This budget bathroom makeover project started when I thought we were going to move. I haven’t been able to redecorate like I used to before my hubby was laid off from his job 2+ years ago. Living in limbo and not knowing what tomorrow will bring is not an ideal way to live. We just take it one day at a time, knowing that moving is most likely going to happen sooner or later. I figured if we do have to move I might as well get a head start as this bathroom would need to be updated if we put the house on the market. Soon after thinking about all this, I saw an inexpensive brown damask shower curtain while browsing at HomeGoods. I loved it and that was all the incentive I needed to get started.
This bathroom has come a long way from the builder beige and stock cabinets that came with the house when we first moved in. My girls were little then, now they are 24 and 21 – they grew up using this bathroom. My youngest is coming home tonight for a few days. I can’t wait to see her reaction.
Since my daughters are no longer living at home this bathroom is basically unused. I could make a mess and leave all my tools out. I never cleaned it all up until last week. It was very nice working this way, plus I was in no rush. I truly took my time as I did everything myself, except for putting in the new light fixture. I don’t do electrical or plumbing – that is hubby’s contribution.
I have recapped everything I did in the bathroom in this post and have included links to the actual tutorials if you would like all the specifics for each project.
Before
After
Update: See the photo at the end of this post on how a changed the color scheme in the room for less than $30
How To Add a Decorative Front to a Bathtub with Beadboard and Molding
There is one of those modular shower enclosures in this bath that I had to keep as this was truly a budget project. I wanted to make it blend into the background as much a possible so I made a beadboard frame to hide the front. The other way I made it less noticeable was to paint the room’s walls the same color as the enclosure.
My initial plan was to make the decorative front in front of the tub – level with it, but I would have had to move the shower curtain rod out and it would have landed right smack in the middle of the window. I went to Plan B which was to wrap the decorative front over the front edge of the tub so the shower curtain rod could stay where it was.
Done
Click here for the full step by step tutorial-
How I Added Decorative Molding Around The Tub
How to Add Wood and Molding to Frame a Mirror
Next I moved on to give the existing mirrors a bit of style. We bought them at Home Depot when we moved into the house. We installed them with mirror clips as a temp fix that lasted till well…this past month. It turned into a long term fix, time to get it right. I think the new mirrors are my favorite part of the makeover.
During
After
Click here for the step by step tutorial-
How I Added Wood and Molding Around the Plain Mirrors
How To Install a Board and Batten Treatment to Walls
The part of the makeover that took the most thought was installing the board and batten. Lots of things to think about – how far apart I wanted the boards, thick or thin boards, how many obstacles I had to work around, how high etc. I had some of the boards cut to the exact size I needed at Lowes, not only to make the job easier, but so the boards would fit into my Jeep. The mitered corner cuts I had to do on my own. The miter saw was set up in my garage, this bathroom is upstairs – I got a lot of exercise. I just pretended I was at the gym and was on a Stairclimber. I used all pre-primed Mdf boards. I like using the Mdf because there are no wood knots and every piece is uniformly smooth. I used Liquid Nails to attach all the boards so I didn’t need a nail gun, but a level is a must to make sure your boards are vertically as well as horizontally straight when you attach them to the wall. I spaced mine 12” apart which made it easy as I just placed a wood 12” ruler between the boards to get perfect spacing.
2 coats of paint and lots of caulking- it was done.
How to Make a Small Window Look Bigger
The window in the bathroom is not very big, it actually always looked squashed to me. I fixed that by adding a piece of plywood and crown molding above it. It now has much more impact.
During
I chose the wall color to match the molded tub – I wanted the tub to blend more seamlessly in the room – not stick out. Painting the wall above the board and batten the same color creates a nice flow around the room.
Click here for the full tutorial-
How to Paint and Caulk Board and Batten
How to Make an Easy No-Sew Window Valance using Foam Insulation
When I added the molding above the window I knew I would be adding this type of valance –it works with the line of the window. It is a very simple project that anyone who knows how to wrap a gift box and use a glue gun can do. I found the fun fabric for $6 a yard.
