The Bathroom Redo: The Reveal

Well, we did it. It's done and we are quite relieved. Here's one last look at the before.

After:

And, here's what we did:

• Ripped up old tile and carpet. Retiled whole bathroom.
• Removed wallpaper border.
• Ripped out old vanity sink and replaced it with a pedestal.
• Replaced toilet.
• Knocked out and replaced old ceramic soup dish, toilet paper holder & towel rack with new chrome fixtures.
• Replaced both light fixtures. I used the DIY tutorial from here.
• Added molding to bottom of the walls.
• Painted walls, molding and doors.
  

I was most excited about decorating. So, here are some details.

Watercolors: by Kent's dad

Toilet, tile, sink, light, towel rack, window shade & paper holder: Lowes

Apothocary Jar: Garden Ridge

Mirror: Ikea

Drum Shade: Pottery Barn

Shower Curtain: Anthropologie

Hand Towel: West Elm

Table: Target

Small Jar: World Market

Bathroom Redo: Part II

As you can see, I had a nice little playlist to keep me going while painting into the midnight hour. What you don't see is the obscene amount of Lady Gaga songs that were on that list. She's my not so guilt pleasure. We're getting closer and closer. Part III will be the final reveal...so stay tuned!

Bathroom Redo: Part I

This month has brought with it a little break in between photo shoots, so around our house that means we can kick it into high gear with home improvements. Up on deck: the hall bathroom. Back when Kent and I first bought our house, the first thing I said was the bathroom needs a facelift, like yesterday. Fastforward 3 years and we are finally ready to take the leap.

First up, head to Lowes. Get a toilet, sink, lights, tile. We're done, right? Oh my goodness no! I just wanted to decorate this stupid bathroom. Who knew we had to buy half of Lowes to put down tile flooring. Also, did you know that faucets are sometimes more than the actual sink. It's a pyramid scheme I say! Plus, this project takes longer than a day. Ugh, I needed a break. So, I headed to Anthropologie (swoon) for some inspiration and retail therapy while Kent helped rip up the old carpet and tile. Did I mention this bathroom was half tile half carpeted.

When I started discussing my decorating ideas with Kent, he blindsided me with his opinions and vetos. What the heck? It turns out, he's got some strong opinions and we don't always see eye to eye on things like this. Enter compromise. Couples: If you're considering any sort of renovation on your home, be warned...it can be a stresser. Talk of a shower curtain can start innocently enough, and then all of a sudden...BAM you're in a 15 minute fight about taste level!

So, this is the current state of the bathroom. Carpet ripped up, tile is half down (not grouted yet), wallpaper border is down (kill me), toilet and towel holders are knocked down and spackled. Stay tuned for part II, paint goes up, more tile goes down!

Before & After

You may not know this about me, but I'm obsessed with DIY. I can't help it. I scour thrift stores and the side of the road like a ninja! I found this gem at Habitat for Humanity. After some haggling (from Special K) and convincing the clerk, that no, I don't need 4 chairs to go along with the stool, it was mine! I cleaned this mother with fire. Seriously, with fire. I had to take a match to a few spots that I just couldn't get to.

When I saw the fabric, I had to have it. It's adding a little extra oomph to the kitchen. I can just see myself sitting on it when there are not enough chairs to go around...maybe even standing on it to reach the out of reach.