Hello dear friends! I am so very happy to finally share The DIY Home Planner Bathroom Reveal. We did it all, including decorating and accessories, for under $1,000.
The DIY Home Planner Bathroom Reveal
Mr. Decor and I started this light remodel way back in March.
We knew we needed to replace the yellowed laminate countertop and sinks, and refresh the rest of the dated elements.
From the getgo, the project began to go wildly off of the rails. We faced obstacles on every SINGLE thing that we wanted to do.
In addition, the spring rains and accompanying hailstorms arrived. It became evident rather quickly that Storybook Cottage needed a new roof ASAP. The bathroom was put on hold while we researched roofing companies, dealt with insurance and scheduled work and repairs to be done both on the exterior and interior of our home.
So now it’s almost three months later. With all the setbacks that we faced, I am amazed that we are even here. But I am so happy that we are.
Paint
Much has been said about the power of paint and I have to agree. All of the walls, trim, and cabinets received a fresh coat of white paint. In a room lacking in natural light the white paint brought a much-needed brightness to the room.
We saved money by just reinstalling the same brushed nickel hardware.
Mirrored Transom Window
It was absolutely impossible to remove the large existing mirror without causing major damage to the wall. So we needed to work around it. A simple update was created with my mad design skills and Mr. Decor’s install know how.
New Countertop
The most expensive update in the room was the custom countertop and sinks. It was 70% of our budget. But it was so worth it.
The new white countertop completely refreshes and updates the space in one fell swoop.
Lighting
Since we needed to save in other areas the rusted nickel light fixtures were simply sanded and painted. We swapped out the space age globes for simple glass globes more befitting the cottage look.
The globes were found on a ceiling fan that my neighbor was getting rid of. FREE and avoiding the landfill for the win!
Wall Cabinet
Now that the mirror is in line with the large wall cabinet the room feels balanced and complete.
We removed the cabinet doors, installed crown molding and corbels.
Trimming out the top of the cabinet was an exercise in patience to be sure.
The shelves were simply filled with bathroom necessities.
Flooring
Another area that we saved instead of splurged is a simple floor tile update that I wrote about HERE. The treatment is holding up beautifully!
Shower Curtain
I really wanted a floor to ceiling shower curtain. It was a bit disappointing to discover that the crown molding angled out in a way that prevented my initial vision. But the 96″ curtain overall still makes a dramatic impact.
Fresh white towels and simple accessories complete the look.
We’ve already had three sets of houseguests who have enjoyed the refreshed space.
To celebrate the reveal I am giving away two copies of The DIY Home Planner. One will be given away on the blog and the other on Instagram. Just leave one comment on either platform or BOTH for two chances to win this inspiring book.
The two winners will be randomly selected on Monday, June 4th.
UPDATE: The Random Number Generator has selected Nancy as the winner. Congratulations!
Questions? Leave a comment and I will happily answer.
Laura
Absolutely beautiful! I love the color scheme. You and Mr. Decor did a great job working with what you have.
A great question! I found two Tahari curtain panels sold as a set at HomeGoods for $16. I sewed the two panels together using the french seam method. It worked like a treat!
Your room turned out beautifully! Love the trim your hubby completed in the room. Wondering where you found 96 inch shower curtains? Please add me to your giveaway list.
I doubt you can buy 96-inch shower curtain anywhere. I believe it it is just a normal fabric curtain with white shower curtain underneath.
You can buy longer shower curtains on Amazon. I made this particular curtain.
I love this! I have been brainstorming my own bathroom remodel. But, like you, other things keep getting moved up the list! It’ll happen one day 🙂
It looks so fresh and clean, Laura. Really pretty! You’ve got me thinking about everything being white in our tiny bathrooms. We only have 2 bathrooms and they’re both much smaller than this one.
Thanks always for the inspiration.
Linda
It turned out so nicely! I especially love what you did with the mirror and cabinet.
Laura, it looks totally amazing. I love how bright and cheerful it is. That transome is genius. Congratulations on such a great makeover.
Lovely! The mirror frame is completely genius. That alone takes the bathroom to high end design. The rest is beautiful, too, and is totally inspiring me to take another look at our bathrooms.
I love it !! Nice and bright – classy and simple. Excellent job!
Such a pretty space. I especially love your creative approach to the mirror!
Wow! Laura, it looks incredible! I love what you did with the mirror! The whole bathroom is just beautiful! Mary
Laura, every detail is so right. The molding really is stunning. A beautiful bathroom!
Gorgeous!! Love the blue and white. We are in the planning stages of refurbishment of our 1898 Victorian Mansion so it’s fun to see what others are doing with their spaces. Keep up the good work!