Click for the full step by step tutorial-
How I made the No-Sew Window Valance
How To Transform a Vinyl Floor for $10
This was the part of the project that kept me up at night thinking of ways to redo the floor without spending much. I ended up using a trick that I used when I worked in display. It turned out better than I expected.
Click for the full step by step tutorial-
How I Transformed the Floor for $10
I am thrilled with how it all turned out, but it is a good feeling to be done. I spent under $300 on everything.
Bathroom UPDATE:
It has been over 3 years since I made over and posted about this bathroom. Check out how I updated it with nothing more than new fabric, for the window valance, a shower curtain, and towels. Read about it in this post: Why I Like Decorating with White and Neutral Colors
I am also going to add theses Interchangeable Faucet Handles. Beckie over at Infarrantly Creative made them and I just thought it was such a fun idea as I have similar faucets. I can just imagine personalizing them when guests come. That is going to be fun! What should I write? Any clever ideas?
Suresh Roy says
07/04/2018 at 4:11 amI impressed with your work. You are creating beautiful bathroom like work by a good designer. This is incredible work by you. Thanks for sharing with us.
Jenny says
11/17/2017 at 11:55 amI can’t believe the change! It looks like a different room!
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sarah says
01/29/2016 at 11:49 amI’m curious what the tub surround looks like from the tub side? I get the facing but I’m curious about the top piece.
Lee Anne says
01/15/2016 at 6:55 pmI am so impressed with your creative ideas for updating your bathroom! You’ve really shown that one doesn’t need to undertake a total reno to achieve a fresh, new look, and for considerably less money too! Great way to budget and kudos to you for demonstrating it can be done!!
Diane Henkler says
01/16/2016 at 10:39 amThanks Lee Anne – I just moved into a new to me house that needs lots of updating. I hope to transform it on as small of a budget as I can.
Sara @ Biscuits & Burlap says
01/15/2016 at 11:36 amGorgeous! I definitely needed to read this. I have been avoiding redoing my bathroom since I bought the place and the outdated wallpaper, cabinets, etc have just about become unbearable. This gives me hope that I can make it a bathroom I love on my single school teacher budget. Thanks for sharing!
Emma Clemantine says
01/06/2016 at 4:39 amYou did great work and your planning was superb. Your blog is very helpful to understand planning for bathroom renovation. I really appreciate your hard work.
Boot Chic Mom says
12/26/2015 at 5:03 pmThis is an amazing makeover, I love the woodwork and the color choices. Thanks for sharing!
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Janet says
08/01/2015 at 10:58 pmHi, I was wondering what the paint color is ABOVE the boards? thanks!
Kathy says
07/07/2015 at 11:21 pmThanks so much for explaining that! Makes all kinds of sense. I love it and am going to show my husband.
Kathy says
07/03/2015 at 11:46 pmThat is beautiful! I am curious about the beadboard/trim treatment along edge of the bathtub. Are you not worried about that wood contacting water and so on? I have thought about doing that in my bathroom, and that’s the thought that always stops me.
All your hard work has definitely paid off!
Diane Henkler says
07/06/2015 at 10:12 pmHi Kathy – The top board is not wood or MDF, it is made of PVC, called PVC board. It is for outside use and will not rot. It can get water on it and not warp. I would not have done the surround without it. Under it is wood and MDF. If the shower curtain is closed some water gets on the top PVC board, but not on anything else.
Elaine says
10/14/2015 at 1:44 pmHey Diane!
I love the remodel you did! I love the wall color you chose. Do you remember the name of it?
Diane Henkler says
10/15/2015 at 8:32 amHi Elaine – I mixed Ben Moore Shelburne Buff with white paint. I had both left over from previous projects. I mixed them until the color was the same as the tub surround. I wanted to match it so it would disappear and look seamless with the room.
Dani says
06/21/2015 at 12:47 pmmarble/granite contact paper on the vanity would be beautiful!! This bathroom update gave me some great ideas. THANKS!!!!
Diana says
04/30/2015 at 8:22 amI never comment on makeovers – but WOW this is incredible.
My partner has been out of work for a year now too – in NZ – amazing what we can do when we set our minds to it.
