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!)…
Say hello to newly painted and stenciled walls, wood medicine cabinet, and glamorous sconces!
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:
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, I wrote a post with all of my wall stencil tips {here}.
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:
and the soap dish fits my new HomeGoods soap dispenser like a glove!
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:
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:
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…
we decided to kill two birds with one stone and add a mirrored medicine cabinet instead of a plain mirror. 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):
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:
I bought two Target frames and then simply added an agate slice to eat one to create my own art:
The top of the toilet tank even got a little bit of love:
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?
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:
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:
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”:
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!
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
Krystine www.KrysitneEdwards.com/blog says
Kris- AMAZING! What a transformation and what a beautiful space you created! LOVE it!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Krystine – I’m glad that you like it!
savvy shopper says
Kris, This was totally worth the wait. Beautiful! Can’t pick just one thing as a favorite – it’s all good.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much – I love it that you love it! 🙂
Debbie says
Gorgeous. Beautifully done. Stenciling walls like this is a hard tedious job. Your hard work shows and it is so nice. I love it.
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Summer says
This is beautiful Kris! I love everything about it! The wall really makes it! Amazing job!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Summer – you and I both know what a big job it is to do so much stenciling but no doubt worth it!!
[email protected] says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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.
Karbo says
Looks too pretty for your husband to use!! Of course the tassel curtain!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Yep, I’m kinda wondering how it happened that he now has this pretty bathroom and I have an old, ugly one 🙂
Nancy {at} Powell Brower at home says
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
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Cathy says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Cathy – I lucked out with that medicine cabinet. The room just wouldn’t have been the same without it!
Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed says
Oh my, that old wallpaper was intense! I love the space now, it really looks great!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Yep, the old wallpaper was kinda blinding. The walls are definitely a bit easier on the eyes now 🙂
Brandi says
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.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says
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
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
You are so sweet – thank you Shelley!!
Denise Baliotti says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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…
Kim says
Oh, my I love this makeover and that stencil is gorgeous. Think I may just need that for my powder room.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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.
Becky // This Is Happiness says
Wow Kris! This looks amazing! Love, love, love the stenciled wall, the gorgeous scones and that fabulous lime green tassel shower curtain is perfect!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Becky – it makes me happy that you love how it turned out!
Rita from designmegillah says
Beautiful!!!
I see your old floor peaking…is it terracotta ceramic tile? I have the same floor. How will you be covering it?
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Dianne says
What a difference. So glad you decided to finish the walls correctly. It looks fantastic!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Dianne – I went back and forth about finishing the stenciling but am glad that I did in the end!
René says
Yay! It looks amazing! Love every detail!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thank you Rene!
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Jennifer! Aren’t you proud of me for going with the colored tassel curtain over the linen one 🙂
Elle Woeller says
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
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
[email protected] Stroll Thru Life says
Oh i love, love, love how this turned out. That stenciled wall is fantastic. Makes the whole room.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Denise says
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!!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Denise – it did take me a while but I ended up cutting my stencil and it was much, much easier that way.
Taylor Greenwalt says
Chris..it looks beautiful! You did a fantastic job!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Taylor!
Pam @ Simple Details says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
cindy hattersley says
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!!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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.
Jana Bek says
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
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Jana!
[email protected] Bitches says
Well done! Great job working with what you had. The space looks so much more current and refreshed. Congrats!!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thank you Erin!
[email protected] says
That is a stunning change! Congratulations on such an amazing after!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Brenna!
Emily @ 11gables.blogspot.com says
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
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Good medicine cabinets are near impossible to find but this one is a keeper! My house is one big pit of crapola right now!!
Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos says
Your bathroom looks great! You really did a good job working around the existing white tile. I love everything about it!
Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Jennifer – I’d love to take down that tile some day but for now it works!
Shannon says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Shannon!
Ruth L says
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
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Ruth – I’m so glad that I finished off the stenciling – it made such a difference!
Stacy Connolly says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Carrie says
Hip hip hooray! You picked my favorite shower curtain!! The stencil looks so amazing!! Everything is just gorgeous! Way to go, Kris! 🙂
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Carrie – I wasn’t sure if my husband would go with the tasseled curtain but surprisingly he gave it the thumbs up!
Cheryl @ Artzzle says
Wonderful. I especially like all the textures: woods, greens, metals, fabrics … such a beautiful mix!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Jodie @ Sypsie Designs says
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!!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Jodie!
Tracy Laverty says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
[email protected] The Green Room Interiors says
Amazing job Kris! The walls turned out so beautiful and I’m just crazy about those framed agates. Perfect choices!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Jennifer Smith says
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.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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.
mrs. V | Chez V says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Rosa Beltran says
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
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Rosa – that’s high praise coming from someone who knocked their ORC out of the park like you did!
cassie says
i was dying to see the curtain you chose and i was so excited to see it was that one!!!!! looks AMAZING!!!!!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Carla says
Absolutely stunning Kris, I adore it all x
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thank you Carla!
