were installed.

Once the design was complete, the items were ordered + delivered, the contractor was able to get started. Of course, with all renovations there were a few hiccups along the way, but the renovated bathroom was soon complete and has been the highlight ever since!

AFTER.

Welcome to this new serene + sophisticated cottage-style bathroom…

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

What a change!

The pedestal was replaced with a 5′ long vanity that not only has more surface area for getting ready in the morning, but there is plenty of storage below – closed and open.

One tricky part of this bathroom was the existing baseboard heaters. With a 20″ distance between the heaters, the pedestal base fit just perfect. But a vanity wouldn’t. The challenged lied in finding a vanity that not only fit the aesthetic for the space, but also had legs that could be removed / notched in the back to fit around the heaters. Take a 2nd look at the picture above… Do you see the missing legs in the back?

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Another challenge was the small space – again only about 24″ – between the 2 windows to fit a new mirror and light. The mirror width just fit.

Tile was added to the backsplash above the vanity, which was a beautiful addition that ties into the tile in the tub.

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

The toilet was an easy switch to a new style. Above, floating decorative shelves were installed to hold baskets and fun layers.

Making way around the new bathroom, the clients chose to hang their vintage horse hooks for the towels. This was in their previous bathroom and I love that they reused them in this new space.

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Above are black and white pictures from their travels.

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Ah, the new tub area! What a big change. No more clinging plastic shower curtains while in the tub.

For this area of the bathroom, we designed a wall to the right of the entry door which allowed the new tub to be tiled on 3 sides. The new wall was built thicker than a typical 4″ wall and a vertical niche was created for holding shampoos, soaps, etc.

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

The main tile in the tub area is a white 3 x 6 subway and a glass accent tile was added on the 3 walls as border + was used in the backs of the niches.

This accent tile is what was also used for the backsplash above the vanity.

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

As I shared above, this bathroom is really big, but it’s also the only bathroom on the 2nd floor. It not is filled with bathroom essentials, but also houses the laundry area.

The washer + dryer sit side-by-side and fit in a closet with shelving above. A large, luxe laundry would have been ideal in a dream world, but it wasn’t feasible, so we upgraded the space.

LAUNDRY BEFORE.

Beore Bathroom + Laundry

The walls of the laundry were painted a deep turquoise color & new sturdier shelving was hung. A clean space was created using beautiful baskets.

LAUNDRY AFTER.

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com[this laundry makeover was actually the inspiration for my laundry revamp]

Lastly, the one element that was an eye sore before, but took on a new life after the renovation was the floor. The ceramic tile on the floor was discussed a lot and at length. In the end, because of the size of the bathroom, the cost to remove + replace the floor with new material would have cost way too much. Plus the additional time without a working bathroom would have been just shy of a nightmare.

Once all the new fittings + fixtures were installed, the client had the grout professionally cleaned and with a new rug – a 4′ round jute – was added. Today, with the new cooler colors + all the other beauty in the space, your eye never steers to the floor.

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

And that’s a wrap, except for 2 pictures I couldn’t resist sharing… On the day of photoshooting this bathroom renovation, I brought my daughter with me. In true style, Bring Your Daughter to Work day!

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Another blah to beautiful transformed space!

Looking for something similar in your home, check out the resource links below to get you started…

Design Board for the Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

// 1 – Paint Palette:
// 2 – Light Fixture
// 3 – Floating Shelves
// 4 – Black & White framed pictures (by client)
// 5 – Valance (I made them – DIY tutorial for simply box valance)
// 6 – Oval Tilt Mirror
// 7 – Vanity Top
// 8 – Cabinet
// 9 – Bathroom Faucet
// 10 – Toilet
// 11 – Accessories
// 12 – Tub / Shower Fittings
// 13 – Shower Curtain
// 14 – 3 x 6 White Subway Tile
// 15 – Glass Accent Tile
// 16 – 4′ Round Jute Rug
// 17 – 5′ Tub
// 18 – Basket

RECAP.

A before & after comparison…

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Budget BATHROOM RENOVATION Reveal: Before + After of this cool-toned cottage style bathroom by www.JennaBurger.com

Thanks for checking out this budget bathroom reveal. It was such a great project to be a part of. I’ve worked on many client projects this year, which I will be sharing soon!

