Before and After A Bathroom Story
Hi Guys!
This is the story of our bathroom.
A bathroom that almost gave my poor dad a heart attack?
(well, another heart attack)
You’d think I didn’t love the poor guy?
But he really thought I was cray-zee when he got to this room in the house.
Mostly, he was concerned about
“His Grandson” living here.
He’s such a good grandpa!
No worries though.
We did almost all the work before we ever moved in!
Mostly, he was concerned about
“His Grandson” living here.
He’s such a good grandpa!
No worries though.
We did almost all the work before we ever moved in!
So, without a ton of chit-chat… Let’s relive the glory that was our bathroom.
Or should I say; “The GORY”.
Because let’s face it, it’s looked like a murder scene… or gas station restroom… or maybe even a frat house bathroom?
(after a Zombie Apocalypse)
I had a vision. Lots and lots and lots of vision. lol.
Or, I was blind.
Definitely one or the other.
So this was what we had to work with. It’s a half bath, plus the laundry room.
And, it housed the water heater. Which still worked! We were already looking on sites like waterheaterreviewssite.com for one before we found it was working, so that helped so much.
It was So VERY Pretty.
I know you wish you had one too. Admit it.
So let’s recap what we had to start with
1. Red walls.
2. A plywood covered window that looks out… into a storage shed???
3. A jacked-up, uneven, hodge-podge wall.
4. Peel & stick style, vinyl covered floors. (except for where there are missing tiles.)
5. A completely exposed hot water heater.(not pictured)
6. Well, you get the picture…
It was majorly gross!
Now for Some Ta-Dah time!!
(well, it’s ta-dah to US)
The striped paint treatment is great because it adds some height to the low ceiling in our basement level bath.
I tried to keep all the decor really light since we have no natural light in this room.
It’s a budget renovation/makeover for sure!
The cabinets are stock, from Lowe’s, as are the counter tops. The vanity is from a local mom & pop place along with the new commode and sink. Adding a vanity to the bathroom is a good addition, as it allows more storage space to be able to keep more toiletries and have everything in one place. Whether it is bathroom vanities without tops that you’re considering or a vanity with the mirror, as there are so many options, there is something out there that will fit the requirements of many.
Our biggest splurge was the trough style faucet. We totally love it and have never regretted it.
Jimmy really outdid himself on this project.
- He tore out the old floor and prepped for a new one
- Installed the new tile floor
- Removed the window
- Tore down and re-framed the entire wall
- Installed new sheetrock, tapped, mudded, and textured a new wall
- … and more!
Then, he and my dad worked together to move and re-route the hot water heater, which was such a huge improvement. I did have to find a licensed plumber near me to install the new toilet. I’d rather a professional conduct this kind of work, just so I know that it’s done properly. Overall, all the items in the bathroom go really well together and now it feels much homelier.
Below is the wall and the corner area where the water heater used to live.
It’s a space we have utilized to the max by installing new cabinets and counter top.
We took a little-bitty budget and added lots of hard work to make this space habitable much better.
Our Latest Bathroom Updates…
Our Nautical Bathroom Refresh [click here]
(includes free printable art)
miabellavintage says
WOW I know how much work this all is..drywall, plumbing…etc…..miserable. BUT it turned out gorgeous!!! woot!
Amy Fountain says
Wow, i love your tiles and your bathroom rugs! They make the room look awesome.
Our Pinteresting Family says
What a wonderful transformation! Love it!! Megan
Pamela says
Your space has come a long way! I love the faucet you have picked out Shannon! Hope the rainless up soon for you!
Charlotte Parker says
Looks great!
Shiloh says
Absolutely beautiful! You guys did an unbelievable job. I love your faucet.
Beth @ UnskinnyBoppy says
Oh, wow! What an amazing transformation! Love the faucet SO much. I need one of those!
Lori says
Stopping by from Mom 4 Real link party. Your bathroom/laundry room renovation is amazing! You really did a great job! I wouldn’t mind doing laundry in a room like that.
I love your blog and am a new follower.
Lori : )
Thrifty Decor Mom
Maria Elena says
It is beautiful! I can’t believe the difference! You guys did an amazing job and should be very proud of the results. Your new bathroom/laundry room is gorgeous!
reFresh reStyle says
You had a great vision! Amazing makeover, I love light colors and stripes on the wall!!!!
Love it all,
Debbie
Abbie says
Fantastic job, Shannon!
I totally think you could have murdered someone in the before and gotten away, sine no one would ever guess it from the afters!
Just sayin’. : )
(Hmmm…that was a bit creepy-sounding and backhanded as compliments go…oh well).
Good Time Charlie says
Wow, wow and WOW!!! I cannot believe the before. I would NEVER have guessed the two bathrooms were the same. This looks like it stepped out of a magazine. You must be so happy, I would do a little dance every time I walked in there, and not the potty dance. 😉
Janel@hatingmartha says
Thanks for linking up to The Stinky Linky Party! I guarantee this is the most significant change from Stinky to Beautiful!!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says
Shannon – this is really great. That vanity is awesome and the faucet is the perfect splurge since it stands out in a great way. LOVE the stripes. I’m pinning it.
Karah
Audrey says
Amazing make-over. Love the bold strips on the wall. Well … just love it all. What an enjoyable difference.
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures