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    Updated: Jan 24, 2023 by Kris Jarrett

    Our Budget Bathroom Remodel

    Our budget bathroom remodel is done! Over the past six weeks I’ve been remodeling our hall bathroom as part of the One Room Challenge – it’s been full of unexpected hurdles and setbacks at every turn. Well I finally made it to my finish line and I’m so excited to show you how our budget bathroom remodel turned out! (post includes affiliate links – full disclosure statement available {here})

    First, let’s throw it back to the “before”. Do you all remember what it looked like when I started? We had dated wallpaper, weird vanity bulbs, a plain Jane mirror, and carpet (gross!)…

    Powder room before

    Say hello to newly painted and stenciled walls, wood medicine cabinet, and glamorous sconces!

    Driven by Decor - Stenciled wall in Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray

    Sources: Medicine Cabinet – no longer available but {this arched wood mirror} is similar | Pedestal sink | Sconces

    Here are some take-away tips from our budget transformation:

    Stencil the Bathroom Walls

    Stenciling the bathroom walls is what made the biggest difference!  I had NEVER stenciled before doing this room and definitely learned a lot through trial and error but am so happy with how it turned out:

    Driven by Decor - Stenciled wall with Royal Design stencil

    While it was time intensive, once I got the hang of it, it was fairly easy. And also budget friendly – while it looks like wallpaper, it cost a fraction of the price.  I painted the walls Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray and then used {this furniture stencil} with Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray for the stenciling. For more details on the step by step of stenciling plus lots of tips, see my post on wall stencils.

    Driven by Decor - Restoration Hardware Wilshire Sconces Flanking Mirror

    Work With What You’ve Got

    Being able to do a bathroom remodel with a limitless budget would be amazing but… it’s rarely feasible. Sometimes you’ve got to think outside of the box and work with what you’ve got. Two of the awkward things to work around in our bathroom were the built-in soap and cup/toothbrush holders. I originally had some semi-elaborate plans to fix them up but then realized that my grand plan was adding up $$$ so I made the best of it. The cup/toothbrush holder turned into the perfect plant stand:

    Driven by Decor - Bathroom toothbrush holder used as plant stand

    and the soap dish fits my new HomeGoods soap dispenser like a glove!

    Driven by Decor - HomeGoods soap pump in soap dish
    We also had a junky plastic towel bar that I would have loved to replace but removing the towel bar ends would have damaged the tile beneath it:

    Towel bar before

    So instead I left the towel bar ends as-is and replaced the bar with a new chrome one. If you’ve got those annoying fixed ceramic ends on your towel bar too, I explain how to replace a towel bar with fixed ends {here}. Then I prettied it up with a gray and white striped Turkish towel:

    Driven by Decor - Turkish towel

    Add Storage With a Medicine Cabinet Mirror

    This bathroom is the one that my husband uses to shower and get ready in so some storage for all of his bathroom junk was priority #1. Originally we were planning to find a narrow furniture piece to put in the corner of the bathroom to add some storage. But since we also needed to switch out the plain builder’s grade mirror…

    mirror and lights before

    we decided to kill two birds with one stone and add a mirrored medicine cabinet instead of a plain mirror (one of my favorite bathroom mirror ideas!). The medicine cabinet has plenty of room to store all of his crapola that previously cluttered up the top of the sink (pic is from before we added the shelves to it):

    Driven by Decor - Whitby mirrored medicine cabinet

    No more heart palpitations when an unexpected guest to our home asks to use the bathroom!

    DIY Your Own Art

    The wall space above the toilet got a little makeover too:

    Toilet area before

    I bought two Target frames and then simply added an agate slice to eat one to create my own art:

    Driven by Decor - Target frames with agate stacked over toilet

    Driven by Decor - stenciled walls in bathroom

    The top of the toilet tank even got a little bit of love:
    Driven by Decor - Accessories on Top of Toilet Tank

    Freshen Up The Look of Your Shower With a New Curtain

    And remember when I was debating between three different shower curtains? Did you guess that this was the one that I would end up with?

    Driven by Decor - Tasseled Shower Curtain

    Adding a shower curtain in front of my ugly mirrored shower doors not only made the space so much prettier but it was more budget friendly than removing the mirrored doors too!

    Paint Your Tile Floors

    And what about our carpeted bathroom floors? Underneath the carpet I found tile but… it was REALLY ugly red tile:

    "Before" of bathroom before ceramic floor tiles were painted gray. Such a huge difference!

    Replacing it would have cost big bucks so a few weeks after my One Room Challenge reveal, I painted it! It made a HUGE difference:

    A budget bathroom remodel with ceramic tile floors painted gray and walls stenciled to look like wallpaper. Bathroom includes pedestal since, wood medicine cabinet, twin sconces, and tasseled shower curtain.

    Get all the details of how I painted our bathroom’s ceramic tile floors {here}. And as an update, yes the painted tile held up REALLY well for years after!

    Here’s one last look at the complete “before” and “after”:

    Our bathroom before our makeover!

    Do painted tile floors hold up over time? All the details are in this post!

    The mirror over the sink is actually a recessed medicine cabinet - perfect for extra bathroom storage!

    Have any questions about our new space?  I’ve included a full source list for everything in our bathroom below. While this was a very budget friendly bathroom remodel, a few years later we went all out on a complete master bathroom remodel. I share ten of my best master bathroom remodel ideas {here} if you want to check it out!

