Upstairs Bathroom: Cottage House Flip Reveal
Way back in the design and planning stages, I predicted that this room would be my most favorite of all. And while the kitchen sure is a tough contender, this little…
Way back in the design and planning stages, I predicted that this room would be my most favorite of all. And while the kitchen sure is a tough contender, this little bathroom has my heart. Click below to watch the transformation in two minutes:
Let us take a quick walk down memory lane…
I was thrilled to find wood walls and ceilings, and a striking clawfoot tub… but those were the only redeeming qualities.
I knew a small facelift would go a long way in this space. And fortunately, it did not take much more than that.
Demo was first on the list.
Then a DIY tub makeover using Maison Blanche paint and a magical brass aging solution:
And my favorite of all—these herringbone brick floors:
Then came the very low budget and time consuming DIY vanity…
And paint!
Four months later, welcome to my little slice of heaven…
I do not think I could love 50 square feet more.
When I walk in, I feel like I am being transported back in time. To the washroom of an old European manor somewhere in the countryside.
It is fun to pretend.
The only substantial expenses in here were the flooring, and labor for tile, plumbing and patching the wall boards.
The vanity was made using mostly recycled materials and the sink, faucet, mirror and light are all inexpensive (sources linked below).
The tub makeover was not much, the art pulled from storage, stool borrowed, hooks reused and towels found at a bargain on Ebay.
And this mirror…
A $25 Restore find that I sanded and stained, then aged using a combination of paint stripper, bleach and mirror spray paint. It was a very last minute project that made a big impact.
You are forced to get creative when you have to squeeze every dollar out of a limited budget, and I believe it actually makes you a better designer/DIY'er.
Can I get an Amen for black doors and brass hardware? These toilet signs are going on every bathroom door in every house I touch for the rest of my life. You think I am kidding…
Another Wayfair sconce sighting! One of 5 in this house. And you may recognize the faucet because it is the same one I have used in my last four bathrooms. Why mess up a good thing?
Magic photo alert: hover your mouse (or tap on mobile) to pull up links to some of the sources:
Sadly, we have reached the end of our tour…
I know, it is hard to leave this place. I do not want it to end either. One more for the road…
Make sure to watch the two minute Before & After video for the full experience!
SOURCES
Wall color: Valspar's Bistro White
Black door color: Valspar's Cracked Pepper
Brick tile
Wood mirror: Restore/DIY makeover
Gauze curtains
Brass curtain rings
Stool: borrowed
Turkish towels
Wall Art
Hooks: came with house
Vanity: DIY
Sink
Faucet
Gold mirror – discontinued, similar item here
Wall sconce
Woven basket
Door handleset
Door toilet sign
Apothecary jars (similar here)
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Gauze curtains
Palm leaf artwork
Wall mount faucet
Wall sconce
Brick Pavers
Door handleset - $25
Apothecary jars
Vessel sink - $60
Cathedral Mirror
Brass toilet sign
Gold Mirror
Turkish Towel - $13
Woven Basket
Vintage paint in Cobblestone
Vintage style brass hooks
Disclosure: Some of the products listed were provided via sponsorship—all of which I selected and fully approve of.
Starting Monday will be a full week of bedroom reveals, five days in a row! I have been a busy bee trying to capture it all for you guys (and I still have tons of editing and post writing to do!) so get ready for content overload as we approach the final stretch. Lots more on the way!