Marcia says
02/27/2015 at 6:06 amYou did a wonderful job. I wish I would seen this months ago. And your new bathroom is great. Congrats…
james says
01/12/2015 at 7:15 pmThis came out very nice, and a job well done….the only thing that bothers me is that you used MDF in the bathroom….the moisture is going to destroy that material….with in 2-3 years everything is going to swelled up and cracking at the joints
Diane Henkler says
01/13/2015 at 12:11 amHi James – It has been 3 years since I did the bathroom makeover and the MDF has not swelled at all. I primed and painted it, perhaps that added with the fact that the bathroom does not get very moist or humid after taking a shower has kept it looking nice.
Alison says
01/08/2015 at 10:48 pmThis is beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration. We are in the same boat–my husband is out of work, and I am trying to work after fourteen years of being home with kids–and we need to spruce up our home so that we can move as soon as we find something somewhere. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing these beautiful, inexpensive ideas! I’m excited to get started on our bathrooms! (And if we don’t move and I get to actually ENJOY the bathroom, all the better!)
Yvonne says
12/14/2014 at 9:42 amCan you tell me the manufacturer or pattern name of the vinyl sheet flooring? Believe it or not, I’m trying to find it. Hoping it isn’t discontinued, but ….
colleen says
10/03/2014 at 12:18 amI don’t even know but all I feel is so damn proud of you. What a wnderful job. Proof a little thought and care is what a beautiful home really means. Not buckets of cash but loads and loads of loving attention. Good on you girl!
Diane Henkler says
10/04/2014 at 11:29 amThanks Colleen – I enjoy the thrill of the challenge to find ways to save money and still get a room to look and wear well. I used to work in retail display where we had zero budget and were expected to come up with eye-catching displays for the store using only what we had on hand in a prop room. It is how I learned to decorate.
kc chick says
10/02/2014 at 2:19 pmYour bathroom is so pretty. What a great job you did and on a realistic budget. Like someone mentioned previously, many supposed “budget” renovations cost thousands of dollars that I just don’t have right now thanks to having two boys in college. And thank you so much for the step-by-step directions.
Diane Henkler says
10/04/2014 at 11:48 amThanks Kc chick – I had two girls in college a few years ago and remember how much tighter our budget for living was then. When I did the bathroom, the youngest was still in college. I found the decorating process was much more enjoyable trying to find ways to make a vision come to reality when you have to think out of the box and be more resourceful. I think it gives the house more character and makes it truly our own. It makes me happy to know that what I share and write about is inspiring for you. XO
Elizabeth says
08/08/2014 at 8:22 amThis is the answer I have been looking for. I have wanted to change out our old oak moldings for white but didn;t know how to incorporate the almond coloured sink, tub and toilet. This is perfect. In stead of the tub enclosure I have room to add a curtain rod on the outside of the tub and floor length drapes. Thank you so much.
Geri says
07/11/2014 at 6:06 pmI am late to your blog, but I have been so inspired! You’re a genius. How the heck did you paint the cabinets
in your family room? Brush, machine? I’m salvaging a bones gorgeous shelving cabinet from my mother in law because of you…Thank you!
Geri
Diane Henkler says
07/14/2014 at 3:32 pmHi Geri – I used a brush and a roller. I wrote the post about how I did it for the Glidden paints blog, My Colortopia. You can read about how I did it here: http://mycolortopia.com/blog/color/my-evolving-family-room
Ann says
07/10/2014 at 4:07 pmWhile I think the end result is really great, I wonder about the fabric choices you made. The shower curtain has a totally different feel (feminine, traditional) than the window valance fabric which is much more offbeat and modern. The colors in these fabrics do not harmonize or speak to each other either. Could you explain your thinking behind these bold selections? Thanks.
Diane Henkler says
07/14/2014 at 3:24 pmHi Ann – Decorating successfully is all about the mix. The right mix for you. Nothing needs to be matchy-match anymore in decor. I like to mix things up and tend to like rooms I see online and in magazines where the homeowner showcases their style over having a room look “themey” or “matched”. It is no longer the norm. Personal style reigns over having to match. I like to mix and coordinate. It gives a room more character so it does not end up looking like a furniture showroom where everything is of one style.
