This past weekend, we did a quick remodel of our bathroom. My spouse repainted the walls, doors, and trim. He replaced the baseboard and the vanity, because water took a toll on our only bathroom, and the laminate started to come off the vanity. We have new baseboard that is a type of vinyl, but it looks like wood now that it is painted and caulked. My spouse is so handy from fixing everything around here that he works fast. The vanity and sink that we removed was donated to Stardust: Goodwill's version of a ReStore. The sink was in great condition.
Almost three years ago, we redid the bathroom; it was quite horrible to begin with. We did all the work ourselves except for fixing the plumbing. Fortunately, my sister lives about one minute away, (though about ten minutes to get into the place, because it is gated).
The result then was nice too; in fact, it is one of my more popular posts. It is a 5 x 8 shoebox bathroom. At the time I liked the vanity because it fit well and looked good with the floor, but it was not "cottage like" because, I could not find a vanity with the correct width and depth that would work. I could not buy custom, so I settled.
Recently, Ikea stocked one that had the look I was going for, and because it doesn't sit so close to the shower, and it's not laminate; it should last longer.
The new sink is really nice with a high back on it and the lip, which keeps the wall cleaner and the stuff from falling off the sink into the bathtub or toilet. (update: I noticed it has more surface room than the other, which is convenient if you are trying to put on makeup.)
At Home Goods I found a smaller storage cabinet with a marble top that has the same finish and reflects the style of the new sink console to hold the potions. Previously, our products were on a cart, but it was extremely messy and driving me crazy. I replaced all the knobs on both pieces and the linen's closet with Martha Stewart knobs, which were much nicer than the ones they wore.
What I like about the Ikea cabinet is that the plumbing does not take up space. It sits flush against the wall, so that we have large roomy drawers to store things in their organizers that are made to fit the drawers precisely. Any bit of extra space, storage, or organization is so essential in a small bathroom, especially if it is your only bathroom.
I rehung the same prints.
Linen closet and Charging Station: This use to be a closet for a swamp cooler, but we removed it, because it smelled musty or worse even with special paint, and we installed an organizer. It had outlets, so we can charge the phones here, and a radio is hidden in a basket. The curtain is removed, so you can see the knobs now match the bathroom. I found the baskets at Pottery Barn about six months ago.
We are really happy with the new white vanity look. My daughter said the bathroom looks coastal, because the changes look pretty with the aqua glass tiles and the slate floor with accents of aqua slate that we installed previously.
We are really happy with the new white vanity look. My daughter said the bathroom looks coastal, because the changes look pretty with the aqua glass tiles and the slate floor with accents of aqua slate that we installed previously.
simple and white
Do you think it is sort of beachy or cottagey... neither are words.....
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I absolutely love this! Clean, fresh, heartwarming and organized. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. That's a perfect description. It does feel that way. xoox
DeleteI absolutely love this! Clean, fresh, heartwarming and organized. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. Have a beautiful weekend.
DeleteI think it could be either- BEACHY or COTTAGEY....and I love the way it looks. That is a perfect vanity for the room and amazing to find a matching piece somewhere else. Great job! Now you can love it for a long time! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diana. I think this vanity will last longer.
DeleteVery nice simple makeover Su! I love the soft colors and clean lines! I'm sure you will enjoy it! Blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cindy. I just wanted to keep it simple and white, because the bathroom does not get a lot of light.
DeleteI love everything about it
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kindness and sweet visit. xoox
DeleteIt looks really great and cottagey to me. It has inspired me as I also have a shoebox bathroom which definitely needs a budget makeover! I love how those tiles look against the wall colour, really classy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sweet Auburn. We did the tile a couple of years ago, and it was not that expensive and not too hard to do ourselves with a little bit of patience. The white tile is pretty basic except it has a bit of a bevel so was inexpensive, and because it is small, we didn't need many of the aqua accents. xoxo
DeleteThis is gorgeous! Everything is seamless. You have a talent. Seeing your redo was a gift - a peaceful, serene scene before my hectic day begins. I'm guessing that's how this new bathroom makes you feel as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lynda. It's amazing what a little change can do. Since it is the only bathroom, it makes a big difference. xoxo
DeleteI love the expression shoebox bathroom and yours is really extraordinarily remodeled with great and essential cabinets and décor in soft, calming and relaxing colors!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Little Treasure. I hope you are enjoying your vacation!
