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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Bathroom Remodel Before and Afters: ORC Reveal

I can 100% promise that you are not as happy to be reading this post as I am to be writing it!!! It's been a LONG haul but we are finished, people. F.I.N.I.S.H.E.D. Well, except for that one tiny detail called a shower glass panel, but I figured that shouldn't keep me from showing you how things turned out. 

The glass panel is scheduled for installation on Monday so make sure you come back and see it!

One more important thing to note...I'm NOT superwoman and these two remodels DID NOT happen in just 6 weeks like the ORC typically operates. In full disclosure, we've spent a full 12 weeks from start to finish.

Okay, now take a look...
Custom vanity paired with Vicostone quartz countertops in Titanium. Sconces from AllModern.



Can you believe I originally considered keeping the previous cabinets? That would have been tragic. You'll have to scroll way down to refresh your memory of what they looked like. I was trying to save money, but honestly, keeping them would have ruined the whole design. So glad I came to my senses! 

I love the glow the sconces put off.  I ended up using the Hovet mirror from Ikea.


Mixing vintage with modern.

My salvage yard tub makes its debut!

The unique shape sold me instantly. 



Here you're looking at the back portion of the shower which will also be the way we'll walk into the shower since the glass panel is freestanding without a door. I'm planning on using the hand hooks and bench area as a dressing space. We'll hang our bath towels on hooks that we'll place on the tile wall.

If you've read this blog long, you know I love a little bit 'o quirk in a space. These hands make me smile.

Hold on, Mr. Showerhead, one day you will get used! It's such a tease having an "almost" completed bathroom with the most important item missing.

The devil's in the details, right? I thought painting the edge of the door was a great idea until I had to start taping! John was super thrilled to see our gold handles spray painted black. He's been asking me to paint them since we moved in (almost 2 years ago).

I found this little plant stand at an estate sale in our neighborhood awhile back. I wasn't sure where I was going to put it but now it's found the perfect spot.

Here's a wide shot so you can get a full understanding of the space. Can you believe we started out with flower wallpaper and a HUGE jetted tub? We've come a long way.

BEFORE:




Remodel #2
Now, we'll move on into the guest bathroom. Our main goal here was to 1) get RID of the mirrors (see below) and 2) add a shower so guests didn't have to share with us or the kiddos.

I got a little creative and funky with this space. It's typically my goal to come up with original designs that keep things fun and unexpected.

And, I'd say our utility cart turned vanity does just that...provides the unexpected. I'm fully expecting our guests to scratch their heads a little and wonder what I was thinking?! Honestly, this was an element that wasn't part of the original design plans. It just popped into my head one day and I couldn't shake it so that's when I started scouring craigslist. It was meant to be when I ran across this one and it was the perfect size.

Love how the stained stripe breaks up our white wall and helps tie everything together throughout the space.

It's super hard to see in these pictures, but there's a frameless shower panel between the toilet and the shower. See the little chrome piece on the curb, holding it up?

This big, round mirror helps offset all the hard lines in the space. It also compliments the round vessel sink nicely.

Not the best picture, but it helps you see the shower panel.

99 cent art from Goodwill, purchased years ago but still going strong.

And for your viewing pleasure, this is what it looked like a mere 12 weeks ago (although my hairstyle has changed at least 3 times since I actually took this picture).

May these pictures never resurface again and please, please don't EVER add mirrors to every wall in your bathroom. Take it from me...it's not a good idea.

I hope you've had fun following along with the progression of our remodels. I've had so much fun reading your comments and feelin' the love. It makes all those days of wondering if I'll ever get the paint off my hands and the dust off my floors, beds, tables, walls, etc, totally worth it!

Thank you, Linda, for challenging us all through the One Room Challenge. You've managed to create quite the buzz in blogland! Don't forget to click through to see numerous other makeovers.

Lastly, check back in next week to see the real deal final reveal of our master bathroom!

74 comments:

Unknown said...