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jamie says
03/20/2014 at 2:33 pmHi! Just wanted to thank you for the inspiration! This room inspired our recent bathroom re-fresh. I just posted about it a few days ago so it’s kinda funny to me that you happened to link back to your awesome makeover today. If you’d like, you can see what we came up with here. We are loving the update!
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Lori says
03/05/2014 at 4:27 pmI found you via Pinterest and I LOVE this bathroom remodel. We are purchasing our first home and it has a very similar bathroom. It will be the first room remodeled, it has some hideous 1970’s wallpaper that must go. I have been thinking about getting a saw for all the DIY projects I plan to do with the house, and the house has a woodworking workshop already made so I guess I will have to bit the bullet and get a table saw and get working on this. I simply can’t believe how a few changes and a few hundred dollars can make such a HUGE difference. Thank you for the inspiration.
Alison Peters says
03/04/2014 at 1:05 amwow.. i wish i had that much creativity!! But thank god for the internet.. now i can “borrow” yours
but seriously, its nice to see a budget makeover which is exactly that. Something that atainable to the average family.. and doesnt require $50,000 worth of specialist tools to help with the build ( something that is often forgotton in other tutorials)
keep up the good work … and ideas
tsw says
02/04/2014 at 11:19 pmThis bathroom transformation is so inspiring. You say you matched the paint color to the tub–do you remember the name of the color? It looks like a great neutral that would go with any color scheme.
Diane Henkler says
02/04/2014 at 11:47 pmI mixed Benjamin Moore Shelburne Buff with white paint until it matched the tub surround.
Laura says
02/01/2014 at 12:32 amYour bathroom is amazing! It gives me hope for my outdated bathroom with the exact same set up! I love it, Kudos to you!
Dee says
01/17/2014 at 9:07 amI love how you updated the bathroom. It looks beautiful!!!
Janet says
12/05/2013 at 9:22 pmWhat is the towel holders made of?
Diane Henkler says
12/08/2013 at 9:51 pmI bought them at IKEA. They are metal with a hard resin style paint finish.
debbie says
11/06/2013 at 1:56 amHi there,
Great job. You should be proud of your workmanship. Quick question: how high are your ceilings? I love the idea of the board and moulding in the walls, but I’m not sure how well it would work on our standard height (2.34m) ceilings. Thanks.
Diane Henkler says
11/06/2013 at 8:13 pmHi Debbie – The ceiling height is 8 feet.
Carole says
09/18/2013 at 5:02 pmGreat job! Very imaginative and inexpensive.
Lauren says
07/30/2013 at 2:15 pmI am blown away by this. Too often I see “budget” makeover and then find it’s a “budget” of 1000’s of dollars. Not MY budget I say. But this is POSSIBLE and so beautiful!
Julia says
06/20/2013 at 8:59 pmAre the ceilings in this bath “normal”
Height? I’m thinking this would work well in my bath but it is not as large as yours and I am a little hesitant because I’m afraid it will feel crowded. Also, board and batten, you just apply your horizontal top board and vertical boards to the wall? No other wood? Thanks for sharing! I’m feeling very inspired.
Diane Henkler says
06/21/2013 at 12:36 amHi Julia – The ceiling height is 8 feet and yes the boards are applied directly to the wall – no other wood, once it is caulked and painted it will look seamless.
Tina says
05/02/2013 at 2:56 pmLove the colors! Great job. We’re about to do the same for our house this summer and this is great inspiration :)
Tina.
Ruth Dahlinghaus says
04/12/2013 at 10:07 pmThese are great ideas! I have a similar shaped bathroom, and the towel hooks actually caught my eye (I have 3 kids and no towel bar space except under the window!).
Can you tell me what you did for the hooks?
Diane Henkler says
04/13/2013 at 12:34 amHi Ruth – I wish I could tell you I made them, but I didn’t. Many readers have asked me about the towel hooks. They are from IKEA. I bought them 18 years ago, they no longer carry them. They are the perfect hooks for kids since they are covered in a shiny white rubber coating that hold the towels on. As you know kids have no skills when it comes to hanging up their towels. These hooks made it easy for my girls.
