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 says
January 28, 2015 at 6:24 amIt looks awesome and I adore how you incorporated the yellow throughout.
Ashley Mayes says
January 29, 2015 at 7:13 amThanks Julia! The yellow had to be incorporated because we were keeping the original tile. Kinda got work with what you have.
Katie says
January 28, 2015 at 7:41 amOh 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 says
January 29, 2015 at 7:14 amThanks Katie! It is HUGE…! I think it’s about 20 ft long!
Kelly @ Turned up to Eleven! says
January 28, 2015 at 8:07 amThis 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 says
January 29, 2015 at 7:14 amThanks 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 says
January 28, 2015 at 8:17 amHooray 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 says
January 29, 2015 at 7:15 amHa! Yes!! Oh man, that carpet. Now, we only have to rip it out of the entry-level bath. Maybe 2017?
Marybeth says
January 28, 2015 at 8:20 amGorgeous! Great job! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. So glad you have those great before pics.
Ashley Mayes says
January 29, 2015 at 7:15 amThanks Marybeth! Yep, those before pictures really show how far it’s come!
Erica says
January 28, 2015 at 11:42 amWhat a huge difference!! It looks so much more updated and beautiful!
Ashley Mayes says
January 29, 2015 at 7:46 amThanks Erica!
Amy W says
January 28, 2015 at 2:55 pmWhat a cheerful space!! I’m loving the window frosting, the neutral gray color and pops of yellow. Also, LOVE the hanging plants.
Ashley Mayes says
January 29, 2015 at 7:46 amThanks Amy! That window frosting was the best DIY ever!! I kinda thought it would eventually peel but we are going on 2 years!
Cherie says
January 29, 2015 at 9:38 amCan you tell me what colr paint you used?
Ashley Mayes says
January 29, 2015 at 3:26 pmOn the walls, we color matched Grey Husky by Benjamin Moore at Home Depot.
Jennifer @ Brave New Home says
January 29, 2015 at 4:49 pmThis 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 says
January 31, 2015 at 7:06 amThanks Jennifer!
Jan says
January 29, 2015 at 6:27 pmIt’s lovely! Very fresh….love all your storage! Truly a great overhaul!
Ashley Mayes says
January 31, 2015 at 7:06 amThanks so much!
Corinna - For My Love Of says
February 1, 2015 at 10:12 amBut those original sconces… why wouldn’t you keep those?! Lol jk, jK. It looks REALLY, REALLY great!
Ashley Mayes says
February 2, 2015 at 2:03 pmThanks so much!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says
February 7, 2015 at 8:55 pmIt’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 says
February 8, 2015 at 6:37 amThanks Kyla! Definitely not my forever choices, but it will be great for us for the next 3 years or so!
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says
February 7, 2015 at 10:15 pmLooove 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 says
February 8, 2015 at 6:38 amThanks Amanda! I think the lights are my favorite things in there!
Christie says
February 9, 2015 at 8:08 amI 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 says
February 10, 2015 at 6:44 amThanks Christie!
Laura Irion // Avery Street Design says
February 9, 2015 at 8:55 amThis 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 says
February 10, 2015 at 6:45 amThanks Laura! I feel so honored to be included in the round-up!
Ursula @ Home Made by Carmona says
February 10, 2015 at 7:49 pmThis 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 says
February 12, 2015 at 6:47 amThanks Ursula! It was definitely a tide over budget remodel, but I think we created a space that is enjoyable. Thanks for stopping by!
Amanda says
February 12, 2015 at 6:31 amWhat 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 says
February 12, 2015 at 6:47 amThanks Amanda! The hanging plants just add something fun!
Saving Sanely says
February 12, 2015 at 6:46 amWhat 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 says
February 13, 2015 at 8:08 amThank you! I totally agree! =)
Angela, blue i style says
February 12, 2015 at 9:47 pmThis 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 says
February 13, 2015 at 8:08 amThanks Angela! I popped over and linked up.
Angela, blue i style says
February 19, 2015 at 3:44 amThanks 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 says
February 19, 2015 at 1:19 pmThanks Angela!
Theresa Rayner says
February 14, 2015 at 8:30 amWhat 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 says
February 14, 2015 at 5:05 pmThanks so much Theresa!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says
February 14, 2015 at 2:17 pmHey Ashley! You got the most views on Found & Foraged last week! Congrats on such a beautiful space! LOVE IT!
Ashley Mayes says
February 14, 2015 at 5:05 pmWow, I can’t believe it! Thanks Kyla!
Shannon Churchill says
February 15, 2015 at 3:57 pmThis 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 says
February 16, 2015 at 6:51 pmThanks Shannon! I love the floors and the vanity was in good condition… so definitely a keeper!
Krista @ the happy housie says
February 16, 2015 at 9:17 amIt 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 says
February 16, 2015 at 6:52 pmThanks Krista! I’m excited to be featured!!
Katie says
February 16, 2015 at 9:25 amAshley, 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 says
February 16, 2015 at 6:53 pmThanks Katie! It’s a drastic improvement from where it was. =)
Paige says
July 1, 2015 at 11:50 amThe new bathroom looks fabulous! I’m impressed y’all did it yourselves and without having much experience. Thanks for sharing your results!
Ashley Mayes says
July 6, 2015 at 6:50 amThank you! It was challenging at times, but we made it!
Nancy says
February 16, 2016 at 11:30 pmCan 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 says
February 17, 2016 at 5:14 amHi 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 says
June 14, 2016 at 5:36 amI 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 says
June 15, 2016 at 2:57 pmThank you!
Danish says
April 3, 2017 at 3:58 amThanks for sharing…
North East Factory Direct says
April 5, 2017 at 5:43 amYou really did a beautiful job! I love how bright & fresh everything looks. You did a fabulous job!!
Ashley Mayes says
April 13, 2017 at 10:30 amThanks so mucH~
Furniture Store Parker says
April 5, 2017 at 5:44 amIt looks absolutely gorgeous!!
You did a fabulous job!!
Poulin Design Center says
April 9, 2017 at 9:06 pmLove it!! Looks soooo inviting! thanks for sharing and keeps sharing more blogs.
Zeel Kitchens says
April 29, 2018 at 9:05 pmI 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!