Both rooms turned out beautiful! I've been thinking about keeping our cabinets when we remodel our master bath next year, but I'm sold on replacing them now that I see what an impact you doing it in your space made. Enjoy the new spaces!

Tricia @ Suburban Bitches said...

Both bathrooms are gorgeous - although I can't believe you didn't want to keep all those mirrors! YIKES! Love the utility cart sink - that is pure genius & that Stockholm mirror is the best! I used it a few months ago for a bath remodel myself. Congrats!!

ROYAL WILDE said...

i'm speechless! really truly an incredible transformation for both baths. BRAVO!

Cassie Bustamante said...

WOW, dana! just stunning!!!! i LOVE them both so much and am impressed that you got them both done!

Lisa @ Shine Your Light said...

Dana you never cease to create the most intriguing spaces, even with your bathrooms! The vanity in the kids' bath - that is just awesome!! So many great details between the two rooms, congratulations on being done with those huge projects and bringing them into the new millennium!! They look fantastic!

Lianna@theresnoplacelikehomemke.com said...

Dana! I looks fantastic. I bet you can't wait for you glass to get here. It makes me feel better that you took 12 weeks, as I am no where near getting done with my bathroom that I am doing! Can't wait for when mine is as polished as yours!

Jenny said...

Wow! What huge transformations! I can't even believe where you began with the way they look now. Gorgeous! And who puts mirrors on every wall in any room, let alone a bathroom?!?

Jenny said...

Wow! What huge transformations! I can't even believe where you began with the way they look now. Gorgeous! And who puts mirrors on every wall in any room, let alone a bathroom?!?

Sabrina @ Pink Little Notebook said...

WOW! What a complete transformation! It's beautiful, way to go!

Ashley@Biggerthanthethreeofus said...

I adore both vanities. They are just fab!! Everything looks so amazing. I love the modern/clean aesthetic you brought to both spaces and it gives me hope that I can do the same in our traditional home.

Erin @ the-organized-life said...

Incredible transformation! That tub is amazing! And I love that cart-turned-sink.

Laurie from Laurie Jones Home said...

It’s is gorgeous! What a difference! Amazing job!!

Unknown said...

WOW!!! Beautiful job! Really, though, how could you stand to let go of the mirrors? :) Enjoy your beautiful new spaces!

Decor To Adore said...

What an amazing transformation! A true job well done. I just cannot get over that fantastic tub and hand hooks. The six weeks went by so fast. I completed our entry, living and dining areas in a new to us 30 year old house. So, cheers to us! Have a wonderful weekend.

Kim said...

So many wonderful elements Dana! LOVE the cart vanity, LOVE the vibe of your master bath ... so many good things ... looking forward to Week7!!

pam {simple details} said...

WOW girl, you rocked this challenge BIG time!! The stained vanity and wood beam are perfection against the white! I can totally picture how the black accents of lighting and tub will compliment the shower frame, dying to see it! LOVE the quirky hands! The industrial cart - just BRILLIANT!!! Amazing tile choices, I could go and on... If I were a guest I just might be rude enough to ask if I could use your MB on day 2! :)

Albertina M. Cisneros said...

Oh My Goodness!! I love it!! What a transformation! It is really spectacular! Congratulations I love every little corner...and love the hands too!

Unknown said...

Chic and fresh...I just love it!!

Brenda said...

Wow! Everything looks fabulous. You must love your new bathrooms!

Sharon @ Pretty Practical Home said...

I wouldn't believe they are the same bathrooms if you didn't show the before shots! I love the floating vanity in the master, and the hand hooks are super cool. The guest bath flooring is amazing--I'm really impressed by how both baths turned out. Congratulations!

mollie's mom said...

Amazing!! Gorgeous spaces. Well done!

Brittany @ white dog vintage said...

Fantastic transformations! Love love love the unique claw-foot(ish) tub. Great modern bathrooms, but I'm a sucker for the vintage touches, too!

Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles said...