    Driven by Decor Source List

    Wall Colors & Stencil: Annapakshi Indian Damask Wall Stencil – I used the 11.25″ x 15.5″ furniture stencil (c/o Royal Design Studio) | Basecoat paint: Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa (Matte) in Chelsea Gray | Stencil paint:  Platinum Gray (Benjamin Moore color but mixed in Behr Premium Plus Ultra in Satin)

    Medicine Cabinet: No longer available but if you’re looking for a mirror in a similar design, check out {this arched wood mirror} | Pedestal Sink: Kohler Memoirs sink found {here} | Sconces: Crystal ball sconces

    Shower Curtain: Tassel Shower Curtain in Citrine | {this shower curtain} is similar and comes in more color options | Soap dispenser, woven basket on toilet, agate slices: HomeGoods | Gold & glass jar in basket: No longer available | Plant: Ornamental Oregano in Linen Wrapped Pot (Terrain) | Frames: Target Threshold (no longer available) but {these linen mat frames} are a pretty alternative | Tissue Box Cover: Linen Hemstich Tissue Box Cover

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    Comments

    1. Krystine www.KrysitneEdwards.com/blog says

      November 06, 2014 at 6:49 am

      Kris- AMAZING! What a transformation and what a beautiful space you created! LOVE it!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:07 pm

        Thanks so much Krystine – I’m glad that you like it!

        Reply
    2. savvy shopper says

      November 06, 2014 at 7:31 am

      Kris, This was totally worth the wait. Beautiful! Can’t pick just one thing as a favorite – it’s all good.

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:07 pm

        Thanks so much – I love it that you love it! 🙂

        Reply
      • Debbie says

        May 06, 2019 at 10:01 am

        Gorgeous. Beautifully done. Stenciling walls like this is a hard tedious job. Your hard work shows and it is so nice. I love it.

        Reply
    3. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

      November 06, 2014 at 8:02 am

      Kris you finished the stencil!!! It looks amazing!!!! *high five* I love the wall color with the white tile, so updated and pretty especially with the wood tone accents. That medicine cabinet is killer, and the agate art!!! LOVE. So inspiring to see where you took this bathroom from start to finish. Another fantastic makeover at DBD!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:10 pm

        Yes, I powered through and finished the stenciling – once I started going around the corner and doing the other walls, it started looking more off to me. I’m not someone who is good at going back to things (I just never get around to it!) so I decided to finish the stenciling off and hold off on the floor. Thanks so much for the sweet words Lisa!

        Reply
    4. Summer says

      November 06, 2014 at 8:15 am

      This is beautiful Kris! I love everything about it! The wall really makes it! Amazing job!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:10 pm

        Thanks Summer – you and I both know what a big job it is to do so much stenciling but no doubt worth it!!

        Reply
    5. [email protected] says

      November 06, 2014 at 8:40 am

      It turned out GREAT! I love it! And yes, you picked my favorite shower curtain too! ;-). I noticed you took the stencil all the way to the ceiling and down to the tile too – it really makes a big difference now that I see it finished! Floor or not, it’s still a huge transformation! Great job!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:11 pm

        Thanks Jenny! Yes, I finished off the stenciling and am glad I did. I appreciated all of the honest comments encouraging me to finish it off – it was the right thing to do.

        Reply
    6. Karbo says

      November 06, 2014 at 8:50 am

      Looks too pretty for your husband to use!! Of course the tassel curtain!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:12 pm

        Yep, I’m kinda wondering how it happened that he now has this pretty bathroom and I have an old, ugly one 🙂

        Reply
    7. Nancy {at} Powell Brower at home says

      November 06, 2014 at 8:56 am

      Fantastic makeover Kris -you have fabulous and classic taste! Love that wall and your medicine cabinet!!! Great lines? I adore that citrine trim on the shower curtain – beautifully understated. Im so impressed! Xo Nancy

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:13 pm

        Thanks Nancy – I went back and forth on that shower curtain but decided it added a fun touch so went with it in the end!

        Reply
    8. Cathy says

      November 06, 2014 at 7:58 am

      Love the stenciled walls and the crisp transformation Kris! That medicine cabinet is a total find, the wood frame really warms the space up. Congrats on a fab job!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:08 pm

        Thanks Cathy – I lucked out with that medicine cabinet. The room just wouldn’t have been the same without it!

        Reply
    9. Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed says

      November 06, 2014 at 9:07 am

      Oh my, that old wallpaper was intense! I love the space now, it really looks great!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:13 pm

        Yep, the old wallpaper was kinda blinding. The walls are definitely a bit easier on the eyes now 🙂

        Reply
    10. Brandi says

      November 06, 2014 at 9:10 am

      Oh Kris, it looks amazing. Such a stunner! The bold stencil was the perfect choice. I love your subway tile too. Beautiful job. I love every detail.

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:14 pm

        Thanks Brandi – I’m really happy with the stencil choice – my husband wasn’t sure he was digging it when he saw the stencil but he loves it now too!

        Reply
    11. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

      November 06, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Kris, it looks amazing!!! It literally brought a smile to my face when I scrolled through your pictures. Every detail is just beautiful – so classic and elegant. LOVE it!
      Shelley

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:15 pm

        You are so sweet – thank you Shelley!!

        Reply
    12. Denise Baliotti says

      November 06, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Wow, congratulations on a stunning makeover!! You need to give yourself a really good pat on the back for the beautiful work that you did. Seeing the stencil completed (I never doubted you wouldn’t finish it!) is the finishing touch. I love all of your beautiful and carefully chosen accessories, and the shower curtain brings that added surprise of color. Gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:15 pm

        My type A personality just wouldn’t allow me to leave the stenciling unfinished 🙂 Thanks for the nice words about the makeover – now I just gotta get that nasty floor done…

        Reply
    13. Kim says

      November 06, 2014 at 9:42 am

      Oh, my I love this makeover and that stencil is gorgeous. Think I may just need that for my powder room.

