I went back through the archives of the blog (back to when only my Dad, Stepmom and Grandma were reading) and found when we started the bathroom renovation.... August 2012. Wow, can we just get it on record that this will be our longest DIY in the history of ever! Nothing, and I'm talking to you, Kitchen RENO, will take this long. Seriously, I lost all direction, patience, motivation and excitement for this thing and that's not a good place to be.
For those of you who don't know, our goal with this DIY bathroom update was to modernize it and make it fit us without spending a ton of money. Our plan (2-5 years) is to enlarge the master bathroom by taking about 8 ft of this bathroom. At that time, this bathroom and the master bathroom will get an overhaul. I'll be back on Friday with all the budget details, sources and why we did or didn't do things (which will help clearly explain the longterm plans).
Without further adieu, enjoy the DIY Bathroom reveal pictures!
Before:
After:
Before/After:
This was our first large project that we started in the house. Before starting it, we had never done ANY electrical, plumbing, tile work, caulking, baseboards, etc. So, the learning curve was HUGE. Let's just say we lived to tell the tale. Come back on Friday for all the nitty-gritty details! =)
*Edited to add: Find the price and source breakdown of the diy bathroom remodel here.
Julia@Cuckoo4Design
It looks awesome and I adore how you incorporated the yellow throughout.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Julia! The yellow had to be incorporated because we were keeping the original tile. Kinda got work with what you have.
Katie
Oh my goodness!!! This bathroom is beautiful! I love how bright it is!! And it's just my style! Love that it's also HUGE!! Awesome job with the makeover!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Katie! It is HUGE...! I think it's about 20 ft long!
Kelly @ Turned up to Eleven!
This looks amazing - you had great bones to work with in the beginning (sink / counter top and space and cabinets) but you really kicked it up 10 notches! I love the lighting!!!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Kelly! The countertop is formica and it's super old but in good shape. We were lucky that it happened to be white. The lighting is my favorite part!
Charlotte W
Hooray for completed projects! It looks great, I love the pops of yellow! The floor mats are perfect. Oh how you must miss that carpet! 🙂
Ashley Mayes
Ha! Yes!! Oh man, that carpet. Now, we only have to rip it out of the entry-level bath. Maybe 2017?
Marybeth
Gorgeous! Great job! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. So glad you have those great before pics.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Marybeth! Yep, those before pictures really show how far it's come!
Erica
What a huge difference!! It looks so much more updated and beautiful!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Erica!
Amy W
What a cheerful space!! I'm loving the window frosting, the neutral gray color and pops of yellow. Also, LOVE the hanging plants.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Amy! That window frosting was the best DIY ever!! I kinda thought it would eventually peel but we are going on 2 years!
Cherie
Can you tell me what colr paint you used?
Ashley Mayes
On the walls, we color matched Grey Husky by Benjamin Moore at Home Depot.
Jennifer @ Brave New Home
This turned out so great! I love how clean your design and work always look. My favorite part is how you were so successfully able to incorporate the yellow tile in the design. Nice job!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Jennifer!
Jan
It's lovely! Very fresh....love all your storage! Truly a great overhaul!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much!
Corinna - For My Love Of
But those original sconces... why wouldn't you keep those?! Lol jk, jK. It looks REALLY, REALLY great!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters
It's absoltely amazing! You guys did soooo awesome! I love how light and bright it is. And the pops of yellow are perfection!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Kyla! Definitely not my forever choices, but it will be great for us for the next 3 years or so!
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness
Looove this so much! It's so modern and lovely, and so light and fresh! Love those hanging plants, and the lights you chose over the vanity are awesome!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Amanda! I think the lights are my favorite things in there!
Christie
I love the change! It looks great! I'm visiting from the Fugal Crafty Home Blog Hop and your cookies have been pinned! I would love it if you'd share it at Totally Terrific Tuesday Link Party. It starts tonight at 10pm. I hope to see you there!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Christie!
