Today is the day! It's the reveal of the $100 challenge. If you are new here and have no idea what I'm talking about then let me catch you up. Erin from Lemons, Lavender and Laundry has challenged herself for a few years now to refresh a room for under $100. This year, she decided to see who wanted to tackle a room with her and blog about it together. Being the crazy person that I am, I said yes! =)
So, I decided to tackle our Master Bathroom Nook.
Play catch up on : Week 1, The Bathroom Nook / Week 2, The Design Plan /Bathroom Nook - All The Progress
Are you ready to see the Minimal Modern Bathroom Nook Reveal?
First, we have to take a quick look back.
Although that picture doesn't look bad, the painted cabinets were starting to chip and the yellow wall was dirty. It had all just seen better days and wasn't at all going with the design of our master bedroom.
So, here we are now:
So, what did we change? What did we not get to? What do we love?
We had a lengthy to-do list that included: painting the cabinets, replacing and fixing the trim, stripping the hardware, painting the walls, replacing the mirror, DIYing a light, replacing the rug and adding some decor.
We finished most of the list but ran into a few snags. The hardware stripping did not go as planned so I ended up buying all new hardware. That cut in to my budget pretty drastically.
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We wanted to replace the door jams but we ran out of time. We did get the baseboards cut and added quarter round to account for the slope of the wood flooring to laminate flooring (by the way, our groutable peel and stick tile is still holding up! Make sure to catch the old blog post for details on it).
Because of some of the unforeseen purchases (light box, extra trim, hardware, etc.), I had to forgo the circle mirror. That was a huge bummer - and eventually, I hope to put one in - but for now... progress is progress!
The DIY light went as smoothly as possible. Seriously, it was simple. I'll share more details on this next week.
*Edited 02/15: See the DIY Modern Brass Light.
I had this rug in my stash. It wouldn't be my number one choice but I do think it goes fine. I found a really similar one if you love it and want the same look.
I picked up the cute little towel from Hobby Lobby.
Overall, the bathroom caused some frustration but I think that was mainly due to being on a deadline. However, I think now that we see how it plays with our space... it's all smiles over here.
Here's the budget breakdown:
Paint bathroom cabinets dark (Used leftover paint from kitchen) – $0
Thrifted crockpot to strip paint - $6
DIY a Light – SPENT $40.51
Fix Baseboards (Have extras on hand) – $0
Quarter Round - $6.64
Paint Door Trim and Baseboards (have paint on hand) – $0
Hobby Lobby Towel – $4.29
Hinges - $8.31
Pulls and Knobs - 21.54
= $87.29
Yay! We made it right under budget.
Next week, I'm revealing our master bedroom. Make sure to stop back by to see that!
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Cassie Bustamante
i can't wait to hear about the DIY light! looks SOOOOOOOO good! WOW what a difference and for such little money!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Cassie! It's not perfect yet I think it's a great reminder how little we can spend and really get something that we like if we are creative.
Monika
I love your diy on a budget! Please post more..I'm always looking for cheap diy ways to spruce up my home!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Monika! Will do.
Patti
Oh my, I can't believe how much nicer it looks. The dark vanity really makes that space look fresh and modern.
Ashley Mayes
I know, right? I think the dark vanity really changed the space. Thanks Patti!
Susan
Gorgeous, the dark vanity is beautiful. Did you use a brush or a sprayer to paint the cabinets?
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Susan, I brushed the paint on with a few light coats.
Jessica
This looks like a completely different space. Seriously, the power of paint does a makeover good! That light fixture is perfection!
Ashley Mayes
I seriously forget about how much of a difference paint can make and then I kick myself for not doing it earlier.
Maureen
Oh my goodness! It looks fantastic! That light fixture is so neat. Had I not seen the before I never would have believed that is what it used to look like. Well done!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Maureen!
Charlotte W
Wow, painting the cabinet dark made all the difference! It looks great. I can't wait to see the tutorial on the light!
Ashley Mayes
Right?! For such a simple change, I'm surprised at the impact. Oh girl, the light was simple. I'll definitely share!
Deborah
It looks so amazing! Great job!!!!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much!
