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Master Bathroom Renovation: Tile + Grout

It’s been a few weeks and lots of progress has been made on the master bathroom renovation!

Last I left off, I shared details on the demo (which we hired a contractor to do) + the steps to prep the space for tile.  Once that part of the job was complete, it was my turn to step in.  Thankfully I’ve tiled before so there wasn’t too much of a learning curve, but I knew tiling 3 large walls from floor to ceiling would be time consuming…

And it was!  BUT… it’s so worth it.  Check out where I left you last time…

…And what the bathroom looks like now…

Woah! Big Difference!!

Once the tub was removed removal and the new shower pan + cement board walls were installed, it was time to tile!   To start, I chose the center point of the shower space – the back wall – and worked my way out and around the room using a 4″ x 12″ tile.  I marked out a level line at the base of the tile so the tile would be as plumb as possible.

It’s important for the first row to be about 1/8 – 1/4″ above the shower (same for a tub deck) – I used shims so the tile would not slide down.  Instead of filling the 1/8″ gap with typical grout (which could crack), I used an expandable caulk once the tile was completely installed.

I continued my way around the base of the shower pan and installed the tile on the plumb line. At that point I stopped for the evening (yes, most all of the tiling was installed at night when the kiddos were in bed) to let the first row of tile set.

HELPFUL HINT: Subway tile is the only tile that has a slight bevel, so there is no need to add a spacing/ joint between tiles. If you added a joint (using a spacer), the joints would be very large.  The ‘pro’ for using subway tile is they stack one on top of the other.  The ‘con’ for using subway tile is you have no wiggle room.  If a tile is off (when using spacers), you can cheat on the next tile or the next row, but not with subway since every tile butts next to each other.

The next evening I was back to work installing one tile at a time… row by row as I made my way around the shower.

Master Bathroom Renovation: DEMO!

Hi All!

Last I left you, I mentioned we were about to undergo a major renovation of the master bathroom. It was a space that got a DIY makeover a few years back, but with wear + tear it was time for an overhaul.

As much as I adore color, I could only image this new bathroom to be soft + serene and clean + calm. The overall aesthetic will be based more on texture rather than color. Plus layers will add an important element to give the overall space contract + depth.

Just to share a reminder of the ‘before’ space…

Master Bathroom 'BEFORE' the renovation, JENNA BURGER DESIGN

The morning of demo day, I snapped the picture above of the bathroom, and in no time the contractors got to work…

Demo Day for the Master Bathroom renovation, JENNA BURGER DESIGN

From the tub to the vanity to the toilet, everything was ripped out!

As I mentioned in my last post, this renovation is a dual endeavour.  Due lack of time + components outside our skill set, we are taking on some areas of the renovation, while other areas will be performed by a contractor.  As I previously said, I don’t want to be without a bathroom for months AND I want to stay sane (somewhat).

The contractors are tackling the major areas including demo + installing the main components – shower pan + fittings, toilet, vanity + faucet.

DAY ONE

On the first day, the three-man crew removed the existing pre-fab tub, the sheetrock above the tub, the toilet, and the vanity.  It’s a small space, but by lunch time, the space was cleared out…

Instead of installing a new tub, we decided to use the 30″ x 60″ outcove for a shower.  After the tub + sheetrock was removed, the space was ready for the new shower pan.  For the new tile to adhere to, hardiboard (also known as cement board or backerboard) was installed.

Sheetrock is still a great product for the walls and ceiling of a bathroom, just not in the tub/shower area. Cement board is made with actual cement + a firberglass mesh exterior, so it’s waterproof and won’t deteriorate over time when/if it comes in contact with water.

Additionally, the new vanity that I chose is 48″ whereas the existing is 36″… I’m gaining 12″ of counterspace – I’m over the moon! Because of this change, the electrical wiring for the light needs to be moved so it will be centered on the new 48″ space.

By days end, this was the result…

Demo Day for the Master Bathroom renovation, JENNA BURGER DESIGN

Demo Day for the Master Bathroom renovation, JENNA BURGER DESIGN

Check out the purple wall color that was behind the toilet…  it was from before we renovated the last bathroom…  Gosh that color is ghastly and I was hoping to never see it again, ha.

DAY TWO

On the second day of renovation, the new shower pan was installed and the remainder of the space got prepped for tile.  After another day’s work, it was my turn to step in to install the tile.

Here’s a peak of how the finished cement board looks upon installation with the new shower pan…

It’s ready for me to tile!

Installing the tile for a master bathroom renovation, JENNA BURGER DESIGN

More details of the master bathroom renovation coming soon.

I gotta get back to tiling…

Oh, and I’m still deciding on the accent tile.  Any suggestions?  What do you like best??

Accent Tile Options

DISCLAIMER: THIS BATHROOM RENOVATION IS A COLLABORATION WITH LOWE’S. ALL OPINIONS + SELECTIONS ARE MY OWN.

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.