Well my friends, the moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally upon us. It’s ORC Reveal day.
If this is your first visit, here’s the weekly recaps:
Week 1: Introduction & Inspiration
Week 2: Demolition & Design plan
Week 4: Tile & Shower
Week 5: Walls & paint
And here we are in Week 6—the process seemed to move really slow during the first five weeks but there was a lot going on behind the scenes, and it all came together literally in the last few days (just in time!). I was somewhat on the fence about participating in this challenge in the beginning because I know how stressful renovations can be, especially when you’re DIY’ing most of it, and especially when there’s a time constraint, so I’m overjoyed that we were able to pull this off. And I have to admit—I am more proud of this renovation than anything I’ve ever taken on. I challenged and pushed myself as designer and DIY’er and I hope it translates through these photos.
Now let’s get down to business!
Six short weeks ago, we were living with “that 70’s bathroom”…
After many long days and nights of shedding blood, sweat and tears, I present to you our new guest bathroom:
In the initial stages of my renovations I like to choose a handful of adjectives to describe the style/atmosphere I hope to achieve with the end result. It helps me stay on track when looking for inspiration and planning the details. For this room, I went with “natural romantic vintage boho”—a bit riskier (design-wise) than my traditional modern farmhouse look.
But I figured if I’m going to experiment, why not in a guest bathroom?
I find that you can blend nearly any style as long as there is some element of consistency and cohesiveness to tie it all together.
Mixing metals, bold patterns and playing with tone-on-tones makes for a layered effect with lots of interest packed into a tiny space… I see more design risks in my future.
And this nook…. swoon.
I treated myself to a new camera before this shoot (Canon 6D) and wow, wish I would have upgraded sooner.
It captures the details and atmosphere beautifully…
It also makes the room appear a bit larger. It’s still a small 7′ x 8′ space, but when it’s filled with pretty details and moments, you tend to focus on those instead…
So glad I took the time to add a patina on this tub. It’s subtle but adds so much to the room. You can read the full tutorial on that here.
I made this valance in about 30 minutes from a piece of reclaimed wood (leftover from our laundry room barn door) and a jigsaw (tutorial to follow).
Every single detail, like this DIY paneled door, was very thought out. Planning is the most important part.
Lighting is also critical, especially in a space where the mood is essential. These candelabra bulbs on dimmers will make the perfect glow for evening bubble baths.
An easy DIY ladder made from reclaimed wood is a fun way to utilize the wall space for extra storage.
This vintage buffet-turned-vanity (a repurposed Craigslist find) is one of my favorite parts of this room.
Sources
Floor tile: Cement Tile Shop
Wall color: Valspar’s Gray Silt (satin)
Door color: Valspar’s Dark Kettle Black (satin)
Trim & ceiling color: Kelly Moore’s Swiss Coffee
Vanity: Craigslist (DIY refinish tutorial)
Vanity knobs: Ebay
Mirror: Discontinued, similar here
Sink: Wayfair
Sink Faucet: Amazon
Sconces: Discontinued, similar here
Woven basket: Pottery Barn
Metal wire baskets: Overstock
Plush white towels: Mark & Graham
Turkish bath & hand towels: Etsy
Artwork: Minted
$6 Door knobs: Ebay
Clawfoot tub: Vintage Tub (custom paint tutorial here)
Lace curtains: Ikea
Toilet: Lowe’s
Shower faucet: Amazon
Shower wall tile: Floor & Decor
And now I’m ready to pop open a bottle of champagne and take a nice, long bubble bath to celebrate and soak it all in. I haven’t taken a single bath in this home since we’ve lived here so it’s about time!
Because this renovation moved a lot faster than my normal process, I want to take some time next week to go more in depth about the design process and finishes/products I chose, the costs, and tips/advice for those of you looking to recreate this look. If you have any questions, please leave them below in the comments and I’ll cover them next week. A huge thank you to those who have been following along with me on this journey since the beginning! Your encouragement (both on this blog and instagram) has been so helpful in motivating me to push through those tough days and end up with a result I truly love and hope my guests will enjoy for years to come.