Jeanie Emmert
Wow! You did a fabulous job - I love the hardware and that light - can't wait to read about how you made it.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Jeanie! It was such a simple DIY that took no longer than 20 min. I think it took longer to order the parts. I'll share soon!
Jessica | house homemade
It looks awesome! I love what can be done by using what you've got!
Ashley Mayes
Exactly, thanks Jessica!
Brit | House Updated
Looks great - just the paint alone made a huge difference! And while you might not be into the rectangle mirror or the rug, I think they both look great in this space. Nice work, girl!
Ashley Mayes
Totally agree. The paint changed things drastically. Thanks girl! The mirror is a super nice one so it's fine (and might be staying for awhile). Now that this space looks like this, I'll probably just move on to our two bathrooms that haven't been touched at all.
Lizzie Ravn
I love the light, SO much! The whole space is pretty drastically different for such a low-budget makeover - it looks great. I like it all as-is, although I think the circle mirror would be awesome too - keep us updated! And enjoy BHG! 🙂
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Lizzie. I think the circle mirror would be amazing and may eventually spring for it.
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry
My jaw is on the floor! That space looks incredible! ... and you came in under budget! Thank you so much for doing this challenge with me this month. So much better with company.
Ashley Mayes
oh my goodness, thanks Erin! I wanted to be strict and stay in budget just to prove that i could do it. Thanks for inviting all of us to do it. It was so much fun.
Meredith Wouters
Wow it looks amazing! Those knobs and pulls were definitely worth the splurge! I feel your pain about the deadline, and I'll definitely be checking back for the light post and the bedroom reveal!
Ashley Mayes
Yes, I totally agree! Thanks Meredith!
Monica Benavidez
Looks gorgeous! The new paint color on the vanity and the hardware make it look like a whole new space.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Monica! I totally agree and it feels like a new space so that's good too!
Shonee
Girl you knocked it out of the park.... totally looks fabulous. I love the dark cabinet, it really makes the space pop. That light is awesome too, excited to see more!
Shonee
http://www.hawthorneandmain.com
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Shonee! I'm so excited to finally look at a space that feels like me instead of hating what I see from bed. ha!
Brittany Goldwyn
Yes yes yes! I love it! Looks exactly like something I would want in my house! We are doing our master bathroom for the spring ORC and I have promised myself I won't touch our perfectly good vanity....but I kind of want to paint it like this now. LOL. Nice job Ashley!!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much girl! Can't wait to see what you do in the ORC... I'm still on the fence this time around.
Tracy
It looks awesome!!!! I love the cabinet dark!
Ashley Mayes
Thank you! I think the dark cabinet really made the space.
Maria Brittis
I am totally in love! The black is so rich and classic, The gold knobs give it so much pop. Very simple yet so stylish.
Maria
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Maria! Yes, totally agree - simple yet stylish. I love that.
Amanda @ Old House to New Home
It looks amazing!! The color on your cabinet is fantastic!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Amanda! We had the leftover paint from our kitchen remodel so I knew it was a great color. It looks a bit darker upstairs but I'm still crushing on it.
sara s syrett
Wow! Absolutely love it! That cabinet hardware is so perfect and that light fixture is so cool! Yay for being under budget!!
Ashley Mayes
I know, right?! I thought it was such a fun project to stay within such a small budget. Can't wait to do it again.
Zografia | Bisozozo
Perfect! The vanity is the star of your nook! Great job!
Ashley Mayes
Totally agree, thanks Zografia!
Eliesa
Holy smokes, that turned out gorgeous! Love the new color on the cabinet and the brass pulls. Great job!!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Eliesa! I can't believe I found the brass pulls on Amazon for so cheap!
Carol @ CAD INTERIORS
Your DIY light fixture is fantastic! Love the new brass hardware too. The cabinets look great in the darker color. Awesome makeover!!!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Carol! It was fun to work within a small budget - made me get creative for sure.
Emily
Where did you get the gold knobs/pulls from??
Ashley Mayes
Amazon. The link is above in the blog post under "My Amazon Picks". Thanks!
Breanna Bertolini
Girlll I can't believe you did all that with under $100! Such a great update. And I need all the deets on that planter!