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:16 pm

        Thanks Kim – I think the stencil made the biggest impact out of everything in the room! It’s a lot of work but perfect for a smaller space like a powder room.

        Reply
    14. Becky // This Is Happiness says

      November 06, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Wow Kris! This looks amazing! Love, love, love the stenciled wall, the gorgeous scones and that fabulous lime green tassel shower curtain is perfect!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:17 pm

        Thanks Becky – it makes me happy that you love how it turned out!

        Reply
    15. Rita from designmegillah says

      November 06, 2014 at 9:45 am

      Beautiful!!!
      I see your old floor peaking…is it terracotta ceramic tile? I have the same floor. How will you be covering it?

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:18 pm

        The tile is just standard ceramic tile – it’s not terra-cotta but is just a similar color to it. I’m going to try painting it – I’ll post about it once I’m done and let everyone know how it goes!

        Reply
    16. Dianne says

      November 06, 2014 at 9:47 am

      What a difference. So glad you decided to finish the walls correctly. It looks fantastic!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:18 pm

        Thanks Dianne – I went back and forth about finishing the stenciling but am glad that I did in the end!

        Reply
    17. René says

      November 06, 2014 at 8:49 am

      Yay! It looks amazing! Love every detail!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:11 pm

        Thank you Rene!

        Reply
    18. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:02 am

      This is truly an amazing transformation, Kris! Your stenciled walls are fantastic (so glad you decided to finish the edges!), and I love that you chose the tassel shower curtain! What a fun pop of color! Bravo, my friend!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:19 pm

        Thanks so much Jennifer! Aren’t you proud of me for going with the colored tassel curtain over the linen one 🙂

        Reply
    19. Elle Woeller says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:02 am

      What a pretty space…yet masculine enough for your husband 🙂 The walls look great- at first I thought it was wallpaper. Another fabulous room completed! Elle

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:19 pm

        Thanks so much Elle – my husband wasn’t so sure about the stencil when I first showed him (birds are not his thing) but he ended up really liking it in the end and feeling that it wasn’t too girly!

        Reply
    20. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:07 am

      Oh i love, love, love how this turned out. That stenciled wall is fantastic. Makes the whole room.

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:20 pm

        Thanks Marty – I’m so glad I decided to use the stencil because I agree that the room wouldn’t be the same without it!

        Reply
    21. Denise says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:10 am

      Kris, it is stunning! I can’t believe you finished the stencil all around the room!! That must have taken forever ;). It was totally worth it though!! Great job!!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:20 pm

        Thanks Denise – it did take me a while but I ended up cutting my stencil and it was much, much easier that way.

        Reply
    22. Taylor Greenwalt says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:24 am

      Chris..it looks beautiful! You did a fantastic job!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:20 pm

        Thanks Taylor!

        Reply
    23. Pam @ Simple Details says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:26 am

      Oh my goodness, Kris! What a vision for this ordinary little bathroom – it’s fabulous!! The stencil you chose makes such a huge impact! No pressure but I told my client you were painting your tile, and we’d wait to see how it works before doing hers! 🙂 Beautiful photos, too!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:21 pm

        I will be your guinea pig! I’m probably going to jump into doing it pretty soon while my husband is still moved out of the bathroom. I’ll let you know how it goes!

        Reply
    24. cindy hattersley says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:44 am

      You are positively amazing!! I love the juxtaposition of the natural wood against the “faux paper”. What a genius idea! I adore the addition of the agate art and that stencil is to DIE for!! I cannot wait to hear how that went!! I am so impressed at how perfect it looks. I have yet to do my little powder room. Absolutely fabulous job!!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:23 pm

        You are so sweet and supportive Cindy – thanks so much for the nice words. I’m really happy with how the stenciling turned out – it’s far from perfect but luckily the mistakes seem to get hidden unless you’re really looking for them.

        Reply
    25. Jana Bek says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:01 am

      Wow what a fabulous transformation! Love your choice of wallpaper & the pop of chartreuse in the fringe – looks like a completely different room! Great job Kris! xx jana

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:23 pm

        Thanks Jana!

        Reply
    26. [email protected] Bitches says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:10 am

      Well done! Great job working with what you had. The space looks so much more current and refreshed. Congrats!!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:23 pm

        Thank you Erin!

        Reply
    27. [email protected] says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:15 am

      That is a stunning change! Congratulations on such an amazing after!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:24 pm

        Thanks Brenna!

        Reply
    28. Emily @ 11gables.blogspot.com says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Kris!! I love this! I am totally copying your framed agate! Great idea!! I want that medicine cabinet for my boys’ bathrooms!! Genius! I say “crapola” too. Like, “Get your crapola off the floor!!” at least 10 times a day. Cracks me up to hear my 5 year old say, “Crapola.” 😉 but I digress, Seriously in love with your makeover! fantastic!! xox

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:25 pm

        Good medicine cabinets are near impossible to find but this one is a keeper! My house is one big pit of crapola right now!!

        Reply
    29. Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Your bathroom looks great! You really did a good job working around the existing white tile. I love everything about it!

      Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:25 pm

        Thanks Jennifer – I’d love to take down that tile some day but for now it works!

        Reply
    30. Shannon says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:59 am

      Kris, this is STUNNING! I love the wallpaper and the mirror and the agate slices, and…everything! It looks so great. Cheers to a successful ORC!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:25 pm

        Thanks so much Shannon!