Stacey says
Such a great transformation Kris! I love that stencil so much! Great job!!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Stacey – I’m looking forward to seeing your bar area!
Albertina || Mimosa Lane says
What a huge change! I love how chic and sophisticated the bathroom is now! Beautiful!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much!
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says
Love it all. The colors, the stencil, the curtain, the mirror. Love, love, love!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Jessica!
Frances @ Improvment List says
Love that stenciled wall. Such an improvement. Great job on the room.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
[email protected] says
Wow!! I am so impressed. The bathroom is just beautiful, and the stenciling is just pristine. Love it. Great job.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks!!
Carrie - Curate & Co. says
Absolutely beautiful & probably one of my favorite ORC transformations! I LOVE the wallpaper. It’s simply stated & chic. Great transformation!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Carrie!
sherry hart says
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:)
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Sherry – I’m pretty predictable, right?! 🙂 I sure hope the floors turn out – TBD…
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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.
Dana says
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!!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Melanie @ The Painted Chandelier says
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.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Laura – cheers to being done!
Sam @ Away She Went says
It’s stunning! The stenciled wall, the mirror, everything is gorgeous! I love it!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Sam!
Jessie says
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
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
I really appreciate that Jessie – thanks!
Kelly says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
stephanie kraus says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Stephanie!
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Lisa – now I’m wondering why my husband gets this glam bathroom and I have the one that’s still frumpy 🙂
Candace Petree says
Gorgeous makeover! Especially love your framed agate prints…I know the frames are from Target but where did you find the agate? Thanks!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Emily Simpson says
WOW! So stunning, Kris! Fabulous once again 🙂
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Emily!
Kristen says
Such a pretty bathroom! So sophisticated and serene. Great work – congrats!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Kristen!
Laurie Orlando says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Laurie – I’m going to jump into working on those floors this week and am crossing my fingers that they turn out ok!
Linda @ Calling it Home says
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.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Shelia @ House of Highlands says
I love this makeover! The wallpaper, the mirror, the sconces, and the shower curtain – all of it is just beautiful! Great job!
Shelia
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Sheila!
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
It turned out beautifully. Well done my friend!! What a sophisticated space!!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Elizabeth!!
tara // sproutzdesign says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Tara – I wasn’t expecting the mirrors on the inside of the cabinet but it’s a great feature!
Katie says
love this! especially loving on how that curtain plays against the walls. gorgeous transformation!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Katie – I wasn’t sure if the tassel curtain was going to be too juvenile but I ended up loving it!
Kim Macumber says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Suzan says
Gorgeous makeover – that wallpaper is just spectacular – what a statement it makes – so sophisticated!
Love!
XOXO
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Suzan – it’s actually a stencil!
Martina says
GORGEOUS makeover!! Love that stencil I thought it was wallpaper!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Martina!
[email protected] says
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.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
How sweet of you – thanks so much!
Heather says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
VEL says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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…
Tone on Tone Loi Thai says
Epic transformation!!!! Love, love the stenciled walls. Very beautiful work, Kris. xo
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
I really appreciate that Loi – thank you!!
[email protected] says
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!!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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 🙂
[email protected]'s So Pretty says
Oh my that is very pretty!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Patty!
Nancy says
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
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Bethany @ Dwellings by DeVore says
Wow, what a transformation! Love the gray and that stenciled wall, great job!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Bethany!
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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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Aimee says
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!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
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!
Heidi says
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!
Kris Jarrett says
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
Bonnie says
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!
Kris Jarrett says
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!
Deb Johns says
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!
Kris Jarrett says
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!
Mary Stewart says
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.
Kris Jarrett says
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!
Jim says
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.
Robbie says
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?
Kris Jarrett says
Yes, it’s a Kohler sink! I added a link to the exact one to the Source List at the bottom of the post!
Nataliya says
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!
Kris Jarrett says
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
Alice says
what a gorgeous room! I love the lime green trim on the shower curtains, the little things really make the room.
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks so much Alice!
Elaine says
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!
Kris Jarrett says
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! 🙂
Elain says
I thought it was white tile. No matter … it still looks great!
Amy says
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!
Kris Jarrett says
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.
rose says
hello,
where are the wall mount toothbrush holder and soap dish from?
thank you!
rose
Kelly says
Pretty! So did you Kilz/primer over the old wall paper and then paint it gray? Or did you remove the wallpaper first?
kely says
nevermind! i found the answer.
Luna Sky says
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!
kelly says
Yes, she removed it. I had the same question. See Week One at the top of this blog post.
Constance Buckler says
Gorgeous! I absolutely love it!
Donna says
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..
Cheryl says
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!
Juliana Ribera says
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
tracy cowan says
where did you buy your stencil and what color paint did you choose