Small Master Bathroom - The Reveal

It's been a long journey since I started this project in the summer, and today, I'm so happy to finally share with you how our small en-suite was turned into the vintage-modern bathroom I envisioned a long time ago!

Since there were many projects along the way, I'm sharing the links to all of them at the end of this post.

I want to apologize for the delay in posting this reveal. First, I had a product setback, then a collaboration that made me postpone the post even further. Lastly, Mr. RLC promised a video of this entire project, and he took a bit more time than he initially thought.

If you prefer to watch the video, here it is, with my strong accent, which I don't like. But it is what it is. 

The starting point for this bathroom makeover is what the builders gave us 18 years ago because I had done nothing to this space this entire time.

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Here is our brand-new space:

I get to see this each time I stand at the door, making me smile every time I see it. :)

Renovating this bathroom was like putting together a puzzle. Every little piece was one step further into the overall design. And It's at this point, when everything is set and done, that I assure you that the time it took us to install those 235 pieces of wood on the ceiling, walls, and cubbies was well worth it!

| Hex floor tile  |  Frameless fixed shower door  |  Subway Tile |

The most significant change this bathroom encountered was transforming the bathtub into a walk-in shower. Big thanks to The Home Depot for partnering with me to bring this dream to reality. You can check out my six steps to get to this beautiful shower on their blog right HERE.

One of the features I like the most is the floor with the little hex tiles and curb-less design. There are no stepping stones on the way to the shower, and the clear glass panel makes the bathroom feel spacious.

Let's continue talking about space because the 16 inches we grabbed from the attic to install the bench were all we could hold, but it was the right amount of space for a comfortable shower. 

We're not hitting the wall with our elbows anymore! 

This area is also an excellent place to store or display shower essentials.

A shower niche is what every bathroom should have to store shampoo bottles and shower necessities. This makes a world of difference in a shower. No more suction cups for us. 🙌

If you're considering renovating a bathroom, I highly recommend adding at least one storage niche between the studs.

I chose classic subway tile for the shower, even inside the niche. 

I like bright colors and bold patterns, but I chose a neutral palette on these surfaces that are difficult to change. The products I store here are the ones that pop.

Check the little makeover that Shower Niche got HERE.

The bathroom fixtures are the jewelry in this room. 

The champagne bronze finish on these Delta Vero fixtures is so beautiful! Their sleek, minimalist design is one of the modern features of this bathroom.

Delta Vero 1-Handle showerhead

We installed the one-handle, one-spray rain can shower head and, per the mister's request, a full-body spray hand shower. Now that we have them, I know how practical they are.

On the opposite side of the shower, I installed a towel rack.

Towel Rack | Stripped towels

The towel rack's deep wooden color adds a touch of warmth to the shower and coordinates with other accessories in the room.

On the opposite side, you see the vanity area and the bedroom outside the door. 

All the surfaces around the vanity were updated.

| Vanity  |  Toilet Paper Holder  |  Vanity Install |

I love this vanity, its color, and the quartz top. It's a huge step up from those golden cabinets we had!

Soap Dispenser |  Hand towel  |  Hair brush-similar

I just now realized how awesome it is to have drawers in the bathroom! I already organized them, but this has to be shared in another post.

That cute tilt-out tray is where I keep my toothpaste and toothbrush. It's so convenient and out of the way at the same time.

Tilt-out tray insert  | Toothbrush  |  Storage Boxes

The faucets follow the same line and color as the shower fixtures. I love the look of faucets with two handles, but I dislike cleaning them. It's more work! 

I chose this Delta Trinsic design because I didn't even want to install the plate, but it looks much better with it.

Delta Trinsic Faucet

The mirrors I originally had in mind differed from those on the wall. I was planning on building a frame and using/cutting the huge mirror we had before. But one day, I spotted these on Craigslist. 

I removed a huge crown molding that the mirrors had at the top. I'm so glad they worked out! 

Ha, what I saved on the mirrors, I splurged on the walnut art frames! :D

My summer vacation to San Francisco was the inspiration for the art.