        Reply
    31. Ruth L says

      November 06, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      Kris,
      Love, love, L-O-V-E your decision to complete the stencil – it really is the star in the room! Your choices for each item are very classic which will make this a stylish room for many, many years. Your hard work really paid off – great job!
      Ruth L

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:27 pm

        Thanks Ruth – I’m so glad that I finished off the stenciling – it made such a difference!

        Reply
    32. Stacy Connolly says

      November 06, 2014 at 1:17 pm

      So excited to see the final product! Looks beautiful! Love the stencil. I have the same frames hanging over the toilet as well (what a pain to line up) with chevron gold burlap fabric. . Beautiful transformation Kris!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 06, 2014 at 2:27 pm

        So funny you say that Stacy because I figured that hanging those frames would be a five minute job but it took forever getting them just right!

        Reply
    33. Carrie says

      November 06, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      Hip hip hooray! You picked my favorite shower curtain!! The stencil looks so amazing!! Everything is just gorgeous! Way to go, Kris! 🙂

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 8:52 am

        Thanks Carrie – I wasn’t sure if my husband would go with the tasseled curtain but surprisingly he gave it the thumbs up!

        Reply
    34. Cheryl @ Artzzle says

      November 06, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      Wonderful. I especially like all the textures: woods, greens, metals, fabrics … such a beautiful mix!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 8:53 am

        Thanks so much Cheryl – there weren’t all that many things going into this room so I tried to mix up the textures and finishes on the ones that were!

        Reply
    35. Jodie @ Sypsie Designs says

      November 06, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      I cannot believe the before and afters on this room! Everything from the stencil to that amazing medicine cabinet and the framed agate stones are just amazing. I love it all!!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 8:53 am

        Thanks so much Jodie!

        Reply
    36. Tracy Laverty says

      November 06, 2014 at 3:32 pm

      Stunning Kris! You must be thrilled how it turned out! I love the shower curtain you got and your stencil job is gorgeous. Super classy!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 8:54 am

        Thanks Tracy – I’m really happy with it and just crossing my fingers that the floor painting doesn’t end in a big disaster so that I can cross of this room as officially done!

        Reply
    37. [email protected] The Green Room Interiors says

      November 06, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      Amazing job Kris! The walls turned out so beautiful and I’m just crazy about those framed agates. Perfect choices!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 8:55 am

        Thanks Kim – it was a last minute “I have no art” solution that I thought would just be temporary until I found some “real” art but I think it’s staying!

        Reply
    38. Jennifer Smith says

      November 06, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      This is a gorgeous transformation. How does your husband like his new bathroom? The stencil and wall color look perfect. I love the medicine cabinet. I know it was high maintenance, but so nice.

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 8:57 am

        Thanks Jennifer! My husband was a little leary when I showed him the stencil that I was using but he ended up really liking how it turned out. Surprisingly, he even went with the flow with the tasseled shower curtain :). It’s our powder room too so I didn’t want to make it too masculine.

        Reply
    39. mrs. V | Chez V says

      November 06, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      No way that is a stencil!!!! Incredible. I just love this bathroom sooo much. It is beautiful – love how the medicine cabinet finally worked out and it looks great paired with the colors in the room. Great styling – the framed agates are perfection! YAY!!!! Congratulations!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 8:58 am

        Thanks so much – I really appreciate it! The medicine cabinet is my favorite part because I was sooo sick of the toiletries littering that sink!

        Reply
    40. Rosa Beltran says

      November 06, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      Aha I’ve found you! I saw your fabulous stenciled wall come across my instagram feed and I thought, that girl will be a project to watch 🙂 I adore the stencil, the Chelsea Grey walls, and the way you added a warm-toned wood mirror to the mix. It’s good. I also LOVE the framed agate in this space … I thought I had grown tired of seeing them, but nope! You made it feel fresh again! Love your ORC space!
      Best,
      Rosa

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 8:55 am

        Thanks Rosa – that’s high praise coming from someone who knocked their ORC out of the park like you did!

        Reply
    41. cassie says

      November 06, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      i was dying to see the curtain you chose and i was so excited to see it was that one!!!!! looks AMAZING!!!!!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 8:59 am

        Funny story behind that – right as I was trying to figure out which shower curtain to go with, I got an email from Serena & Lily offering a $50 gift card if I took a survey. It was totally not related to my blog because I got it at my personal email address. How’s that for timing?? So with that $50 incentive, the Serena & Lily tasseled curtain it was!

        Reply
    42. Carla says

      November 06, 2014 at 6:14 pm

      Absolutely stunning Kris, I adore it all x

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 8:59 am

        Thank you Carla!

        Reply
    43. Stacey says

      November 06, 2014 at 8:00 pm

      Such a great transformation Kris! I love that stencil so much! Great job!!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 9:00 am

        Thanks Stacey – I’m looking forward to seeing your bar area!

        Reply
    44. Albertina || Mimosa Lane says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:23 pm

      What a huge change! I love how chic and sophisticated the bathroom is now! Beautiful!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 9:01 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    45. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:16 pm

      Love it all. The colors, the stencil, the curtain, the mirror. Love, love, love!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 9:01 am

        Thanks so much Jessica!

        Reply
    46. Frances @ Improvment List says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:16 pm

      Love that stenciled wall. Such an improvement. Great job on the room.

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 9:01 am

        Thanks Frances – the stenciled wall ended up better than I had hoped and for less than $50 you can’t beat the bang for the buck!

        Reply
    47. [email protected] says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      Wow!! I am so impressed. The bathroom is just beautiful, and the stenciling is just pristine. Love it. Great job.