Laura Irion // Avery Street Design
This looks gorgeous Ashley!! Those sconces tho....sooo good. I am going to miss hosting Found & Foraged! I included you as one my favorite blogs that I found through my time hosting F&F this week in my last post. I am so glad to have met you!! xoxo.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Laura! I feel so honored to be included in the round-up!
Ursula @ Home Made by Carmona
This is amazing Ashley! Love how it is the little things (not always the big huge reno's) that make the difference!
Thanks for linking this up with us at The Makers today, it was just the inspiration I needed!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Ursula! It was definitely a tide over budget remodel, but I think we created a space that is enjoyable. Thanks for stopping by!
Amanda
What a beautiful remodel, great job!! I've been staring at my bathroom and thinking something really needs to be done, thanks for the inspiration! And I LOVE those hanging planters!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Amanda! The hanging plants just add something fun!
Saving Sanely
What a beautiful job! Found you this morning on #ondisplaythursday! I too have gone through the fun that is a bath remodel. It took over SIX MONTHS! But it is always worth it to transform something ugly into something functional that you love!
Ashley Mayes
Thank you! I totally agree! =)
Angela, blue i style
This is a fabulous makeover! I'd love to have you link up with us at our new DIY and decor link party, The Creative Circle! http://blueistyle.blogspot.com/2015/02/TheCreativeCircleWeek2.html
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Angela! I popped over and linked up.
Angela, blue i style
Thanks for linking up at The Creative Circle! I am featuring your bathroom this week, and I hope you'll stop by to link up with us again!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Angela!
Theresa Rayner
What an improvement! It looks like a spa! I really like the yellow herringbone art next to the tub! You did a great job!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much Theresa!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters
Hey Ashley! You got the most views on Found & Foraged last week! Congrats on such a beautiful space! LOVE IT!
Ashley Mayes
Wow, I can't believe it! Thanks Kyla!
Shannon Churchill
This bathroom is to die for!! I'm so in love I don't even know where to begin. I love how you kept the existing vanity and the floors are killer! Great job.:)
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Shannon! I love the floors and the vanity was in good condition... so definitely a keeper!
Krista @ the happy housie
It looks amazing Ashley!! The sconce is so beautiful - and I love the hits of yellow! Thanks for sharing it with us at Work it Wednesday- I am featuring you this week!!
~Krista
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Krista! I'm excited to be featured!!
Katie
Ashley, I am speechless because this bathroom transformation is so inspiring and beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing it at The Makers! Pinned 🙂
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Katie! It's a drastic improvement from where it was. =)
Paige
The new bathroom looks fabulous! I'm impressed y'all did it yourselves and without having much experience. Thanks for sharing your results!
Ashley Mayes
Thank you! It was challenging at times, but we made it!
Nancy
Can you post an update on your string of pearls? Is the plant doing well in the bathroom? How often do you water and does the humidity affect it? Thanks!
Ashley Mayes
Hi Nancy, It's still living in the bathroom. The humidity isn't bad in there at all because it's only a bathtub. I'm not sure what a consistent shower running would do to it. I water it once a week. Also, last summer, I took it outside and hung it off our patio and just left it alone. It seemed to do great out there. Overall, I think it's a pretty easy plant to take care of. Hope that helps!
Bathrooms in Auckland
I bookmark this one actually. I ‘ve seen lot of people choose white colour but here is the combination of different colours that looks good and give a stunning look to bathroom. This makes different even in the terms of items used like painting, decoration and even the selection of towel.
Ashley Mayes
Thank you!
Danish
Thanks for sharing...
North East Factory Direct
 You really did a beautiful job! I love how bright & fresh everything looks. You did a fabulous job!!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so mucH~
Furniture Store Parker
It looks absolutely gorgeous!!
You did a fabulous job!!
Poulin Design Center
Love it!! Looks soooo inviting! thanks for sharing and keeps sharing more blogs.
Zeel Kitchens
I love your ideas and tips about bathroom designs/renovations. It makes me feel so envious about how idealistic and beautiful your mind is. I'm glad I found your blog and I appreciate all the effort and time you put into making this post! Thank you so much!