Navy and White Bathroom Renovation
Our guest bathroom renovation is complete.
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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
It looks wonderful! Worth the wait! Board and batten makes such a big impact--just perfect in here 🙂
Thanks, Gretchen!
Looks great! Love the vanity 🙂
Thanks, Colette!! 🙂
That's such a good idea mixing the metals in a modern environment. Always loved the combination of clean new and modern rooms mixed with some vintage things, gives it that really extra special look. Gorgeous photos
Thanks, Alina! I always feel like a room without something old is missing something 🙂
Hard work pays off! I love it!!
Yes it does 🙂 Thanks, Kate!
Love the new look! It's so crisp and pretty 🙂
xoxo, Jenny
Thanks, Jenny!
I love the colors! Especially the floor! Great job!
Thanks, Jessica!
I've been loving the nautical feel of navy and white lately. It's the perfect colour scheme for a bathroom.
What a transformation! The space looks amazing! *Insert heart eyes emoji here*
Christie's Take on Life. x
It definitely has that serence, beachy, calming color scheme -- that I agree is great for bathrooms.
I love the new look of the bathroom and how you place such thoughts into creating a room. The mixed colors blend well together with all the vintage collection and art pieces. There are definitely DIY projects that feel like they would never get done. Some wallpaper can be so tricky to remove. But glad you were able to hire a contractor to fix the wall. Love the board and batten, navy vanity, and that faucet!
Thanks! Wallpaper can be horrible! Fingers crossed our next home is wallpaper free 😉
Your renovation looks AMAZING! Love the white and navy!
Rachel / http://www.seashellsandsparkles.com
Thanks, Rachel 🙂 I could decorate every room in navy, lol.
I love that blue. The cabinetry is great.
Thanks, Patranila!
It looks so great! We started a bathrom project more than a year ago (April 2015), and we just finished it today....just in time for us to move out of our house. I'm so sad I won't get to enjoy it!
Unfortunately, I totally understand your pain! We've done that in several of our homes 🙁
oh wow, it looks fabulous!
Thanks, Angela! Glad you stopped by!
I love everything about this look! It's so beautiful, and it looks so classy and clean too.
Thanks, Angie!! 🙂
Such a nice bathroom! I love the colour combinations of navy, white, and gold. That mirror in particular is lovely!
Nellwyn | http://www.thecardinalpress.com
I found it at a consignment shop -- I love the shape 🙂
I am drooling over that vanity! So gorgeous and one of my favorite colors!
Thanks, Rachel 🙂 I am always drawn to navy!