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 9:02 am

        Thanks!!

        Reply
    48. Carrie - Curate & Co. says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:48 pm

      Absolutely beautiful & probably one of my favorite ORC transformations! I LOVE the wallpaper. It’s simply stated & chic. Great transformation!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 9:02 am

        Thanks so much Carrie!

        Reply
    49. sherry hart says

      November 07, 2014 at 7:39 am

      Love it! I am smitten with those walls…..they look so darn good. It is so “you” Kris…clean crisp and tailored! I am sure you will figure out the floor issue and by the way I love the touch of color on the shower curtain:)

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 07, 2014 at 9:03 am

        Thanks Sherry – I’m pretty predictable, right?! 🙂 I sure hope the floors turn out – TBD…

        Reply
    50. Kris @ Driven by Decor says

      November 07, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Thanks Kylie! No shame in liking the old wallpaper! I wouldn’t have minded the wallpaper either at a quaint little bed and breakfast but it stuck out like a sore thumb with the design of the rest of my house.

      Reply
    51. Dana says

      November 07, 2014 at 9:32 am

      Love it! I have the same kind of challenges in one of my bathrooms and watching your make over has inspired me! Couple of questions as I start on my quest: How long did it take you to stencil the room? Where did you get the bars for the towel holder and how does it go in? Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 7:59 pm

        Hi Dana – thanks so much for your comment! The stenciling took me quite a bit longer than I expected but part of that was because I had never stenciled before and there was a bit of a learning curve (I was much, much faster by the end!). I would guess that if I added up all of the hours that I worked on it, it would be 15-20 in total (including painting the base coat of paint). As far as the towel bar and holder, that took me a long time to figure out! I ordered a replacement bar and these little spring loaded end caps on Amazon – I have had so many emails about it that I’m doing a post about it in the next week and will describe the process in more detail!

        Reply
    52. Melanie @ The Painted Chandelier says

      November 07, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Kris~ I LOVE it ALL!! That is one of the best stencil jobs I’ve seen. Looks so good 🙂 Love the agate slices, the wooden medicine cabinet, & the pretty sconces. You knocked it out of the ballpark again, my friend! Kudos.

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:00 pm

        Thanks Melanie – you may not say that about my stenciling job if you look at it super close up but the great thing is that all of the little mess-ups somehow just blend in so I think I’m the only one that knows they’re there. Thanks so much for the sweet comment!

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    53. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

      November 07, 2014 at 10:19 am

      Wow~ An absolutely stunning space! I love the wall treatment and medicine cabinet. As a fellow 6 week participant the six weeks was indeed a challenge and you rose up. Well done!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:00 pm

        Thanks so much Laura – cheers to being done!

        Reply
    54. Sam @ Away She Went says

      November 07, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      It’s stunning! The stenciled wall, the mirror, everything is gorgeous! I love it!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:01 pm

        Thanks Sam!

        Reply
    55. Jessie says

      November 07, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      Your bathroom is simply gorgeous! I didn’t realized you were using stencils on the walls until you mentioned it. Such perfection! A very crisp, tailored and warm space. You did a marvelous job!

      Jessie
      http://www.mixandchic.com

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      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:01 pm

        I really appreciate that Jessie – thanks!

        Reply
    56. Kelly says

      November 07, 2014 at 5:38 pm

      How did you replace the towel bar…I have a similar and yet even more disastrous 1960″s pink tile in no less that 4 styles on every surface that I have plans on re-glazing because it is still in excellent shape but the towel bar has alluded me…mine is painted wood easy enough to cut and remove but how did you get the metal into the ceramic holders…please share!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:02 pm

        Hi Kelly – it sounds like we do indeed have similar bathrooms. Mine is also pink underneath the white glaze! I will be posting about the towel bar replacement in the next week because so many people have asked me about it – I used these spring-loaded end caps that made it a breeze! Stay tuned!

        Reply
    57. stephanie kraus says

      November 07, 2014 at 5:51 pm

      this is total perfection! The wall stencil and color combination that touch of charteuse pom pom against the wall. the styling, the art — all perfect! looks awesome kris!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:03 pm

        Thanks so much Stephanie!

        Reply
    58. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

      November 07, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      The bathroom is stunning! The stenciled walls…whoa! Just love them! Thinking I may have to do that to a wall in my master bedroom. I’m eagerly awaiting a tutorial from you. 😉 Love the mirror too! Your frumpy old gal of a bathroom became one elegant, glamorous lady!

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      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:03 pm

        Thanks Lisa – now I’m wondering why my husband gets this glam bathroom and I have the one that’s still frumpy 🙂

        Reply
    59. Candace Petree says

      November 08, 2014 at 9:24 am

      Gorgeous makeover! Especially love your framed agate prints…I know the frames are from Target but where did you find the agate? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:06 pm

        Thanks Candace. The agate slices were coasters and I just removed the plastic dot feet from them so they were flat. I got mine at HomeGoods but if you Google “agate coasters” you’ll find other places like Z Gallerie and Etsy shops that carry them. They were definitely cheaper than most other places at HomeGoods so look there first if you have one by you!

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    60. Emily Simpson says

      November 08, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      WOW! So stunning, Kris! Fabulous once again 🙂

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:06 pm

        Thanks so much Emily!

        Reply
    61. Kristen says

      November 08, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Such a pretty bathroom! So sophisticated and serene. Great work – congrats!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:06 pm

        Thanks Kristen!

