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First, I want to say something big Thank you To everyone who read and commented on last week’s post about our basic bathroom! Your kind words meant so much. I’m not a regular blog writer, as you know, so it’s still nerve-wracking for me to use them in our home over there – but hearing from you makes it fun!
Today, I’m excited to share in our brothers’ bathroom for our daughters! When you last heard from me back in July, I gave a small face at the Space Pre-Demo, but here’s a refresher.
Honestly, compared to the main bathroom, the girls’ weren’t really bad. I mean they were both there – looks good It’s bad, but the tile situation this time wasn’t as bad – and it’s a little bit bigger. Unlike the first one, where we had to take down a wall, this one was very straightforward: take out the old, bring in the new, and it feels new again.
Here is our Space Moodboard…
If you remember, designing this bathroom felt way The biggest challenge for me is working on our first half. I think there are several reasons for that. First, when we have guests, this is the bathroom they are most likely to see. Some of our friends didn’t even know we had a bathroom in our bedroom until last week! (Ha!)
We’re also renovating the kitchen when we quickly updated it during our big Tool Remodel – we hauled the heavy duty floors in, painted it white, and added a vanity. It’s small – small, but definitely powerful. I’m hoping to give you a little refresh in the new year – maybe a fun wallpaper? Stay tuned.
However, since more people are likely to see a girls’ bathroom than a primary one, design it with less pressure. I wanted to feel happy and play in them now, but as I said in my previous post, and space that will not feel a lot “Little girl” as she grows up. To be honest, I’m not entirely sure I’ve nailed that one all the way – but for now, it’s pretty good 🙂
The Tile Saga
The morning our tile installation arrived, my husband and I had a brief moment of panic. I was about to go out to find a bud when he rushed in, asking, “Are you sure you want to do the tile in the girls’ bathroom and not just?” Honestly, I was going to second – guess it – we should be looking at, vertical line, horizontal line? I just shared our bathroom plans here on the blog a few weeks ago, and all the feedback on the tile pattern had me wondering. Should we play it safe and go hard?
When my husband admitted that he wasn’t sure if he was sold on the tested build, I began to worry that we might be making a mistake. We ran out of the garage to count how much yellow tile we had, and realized we were just a few boxes short of being able to make it and go solid yellow. Fortunately, we didn’t have to change course – because in the end, the pattern was completely changed in space (as you can see in these shooting processes, we went with Checkered). It brings such a playful vibe to the space, and now I can’t imagine it any other way. My husband and I are very happy with the result.
Okay, here’s where things got a little tricky for me. It is possible that the toilet had never been built before and it did not mean anything about my communication with our partners below – or maybe because I came from work a day – but when I came from work the day of installation, something around the niches was immediately felt. I liked how the tile itself looked, so I tried to convince myself that it would all come together as long as the grout was sufficient.
Maybe this sounds weird, but I was there therefore bummed. We loved the tile, the color, everything – except one detail. It’s like I completely failed the project (remodeling feelings are so, so real). In my mind, it was done, set in grout, and we had to live with it. I texted a torrent of pictures over the weekend while patiently speaking on the other end (I’m totally aware of this lucky problem), and he simply said, “Why don’t you just call him so he can fix it?” It honestly never occurred to me that it was an option. Also, sometimes I have difficulty speaking in these situations. But sure enough, he came back the next day, fixed it, and was kind about everything.
Okay, that’s it for Reno Drama. I think it’s time for the final reveal…
In vain | Faucet screw | Mirror | Light Adjustment | Planter (unavailable) | Soap dish (not available) | Dress | Cup (unavailable) | Pink Tile | Yellow Tile | Bathroom set
The color of profanity | Bird Art | VASE Art | Toilet paper holder | Toilet | White dress | Coat Mat | Floor Tile
We are very happy to Allemodern for Sips US so many beautiful this space. We love how simple and easy this vanity is. The sides are doors, and the middle section is cabinets, giving us plenty of storage for all the knick-knacks, jewelry, headgear, and old hair collected.
In vain | Faucet screw | Mirror | Light Adjustment | Planter (unavailable) | Soap dish (not available) | Dress | Cup (unavailable) | Wall hook
You might notice a slight change from our original Mood board—I ditched the big pill-shaped medicine cabinet for this little mirror. I’m not sure if the original design would work with the other items in the bathroom. Maybe down the line I’ll be cut out for not having a medicine cabinet here, but for now, this mirror feels right.
Light integration
I found this little light fixture on Etsy. And, with a dimmer, of course 🙂
For the floor, we went with a nice tile of 2 × 2 2 2 As in the main bathroom, we stuck with Alabaster Grout throughout, which brightens the entire space and makes the pattern pop. Honestly, now comes the real test – keeping it clean. I already do daily wipes, but honestly, it’s worth it for how fresh and fun this bathroom is.
Pink Tile | Yellow Tile | Bathroom set
As I said before, I was planning to stay away from anything overly pink – but clearly, that kind of goes out. Once we started looking at paint colors, we decided to stick with it. We tested a bunch of flowers, from blushes to dark pinks, but the pinky beige by Sherwin-Williams by Sherwin-Williams ended up being perfect inside. It’s warm and cozy without feeling heavy, and it’s separate enough from the floor so it doesn’t feel bulky.
And just like in the master bathroom, we decided to paint the walls here. It adds a lot of warmth and texture – in fact, it offers way more space than painted drywall ever could.
Towels | Towel rack
This bathroom had zero natural light and felt very shabby, especially pre-remodel. But the moment the velux skylight came in, it was a complete game changer. Immediately, the space felt brighter and more cheerful. Who knew a small window in the roof could make such a big difference? Thanks again, velux!
Just a skylight
And that’s a wrap! I said it last time, but thank you, um, for this opportunity – your trust, your relationship, and for allowing me to share a little bit of my own little adventure without getting completely dirty. And of course, a big thanks again, all, to fireclay for making this space feel special!
* Design and photography by kaitlin green
