PROJECT: Marshall Kids' Bathroom

I was holding out for professional photos of this bathroom but covid isn’t cooperating and I want to put this project out into the world, so here we are with i-Phone photos and a whole bunch of words. If you are interested in learning more about the financials of this project (spreadsheet geeks unite!), I will be posting all that goodness in a future blog post so stay tuned.

My client’s (who happens to be my best friend) challenge with this bathroom is both of her children share the space and as they continue to grow, they really needed a double vanity so each would have their own sink and designated storage. In addition to the functionality, she really wanted unique design elements that were gender neutral (her daughter is age 9, son is age 11), fun, unique and would carry them through their middle and high school years.

BEFORE:

Builder-grade tile, fixtures and uninspired paint color

BEFORE:

The single vanity offers little functionality and does not make the most of this small space.

BEFORE:

The outdated mirrored medicine cabinet felt out of place and in the way.

We knew we didn’t have the space or budget to reconfigure the bathroom - the toilet needed to stay where it was and I needed to source a double vanity no longer than 48”. Budget for this project allowed for us to splurge on some design elements (wallpaper) while saving money in other areas (subway tile). Because of the small footprint of this bathroom (approx. 50 sq ft), we planned to demo the existing shower and the floor tile and add an updated full tile shower surround.

Photo by The Alicia Bruce

The design board for this project is modern, crisp and sentimental. The white tile is paired with black grout on both the floors and shower walls, a planked accent wall is installed and painted an inky blue/green. The vanity is a wood color to add a natural element. Black hardware and chrome fixtures play nice together and break up any ‘too matchy’ feeling. Wallpaper pays homage to the two family cats who the kids adore and is a reminder that your home design should bring you joy and meaning.

DURING:

Demo day! Removed old vanity, bath tub, floor and tile surround. We took this bathroom down to the studs.

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That’s a lot of old floor tile.

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New, fresh tub installed

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Extending that floor tile up the side of the shower for a cool design feature

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Shower surround looking sharp

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Plank wall painted an inky blue/green - just need to add hooks

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Vanity is installed, just need to add drawer pulls. Decided on a top mount vs. center.

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Chrome fixtures and black metal finishings play nice.

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Wallpaper and new light fixture is installed.

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The kitty inspiration approves!

AFTER

This project was so much fun to work on and I’m grateful to the Marshall Family for allowing me to help and for being willing to get creative and not settle for anything boring!

SOURCES: Wall Light // Mirror // Towel Ring

SOURCES: Shower Kit // Curtain Rings // Shower Curtain // Curtain Rod

SOURCES: Vanity // Toilet // Subway Tile

SOURCES: Paint // Hooks // Wallpaper

SOURCES: Art Print

SOURCES: Faucets

SOURCES: Drawer Pulls

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As I mentioned earlier, stayed tuned for the budget details in a future post and if you’d like to collaborate on a space of your own, visit the SERVICES page of my website.