        Reply
    62. Laurie Orlando says

      November 08, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      Wow! What a stunning transformation! Everything ties together so well. LOVE the stencil work on the walls – that must have been trying! Can’t wait to see how the floor turned out. Great job!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:07 pm

        Thanks Laurie – I’m going to jump into working on those floors this week and am crossing my fingers that they turn out ok!

        Reply
    63. Linda @ Calling it Home says

      November 08, 2014 at 10:45 pm

      First, that stencil would have taken me six weeks and I probably would have given up. This looks amazing and you kept at it. I will be curious to see how the floors turn out when you do them. The medicine cabinet was so worth the aggravation, it makes the space. Just beautiful.

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 09, 2014 at 8:08 pm

        Linda, if it wasn’t for the ORC, it would have taken me six weeks but the deadline made me keep on plugging away at it (so thanks for that!). Glad you like the space – I’m looking forward to finishing of the floors so I can cross this little space off as done!

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    64. Shelia @ House of Highlands says

      November 09, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      I love this makeover! The wallpaper, the mirror, the sconces, and the shower curtain – all of it is just beautiful! Great job!
      Shelia

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      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 12, 2014 at 8:27 am

        Thanks so much Sheila!

        Reply
    65. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

      November 10, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      It turned out beautifully. Well done my friend!! What a sophisticated space!!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 12, 2014 at 8:27 am

        Thanks Elizabeth!!

        Reply
    66. tara // sproutzdesign says

      November 10, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      i knew this was going to be awesome, and i was 100% correct. so glad you picked that shower curtain, it was definitely the right call. and let’s talk medicine cabinets….it has mirrors on the inside and the inside of the door?! spectacular!! really really great job…can’t wait to see those floors eventually!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 12, 2014 at 8:28 am

        Thanks so much Tara – I wasn’t expecting the mirrors on the inside of the cabinet but it’s a great feature!

        Reply
    67. Katie says

      November 10, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      love this! especially loving on how that curtain plays against the walls. gorgeous transformation!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 12, 2014 at 8:28 am

        Thanks Katie – I wasn’t sure if the tassel curtain was going to be too juvenile but I ended up loving it!

        Reply
    68. Kim Macumber says

      November 11, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      Kris … LOVE LOVE LOVE! It is so fantastic … and by the way … the little built in toothbrush holder and soap holder … Phillipe Starck used something similar to CREATE fun in his bathroom at Ma Cocotte in Paris at the Marché du Puces … here is a link to my instagram photo … I think you’ll feel very forward now! http://instagram.com/p/tgtdwntQQo/?modal=true … I hope that links correctly!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 12, 2014 at 8:30 am

        Well who knew that my antiquated old wall mount holders are back in vogue 🙂 Thanks for sharing the IG link – love that it was incorporated into such a recent, trendy design!

        Reply
    69. Suzan says

      November 11, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      Gorgeous makeover – that wallpaper is just spectacular – what a statement it makes – so sophisticated!
      Love!
      XOXO

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 12, 2014 at 8:30 am

        Thanks so much Suzan – it’s actually a stencil!

        Reply
    70. Martina says

      November 11, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      GORGEOUS makeover!! Love that stencil I thought it was wallpaper!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 12, 2014 at 8:30 am

        Thanks Martina!

        Reply
    71. [email protected] says

      November 11, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      This is so stunning I’m speechless. Gorgeous!!!!!! I can’t believe you got all that stenciling done, never mind everything else. And the agate framed is genius in those colors and frames, to say nothing of how much I love that you went with wood for the mirror. So.love,.this.

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 12, 2014 at 8:30 am

        How sweet of you – thanks so much!

        Reply
    72. Heather says

      November 12, 2014 at 7:01 am

      What a stunning reveal! It gives me hope for a heinous powder room that I have. This is very similar to what I want to do with it. I love what you have done and will use it a inspiration. Thank you!

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      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 12, 2014 at 8:31 am

        Thanks Heather – this powder room is right in the heart of our home so it makes me happy to have a newly refreshed space! Good luck with yours!

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    73. VEL says

      November 13, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      This room turned out so perfect Kris!!!!!! I love all the details , it really matters you know, and can’t wait to see how you change up the floors too! Great job as always dear!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 16, 2014 at 8:36 pm

        Thanks so much Vel – now that the timeline of the ORC is done I’ve been a terrible procrastinator about jumping in on those floors. Maybe this week…

        Reply
    74. Tone on Tone Loi Thai says

      November 14, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      Epic transformation!!!! Love, love the stenciled walls. Very beautiful work, Kris. xo

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 16, 2014 at 8:37 pm

        I really appreciate that Loi – thank you!!

        Reply
    75. [email protected] says

      November 16, 2014 at 11:28 am

      First, sorry I’m just now getting over here! I hit publish on my room and ran out the door on vacation. Secondly…Kris!!!! Perfection!!! Who cares about the damn floor, there is so much other beautiful stuff to look at…and you were right to not rush a job like that for the challenge. Okay on to the pretties…the medicine cabinet looks great (i know that was a fight) and I love how you then tie the warm brown over to the toilet area with those frames (love!!) and accessories. Love the shower curtain and sconces, but the stencil is stunning! I may have to try one in my small powder room…BTW, the white tile looks gorgeous now, even the plant holder. 🙂 Such a great job Kris!! This was so fun to watch!!

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      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 16, 2014 at 8:38 pm

        Please, no sorries needed! I did a quick look at a bunch of ORC rooms when they are done and still haven’t gone back to look at them in more detail and comment (including yours I think!). Thanks so so much for all of the sweet comments – you’re one of my fave gals to suffer through the ORC with 🙂

        Reply
    76. [email protected]'s So Pretty says

      November 18, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      Oh my that is very pretty!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 18, 2014 at 11:55 pm

        Thanks so much Patty!

