First, I simply wish to say an enormous thanks to everybody who learn and commented on final week’s submit about our main rest room! Your variety phrases actually meant a lot. I’m not a daily author on the weblog, as you already know, so it’s nonetheless just a little nerve-wracking for me to place myself and our house on the market—however listening to from you positive makes it enjoyable!
Today, I’m excited to share our daughters’ rest room! When you final heard from me again in July, I gave just a little peek on the area pre-demo, however right here’s a fast refresher.
Honestly, in comparison with the first rest room, the ladies’ wasn’t fairly as unhealthy. I imply, each had been fairly unhealthy, however the situation of the tile on this one wasn’t fairly as tragic—and it’s a barely bigger area total. Unlike the first, the place we needed to take down a wall, this one was extra easy: rip out the previous, carry within the new, and make it really feel recent once more.
Here was our moodboard for the area…
If you bear in mind, designing this rest room felt manner more difficult to me than engaged on our main. I believe there are a number of causes for that. First, when we’ve got visitors over, that is the lavatory they’re extra prone to see. Some of our buddies didn’t even notice we had a toilet off our bed room till our reveal final week! (Ha!)
We even have a half bathtub off the kitchen that we rapidly up to date throughout our large major flooring rework—we carried the hardwood flooring in, painted it white, added an affordable self-importance, and known as it good. It’s teeny-tiny, nevertheless it undoubtedly has potential. I’m sort of hoping to provide it just a little refresh within the New Year—perhaps some enjoyable wallpaper? Stay tuned.
Anyway, since extra individuals are prone to see the ladies’ rest room than the first, designing it carried just a little further strain. I wished it to really feel enjoyable and playful for them now, however as I discussed in my earlier submit, additionally an area that gained’t really feel too “little girl” as they become old. If I’m being trustworthy, I’m not completely positive 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 short second of panic. I used to be about to go out for a shoot when he got here speeding in, asking, “Are you completely sure you want to do the patterned tile in the girls’ bathroom and not just a solid?” Truthfully, 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 in regards to the tile sample had me questioning issues. Should we simply play it secure and go together with a stable?
When my husband admitted he wasn’t positive if he was bought on the checkered structure both, I began to fret we’d be making a mistake. We ran out to the storage to rely how a lot of the yellow tile we had, and realized we had been simply a few bins in need of with the ability to pivot and go all stable yellow. Thankfully, we didn’t have sufficient to vary course—as a result of in the long run, the sample utterly reworked the area (as you may see in these course of pictures, we went with checkered). It brings such a playful vibe to the area, and now I can’t think about it some other manner. My husband and I are each so pleased with the consequence.
Alright, right here’s the place issues acquired just a little difficult for me. It might need been as a result of I’ve by no means designed a toilet earlier than and wasn’t completely clear in my communication with our subcontractors—or perhaps as a result of I’ve a tough time talking up in conditions like this—however after I acquired house from work the day the tile set up started, one thing across the niches instantly felt off. I beloved how the tile itself was wanting, so I attempted to persuade myself it could 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.) But as soon as they completed grouting, it was clear the area of interest scenario wasn’t bettering.
Maybe this sounds dramatic, however I used to be so bummed. We beloved the tile, the colour, the whole lot—besides that one element. It felt like I’d utterly failed the undertaking (renovation feelings are so, so actual). In my thoughts, it was performed, set in grout, and we’d simply must stay with it. I texted Emily a flood of pictures over the weekend whereas she patiently talked me off the ledge (I’m absolutely conscious it is a very privileged downside), and she or he merely mentioned, “Why don’t you just call your tile guy and see if he can fix it?” It truthfully hadn’t even occurred to me that it was an choice. Again, I typically have a tough time talking up in these kinds of conditions. But positive sufficient, he got here again the following day, fastened it, and was so variety about the entire thing.
Alright, that’s all for reno drama. I believe it’s time for the ultimate reveal…
Vanity | Faucet | Mirror | Light Fixture | Planter (unavailable) | Soap Dish (unavailable) | Tray | Cup (unavailable) | Pink Tile | Yellow Tile | Shower Set
Paneling Color | Bird Art | Vase Art | Toilet Paper Holder | Toilet | White Tray | Bath Mat | Floor Tile
We’re so grateful to AllModern for gifting us so many stunning fixtures for this area. We love how easy and playful this self-importance is. The sides 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 women gather.
Vanity | Faucet | Mirror | Light Fixture | Planter (unavailable) | Soap Dish (unavailable) | Tray | Cup (unavailable) | Wall Hook
You might discover a small change from our authentic temper board—I swapped out the massive pill-shaped medication cupboard for this smaller mirror. I wasn’t positive the unique form would work with the opposite components within the rest room. Maybe 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 mild fixture on Etsy. Again, on a dimmer, after all 🙂
For the ground, we went with a candy 2×2 tile in Ivory Glossand on the bathe partitions, we combined 4×4 tiles in Tumbleweed and Haystack. Just like within the main rest room, we caught with Alabaster grout all through, which brightens the entire area and makes the sample pop. Honestly, now comes the true take a look at—maintaining it clear. I’m already doing every day wipe-downs, however actually, it’s value it for the way recent and joyful this rest room feels.
Pink Tile | Yellow Tile | Shower Set
As I discussed earlier than, I’d deliberate to steer clear of something too pink—however clearly, that sort of went out the window. Once we began taking a look at paint colours, we determined to simply 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 comfortable with out feeling heavy, and simply completely different sufficient from the ground so it doesn’t really feel too matchy-matchy.
And identical to within the main rest room, we determined to panel the partitions right here too. It provides a lot heat and texture—truthfully, it provides the area far more character than plain painted drywall ever might.
This rest room had zero pure mild and felt very unhappy, particularly pre-remodel. But the second that the Velux skylight went in, it was a complete game-changer. Instantly, the area felt brighter and a lot happier. Who knew just a little window within the ceiling might make such a giant distinction? Thank you once more, Velux!
And that’s a wrap! I mentioned it final week, however thanks, Em, for this chance—to your belief, your partnerships, and for letting me share just a little glimpse of my little design journey with out completely messing it up. And after all, an enormous thanks once more to Afore, AllModernand Fireclay for making this area really feel so particular!
*Design and Photos by Kaitlin Green