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    DIY Bathroom Reveal

    January 28, 2015 by Ashley Mayes 73 Comments

    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:

    Bathroom Before Picture

    After:

    DIY Bathroom Renovation including White Washed Wood Tile Double Mirrors in Bathroom

    Hanging Plants in Bathroom with DIY Privacy Striped Windows

    Gray and Yellow accents in Kids Bathroom Kids Bathroom Art with Underwater Submarine

    Kids Bathroom Art - Quirky and Fun

    Modern Medicine Cabinet as Decor in Bathroom

    String of Pearls in a hanging planter in bathroom

    Minted Art as Bathroom Decor

    Modern Gray and Yellow Bathroom Update

    Before/After:

    Before and After DIY Bathroom Renovation

    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.

     

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    1. Julia@Cuckoo4Design

      January 28, 2015 at 6:24 am

      It looks awesome and I adore how you incorporated the yellow throughout.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 29, 2015 at 7:13 am

        Thanks Julia! The yellow had to be incorporated because we were keeping the original tile. Kinda got work with what you have.

        Reply
    2. Katie

      January 28, 2015 at 7:41 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 29, 2015 at 7:14 am

        Thanks Katie! It is HUGE...! I think it's about 20 ft long!

        Reply
    3. Kelly @ Turned up to Eleven!

      January 28, 2015 at 8:07 am

      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!!!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 29, 2015 at 7:14 am

        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!

        Reply
    4. Charlotte W

      January 28, 2015 at 8:17 am

      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! 🙂

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 29, 2015 at 7:15 am

        Ha! Yes!! Oh man, that carpet. Now, we only have to rip it out of the entry-level bath. Maybe 2017?

        Reply
    5. Marybeth

      January 28, 2015 at 8:20 am

      Gorgeous! Great job! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. So glad you have those great before pics.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 29, 2015 at 7:15 am

        Thanks Marybeth! Yep, those before pictures really show how far it's come!

        Reply
    6. Erica

      January 28, 2015 at 11:42 am

      What a huge difference!! It looks so much more updated and beautiful!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 29, 2015 at 7:46 am

        Thanks Erica!

        Reply
    7. Amy W

      January 28, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      What a cheerful space!! I'm loving the window frosting, the neutral gray color and pops of yellow. Also, LOVE the hanging plants.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 29, 2015 at 7:46 am

        Thanks Amy! That window frosting was the best DIY ever!! I kinda thought it would eventually peel but we are going on 2 years!

        Reply
    8. Cherie

      January 29, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Can you tell me what colr paint you used?

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 29, 2015 at 3:26 pm

        On the walls, we color matched Grey Husky by Benjamin Moore at Home Depot.

        Reply
    9. Jennifer @ Brave New Home

      January 29, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 31, 2015 at 7:06 am

        Thanks Jennifer!

        Reply
    10. Jan

      January 29, 2015 at 6:27 pm

      It's lovely! Very fresh....love all your storage! Truly a great overhaul!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        January 31, 2015 at 7:06 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    11. Corinna - For My Love Of

      February 01, 2015 at 10:12 am

      But those original sconces... why wouldn't you keep those?! Lol jk, jK. It looks REALLY, REALLY great!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 02, 2015 at 2:03 pm

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    12. Kyla @HouseOfHipsters

      February 07, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      It's absoltely amazing! You guys did soooo awesome! I love how light and bright it is. And the pops of yellow are perfection!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 08, 2015 at 6:37 am

        Thanks Kyla! Definitely not my forever choices, but it will be great for us for the next 3 years or so!

        Reply
    13. Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness

      February 07, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 08, 2015 at 6:38 am

        Thanks Amanda! I think the lights are my favorite things in there!

        Reply
    14. Christie

      February 09, 2015 at 8:08 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 10, 2015 at 6:44 am

        Thanks Christie!

        Reply
    15. Laura Irion // Avery Street Design

      February 09, 2015 at 8:55 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 10, 2015 at 6:45 am

        Thanks Laura! I feel so honored to be included in the round-up!

        Reply
    16. Ursula @ Home Made by Carmona

      February 10, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 12, 2015 at 6:47 am

        Thanks Ursula! It was definitely a tide over budget remodel, but I think we created a space that is enjoyable. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    17. Amanda

      February 12, 2015 at 6:31 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 12, 2015 at 6:47 am

        Thanks Amanda! The hanging plants just add something fun!

        Reply
    18. Saving Sanely

      February 12, 2015 at 6:46 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 13, 2015 at 8:08 am

        Thank you! I totally agree! =)

        Reply
    19. Angela, blue i style

      February 12, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 13, 2015 at 8:08 am

        Thanks Angela! I popped over and linked up.

        Reply
        • Angela, blue i style

          February 19, 2015 at 3:44 am

          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!

          Reply
          • Ashley Mayes

            February 19, 2015 at 1:19 pm

            Thanks Angela!

            Reply
    20. Theresa Rayner

      February 14, 2015 at 8:30 am

      What an improvement! It looks like a spa! I really like the yellow herringbone art next to the tub! You did a great job!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 14, 2015 at 5:05 pm

        Thanks so much Theresa!

        Reply
    21. Kyla @HouseOfHipsters

      February 14, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      Hey Ashley! You got the most views on Found & Foraged last week! Congrats on such a beautiful space! LOVE IT!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 14, 2015 at 5:05 pm

        Wow, I can't believe it! Thanks Kyla!

        Reply
    22. Shannon Churchill

      February 15, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      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.:)

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 16, 2015 at 6:51 pm

        Thanks Shannon! I love the floors and the vanity was in good condition... so definitely a keeper!

        Reply
    23. Krista @ the happy housie

      February 16, 2015 at 9:17 am

      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

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 16, 2015 at 6:52 pm

        Thanks Krista! I'm excited to be featured!!

        Reply
    24. Katie

      February 16, 2015 at 9:25 am

      Ashley, I am speechless because this bathroom transformation is so inspiring and beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing it at The Makers! Pinned 🙂

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 16, 2015 at 6:53 pm

        Thanks Katie! It's a drastic improvement from where it was. =)

        Reply
    25. Paige

      July 01, 2015 at 11:50 am

      The new bathroom looks fabulous! I'm impressed y'all did it yourselves and without having much experience. Thanks for sharing your results!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        July 06, 2015 at 6:50 am

        Thank you! It was challenging at times, but we made it!

        Reply
    26. Nancy

      February 16, 2016 at 11:30 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 17, 2016 at 5:14 am

        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!

        Reply
    27. Bathrooms in Auckland

      June 14, 2016 at 5:36 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        June 15, 2016 at 2:57 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    28. Danish

      April 03, 2017 at 3:58 am

      Thanks for sharing...

      Reply
    29. North East Factory Direct

      April 05, 2017 at 5:43 am

       You really did a beautiful job! I love how bright & fresh everything looks. You did a fabulous job!!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 13, 2017 at 10:30 am

        Thanks so mucH~

        Reply
    30. Furniture Store Parker

      April 05, 2017 at 5:44 am

      It looks absolutely gorgeous!!
      You did a fabulous job!!

      Reply
    31. Poulin Design Center

      April 09, 2017 at 9:06 pm

      Love it!! Looks soooo inviting! thanks for sharing and keeps sharing more blogs.

      Reply
    32. Zeel Kitchens

      April 29, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      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!

      Reply

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