After more than three months since we began the renovation, our small, builder-grade primary bathroom and our daughter’s bathrooms are finally complete!
Last time, I shared our rough design plans and mentioned my background as an interior design school dropout. Despite not pursuing a career as a designer, I thoroughly enjoyed the process of designing my own home. With the help of Emily and Gretchen, who handled the technical aspects, we were able to bring our vision to life.
Starting with a boring, dark, and bland bathroom, we transformed it into a space that is now bright, inviting, and full of personality.
For inspiration, I drew from the design choices made by Max Humphrey and Curtis at The Carly, where I had the opportunity to photograph interiors earlier this year. The paneling and tile choices in the bathrooms there inspired the direction we took with our own renovation.
Embracing the warmth and texture that paneling adds to a space, we opted for panel sheets to achieve the look we wanted in a cost-effective manner. The bathrooms were paneled for about $750 in materials.
The Demo
Although we couldn’t expand the overall footprint of the bathroom, we were able to enlarge the shower area significantly. Seeing the walls come down and the space open up was a highlight of the renovation process.
Tile & Grout
Once the demo and plumbing were complete, we moved on to tiling. Fireclay generously provided us with beautiful blue square tiles that we used on the floor and shower walls. Opting for white grout made the tiles stand out and added a fresh, clean look to the space.
The Reveal!
With the final touches in place, it was time for the big reveal! The transformation is truly remarkable, and we are thrilled with how the space turned out.
The Medicine Cabinet & Vanity
The vanity and medicine cabinet were carefully chosen to complement each other and the overall aesthetic of the bathroom. The white oak finish ties the two pieces together seamlessly.
The Skylight
Adding a skylight over the vanity area brought in natural light and made a significant impact on the overall ambiance of the space. Despite some logistical challenges, the skylight installation was well worth it.
The Light Fixture
While we initially planned for side-mounted lights, we ultimately opted for a fixture above the mirror. The dimmable light adds to the functionality and atmosphere of the bathroom.
With the renovation complete, we’re grateful for the support of AllModern, Emily’s guidance, and the hard work of the Afore team. Stay tuned for the reveal of my daughter’s bathroom next week!
*Design and Photos by Kaitlin Green