Boho Bathroom Remodel--The College House

This bathroom renovation at my daughter’s Texas home took a little while to complete…seven months to be exact. The reason? Even though the bathroom was in decent condition, the shower was not. A makeshift shower head had been rigged from the spout of the tub and with plumbing that was exposed on the exterior of the wall.

It was bad! And strange. And it wreaked havoc on the drywall in there. So much so, that we had to repair it…and renovate.

Here is where we started:

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With only one sink, dated countertops/cabinetry, and that weird shower issue, this space needed some help.

So, we located an awesome contractor and got on the waiting list back in January. Come May, it was “go time” and demolition got under way.

First things first—removing all the damaged drywall, framing up the wall, adding in the new tub, and getting the shower all plumbed up…oh, and covering up that window (gosh—maybe that’s my thing, I dunno).

Next came the tile. I opted for Subway tile because even though its been done ( a lot), it’s classic and timeless. Also, by going with a tile that has slight dimension or even a texture to it—a variation, if you will on the standard Subway tile—it adds a hint of a custom look and vibe.

Also, see the flooring? As with most remodels, deviations/changes from the original plans tend to happen…and since they were already in there renovating, we decided to change out the existing floor tile for something newer…fresher…and more fun.

Disclaimer: I usually don’t opt for trends when it comes to tiling BUT this space actually warranted it.

I gave my daughter five floor tile options and these babies from Wayfair are what she chose. Again, super inexpensive and the biggest bang for one’s buck!

Ready for the reveal?

After adding in the new vanity, new shelving, a custom shower curtain, cutting and then framing out the old mirror, some fun decor, and fresh paint, here is the outcome:

Keep in mind, that every element was sourced on the cheap, meaning, that the main elements of this bathroom came primarily from big box stores.

The finishing touches are always my favorite part and these pieces usually come from a number of different sources. In this case, I grabbed some clearance items from Hobby Lobby, scoured my daughter and her roommates decor stash, and topped it off with some greenery.

HomeGoods is also another favorite of mine when it comes to finding cute decor on the cheap. But not your run-of-the-mill decor.

Case in Point?

Not your standard decor, but who wants normal?! LOL. This is a college house after all!

In all seriousness though, this one piece just adds some flair and even thought the general population wouldn’t go for this, I would…and did!

One more before and after of this baby:

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Ahhhhhh, much better!!

THE DETAILS

General Contractor: John Hamilton

Paint: Creamy by Sherwin Williams

Paint Labor: A Fresh Coat-Yuma

Floor Tile: Wayfair

Shower Tile: Home Depot

Shower Hardware/Faucets: Home Depot

Formica Countertop: Home Depot

Sinks: Build.com

Knobs: Amazon

Shower Curtain: Target/Hobby Lobby

Shelving: Etsy

Love, J

Boys BOHO Bathroom

I’ve mentioned before that I truly love the Bohemian style. It’s minimalist, however, it’s packed with personality. There really aren’t any rules and you can mix so many pieces together to come up with a really fun space.

When asked by “H’s” mom if I could remake his bathroom into a space that would coordinate with his bedroom, I was all over it. Not only do I love BOHO, but I love coordinating rooms together based off of this style. So, here is where we started.

Since “H’s” bedroom got a sweet black chalkboard wall with a color palette of black, white, and butterscotch, I wanted to make sure I carried over these colors into the loo. This bathroom is attached and easily visible from his bedroom so it need to have some cohesion.

It started with the vision board:

Let’s just say I had a ton of fun creating this space because “H’s” mom gave me full creative liberties. So when I mentioned creating board and batten moldings in this amazing butterscotch hue (Valspar’s Butcher Block), she didn’t even bat an eye! Love that! When I introduced the idea of Swiss cross decals and leather pulls for the cabinetry doors and drawers, she was on board. Swoon! And when I mentioned painting the vanity in a shade of black, she said “yes!” Sweeeeet!

Valspar’s Dogwood Petals and Butcher Block going on the walls and trim!

After three coats of this beautiful, creamy white (four coats at the crown and edges), and only two passes using this butterscotch hue, the bathroom was starting to take shape! “H’s” mom opted for the chair rail over the board and batten and even installed it for me (that girl is handy)!

Next up? Swiss cross vinyl appliques. Now, these could have been painted on but in an effort to keep this as semi-permanent (and uniform) as possible, I opted for decals. Plus, they are super inexpensive and truly make the top portion of this wall all the way around the room.

These cute, little, inexpensive X’s (available on Amazon) are totally making this space come to life at this point. This also happens to be the part where I start getting all giddy over my client’s spaces because they are right on the cusp of completion.

So, how about the “after” shots?

You guys! I love this space. I love every detail that went into it. Believe me when I tell you that there is a lot of love, thought (and sweat) that went into the creation, execution, and installation of this one space.

Let’s start with some details:

The shower curtain is the same Wal-Mart piece I’ve used in a previous client’s refresh. With black fabric added to the bottom and a modern shower curtain rod placed high, it looks super cute and fun. Also, how about that light? Mrs. “M” selected this sweet thing and I totally love it.

Here’s a shot of that great mirror, the recently painted black cabinetry (Valspar’s Iron Ore), and those charming (yet masculine) leather drawer pulls all the way from Poland. Yes, Poland!

There were a number of vanity lights we could have chosen that would accommodate the Boho style BUT we opted for horizontal caged light (as shown below) fixture, as to not disrupt the height of the mirror. Basically, if we used a vanity with light sconces that pointed downward, they would cause the mirror to sit lower (too low, in fact), and it just wouldn’t look right. The other option was to raise the light fixture and electrical higher on the wall but that was a bit involved. Too involved.

So, we opted for this and I think it looks great!

How about this angle? Look at that sweet toilet decal. Perfect for a little (or big) boy’s restroom, don’t you think?

Swoon.

This stool was a great HomeGoods find. It jived perfectly with the rest of this newly refreshed restroom, and was the perfect height for “H.” Also? It was a total steal at only $14.99.

Last but not least is this great print. Mrs. “M” made using Photoshop and the awesome gold frame found on Amazon. A fun saying for a really fun bathroom.

Here are the before and after shots one more time:

The Details

Paint: Valspar’s Butcher Block and Dogwood Petals, Vanity: Sherwin Williams Iron Ore

Paint Labor: A Fresh Coat

Shower Curtain: Wal Mart

Accessories: Target

Vinyl Decals: Etsy

Leather Pulls: Etsy

Lighting: Wayfair

Mirror: Overstock

Vinyl Decals: Amazon

Curtain Rod: Amazon

Love, J