        Reply
    77. Nancy says

      November 20, 2014 at 11:07 am

      Did you do the stencil yourself? It’s totally amazing! However did you get the stencil to wrap around the wall (over the toilet) so beautifully? And the medicine cabinet mirror is stunning! I love it! Makes me want to paint our bathroom all over again!
      Nancy

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      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        November 25, 2014 at 12:06 am

        Hi Nancy,
        Yes I stenciled every last bit of that wall myself. The hardest part was where the stencil met the ceiling and the wall tile – I ended up cutting the stencil so that I could get those parts done much more easily. For the corners, I just jammed it into the corner as much as I could and hoped for the best – some of my corners look much better than others! Thanks so much for your sweet words about my bathroom!

        Reply
    78. Bethany @ Dwellings by DeVore says

      December 13, 2014 at 8:56 am

      Wow, what a transformation! Love the gray and that stenciled wall, great job!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        December 14, 2014 at 11:54 pm

        Thanks so much Bethany!

        Reply
    79. [email protected] this top that says

      January 09, 2015 at 8:51 am

      Love how your bathroom turned out. gorgeous. i wanted to know what size stencil pattern you used. i love this pattern and was thinking about getting it. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        March 24, 2015 at 9:48 am

        Hi Laura,
        So sorry for the super late reply but the stencil in our bathroom is Royal Design Studio’s Annapakshi Indian Damask Wall Stencil in small. Thanks for stopping by the blog!

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    80. Aimee says

      March 13, 2015 at 6:37 pm

      This is gorgeous! We are about to move into a new house with the same (old) lights that you had in your bathroom. Sort of the dressing room at the theatre lights and I can’t wait to get rid of them! Did you do that bit yourself or hire an electrician? Did you need to replace drywall? Totally impressed with this blog!

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      • Kris @ Driven by Decor says

        March 24, 2015 at 9:33 am

        Aimee,
        I’m so sorry I’m so late replying to your question – it got lost in my sea of emails 🙂 We ended up hiring an electrician to run the new wire for the lights because my husband and I have no skills whatsoever in the electrical department. It wasn’t all that much costwise though – it took him about an hour. We did have to do some patching at the spot of the old lights. I simply bought a mesh patch from Home Depot and did a few coats of spackling and sanding – you’d never know that there was a hole there. Hope that helps – good luck with your project!

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    81. Heidi says

      August 15, 2015 at 6:46 pm

      HI Kris, It looks like you’ve replaced the actual towel bar and not the end brackets. Is this true? I just finished a flip house that had the same towel bar. The brackets are somehow attached to withstand a nuclear blast and the bar is wooden (go figure). Because I was anxious cutting the wooden bar and not being able to find a replacement, I compromised and spray painted it a brushed silver. I am assuming your bar is spring loaded to fit properly. Is this correct? If so, can you tell me where you found it? Many Thanks!

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      • Kris Jarrett says

        August 16, 2015 at 9:25 pm

        Hi Heidi – yes, I have those same lovely, impossible-to-remove end brackets so I just replaced the bar. I actually did a post on it that shows you exactly how I did it – here’s the link: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/2014/11/replace-towel-bar-mounted-ceramic-tile.html
        Hope that helps!
        Kris

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    82. Bonnie says

      September 23, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      What a beautiful transformation! I’m wondering if you ever painted the tile floors? I’m wanting to do the same to mine and would love to see how you did yours. Thanks for such an inspiring blog!

      Reply
      • Kris Jarrett says

        September 29, 2015 at 9:08 am

        I can’t believe that it’s almost a year later and STILL I haven’t painted the floor! That’s our hall bathroom that guests use when visiting our house and it seems like we always have something coming up that makes me not want to pull that bathroom out of commission for a week or two. I still plan to do it – hopefully soon!

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    83. Deb Johns says

      November 27, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      What a beautiful transformation!! This looks fresh, but still so classic. I’m trying to update our house to sell (wish I had done improvements sooner, so we could enjoy them). I’m planning on using this stencil for a tiny powder room, but when I clicked your link, the only choices available were the medium and large. I’m wondering if the small is sold out. Can you confirm that you used the small size? The medium is 15 inches at the widest point, and I’m thinking that might be a bit too large. Thanks!

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      • Kris Jarrett says

        November 27, 2015 at 8:32 pm

        Hi Deb! I feel your pain on wishing you had done things before it was time to sell – I’ve done the same thing myself in the past. As far as the stencil, it is the small size that I used. I think they rearranged their site and the small size is now listed under their furniture stencils. Good luck with the work on your house!

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    84. Mary Stewart says

      March 17, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      Love the room! Can you please tell me if you used the medium or large size stencil for the wall? I want to use the stencil on one feature wall in my small, small, small dining room.

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      • Kris Jarrett says

        March 21, 2016 at 9:56 am

        Hi Mary – I actually used the small wall stencil but it looks like Royal Designs reorganized their website and now has the small size listed separately as a furniture stencil. I changed the link at the end of this post so it will now go directly to the one I used. Good luck with your dining room!

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    85. Jim says

      May 01, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      I am glad you saved that classic white sink. It really gives other colors in the room a chance to contrast so it fits in with any decor change. Even the gray pattern contrasts with the white sink. Just imagine if you have picked a sink with a distinct color – how limiting it would be to any design choice in the future.