For now, I gotta get back to my kitchen reno…

Bathroom Makeover: Reveal

The day is finally here… reveal day of the Bathroom MakeoverThe project that I challenged myself to do in 30 days.  Keeping reading (till the end) to see if I accomplished the goal…

The finished space has taken a wee bit longer than planned to share, but with the holiday high, I got a bit sidetracked.  Good news, Good news… the bathroom is done and has been for a few weeks.  I was planning on sharing the reveal sooner, but thought it would be best to wait till after the Christmas craze.

Without further ado, here it is…

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

As always, I love partnering with Lowe’s on projects and this bathroom makeover wasn’t any different.  I have worked with Lowe’s on so many projects over the years and not only am I thrilled to be apart of their Creative Team, but I truly love their product line.  Minus a few elements, this entire space was pretty much created using in-stock items that can be found in most of their stores.  How great is it not to have to order and wait 8 weeks for something to arrive?!  Grab & go today – that’s a bonus in my book. (I wasn’t paid to say any of that and am sharing my true, honest thoughts!)

Before sharing more of the ‘after’, I have to state that bathrooms – in my opinion – are so difficult to photograph because of the limited size of the space.  I’m not a pro photog, so I tried capturing it the best I could.  That being said, let’s get to it.

You can’t appreciate the after, without seeing the before.  This bathroom has had quite the evolution.  It was pretty sad when we moved in…

Before Bathroom

Within a year, it was painted & got a little refresh…

Before Bathroom

Since it’s heavily used by 2 young kiddos it got + gets quite the abuse on a daily basis.  After a while, the exposed walls (sheetrock) + the builder-grade melamine cabinet  just wasn’t fitting the bill anymore.

If you missed following along from the beginning, this was the mood board I created for the new space…

Bathroom Makeover Mood Board / Plan of Direction for space

A few changes had to be made along the way, but the main elements & more so, the main aesthetic / feel of the space, was absolutely achieved.

My goal was to create an updated, modern bathroom with a classic (live-a-long-time) background + lots of eye-popping, unexpected layers.  I am thrilled with the result not only because it’s super functional for the kids (with tile going half way up the walls), but it’s really a dynamic + fun space!

Come on in…

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

Many have asked, “why did you choose to do the kids bath instead of the Master?”, and the reason for that is I see this bathroom much more throughout the day (plus it seemed more of a manageable DIY project because it’s a smaller space).

This bathroom is right at the top of the stairs and since I am up & down a lot on a daily basis, I wanted it to look & feel new, updated, and fresh.  I’ll get to the Master bath someday.  Even though it was featured in a national magazine, it does need some fixin’ up!

This is what I see each & every time I walk up the stairs…

snapshot from my phone The hallway entry into the remodeled bathroom space...

Let’s explore the new bath space more…

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

The space is a typical standard 5′ x 8′ bathroom with a sink, toilet, tub layout on one wall & then a straight wall on the other side.

I installed 3×6 subway tile from the tub deck to the ceiling in the tub space and continued the tile about 3′ up the wall in the main part of the bathroom.  Above the tile, I installed a dynamic wallpaper in a beautiful damask pattern with colors of navy, beige, and orange.  It really is the art of the space so I didn’t add much more to the walls.

On the left side, above the towel bar, I hung two framed custom art pieces (created by my 2 older kiddos) which I will be sharing more details on soon.  The frames + matting are white & simple, the perfect contrast to the bold background.

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

tutorial for >>> how to install wallpaper

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

As you continue around the revamped bathroom,  you round the corner to the tub space.  This area is drastically different with new floor to ceiling tile (all installed by me – thank goodness my hands aren’t cracked anymore).

3×6 subway tile was used as the main tile material, which frames an accent tile of natural stone in a small herringbone pattern

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

3 x 6 subway tile with herringbone accent tile in carrera

tutorial for >>> how to install tile + grout

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

Where the wall meets the ceiling, I added a small decorative moulding, which really gave the space a finished, tailored look.  I am not very good with moulding (remember my troubles in the powder room), so this time I chose a moulding that had a 90 degree angle and it was much more manageable + easy to install since the cut was a simple 45.