Ashley Mayes
I know, right?! You should totally get in on the next round - I think it's going again in March. The planter is actually a vase from Target - in the candle aisle.
Julia@Cuckoo4Design
Love it! the color and light look amazing
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Julia! It looks so much better than before!
Eliesa @ Pinterest Addict
It looks so classy! Love the dark cabinet and the brass handles. <3 I still can't believe all these amazing spaces were done over for just $100!
Ashley Mayes
I know, right?! There were so many amazing updates on the cheap.
Colleen
What a difference! It looks great peeking out from behind the bedroom too. The whole space looks so cohesive.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Colleen! Yes, it totally matches the bedroom a bit more which was what we really wanted.
Amy | Stow and TellU
The paint and new gold hardware make it look like a whole new cabinet. I had to scroll back and double check the old one. Amazing that you pulled this off for around $87.00!
Ashley Mayes
Yes, $87! We did have leftover paint from other projects but it's really encouraging me to try to update more spaces on the cheap.
Kim
WOW! What a huge difference! I can't wait to hear about the light and I'll be checking out your peel and stick tile - I have almost exactly the same layout to my master bath as well. Great job!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Kim! That layout must have been popular at some point but I still find it weird. Oh yes, check out the peel and stick tile. For a cheap update - it's been amazing.
Kristen
The color of your cabinet is gorgeous! And the new hardware looks beautiful! Very nice makeover!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much!
Kathryn Baugher
Wow! I've been so looking forward to your bathroom nook reveal and you blew me away!! It looks so good! Even with a couple of hiccups you completely transformed the space and for pennies. Amazing. I really like the rug you brought in and that plant stand is so great. Beautiful light fixture and hardware. Love, love, love.
Ashley Mayes
Thats the sweetest, thanks Kathryn. It was challenging to stay within the budget but I think that when you have to think creatively...sometimes it works out even better.
Natalie
This looks amazing! I love the dark cabinet with the new hardware! Great job!
Carrie
Ashley, it looks amazing! It's funny but painting the cabinets and wall make the whole proportions of the nook look different. And the light fixture is perfect!
Ashley Mayes
Totally agree although, that may have been photography skills over the years. The nook picture is from forever ago. Oops!
Designing Vibes
I am absolutely in love with this transformation. I am obsessed with your style. You have such a great eye.
Much love,
Erica
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Erica! I feel like my style just keeps evolving and not all rooms have the same overall feel but I'm enjoying the process.
Jillian
I cannot believe how awesome this came out! It looks so chic and trendy. Great job!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Jillain! I'm still pinching myself over it.
Erin
What an amazingly gorgeous transformation!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Erin! I'm so pleased with how it turned out.
Isaac
It looks great! Do you have any more details on your DIY Light? My wife would love one in our master bath.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Isaac! Yes, the DIY Modern Light will be up with a source list and everything on Friday. It was so easy and cheap. Hop you stop by Friday to see it!
Jessica
Wow!! What a difference. It looks so great and that light is amazing!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much! I'm still pinching myself over what $87 can do!
Rachael @ This is our Bliss
Ashley!! This is so gorgeous! And I am completely amazed at how you did this room for under $100! Super inspiring! Your light is so good too. Did I miss where that cute little plant stand on the right is from? Thrifted gem?!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Rachael! Yep, thrifted!
Carol
Curious what is the vanity color? Love it and the transformation. Been hesitant to go dark on my Master bath but this gives me inspiration!
Ashley Mayes
Cracked Pepper by Behr
Erin
This is awesome! Do you happen to know the color of the paint? I'm obsessed!
Ashley Mayes
The dark color is cracked pepper by Behr. Thanks!
Violet
That's awesome that you were able to do this for $87! What color fram mirror were you going to do? Also, I see the planter is from Target...would you share where the stand is from as well??
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Violet! I was going to do a round brass mirror! I think it would look so good! The stand was a flea market find from forever ago.
Sarah
Hi, I really like your taste! I was thinking dark blue with the same hardware. I wanted to ask where you bought the hinges to match? Thanks!
Ashley Mayes
Thank you. Lowes.
Annie
Do you know the paint name?
Ashley Mayes
The dark color is Cracked Pepper by Behr.