DeleteGreat makeover! I love the brightness of your bathroom.
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Alessandra
That's why I have always wanted it white, because it doesn't get much light. It really makes a big difference. Thank you for visiting me, Alessandra xoxo
DeleteMuito lindo!
ReplyDeleteSempre me agrada um ambiente clean!
beijinhos,
Lígia e =^.^=
Gracias. xoxo
DeleteSuper cute! I love the shower curtain too! Great job on the makeover, you must be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anne. It looks so much cleaner and more similar to the rest of the place.
DeleteFresh and clean. It is perfect. I love the look of the tiles floor too. It gives the room more character.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Victoria. It's very basic and tiny, and the white makes it look cleaner, which makes a difference because it is the only one. xoxo
DeleteWhether coastal or cottage, one thing's for sure: your new bathroom remodel is very pretty! Kudos for doing most of the work yourselves; it's fresh and fabulous!
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Thank you, Poppy. My spouse is so good with tools.
DeleteSu, Your husband rocks - accomplished all the redo in record time! Your linen closet is pretty and organized. You lucked out finding PB baskets that fit perfectly. How about "cottagey" with a costal vibe!
ReplyDeleteLooks pretty, I like a trio of prints being hung and the pictures add to the "beachy" feel.
xoxo,
Vera
Thank you, Vera. He does. I've had those prints a long time, and I love them. There are four of those prints, but it is hard to show the fourth; it makes a turn, and they are all lined up covering the little bit of wall like a pretty box.
DeleteLooks great Su-I think you and hubby worked fast and furious and it is so worth it! LOVE
ReplyDeleteThank you, DD. It's wonderful that he is so good with tools.
DeleteEverything is beautiful. I love the tile, rug and that linen closet is fabulous!!!!!! Hugs, Beverly
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beverly, for your sweet visit and compliment. xoxo
DeleteI can't believe what you have done with a typical older Phoenix home. It's just beautiful! We live on the west side in Peoria, and my daughter is buying her first home here which also needs some work, but after seeing what you have done with your home, I'm not put off by it. I believe it can be turned into something lovely just like your home. Thanks for the inspiration. Your bathroom makeover is both beachy and cottagey.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanie. When you walk into a home one kind of has to see it in the future, but I know that is hard! My spouse didn't even look at this house when it was for sale, because he can't tell. He just took my word that I knew what to do, and the inspector's. That's one of the reasons I started this blog. I love older homes, and there are so many older decent neighborhoods with affordable homes that need some fixing, and it is convenient to live in the city. This is the second home I gutted, and we have even built, but the two older homes that I fixed are my favorites, because they are quirky and turn out unique. Have a wonderful day.
DeleteBeautiful, Su! You guys did an amazing job.
ReplyDeleteI would say it was coastal cottagey, which is a word in my book ;)
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Thank you, Rue. The walls and ceiling above the wide bead board are plaster. It was either tile the damaged lower walls or use these planks, because I was not going to replace plaster with with drywall. The lower walls were badly damaged by neglect and repaired plumbing. Have a wonderful day. xoxo
DeleteNo matter the label, it is lovely.
ReplyDeleteOur bathroom needs a major overhaul and neither of us is capable of what is needed.
Thank you, Carol. My spouse's father was a carpenter, so he grew up working with him, but he became a chemist. So, he is meticulous, if you know what I mean. My father was a plumber, and if he took me to one of his jobs, I would watch, and I loved seeing the inside of homes. So we both come from "fix it" families, so we make a good team.
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DeleteVery pretty and what a team! Your vision and your husband implementing it, just wonderful. Does having the window over the bathtub a concern for you? Probably for ventilation, like ours. I have a friend that lives in the old section in downtown Phoenix. I love the nooks and crannies in her house. Kathleen in Az
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely bathroom. You and your husband did a fine job making it over. I do like your new vanity. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susie. Have a wonderful week!