Walnut wooden frames  |  Art 1  |  Art 2

Three round hooks were installed on the wall where we had the medicine cabinet; by the way, I don't miss that cabinet at all!

These hooks are mainly decorative, although the little hand towels often hang on the smallest one.

| Round Wooden Hooks  |  Shiplap on Wall |

If you follow me on Instagram, you might remember me asking for your opinion about the rugs. These striped ones and others were very colorful choices. 

I went with the neutral one because the other grabbed so much light. And to tell you the truth, it was a pain taking photos of this bath with that rug; the lower part was so dark, and the top was overexposed.

| Striped Rug  |  Pulls  |  Toilet |

On the other side of the room, these little shelves keep me busy. I am constantly rearranging them with new goodies! :D 

I'm so glad I could utilize this once-wasted space. With all the wood and beadboard, this area looks a bit cottage-ish.

The little windows were trimmed, and I even built another window to maintain the symmetry above the shelves.

Little faux plants are displayed on the window sills because I always forget to water plants that are above my eye level! :D

These shelves are this bathroom's charming storage space.

| Build-in shelves |

Soaps, sponges, and bath necessities were gathered in baskets and ceramic bowls I found at thrift stores.

It's a quick way to grab what we need and return the basket to its place.

The air vent was moved from the floor to the wall, here between the shelves. It sits below a wall heater hidden behind that cute cover.

Washcloths, hand towels...

These shelves are the place to store fluffy towels! 

Oh, and the little area rugs we use to get out of the shower.

Towels

Looking up... 

The shiplap ceiling is the perfect background for the pretty chandelier.

| Shiplap on Ceiling  |

This floral burst chandelier was another Craigslist find. Though it was in new condition, still in the unopened box, the price was less than half what I would've had to pay at the store.

I bought it when the bathroom was under construction, and I was nervous about it not working with the design. When the tile and the ceiling were installed, I immediately brought it into the room to see how it looked...

I instantly fell in love!

Chandelier 

It IS a floral burst! 

But it's also the piece that gives the bathroom a luxurious feel.

I always say lighting is an important step in any room design, but it truly is.

Above the vanity, we installed three pendant lights. I painted their ceiling plates gold to match the color of the chandelier.

| Pendant lights |

We also installed a can light in the shower. They all work together or separately, no matter the time of day, making us enjoy this room even more.

Here is a pic without the rug:

| Hex floor tile  |  Flooring Install |

And I couldn't leave you without the before and after:

It feels so amazing to be done with this space. It was hard for our entire family to squeeze into one bathroom (especially during the morning rush).

Thanks so much for sticking with me to the end. I hope you have gotten a little bit of inspiration for your own bath renovation.

Hugs!


The following are the links to the projects done in this bathroom:

• Tiling the Shower
• From Bathtub to Walk-in Shower
• The fake window
• The Mirrors
• How to Install Real Shiplap
• The Vanity Area
• Under the Eaves Storage Shelves
• How to Plank a Ceiling - ShipLap Ceiling
• Floor-Level Shower Install
• The Lighting Plan
• Fixing Trouble Areas - Plumbing
• The Shower Extension
• Getting to the other side of the bathroom
• Bathroom Demo - Part 2
• Bathroom Demo - Part 1
• The master bathroom plan
• Vintage Modern Master Bathroom Mood Board

Here's how I easily change the look of the shower.

Source list:

SHOWER AREA:
Ceramic Subway Tile, Pencil tile, Hex floor tile, Delta Vero 1-Handle shower, Delta Vero 1-Spray Hand Shower, Frameless fixed shower door, Towel Rack, Stripped towels, Brush set, 

VANITY AREA:
Vanity, vanity pulls, Delta Trinsic Faucet, Vanity Tray, Hairbrush, Drawer organization boxes, Tilt-out tray insert, Toothbrush, Soap Dispenser, Mirror -similar, Round Wooden Hooks, Hand towel, Toilet Paper Holder, 

OTHERS:

Chandelier, Pendant lights, Art wooden frames, Art 1, Art 2, Striped Rug, Toilet, Cactus, Natural sea sponges, towels, Shiplap boards, 

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