I’m so excited to see how the other participants rooms turned out! Let’s go find out:
Hi Sugarplum
The Pursuit of Style
Savvy Home
Simply Grove
Waiting on Martha
Trademarked by Calling it Home
I’ll be sharing more on instagram if you can’t wait another week! Don’t forget to check back then for more on this renovation and to find out what’s next for this blog (hint: big changes are coming…)
Dawn Updike says
I’m amazed and inspired by this transformation! Thank you for posting the diy instructions too! You are very talented. I am re doing a bathroom starting in September and your renovation is my inspiration.
John says
I want this bathroom! Gorgeous.
Can you give some insight on how and what products you used for the vanity finish!?
Carly says
Oh gosh, sorry. Just saw you responded to the same question above. Vintage Tub & Bath. Thanks!
Carly says
Can I ask where you got your shower curtain rod for the clawfoot tub? I’ve been searching high and low for an oil rubbed bronze finish!
Thank you!
Cheryl Oden says
We just bought a clawfoot tub and I’m trying to figure out how to set it up. Does the water stay inside your shower/bathtub based on this set up (with the faucet outside the shower curtain area?
jennasuedesign says
I haven’t used it as a shower yet but I have plastic liners that I would clip in if that were to happen! The water would splash out if they weren’t used.
Meredith Lawler says
Beautiful bathroom! The tile floor is gorgeous, especially for a small space. I love the look — reminds me of all the quilts my mom made for us. I wonder if that pattern would be overwhelming/too busy in a bigger master bath though?
Andrea says
Hi. We need to add a shower to our clawfoot tub – what shower rod did you use and where did you get them – those are classic looking and look very sturdy!
Thanks
jennasuedesign says
Hi Andrea, from the same place I got the tub (Vintage Tub & Bath). Hope this helps!
John says
This tile is exactly what we are looking for our next remodel. But it’s a bit pricey (the cement tile shop indicates its about $16/sq foot).
Are you aware of any similar but less expensive alternatives for us to take a look at?
Thanks!
jennasuedesign says
I looked everywhere and this was the best deal I found! You can also find a few at Home Depot and various places online but they have a limited selection and I had a specific look in mind.
Cindy Sisson says
What did you use on the wall? I first thought they were large tiles but don’t see seams.
jennasuedesign says
They are large tiles set without spacers so the grout lines blend in very well 🙂
Brooke S says
Love this bathroom! Could you by chance share where you found the towel hooks?
jennasuedesign says
Thanks Brooke! From Lowe’s.
Lisa S says
Absolutely beautiful and just my style! Love your place and you are quite talented my dear! Also appreciate the sources.
Marlene Knight says
I adore your bathroom design, and plan on using it as a jumping off point for our lake house bathroom. Ours is very similarly laid out. I do have one question. I noticed in the original bathroom there was a floor vent located under the window. We have one there too. When the new cement tiles were installed, it was no longer there. Where and how did you relocate it?
Thanks so much for your inspiration and beautiful design. I am dreaming about this bathroom and can’t wait until we have it finished this fall.
jennasuedesign says
We replaced the entire AC system with one in the attic a while earlier so they’re in the ceiling instead of the floor now 🙂
Teri says
Pinterest picked this pin for me this morning and sent it to my inbox. I have been obsessing over it for twenty minutes. I am looking forward to cruising the rest of your site. I am your newest follower.
Bernadette says
One more comment, I love the tile! I’m a big fan of Cement Tile Shop.
Bernadette says
I agree with Melissa regarding the sources – extremely helpful. Lovely details and overall look. The paneled door turned out great and love the dark color. This is an excellent example of mixing metals, too. I checked the link to the bath faucet. I assume it’s champagne bronze – gorgeous. The site doesn’t show the different finishes.
Melissa G. says
Sooooo beautifully done! Thank you for all the specific info (paint colors and sources, etc.)