Cece says
03/22/2013 at 6:42 pmA truly beautiful job. Fortunate to be able to take your time with it. I like to do that when building quilts: just take my time.
Louise says
02/01/2013 at 11:18 amAbsolutely beautiful! You are very creative. Thanks for the inspiration.
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01/28/2013 at 12:35 pmWonderful ideas! Looks beautiful!! thank you for sharing all you did!! I’m totally inspired!!
vivien says
01/15/2013 at 7:12 pmthis is the cleverest transformation I have ever seen, amazing result too. I found your page by chance and am now addicted! has passed it to my daughter, as I am a serial makeover, makedoer, recycler and decorator it is amazing to find another person on the same wavelength.
Thankyou for all the tips and inspiration
Diane Henkler says
01/16/2013 at 11:43 amHi Vivien – Thanks so much for taking the time to connect with me and passing word of my blog to your daughter. XO That is the best kind of referral ever. I agree with you that it is so inspiring when we find others who are passionate about the same things we are.
Donna Allgaier-Lamberti says
01/05/2013 at 12:11 pmI found your blog through Pinterst. Your budget bathroom is awesome- and the fact that you did it a all yourself is totally amazing. You have some major skills and I am SO impressed! I’m off to peruse the rest of your blog. I hope you might visit my home and painted furniture work if you have the time too. Donna
Small House / Big Sky Donna / White Oak Studio Designs / SW Michigan
Hand-Painted Vintage Furniture Transformations
Blog: http://smallhouseunderabigsky.wordpress.com
Facebook: [email protected] (for portfolio of chalk painted work)
Deanna says
12/11/2012 at 8:02 amI am in awe of this bathroom. I have plans for mine of putting beadboard from floor to ceiling and faux tin tiles on the ceiling. However, I dislike my vanity and mirror and lights and this is giving me ideas of how to totally change their look.
I am going towards a farmhouse look in my little ranch style home.
Thank you so much for sharing.
The Palm Cottage says
11/27/2012 at 7:24 amI’m just… well, I don’t even know what to say… I’m truly stunned! This is the best re-do I’ve ever seen! The bathroom even appears bigger. I always thought I was creative but I NEVER would have thought of all that. Absolutely amazing!!
Whitney says
10/26/2012 at 10:52 amHey there! Love your bathroom update! I’m working on an article for SheKnows.com featuring bathroom updates from bloggers and I’d love to include yours! I’ll need your permission to use your photos, and of course I’ll link it back to your blog. Unfortunately, I have a super quick turnaround on this and I’ll need to hear from you to today to make it work. If you would like to be featured, please email me ASAP at [email protected]. Thanks!
Sue says
10/24/2012 at 5:07 pmThis is one of the best room makeovers I’ve ever seen. It looks FANTASTIC, didn’t cost a fortune, and gives me several ideas of things I can do in my own tiny 1950s bathroom. Thanks!
Jay says
09/19/2012 at 5:22 pmYou are super super super creative. What an unbelievable talent you have. I love all your ideas!!
Justine says
07/31/2012 at 5:06 pmWow, I am so excited. I want to use every single idea…the only problem I am having is deciding if I do my kids bathroom or my master bathroom just like this. Thank you so much for just the inspiration and instructions I need.
Amanda says
06/30/2012 at 3:00 pmI cant believe i found this. You are my angel! I just bought an old house, and with a new baby, our budget is extreamly tight. I am slowly trying to make this house my own, but had no idea where to even start when it came to the bathroom. I was browsing bathroom makeovers today and all of a sudden…. there it was! Every dream I had and more, right in front of my eyes. This is the bathroom I’ve always wanted :-) Ican’t wait to get started on it! Thank you, thank you for posting this. *Amanda*
jenni says
06/24/2012 at 11:08 amDiane…I searched the internet for bathroom redo ideas and we are totally copying yours! Our bathroom has the same layout as yours so it will be easy to copy. I’ve already ordered the same fabric and we are going to start the board and batten after we lay new tile. Thanks for your ideas and wonderfully thorough explanations. I have been wanting to redo that bathroom for 10 years, but we thought we had to do the tub and everything. You’ve inspired us.