DeleteBeachy or cottagey I think it's just peachy! lol! I chose cottage really, because I love that look and live no where near a beach. But, it surely could go either way. Love the Ikea vanity and the cabinet from Home Goods! The storage area is just perfect!
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Jann
Ha ha. :)
DeleteWhat a nice transformation!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vee, and have a wonderful week.
DeleteHow lovely to have a refreshed 'new' bathroom. I think it is coastal cottage in style and my favorite part is the tile floors! The tile goes so well with your new wood like tile floors in the rest of your bungalow. It all turned out beautiful Su.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kerrie. Thank you on the floor. I considered that transition when I chose, and I'm happy with it too. You are so observant. Have a wonderful week. xxox
DeleteCoastal or cottage, it's lovely. You chose some very nice pieces that look great and give you good storage. That tile work is gorgeous! xo
ReplyDeleteStorage is not easy; and I'm still trying to live with less after almost three years.
DeleteBEAUTIFUL makeover Su!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Martina. xoox
DeleteLovely transformation....Coastal or Cottage, you have it covered with all of your lovely details.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda, for your sweet visit. xoxo
DeleteYou have lovely taste and it is a beautiful room. That Ikea vanity and sink top are stunning. I may have to go and peek, great look!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kim. It is really a nice look for the price. The sink is porcelain. It gives us more space on the floor than some of the other off the shelf ones that we could buy. Plus, something custom would cost and bit more, and off course, PB and RH have become so expensive.
DeleteSo crisp and white and beachy! LOVE what you and the hubby have done with it, a bathroom should be beautiful and clean and white! You sure have accomplished that : )
ReplyDeleteThank you, Teri. It is on the interior of the house even though there is a window, because there is a porch there, so it doesn't get much natural light, so white makes a difference. xox
DeleteOh it looks beautiful! I'm loving the new vanity, it looks gorgeous and so beautiful for a cottage style decor!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennifer. Ikea has some really great ideas.
Deletenew follower. Love your style!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gwen. I followed you too, via Bloglovin. I love what you did to your kitchen. Great choices. Unfortunately, I can't leave a comment on your blog, because I cannot fix my wordpress. If you had G+, I think I could leave a comment if I add you to my circle.
DeleteBeautiful bathroom redesign. It has such a cottage feel and beachy too. Love the cabinet your found to coordinate. Lovely room so fresh, clean and gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHugs, CM
Thank you. I was hoping to find something white, because it is an interior bathroom with not a lot of light, because the porch is where the window is.
DeleteYour redesigned bathroom is so well organized and looks great. Lots of storage.
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Thank you, Joy, for visiting and leaving a sweet comment. xoox
DeleteBeautiful. I like it.
ReplyDeleteCarla
Thank you, Carla. I really like the white, because it's brighter now. The porch is behind that window, so it doesn't get a lot of natural light. Have a beautiful weekend.
DeleteHow fresh and pretty it looks. You must feel so happy every time you look at it.
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Thank you, enjoy your holiday! xoxo
DeleteOh, my! I love you! I've been looking for a bathroom cabinet and sink for months and I never thought to check Ikea! But I really love the one you chose. I'm off to check the site to see if they sell it in France. Your daughter is right, it gives a coastal look to your bathroom and I appreciate that you made me notice how convenient the sink was with its little back!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Magali. I've been studying French, so I quickly looked too. They do; I saw it in two sizes there. I think there were three here, because one was too big. They also have the sink with the back, and the sink with the back with two basins, not a choice here. They also have another style not available here that looked cottage, if you change the legs, or the natural wood one if it is painted a color. I hope you find one that works!
DeleteLovely transformation!
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Jemma
Thank you, Jemma. Have a wonderful weekend. xoxo
DeleteGorgeous!! I love this look! You did an awesome job!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Benita. Have a wonderful weekend.
DeleteYour bathroom is beautiful and I love absolutely everything about that room. You and your husband did a fabulous job transforming it. I'm really glad I found your blog today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend... :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dee, for such a sweet message, and likewise. I am now a new follower of yours. xoxo Have a wonderful weekend.