Adding the moulding not only provides a finished look, but it allowed the install of the wallpaper to be easier – the wallpaper didn’t have to be perfect at the top because the moulding covered it.  Additionally, the moulding continues in the tub area where I was left with a 1/2″ gap between the last tile and the ceiling – a space too small to install tile.

Here I am installing it…

Installing Moulding in the Bathroom

On the other side of the bathroom were more big changes…  a new toilet, vanity, lighting + a new shelf and medicine cabinet turned tiled niche.

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

The shelf is a simple DIY project that I will share more about soon.  The original thought / plan was to add an industrial-style shelf above the toilet, but after the wallpaper went up, I just couldn’t bring myself to cover it + with the new vanity there was ample storage.

A simple white shelf along with a few layered accessories and a framed print seemed to be the perfect addition.

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.comTo the vanity…

The vanity is a beauty and I love the openness it brings to the space.  This vanity compared to the previous one is about 6″ longer.  There was enough room at the side of the toilet to go a bit wider and the additional inches really makes a difference.  Even though it’s minimal, there seems to be a lot more countertop space.

Also having drawers with this vanity, the amount of storage has tripled versus having 1 large open cavity with the last cabinet.  There looks to be 5 drawers, but the center drawer under the sink is a faux panel.  The 2 smaller side drawers + the 2 larger drawers provide so much room.  As the kids get older & accumulate more stuff, I am sure the drawers will definitely fill up.  For now, they’re fairly unused.

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

Underneath the closed part of the cabinet is an open shelf perfect for towels, baskets, etc.  I chose these cute burlap bins at Lowe’s and revamped them a bit (of course, how could I not…?)

I loved the texture of the burlap, but the rope pull was slightly too nautical, so I swapped them out for a chalkboard label that I found in the dollar bin at Target.  Using jute rope, I attached them through the holes and in 30 seconds gave these pretty bins a whole new look…

I love how easy & simple something like this can change a space & be unique to your personal aesthetic + style.

Make it your own by changing up a store-bought item.  From rope pulls to chalkboard labels, this DIY upgrade was less than a $1.

Back up above, the countertop is adorned with a few simple, but must-need items.  I found these really cute accessories – liquid soap holder, toothbrush holder, and cup – that were super inexpensive at Lowe’s.  They are clear (plastic), but look very modern and $$$.  The look of lucite is hot right now.

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

I chose a minimalist-style, frameless, rectangular tilt mirror and an industrial-style oversized outdoor light that is centered above (because of the longer vanity, the light had to move over a few inches – my contractor did that since it’s above & beyond my skillset).

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

On the wall to the right of the vanity was a medicine cabinet (which I had painted with chalkpaint + added a frame a few years ago) and is now an open tiled niche

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

A niche is really so much easier for the kids and tiling it makes cleanup so simple.  I was originally going to create the niche using wood and that would have been a big mistake. wood + water = disaster.

DIY: A tiled niche in place of a medicine cabinet.

tutorial for >>> creating a tiled niche

DIY: A tiled niche in place of a medicine cabinet.

before &after DIY: A tiled niche in place of a medicine cabinet.

A few more detail shots…

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.com

And of course a look at a few before & afters…

BEFORE & AFTER Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.comBEFORE & AFTER Bathroom Makover with 95% of the space being a DIY project - new tub + tile, vanity, wallpaper, and more!  Lots of details on this multi-post before & after.  Bathroom makeover by Jenna Burger Design www.jennaburger.comI will admit, I am so happy this bathroom is done.  It was a bit tiring, but in all honesty, it was 100% worth the blood + sweat + tears the effort!  This post was chock full of info on the final stages + reveal of the space, but you really might be wanting where I got it all & the actual resources.  No worries… that post will be coming up later this week – pinky promise.