Mara Greenwald says
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Alert Electrical says
05/31/2012 at 5:14 amSuch a massive transformation! I’ll be honest, I didn’t like the lilac purple it was before (a little too tacky for my taste) but now it looks just like something out of an interior design magazine, all modern and fresh and stylish! Love the ‘wash hands’ tap too!
lorie says
05/22/2012 at 7:49 pmhow did you do the bead board on the bathtub?
Diane says
05/22/2012 at 8:20 pmHi Lorie –
You can see how I did it in this post:
https://inmyownstyle.com/2011/06/bathroom-makeoverhow-to-add-decorative-molding-to-a-bathtub.html
franky says
05/03/2012 at 12:30 pmWhat is the material you used for the wall molding (mdf boards?)…i really like that idea. is it really time consuming and difficult to complete?
Diane says
05/03/2012 at 4:44 pmHi Franky – I used mdf boards. If you have a good power saw, it goes pretty quickly and not too difficult. The crown molding around the top of the mirrors took longer than putting the boards up on the wall. I took my time doing it. I measured the boards and cut them one day, installed them on another, and then caulked and painted them over a few days.
franky says
04/12/2012 at 2:13 pmThis turned out beautiful! Here are some beautiful 2012 bathroom trends from eieihome. Hope you like it! http://www.eieihome.com/blog/2012-bathroom-trends.html
Kim says
03/22/2012 at 4:35 amThank you so much for sharing. I am about to venture out and try to remodel for my Mom for the first time. The lay, before and after photos, and your comments are such a great help for people like me. I wish I could ask you questions about my projects. Once again, thank you for sharing. Your awesome;p
Truley,
Kim
Diane says
03/22/2012 at 8:53 amHi Kim – if you have a question – ask me :) I will try to help you out or at least guide you in the right direction.
meg says
03/11/2012 at 6:52 pmWhat a beautiful transformation. Just beautiful
Jana says
03/06/2012 at 10:20 pmThank you so very much for your practical help and suggestions! You have saved some of us bathroom-reno-hopefuls hours of researching these techniques. You’ve also shown what a stunning transformation can be done with hard work and creativity. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
Leigh Ann says
02/10/2012 at 9:25 amCame across your site looking for a way to stain a bed black for my daughter. Can’t wait to try that, BTW. I have a question about the mirror. I am redoing my guest bath and want to add trim to the mirror. The mirror however is in a corner, so there are two pieces; and it goes all the way down to the backsplash already. How do I add trim to the bottom when there is no space? Thanks!!
Diane says
02/10/2012 at 12:47 pmHi Leigh Ann-
It the mirror can’t be moved up on the wall, then you might have to place the molding right on top of the mirror. If you end up placing the molding on top of the mirror, all the other pieces will have to be on the mirror also so that all the joints will match up at the same level from the wall. (The bottom piece on the mirror will be raised up a bit more because of the thickness of the mirror. The sides and top don’t have to be on all the way on the mirror,like the bottom, but at least a part of it so that all the molding is raised from the wall at the same level. You could put a shim under the top and sides that is the same thickness as the mirror to make sure that they stay flat and don’t angle to the wall. I hope this makes sense. It is hard to explain.
Patty says
02/06/2012 at 3:02 pmWhat a great job you did! The new bathroom looks fabulous. I’m on a tight budget and have a home that needs fixing; I’ll definitely be trying some of this. Inspirational!
Lorry says
02/04/2012 at 10:19 amHow about mi casa and su casa ….?
Susan says
01/30/2012 at 1:34 pmWhat a wonderful idea and it looks beautiful! I’ve been trying to think of something I could do to my bath walls,& now I know … thanks for the great inspiration…I am going to do this.. Also, love all your other ideas as well, including craft room…. thanks again.,.,.,
Jackie says
01/28/2012 at 8:47 pmWhat a wonderful transformation and your instructions, well….they are great. I do have one question. You may have told this and I missed it in the read. Are the mirrors prefab or did you do the molding around them also? I have three tubs just like this in my home….and they are all going to get this treatment. I will enjoy following your site.
