First, I simply wish to say an enormous thanks to everybody who learn and commented on final week’s publish about our major rest room! Your sort phrases actually meant a lot. I’m not a daily author on the weblog, as , so it’s nonetheless a little bit nerve-wracking for me to place myself and our dwelling on the market—however listening to from you certain makes it enjoyable!
At present, I’m excited to share our daughters’ rest room! Whenever you final heard from me again in July, I gave a little bit peek on the house pre-demo, however right here’s a fast refresher.
Truthfully, in comparison with the first rest room, the ladies’ wasn’t fairly as unhealthy. I imply, each have been fairly unhealthy, however the situation of the tile on this one wasn’t fairly as tragic—and it’s a barely bigger house general. In contrast to the first, the place we needed to take down a wall, this one was extra simple: rip out the previous, deliver within the new, and make it really feel recent once more.
Right here was our moodboard for the house…
In the event you bear in mind, designing this rest room felt approach more difficult to me than engaged on our major. I feel there are a number of causes for that. First, when we’ve got visitors over, that is the lavatory they’re extra more likely to see. A few of our buddies didn’t even notice we had a rest room off our bed room till our reveal final week! (Ha!)
We even have a half bathtub off the kitchen that we shortly up to date throughout our large fundamental ground transform—we carried the hardwood flooring in, painted it white, added a cheap self-importance, and referred to as it good. It’s teeny-tiny, nevertheless it positively has potential. I’m type of hoping to offer it a little bit refresh within the New Yr—possibly some enjoyable wallpaper? Keep tuned.
Anyway, since extra persons are more likely to see the ladies’ rest room than the first, designing it carried a little bit further strain. I wished it to really feel enjoyable and playful for them now, however as I discussed in my earlier publish, additionally an area that received’t really feel too “little woman” as they become old. If I’m being sincere, I’m not completely certain I’ve nailed that steadiness—however for now, it’s fairly cute 🙂
The Tile Saga
The morning our tile installers arrived, my husband and I each had a quick second of panic. I used to be about to go out for a shoot when he got here dashing in, asking, “Are you fully certain you wish to do the patterned tile within the ladies’ rest room and never only a strong?” Honestly, I’d been second-guessing it myself—ought to we go checkered, vertical stripe, horizontal stripe? I had simply shared our rest room plans right here on the weblog a few weeks earlier, and all of the suggestions concerning the tile sample had me questioning issues. Ought to we simply play it protected and go along with a strong?
When my husband admitted he wasn’t certain if he was bought on the checkered format both, I began to fret we’d be making a mistake. We ran out to the storage to depend how a lot of the yellow tile we had, and realized we have been simply a few containers in need of having the ability to pivot and go all strong yellow. Fortunately, we didn’t have sufficient to alter course—as a result of ultimately, the sample fully remodeled the house (as you possibly can see in these course of photographs, we went with checkered). It brings such a playful vibe to the house, and now I can’t think about it some other approach. My husband and I are each so pleased with the end result.
Alright, right here’s the place issues bought a little bit tough for me. It may need been as a result of I’ve by no means designed a rest room earlier than and wasn’t completely clear in my communication with our subcontractors—or possibly as a result of I’ve a tough time talking up in conditions like this—however once I bought dwelling from work the day the tile set up started, one thing across the niches instantly felt off. I cherished how the tile itself was wanting, so I attempted to persuade myself it will all come collectively as soon as the grout was in. (I do know, I do know—I ought to’ve mentioned one thing proper then.) However as soon as they completed grouting, it was clear the area of interest state of affairs wasn’t enhancing.
Perhaps this sounds dramatic, however I used to be so bummed. We cherished the tile, the colour, all the pieces—besides that one element. It felt like I’d fully failed the challenge (renovation feelings are so, so actual). In my thoughts, it was finished, set in grout, and we’d simply should stay with it. I texted Emily a flood of images over the weekend whereas she patiently talked me off the ledge (I’m absolutely conscious this can be a very privileged downside), and he or she merely mentioned, “Why don’t you simply name your tile man and see if he can repair it?” It actually hadn’t even occurred to me that it was an choice. Once more, I typically have a tough time talking up in these kinds of conditions. However certain sufficient, he got here again the subsequent day, fastened it, and was so sort about the entire thing.
Alright, that’s all for reno drama. I feel it’s time for the ultimate reveal…
Self-importance | Faucet | Mirror | Gentle Fixture | Planter (unavailable) | Cleaning soap Dish (unavailable) | Tray | Cup (unavailable) | Pink Tile | Yellow Tile | Bathe Set
Paneling Coloration | Fowl Artwork | Vase Artwork | Bathroom Paper Holder | Bathroom | White Tray | Tub Mat | Ground Tile
We’re so grateful to AllModern for gifting us so many stunning fixtures for this house. We love how easy and playful this self-importance is. The edges are doorways, and the center part is drawers, giving us loads of storage for all of the knick-knacks, jewellery, headbands, and hair ties that my 8- and 5-year-old ladies accumulate.
Self-importance | Faucet | Mirror | Gentle Fixture | Planter (unavailable) | Cleaning soap Dish (unavailable) | Tray | Cup (unavailable) | Wall Hook
You might discover a small change from our authentic temper board—I swapped out the big pill-shaped drugs cupboard for this smaller mirror. I wasn’t certain the unique form would work with the opposite parts within the rest room. Perhaps down the road I’ll be bummed on not having a drugs cupboard in right here, however for now, this mirror feels excellent.
I discovered this cute little gentle fixture on Etsy. Once more, on a dimmer, in fact 🙂
For the ground, we went with a candy 2×2 tile in Ivory Gloss, and on the bathe partitions, we blended 4×4 tiles in Tumbleweed and Haystack. Similar to within the major rest room, we caught with Alabaster grout all through, which brightens the entire house and makes the sample pop. Truthfully, now comes the true check—protecting it clear. I’m already doing day by day wipe-downs, however actually, it’s price it for a way recent and comfortable this rest room feels.
Pink Tile | Yellow Tile | Bathe Set
As I discussed earlier than, I’d deliberate to avoid something too pink—however clearly, that type of went out the window. As soon as we began paint colours, we determined to only lean in. We examined a bunch of shades, from pale blushes to darker pinks, however Pinky Beige by Sherwin-Williams ended up being the proper in-between. It’s heat and comfy with out feeling heavy, and simply completely different sufficient from the ground so it doesn’t really feel too matchy-matchy.
And similar to within the major rest room, we determined to panel the partitions right here too. It provides a lot heat and texture—actually, it provides the house far more character than plain painted drywall ever might.
This rest room had zero pure gentle and felt very unhappy, particularly pre-remodel. However the second that the Velux skylight went in, it was a complete game-changer. Immediately, the house felt brighter and a lot happier. Who knew a little bit window within the ceiling might make such a giant distinction? Thanks once more, Velux!
And that’s a wrap! I mentioned it final week, however thanks, Em, for this chance—on your belief, your partnerships, and for letting me share a little bit glimpse of my little design journey with out completely messing it up. And naturally, an enormous thanks once more to Afore, AllModern, and Fireclay for making this house really feel so particular!
*Design and Images by Kaitlin Inexperienced