Dana, both of these rooms are SUCH amazing transformations! You all worked so hard and have so much to show for it. Absolutely gorgeous!

Lesli at My Old Country House said...

awesome!! I want to come soak in your tub!!! Love the pic of you on the potty!!!!

Kelly @ Interiors for Families said...

Whoa, those befores! I have seen the "wall o mirrors" in a client's house once before - whyyyyyyy??? :) So many great, fun details here. The vintage tub is ahhh-mazing. Congratulations!

Unknown said...

Absolutely AMAZING!!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING!!! Great job!!!!

Teresa said...

That tub and sink are just amazing!!! You're still superwoman for getting that all done in 12 weeks:) Great job

kate@willowinteriors said...

Holy bathrooms Batman!! This is incredible! I adore both of these and I adore your funky additions like the hands and that utility cart idea is killer (aka I might steal that!). Love everything and cannot get over the before pictures (not sure I would have been able to use the mirror bathroom!). Well done!

Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted said...

Remodel #1 looks like a spa! How fun are those hands?! And I still love, love the plank wall in bathroom 2. Great job and congrats on finsihing not 1 but 2 rooms!

Angela, Blue i Style said...

Wow. Wow. Talk about a night and day difference... I was already loving both bathrooms, but when I saw the befores I was totally stunned. Way to reclaim your space! I am so happy for you that you now have two beautiful bathrooms and that you never have to see that wallpaper or those mirrors ever again! :) ALSO, I LOVE the hands in the shower, and I'm glad I'm not the only one with a hand sticking out of the wall in their ORC space!

SHERRY HART said...

You lie....those are not the same bathrooms! Gah....Love...Love the vanity in the first one! Awesome job!

Linda {Calling it Home} said...

Dana, this is double impressive. I don't know which is my favorite? I love both. OK, I am seriously crazy over the herringbone tile pattern in the shower. You are a renovation queen. Great job.

Unknown said...

your new bathroom is gorgeous! I love how you blended vintage style with modern.

Unknown said...

Dana it's amazing! I love your open shower and the utility cart turned vanity is genius! Amazing transformation!

Casa Vilora Interiors said...

This is wonderful. I love this bathroom

Julia@Cuckoo4Design said...

Life has so gotten in the way for me and I'm so behind on blog reading. So glad I checked out your blog for this. Man this is so good. I've been planning on getting a floating cabinet too. Looks so amazing in your space! And that shower!!!! Those before and after photos are just awesome. Love what you have done.

Unknown said...

This is one of the most beautiful bathrooms that I have ever seen. There is something about being able to have a house of your own that really seems like it could make a difference. I personally think that being able to have this kind of work in order is something that also could be a great benefit in ensuring that you have the best home possible. The cabinets that you changed over really look amazing as well, and I like that they are of a darker wood as well. Thank you for sharing. http://www.countrysidepro.com/Repiping-Water-Heater-Repair.html

bath remodel Austin said...

Wow. I think this is stunning. I love the tile and the fixtures but the counter tops make my heart flutter. Beautiful job bathroom remodeling Austin

Jesica Smith said...

nice

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Poulin Design Center said...

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! You did a fantastic job, love the colors and the materials! thanks for sharing with us

North East Factory Direct said...

this bathroom is soo Gorgeous! It is so modern and clean looking. I’m really impressed.

Furniture Store Parker said...

Wow! It is really beautiful! Love the cabinets, the floor and tub, You had a wonderful vision and executed it beautifully!

Unknown said...

Both bathrooms look just spendid! I love that modern design. I was just looking for some bathroom ideas for small bathrooms and huge mirror is something that would fit perfectly! Thanks for inspirations and I'm going to search your blog looking for more beautiful rooms!

Sheran said...

Bathroom or shower place should be clean and dry. The shower place is the place that is exposed to water and mostly stay moist and wet. But accumulation of water makes the shower floor slippery. Slippery shower floor attracts the dust and germ and is a dangerous thing for children and elderly. So using frameless shower door seal is safe.

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