The master suite should not be just another space in the house. It's a retreat, a getaway, and the master bathroom should follow right along in this role.
Zach and I had had enough. Our bathroom was beige and ugly and neither of us could take the dated style. It made my heart really sad...
Two years ago, on a whim, we started ripping out the ugly and painting a picture of the new. It would take one month, (and some change), time and a lot of creativity, but the product would result in our favorite room in the house.
The Overview
The Nitty-Gritty
Our biggest challenge: maximizing the space. The size of our bathroom served us perfectly, but we definitely wanted to incorporate a double vanity feel without having to remove the current piece.
We knew that the floor was a keeper! There is a level of uniqueness it brings to our home. I've yet to see anything like it elsewhere. We decided to use the tile as the primary accent piece for the entire style and design. I wanted every element to compliment the flooring.
We purchased the vessel sink from Signature Hardware and waterfall faucets from Vigo. Zach installed the entire setup, giving us the "double-vanity" feel we desired. As you can see, I feel very attached to the sink *heart eyes*.
Zach built the countertop, which is absolutely gorgeous. Once he pieced it all together, it took several coats of stain and a lot of polycrylic to keep water from ruining it, (we had to make sure the underside was sealed as well).
This would be my second attempt at painting cabinets. This time I ditched the cabinet painting kit, sanded them down, painted them Sherwin Williams Snowbound to match the walls, and sealed them with a paint sealant.
The vanity lighting came from Lowes and the mirror from Homegoods. I opted for the single, large mirror to compliment the single lighting feature and maximize wall space.
I painted the walls, which took some tender love and care. The wallpaper from previous owners had bubbled over the years due to heat and moisture. We scraped them down, patched the damage and sanded the new drywall down to create a smooth surface. Once this experience was overcome, (SMH), I painted them Snowbound by Sherwin Williams, (the same color as the cabinets).
This would be my second attempt at painting cabinets. This time I ditched the cabinet painting kit, sanded them down, painted them Sherwin Williams to match the walls, and sealed them with a paint sealant.
Zach created the "shiplap" accent wall out of 1/8" plywood cut into 5" pieces. He used spacers to create the gaps and attached the plywood to the drywall with wood glue and nails. We decided to cover the nail holes before painting. I wish we would have kept them exposed to help create a rustic feel.
We purchased the shelving from Hobby Lobby as well as the wall art pieces. I had Zach hang the shelf high enough to keep heads from knocking into it as well as to avoid the built-in space heaters from making contact.
I pulled out the color in the tile with our shower curtain and tied in the black and white elements with the shag bathroom rug. Both of these came from Target.
The bathroom is not small, but it was awkward. It required a level of ingenuity so both Zach and I could get ready without feeling like we're on top of one another.
With some new hardware, everything came together beautifully! We both love this space and are more than pleased with the end product.
I'm excited to take all this house has taught us concerning designing and homemaking and incorporate those things into our new home! Exciting seasons to come!!
All my Reno love, Lydia
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