Oh! how beautiful it all came out!!!! Love the blue and white! *swoon*
The transom windows over the large mirror~ love that idea!!!! Did you apply molding to mimic the look??? ( I almost said ”mirror the look of transoms!”~ HA!)
beautiful job~ your patience through the trials paid off!
Beautiful, Laura, feom the top transom mirror and cabinet trim to the floor grout. Very fresh and bright! Excellent job, both of you!
Gorgeous! You two are some of the most talented people I’ve ever met! I love the simple yet elegance of the upgrade. The blue and white decor sets it off beautifully.
Oh My Golly, I LOVE IT!!! The white and blue is so fresh and sophisticated. The shelf above the toilet is magnificent! The crown molding and corbels are stunning. Super magazine worthy job girl. Well done!
Laura,
You did a fantastic job designing and Mr. D did a fantastic job on the execution. The mirror and open cabinet fit together beautifully. Be still my blue and white loving heart. Your shower curtain and rug add just the touches of color needed to the white.
I am still working on my small updates in my master bath.
Judith
Wow!!! Your bathroom renovation turned out so beautiful! I love the white and blue. Clean, fresh and classic. The open cabinet is the perfect place to showcase necessities without a concussion causing set of doors. The mirror is quite the showstopper! What a clever way of hiding the huge wall mirror and giving it some character and class. Another perfect reno by Mr and Mrs Decor!
Bravo!!!! Thank you for sharing another peek into your sweet cottage. <3
I love everything about this room! But especially, I love what you did with the mirror. It is genius!!!
You know my mantra is paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it white and it looks just great. The mirror treatment is specially amazing. Well done.
I love everything and the colour theme is awesome for summer! Love the curtains 🙂 The accent lightings are just perfect, Laura 🙂
Laura, this is a fabulous, real-world makeover! The bathroom is so much lighter and up to date. The shower curtain is beautiful! I love handmade shower curtains instead of the small store bought ones. The white countertop and changes to the mirror really made a huge difference. 🙂
This is SO worth all that hard work. Turned out beautiful.!
Wow, everything looks fresh and charming! Paint does really make a difference. I especially love the crown molding and the framed mirror with the “transom” above the mirror. Nice job, hubs! The blue and white shower curtain is fabulous. I read the article on gutting mid-century houses and the comments were very interesting. The thing of it is, that anytime you “update”, it isn’t long before the decor is “dated”. I guess that is why I don’t follow trends, either in decor or apparel. Classic, baby, classic.
The mirror work is excellent! Love it!
Your bathroom looks great–wonderful job! The giveaway book sounds great too! 🙂
What a great makeover!! Love what you did with the mirror and the cabinet above the toilet!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb
There’s nothing about this bathroom redo I don’t Love! I would just stand in there and admire it all day. No windows?….Great idea to brighten it up with white paint. I think I hear my bathroom begging to be painted white.
There’s nothing about this bathroom redo I don’t Love! I would just stand in there and admire it all day. No windows?….Great idea to brighten it up with white paint. I think I hear my bathroom begging to be painted white!
Such a lovely fresh renovation! Love it.
Laura, your bathroom redo is gorgeous! Our guest bath needs an update and you have inspired me to get it done! Love reading your posts!
I just love it, Laura. The mirror is so genius. I love all the molding and the fresh color scheme.
You are amazing, I love your vision and follow through. You and the Mister do a great job but you do so with a real life budget and in a way that never skimps on style but uses ingenuity and hard work to imbue each project with charm. I am so inspired by YOU!
What a beautiful transformation, Laura! Wow! Love every detail!
Super nice job! I really loved it.
What a wonderful transformation Laura! I love the open cabinets and the moldings. The treatment you did on the mirror is awesome as well! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
It’s been such fun following you on this journey. My bathroom is on my list for an upgrade — not so extensive or big budget but definitely something. I’ll be starting with the paint!
What a beautiful transformation! You really did a great job with the woodwork, it’s gorgeous! The blue is so pretty….thanks for sharing at Vintage harm! xo Kathleen
I just love everything, Laura! The light fixtures got me…I’m big on that. The blue and white–perfect!
I also love your new profile pic, pretty lady! 🙂
Jane x
Hi Laura, I wanted to feature you at SYC, but I’m not seeing a link back to the party. Sorry, but that is one of the requirements. 🙁
hugs,
Jann
Okay, Laura, this is just spectacular. No way in the world would anyone believe that you’d accomplished that makeover for so little money–the space is completely transformed! I’ll bet your guests are luxuriating at having such a lovely space to themselves. Well done you!
Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!
You and Mr. Décor did an excellent job. I love everything about it but particularly the shower curtain design. I also love the mirror and I’ve wanted mine refreshed just like this. Must get hubs started!