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      • Robbie says

        October 30, 2018 at 8:13 am

        Speaking of sinks….I absolutely love it! We are remodeling and I’d love to have a pedestal sink because I think it’s much less fussy than a cabinet. What I like about yours is the wide sides so that guests have room to place their items when getting ready. I know the sink was there before your gorgeous remodel, but would you happen to know the brand and style?

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        • Kris Jarrett says

          November 10, 2018 at 7:34 pm

          Yes, it’s a Kohler sink! I added a link to the exact one to the Source List at the bottom of the post!

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    86. Nataliya says

      September 27, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      Hi, Chris! That’s fabulous! I know it’s an old post, but may be you can answer my question. We have slightly textured walls. Do you think I can get away with that or a smooth wall is a must for this kind of stencil? What technique did you use to apply paint over the stencil – roller or something else?
      Thank you so much!

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      • Kris Jarrett says

        September 27, 2016 at 11:46 pm

        I think it would be pretty difficult to stencil textured walls since the stencil needs to be laying totally flat for you to get nice, crisp lines. I used a roller for my stenciling – I have a post with all of the how-to details of my stenciling here: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/2015/08/stenciling-how-to-tips-tricks-pics.html

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    87. Alice says

      January 23, 2017 at 11:01 am

      what a gorgeous room! I love the lime green trim on the shower curtains, the little things really make the room.

      Reply
      • Kris Jarrett says

        January 24, 2017 at 6:28 pm

        Thanks so much Alice!

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    88. Elaine says

      April 11, 2017 at 6:10 pm

      What an amazing and elegant transformation! I admire that you worked around existing items, such as soap dish, towel rack, tile, etc. already present in the room! Anyone can hire a contractor to rip out everything and start fresh (all it takes is money)! What you did was much more creative, imaginative, and showed your talent for design and decor. I love the lime green accent on the shower curtain (perfection!!) and I also love the clean white tile presently in the room and do hope you decide down the road to keep it as I think it adds much to the style of the bathroom!

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      • Kris Jarrett says

        April 15, 2017 at 7:23 pm

        Thank you so much Elaine – such a sweet comment! At some point I might replace the wall tile only because it’s pink tile that was glazed white years ago and it’s starting to chip with the old pink showing through. Oh the joys of an older home! 🙂

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    89. Elain says

      April 21, 2017 at 4:42 pm

      I thought it was white tile. No matter … it still looks great!

      Reply
    90. Amy says

      January 31, 2018 at 11:22 pm

      Love your bathroom. I’m curious how the linen shades on the sconces have held up over time in the bathroom. I have a small master bath and want to use the same RH sconces but am a bit nervous that the linen shades won’t hold up with the shower steam. Would love your thoughts. Thanks!

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      • Kris Jarrett says

        February 04, 2018 at 10:16 pm

        Hi Amy,
        There haven’t been any issues with the shades and steam but strangely they’ve gotten discolored over time from the lightbulb (almost like mild scorching) even though I’m using the appropriate watt bulbs. It didn’t happen right away but it’s getting gradually worse and to the point that I’m going to try to find replacements soon.

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    91. rose says

      January 31, 2019 at 11:41 pm

      hello,
      where are the wall mount toothbrush holder and soap dish from?
      thank you!
      rose

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      • Kelly says

        April 04, 2019 at 5:57 pm

        Pretty! So did you Kilz/primer over the old wall paper and then paint it gray? Or did you remove the wallpaper first?

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        • kely says

          April 04, 2019 at 6:01 pm

          nevermind! i found the answer.

          Reply
    92. Luna Sky says

      February 26, 2019 at 6:18 pm

      Looks wonderful. I have looked at several pages in the series but might have missed it: did you paint over the wall paper in the bathroom before stenciling? Or did you remove what looks to be wall paper in the “before” pictures? Not sure what to do with the ugly vinyl 1980s wall paper in my horror of a bathroom. But I DO now know what to do with the tile floors! Thank you for that post!

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      • kelly says

        April 04, 2019 at 6:02 pm

        Yes, she removed it. I had the same question. See Week One at the top of this blog post.

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    93. Constance Buckler says

      September 30, 2019 at 10:30 am

      Gorgeous! I absolutely love it!

      Reply
    94. Donna says

      October 22, 2019 at 8:19 am

      8 totally love your makeover..I m in the middle of the same thing..I love that medicine cabinet and mirror..8 checked the price on Wayfair..it’s 399.00..woo..

      Reply
    95. Cheryl says

      October 22, 2019 at 10:18 pm

      This makeover is stunning!
      Your choice of products turned a once juvenile decor themed bathroom into a room with a sophisticated, classy vibe!
      I love it!

      Reply
    96. Juliana Ribera says

      January 08, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      Hi Kris,
      I’m loving your decor and ideas. Where did you get the towel bar? I have a bathroom simular to yours. Same painted tiles (it used to be egg yellow, argh!).
      Thank you!
      Juliana

      Reply
    97. tracy cowan says

      October 22, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      where did you buy your stencil and what color paint did you choose

      Reply
    98. K Peter (Pete) Wilden says

      March 19, 2023 at 11:17 am

      Kris,
      Your “new” bath looks great. Very nice job. I wish ours looked as good but its renovation will have to wait for another day.

      All I needed from your instructions was the solution to installing a towel bar between fixed ceramic holders – that date from 1936. I needed to match the black holders and could not find a 28″ inch black towel bar to match. A supplier I talked to suggested ordering a clear plastic 36″ bar and painting it with Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover paint and primer spray on. In gloss to match the holders, this worked great and was easy to apply. So for $20 buck more or less I was able to correct a 40 year old problem at our house. Thanks for that.

      Reply

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