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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…

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