DeleteI love it's cottage chic feel, so serene and peaceful here.
ReplyDeleteSo need my bathroom done.
You have a wonderful space to escape to, soak up its spa like feeling.
Xx
Dore
Thank you, Dore. It's such a small space and the only bathroom, that I am glad that it is more functional and neater. My spouse and I did all the cosmetic work this time and the last. It wasn't too expensive, because we didn't move any pipes, and we chose stock, classic finishes. Nothing trendy... It saves quite a bit. We put the aqua glass stripe around the inside, because old bathrooms that have not be repaired around here have a stripe of a different color; we tried to give it a nod to the past with something fresh.
DeleteYour bath is just adorable. You are so good at decorating and could make any room look amazing.
ReplyDeleteYa'll did a wonderful job....
It looks fantastic! I really like the new vanity...I think it is nice that they are making them to look like pretty pieces of furniture now. And even nicer that the drawers are actually functional!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Olivia. I agree. Have a wonderful weekend. xoox
DeleteThe redo is beautiful, light and airy. I love that sink top and also like the window. Too many bathrooms have no window. This is pretty, and those prints complete the theme.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judy. It's neat how old bathrooms have a least one window. Have a wonderful weekend. xoxo
Deleteamazing post :)
ReplyDeletehave a nice weekend, kisses :)
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Thank you, you too. xoox
DeleteWow you did a great job.I love the new look....the new sink is beautiful<3 .We need to remodel our bathroom too...hopefully this summer.I hope ours gonna turn out as nice as yours.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Sunday
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Caroline
Thank you, Caroline. You too. xoxo
DeleteFantastic job on the makeover on your bathroom!! I love everything about it. Thank you so much for sharing all the photos!!
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Jody
Thank you, Jody. xoxo
DeleteI love your new bathroom. It is bright and beautiful. I love the tiles and new vanity. Nice work. Enjoy your new pretty space.
ReplyDeleteJanet
Thank you, Janet. I'm happy that it turned out so well.
DeleteStunning! Love all the light colors to keep the space airy and bright! The tile in the shower is gorgeous and the powder blue is really pretty against the dark brown floor. The linen closet looks great too! Love all the drawers. Hides all the clutter better than shelves! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lindsey. Have a wonderful week.
DeleteI think the new vanity is perfect. Even more, I love the sink. Looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Daniela. The sink has a better configuration for a small space than the last one.
DeleteIt may be small, but very charming. I love the mirror and the new linen closet, the colours and..simply everything.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week!
Thank you, Sarah. I've had that mirror a long time.
DeleteVery pretty, clean and fresh!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cathy. I agree. It's really important that it look clean, because it is the only one. xoxo
DeleteO valor das coisas não está no tempo que elas duram, mas na intensidade com que acontecem.
ReplyDeletePor isso existem momentos inesquecíveis, coisas inexplicáveis e pessoas incomparáveis.(Fernando Sabino)
Linda postagem!
Uma linda e abençoada semana!!!
Abraços Marie.
Eu usei Traduz Google, porque eu só posso escrever frases em francês e Spansih. Muito verdadeiro. Aqueles que esperam o mínimo raramente são decepcionado. Obrigado.
DeleteI remember when you redid the bathroom, I loved it then and I love it now. I have a small bathroom as well that I need to renovate but the budget is not available this year so I will have to wait. I love the fact that yours still looks so fresh and great with simple touch ups 3 years later.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donna. It's much more fun to travel. xoxo
DeleteYour bathroom is beautiful. I love the new vanity.
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Trish. xoox Su
DeleteReally its looking so different from any other bathroom deigns I really like the architecture of the bathroom. Really nice. Thanks for sharing the new design trend of the bathroom.
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous talent! I love the brightness of your bathroom. Just amazingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. xoxo Su
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It is wonderful and great bathroom. The Tiles or Flooring Design are so attractive deferentially people love this type of bathroom or homes.
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Fabulous job, I love it! Your spouse is a keeper, and I think your bath looks awesomey (*also not a word!) Have a great day! :) Mary :)
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