First of all, I would like to make a big point. thank you Thanks to everyone who read and commented on last week’s post about our master bathroom! Your kind words really meant a lot. As you know, I don’t blog often, so I’m still a little nervous to put myself and our home out there. But I’m sure it will be fun to hear from everyone.
I’m excited to share my daughters’ bathroom today! When we last heard from you in July, I got a sneak peek at a pre-demo of Spaces, but here’s a quick refresher.
Honestly, compared to the main restroom, the women’s restroom wasn’t that bad. I mean, both were cute Although bad, the condition of the tiles in this room was not that dire. Overall, it’s a bit of a spacious space. Unlike the primary, where walls had to be torn down, this one was simpler: take out the old and bring in the new to make it feel fresh again.
This was the mood board for this space…
When I remember, how I felt when I designed this bathroom. method For me, it’s more challenging than working on the primary. I think there are several reasons for that. The bathroom is the first thing guests see when they come over. Some of our friends didn’t even realize there was a bathroom right next to our bedroom until it was announced last week. (Ha!)
There is also a half bath next to the kitchen. This was quickly updated during a major renovation of the main floor. They brought in hardwood floors, painted it white, added an inexpensive bathroom vanity, and called it good. Very small, but definitely has potential. I want to refresh myself a little in the new year. Can I use a fun wallpaper? Stay tuned.
In any case, the women’s restroom was likely to be seen by more people than the primary, so there was a bit of extra pressure on the design. I wanted the space to feel fun and playful, but as I said in my previous post, I didn’t want the space to feel that way. Too When she grows up, she becomes a “little girl.” To be honest, I’m not entirely sure I’ve managed to get this balance right, but so far it’s pretty cute 🙂
tile saga
The morning the tile installers arrived, my husband and I both had a moment of panic. As I was about to go take a photo shoot, he came running in and asked, “Do you want the tiles in the women’s bathroom to have patterns instead of plain tiles?” To be honest, I was having second thoughts myself. Should I go for checks, vertical stripes, or horizontal stripes? I just shared my bathroom plans on this blog a few weeks ago, and all the feedback about tile patterns made me wonder. Should I play it safe and choose solids?
When my husband admitted that he didn’t even know if the checkered layout would sell, I became worried that I was making a mistake. We ran to the garage and counted how many yellow tiles we had left, only to realize we were a few boxes short of turning around and going all yellow. Thankfully, we didn’t have enough time to change course. Because in the end, the pattern completely transformed the space (I chose a checkerboard pattern, as you can see in these process shots). It brings such a playful vibe to the space, and now I can’t imagine it any other way. My husband and I are both very happy with the results.
Now, this is where things get a little difficult. It might be because I’ve never designed a bathroom before and communication with subcontractors wasn’t completely clear. Or maybe it’s because I don’t like to speak up in these situations, but when I got home from work the day the tile installation started, I immediately felt something strange around the niche. I liked the look of the tile itself, so I tried to convince myself that if I grouted it, everything would be fine. (I know, I know. I should have said something right then.) But once the grouting was done, it was clear that the niche situation wasn’t getting any better.
This may sound dramatic, but that’s how I was. So I was disappointed. I loved the tiles, the colors, everything, except for that little detail. This project felt like a complete failure (renovation emotions are really, really real). In my mind, it was done, grouted and we would just have to live with it. Over the weekend, I texted a bunch of photos to Emily while she patiently helped me off the shelf (I’m fully aware that this is a very privileged issue). And she just said, “Why don’t you call the tile guys and ask if they can fix it?” To be honest, I had no idea that was an option. Again, I sometimes find it difficult to speak up in situations like this. But sure enough, he came back the next day to fix it and was very accommodating overall.
Well, that’s all for the Reno drama. Looks like the time has finally come for the final announcement…
vanity | faucet | mirror | lighting equipment |Planter (unavailable) |Soap dish (unavailable) | tray |Cup (unavailable) | pink tiles | yellow tiles | shower set
panel color | bird art | vase art | toilet paper holder | toilet | white tray | bath mat | floor tiles
We are so grateful to AllModern for gifting us so many beautiful fixtures for this space. I love how simple and playful it is this vanity teeth. With doors on the sides and drawers in the middle section, there’s plenty of storage for the trinkets, jewelry, headbands, hair ties, and more that the 8- and 5-year-old girls have collected.
vanity | faucet | mirror | lighting equipment |Planter (unavailable) |Soap dish (unavailable) | tray |Cup (unavailable) | wall hook
You may notice small changes from your original mood board. I replaced my large pill-shaped medicine cabinet with this small mirror. I wasn’t sure if the original shape would blend in with the other elements of the bathroom. Maybe one day I’ll be disappointed that I don’t have a medicine cabinet here, but for now this mirror feels just right.
I found it this cute little light fixture On Etsy. Again, with a dimmer of course 🙂
Regarding the floor, Lovely 2×2 tiles in ivory glossI mixed 4×4 tiles for the shower walls. tumbleweed and haystack. As in the main bathroom, we used alabaster grout throughout to brighten the entire space and make the pattern pop. Honestly, this is where the real test begins. It’s about staying clean. I already do daily mopping, but it’s really worth it because of how fresh and happy this bathroom feels.
pink tiles | yellow tiles | shower set
As I mentioned before, I was trying to avoid anything too pink, but clearly that wasn’t the case. Once I started considering paint colors, I decided to go with that anyway. We tested lots of shades, from light blush to deep pink. Pinky Beige by Sherwin Williams In the end, it was the perfect in-between. It doesn’t feel heavy, it’s warm and cozy, and it’s just the right difference from the floor, so it doesn’t match too much.
And just like in the master bathroom, I decided to put panels on the walls here as well. It adds so much warmth and texture. Honestly, it gives your space so much more character than plain painted drywall ever would.
This bathroom had no natural light at all and looked very disappointing, especially before the renovation. But at that moment, velux skylight It was a complete game changer. In an instant, the space became brighter and I felt very happy. Who would have thought that a small window in the ceiling could make such a big difference? Thank you again, VELUX!
And it’s rap! As I said last week, Em, thank you for this opportunity, for your trust and partnership, and for giving me a little glimpse into my little design journey without completely ruining it. And of course, thank you very much again. in front, all modernand fireclay Thank you for making this space feel special!
*Design and photos: caitlin green
Source: Emily Henderson – stylebyemilyhenderson.com
