Navy and White Bathroom Renovation

Our guest bathroom renovation is complete.

Amazon Affiliate Links are included in this post.

This may not be a surprise to some of you, but do-it-yourself renovation projects take time. Sometimes, it feels like we are moving at a snail’s pace.

We started stripping wallpaper back in June of 2015 {yes… nearly a year ago}. The wallpaper wasn’t hung properly, which made it impossible to avoid damaging the drywall during removal. At this point, with horribly damaged walls, we were stuck.

So, we decided to invest in hiring a contractor to fix the drywall. This lull in the project actually ended up being beneficial. Knocking out a project in a week or two is great, but sometimes you need to think through the end goals and design.

Creating a home can be a slow process, and that is okay.

After we had smooth, freshly-mudded drywall, we decided to tackle a new-to-us project: board and batten.

The board and batten defines the space, it feels custom, and gives our home character.

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The trimwork provides an ideal spot for towel hooks; which was a much-needed storage requirement in this makeover. Plus, I’m really pleased with the look of hanging art just above the top rail.

There is a vintage vibe in this space, both through the artwork and accessories. It’s truly a collected space.

I didn’t hesitate to mix metals — using brass, oil-rubbed bronze, and silver — all in this small room.

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If you choose pieces that you love, mixing metals won’t seem like a mistake — it will look intentional.

I’ve loved navy vanities for a long time, so I’m excited to have one in our home. It’s actually the same vanity that was here before, with a coat of paint and several structural updates.

It’s really pretty incredible that this is the old, small, vanity that was here when we moved in.

I can’t leave you without sharing a reminder of how far this space has come. The before and afters are what remind me to be thankful for what we’ve been able to accomplish in the 2.5 short years in this home.

Our navy and white bathroom is a huge transformation from that “before” shot, right? Don’t get stuck on the aesthetic choices in an old home… those things can always be changed, but it may require a little patience.

What’s the slowest project you’ve undertaken? How did it turn out in the end?

Navy and White Bathroom // Source List

Wall Paint – Aria by Porter Paint
Trim Paint – Custom Match to Baseboards
Vanity Paint – Ink Pad by Easycare
Board & Batten – Tutorial
Vanity Makeover – Tutorial
Floor Tile – Metro Wood Walnut Porcelain Tile from Lowes
Marble Vanity Top – Tutorial, Review and Cleaning Tips
Wall Hooks – Lowes
Ethiopian Stool – Souvenir
Bath Rug – Tutorial
Mirror – Thrift Stores
Faucet – Giangi Andante Vintage Bronze 1-Handle from Lowes
Hand Towel Holder – Home Goods
Toilet Paper Holder – Moen Danbury Paper Holder from Amazon {affiliate link}
Floral Artwork – Thrift Stores
Bird Artwork – Thrift Stores
Embroidery Hoop Art – Wild Plums
“It is Well with My Soul” Print – Gus and Lula
Kentucky Print – Gift from a Friend
Bath Towels – Ikea
Hand Towels – Ikea, also available on Amazon {affiliate link}
Candle – Home Goods
Vase, Tray, and Soap Dish – Thrift Stores