Whooo! During this bathroom makeover, there were so many other little home projects going on around here that I could not even keep up! But I am relieved that this bathroom is done (or almost done). The floors and doors still need some kind of fixing but for now, the main outlook of the bathroom is much more pleasing than before. Keep in mind that this project was not a full bathroom revamp but more of a get rid of ugly wallpaper, install new lights, new medicine cabinets, and new paint.
Like I mentioned before, since we were already doing the makeover, I decided to join in on the Spring 6-week One Room Challenge (ORC) hosted by Linda from Calling it Home. You can get an idea of the where I started and the progressing weeks by clicking on these links: week 1/week2/week3/week4/and week5. I am so happy to share what it looks like now but it seems like I could never get this post ready on time. And last night I came down with a headache and some kind of virus and just did not have the energy to type. Thankfully, I feel better and the kids slept in some.
Here is where we started…..Yikes!!
And now. . . So much better right?
As previously mentioned, choosing white paint and installing these new lights have really brightened up the space.
The medicine cabinets have really helped to clear the sink clutter.
We are only keeping a few prettier items by the sink area and it is really making a huge difference already. I have gotten rid of the un-necessaries and organized the rest of the stuff at the bottom of the vanity (image further down).
I quickly typed a gratitude sign to keep on one end of the sink because let’s face it, we all could use a little encouragement sometimes. I know my husband could use some when he wakes up in the wee hours of the morning to get ready for work. And I definitely need a reminder when I am grumpy over late nights and I need to have the right attitude with the kiddos.
We have not changed out the faucets yet. We have them but I waited on the last minute and my poor husband was too tired to change anything. So I may do a follow up post if we decide to install them.
I polished them with some stainless steel cleaner I had on hand and called it a day!
Here is the before of the vanity.
It got a little repaint but nothing major. Changing out the vanity fully was not in the plan for this round.
The closet got a much needed bit of organizing, too. I am thinking of doing a separate post about it.
After. . .
And the other side of the bathroom used to look like this. . .
And the after. . . Bye bye wallpaper and hello to all white!!
I debated whether I should add a large picture over the toilet or add the shelves. Not sure that I needed extra shelving here but I thought it would be cute to add them. A while ago, I bought these floating shelves from At Home stores for our girls room redo. So far, we have not yet done the girls room so I used the shelves here instead. I added a few things around the home that had no place to call their own.
The toilet area got its own little spicing up, too.
Baskets keep me organized but I am starting to think that I have too many. Can one have too many baskets?! Another one of my At Home finds.
I filled up the large space next to the toilet paper area with a plant stand and a plant. Maybe poor Ivy does not like been close to the toilet but that is her new home. And she definitely needs some water, too! But at I have had it since February and still have not yet killed it!
A shower curtain from Target and some wall hooks keep this side of the room prettier and more organized. I wanted to use a cute all white curtain and could not decide between all white this or this one. I ran into my friend Tammy from Creative K Kids and asked her advice on this one since I could not decide. We finally decided that a pop of color would be nice. Hence my inspiration for the pops of color you see in the bathroom (Shades of blue, teal, and aqua).
Kids towels are easier to reach now that they are on these hooks rather than being hung from the shower lining. They are really loving getting the towels themselves rather than me having to reach for them all the time.
I wanted to get a shot of the full area but taking photos of bathrooms tend to be so tricky because of the various tiny angles.
Hope you enjoyed our bathroom redo and don’t forget to check out the fabulous makeovers from the talented designers and guest participants. I have looked at many of the reveal and they are fabulous!
What do you think of this re-do? I would love to know your thoughts in the comments!!
Great job Zan! looks beautiful!
Thank you Mari! I wanted simple but pretty. We are loving the clean look of the room!
You did an amazing job! The wallpaper in the before pictures, yuck! I am glad you got rid of it. I love the oval mirror.
I know right. That wallpaper was really something! Removing it was one of the best things we could have done for the bathroom!
I love it, Zan. It looks so nice.
I appreciate you sweet comment Becky. We sure love it, too!
So much easier on the eyes! A much better way to start the day for sure!
Ha ha, Thank you Justynn!
Hi Zan…your bathroom looks so much better now! When I first saw that wallpaper, I thought you might never get done 🙂 Happy to see that it turned out so well in the end!
That wallpaper was the thing I disliked most in the bathroom. So glad we took it off and decided to go plain!
I love your updated bathroom! It’s so pretty. 🙂
Thank you Crystal. I love it, too:)
Wow, it looks great! I love the little sign. Cute touches like that really give rooms personality.
Thank you Donnica! The sign is really inspirational!
I think it looks great! So many of us have a bathroom or two that is very similar to this. We have one that is too dark and could use the fresh white treatment that you did. I really like the way you accessorized the room – just the right amount. Great job!
Happy Thoughts of Home. 🙂
Bathrooms are so tricky – this one may not have been a full revamp but we are loving the new.
Great job! It’s so bright and welcoming (is that weird to say for a bathroom?). The shower curtain is perfect and love all the little colorful details your brought in.
Ha ha…actually, I find it welcoming for real! I was about to go all neutral but I am glad I added a few pops of color!
Zan, it looks beautiful. Great job. I bet you are SO happy! 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
I am happy with how it turned out. The white is really making a difference!
This is wonderful Zan!
Now you can relax!
You did it!
Thank you for sharing this at Thoughts of Home on Thursday.
We are so glad you are here!
Laura
White Spray Paint
I agree! And you are most welcome!!
what a transformation!! I love the pops of blue/turquoise, those are the colors i’m sloooowly incorporating into our house =)
I am glad I could inspire you a bit. I think I am starting to like these lighter colors myself that is why I am slowly incorporating them into my home decor!
Love it! Looks great Zan and love the little pops of color what a difference a little TLC and paint can do am I right?! Love the hook idea, I’ve been thinking about doing that in my bathroom (not entirely sure I’m a fan of towel bars). Great work Zan, hope your feeling better 🙂
Lauren | Lovely Decor
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The hooks make it much easier for the kids and were are so easy to install and only costed about a few dollars. I already had them on hand from a few months ago.
Great job Zan! I love the transformative powers of paint and organization! This is amazing!
It looks so refreshed and updated and no more yucky wallpaper! It also looks so bright and beautiful. I know you are enjoying your “new” bathroom.
I know right…That wallpaper was really something else. And we are totally enjoying the clean look now!
What a great job! It feels so much more modern, clean and serene. The wall color was a great choice. I love the items that you chose for over the toilet and the oval mirror, too!
The oval mirror was a find from Big Lots a few years ago. And that over the toilet idea was kind of last minute!!
Great job Zan! Love the new paint job and the decorative details you added! Congrats and CHEERS to us for another room done!
Than you Vel! Isn’t the new paint so simple yet brings so much light?!
Wow, Zan it looks so much better without the wallpaper. It’s amazing how big of a change a little paint can make. The room is so much brighter with white paint, isn’t it!
I really like those tones of blue you selected and the floating shelves too. I’m sure the children like having their towels within reach, nice idea!
Everything is brighter and it looks so much better. The pops of blue are a nice addition and yes, the kids are loving that their towels are in reach:)
It looks great, Zan Joining a challenge really makes one stick it out and get it done
I know – it was very helpful because. Thank you Mary!
Doesn’t it feel great to bid rid of that old wallpaper? I love the transformation! It looks great!
Definitely, so much better without it!