In all, from start to finish, this bathroom makeover took just around 30 days to complete (95% DIY and mostly all by myself – the mister helped when he could).  So I guess I can say, I met my challenge… which I really only set for myself so I would finish it 100% and not slack off.   10 days, 30 days, 60 days, who cares.  It’s done!  This makeover was a big accomplishment for me as tackling the removal & install of a tub + such a HUGE tile project was nothing that I had done before.  The challenge scared me, but I did it! That’s the beauty of DIY!

From start to finish, these are all the posts pertaining to this bathroom remodel
Plan of Action
Demo: Removal + Installation of the Tub & Walls
How-To Tile + Grout the Bathroom Walls
Installing Wallpaper
Adding a Tile Accent Border
Creating a Tiled Niche
Bathroom Makeover Reveal
Resources

Lastly, I want to give a big shout out to Lowe’s for believing in my talents & choicing to partner with me on this project. They never tell me what to do, what to buy, or what to write, but instead they always say do what you do best… create something good & inspire!

Thanks for following along with me on this bathroom makeover journey!  Cheers to another successful (but tiring) before & after makeover!

Resources for all the items in this bathroom makeover coming later this week.

Master Bathroom Makeover: Part 1

If you follow SAS Interiors on Facebook and Twitter (if you don’t, please do), you may have saw a few postings that I wrote mentioning that I finally decided to give my master bathroom a makeover.  And when I say finally, I mean FINALLY!  This is the only room in the entire house that hasn’t been touched since we moved in and it’s horrendous…  Until NOW.

Over the weekend, we (meaning the mister and I) finally took the plunge and gave this much-needed space a revamp.  I really wish that I could say in two days we finished the entire space, but that would be a big-white-lie. Bummer!  I went into this thinking it would be easy-peasy – we’ll paint, hang a few pictures, and we’ll be done.  HAHA – NOT! (I never allow for enough time – big no no)

The before space was a bright pink/purple color (why would anyone have chosen that color?).  When I first thought about this space, I envisioned 3 S’s – soft, serene, and spa-like.  Since the bathroom adjoins to the bedroom, I really wanted the two spaces to flow from one to another, so many elements in the new bathroom are an extension of the bedroom.  Here’s a peak at some of the selections for the new space.

The backdrop, similar to the bedroom, is a soft gray / taupe color with an accent color of dusty blue, which will be seen in the shower curtain (actually not a real shower curtain, but instead two window panels) and accessories. Again, because I envisioned the space being an extension of the bedroom, I felt it important that they “read” as one.  The accent color in the bedroom is orange, so the blue for this space is a perfect compliment.

I’m truly looking forward to this space being complete, especially since it was one of my Home Goals for 2012.  Actually, when I shared the before picture in my post about my home goals for this year, one reader wrote:

If you need help on your bathroom, I am sure all your readers would be willing…I know you did the best you could with what you had, but wow! I think I would have made that the first to redo when I moved in….not trying to be mean, or anything, but who would pick those colors????? All I can say is wow…  – Cindy

Well Cindy is so right!  Have you seen the before? I feel scared just showing it to you.

There are alot of reasons that this space got neglected, but the main issue was our indecisiveness to do a complete overhaul with a full tearout or a DIY bathroom with new paint and updates.  In the end, because of other priorities at the moment, we decided on a do-it-yourself revamp.  It simply makes the most sense for us!

On the list is:

  • New paint for the walls (gray / taupe)
  • New paint on the mouldings (white)
  • New floor (groutable vinyl – similar to my mom’s floor)
  • New paint for the cabinet
  • New hardware
  • New mirror
  • New light fixture
  • New accessories
  • New window treatment

So basically it’s all new, except for the plumbing fixtures.

And the reason why this space wasn’t complete by the end of Day 2?  Take a look at these snags…

1. The existing towel bar was attached to the wall with HUGE anchors… a full sized person could have hung from them. When the Mister took them out (which he had to yank them from the wall), a huge hole was left!  UGH.

2. Next frustrating snag? The light fixture had no junction box.  Really??  How is that possible?

3. And the most time consuming part was all the spackling – the walls were a mess!

Well no more complaining about this UGLY space.  It’s now in the process of being transformed.  Tonight’s task?  A new floor!  Wish me luck 😉

Have have remodeled a space in your home recently?  Have you made any updates to a bathroom in your home?