Diane says
01/29/2012 at 9:23 amHi Jackie – Thanks.
The mirrors were just plain mirrors that I added molding around. You can find out more on how I did it in this post.
https://inmyownstyle.com/2011/07/diy-bathroom-updatemirrors.html
If you have any more questions or something is still unclear, just leave me another comment with your question.
Bethany @ 3SonsPlus1...and... says
01/27/2012 at 7:18 pmHi, I just found your blog and am a new follower! I love how this bathroom turned out! I can’t wait to come back and read more! :)
amber says
01/01/2012 at 11:04 pmI love this!!! Such a great job!!!
Bathroom fitting London says
10/31/2011 at 7:26 amThese pictures are outstanding. Such simple looking changes and yet so important! One issue though; the plywood right under the crown molding looks flat. Why don’t you decorate it with some kind of a design? Something that’ll set a contrast to the wall color :) by the way, I know few guys, who could carry out bathroom fitting London work with this much skill.
Dana says
10/10/2011 at 10:34 amI’m in LOVE with this bathroom makeover. The window is gorgeous. Mirrors are perfect. Board and batten looks fantastic. Seriously… nothing but GOOD things here! I couldn’t help but share it on my facebook page today.
Dana @ craftedniche.wordpress.com
Cheri cosentini says
09/14/2011 at 9:43 pmCan you tell me the color of the walls?
Diane says
09/14/2011 at 10:30 pmValspar Bistro White on the board and batten. Ben Moore Shelburne Buff mixed with white on the top. I mixed leftover paint to get the color. Ask for Sheburne Buff at about 50-70%
Sandi ~ A Cottage Muse says
09/08/2011 at 12:45 pmWow…so happy I stopped in…this is beautiful!
Love the pops of color from the towels!
I am definintely going to show my mister some of your how to’s.
So happy I stopped by!
Jennifer Rizzo says
09/07/2011 at 12:24 pmIt looks fabulous! What a great update!
Inspire Me Heather says
09/07/2011 at 9:43 amGorgeous bathroom and just the right amount of colour!
Samuel Duckworth says
08/29/2011 at 8:01 amI agree to what Lisa have said. Its really a great tutorial and infact its a case study study. Its very informative. Will discuss it with my friends.
Lindsay says
08/22/2011 at 10:24 amJust wanted to let you know that I featured you today from the Show & Share party! Congrats! Make sure to grab a button!
Eileen says
08/20/2011 at 1:40 pmSo beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration. I’m going to try the no-sew valance.
Diane says
08/23/2011 at 11:32 pmHi Eileen-
Thanks – It is very easy – not hard at all. The hardest thing will be finding a large enough surface to work on. I usually use the floor.
Amy says
08/19/2011 at 10:55 amThe bathroom looks stunning and I am in awe of your $10 floor transformation. That was truly an amazing DIY! You are so innovative. I love the white beadboard; it looks so clean in bathrooms! I am pinning this for future reference… :)
Monica says
08/18/2011 at 9:20 pmIncredible job! Impressive! :)
Lindsay says
08/17/2011 at 12:30 pmLOVE this! We did board & batten in our loft & I have really enjoyed it! The bathroom looks amazing though! Beautiful transformation!
By the way, I am hosting my very FIRST link party and I would love to have you link this to it–
http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-share-1.html
Diane says
08/18/2011 at 10:40 amHi Lindsay-
Thanks -Thanks for the invite. I will come by for a visit.
Gillian says
08/17/2011 at 8:35 amJust a wonderful, wonderful job—I love it!
SoulandGrace says
08/16/2011 at 10:40 pmYour make-over looks beautiful and congratulations for doing it on a budget!
bianca says
08/16/2011 at 10:54 amWhat an amazing makeover! It’s like a breath of fresh air in there :) I can tell you put a lot of love in to it and it looks amazing! Right now my hubs & I are looking to buy a house in the next 4 months and I’m trying my best to stay inspired about room makeovers; I would love to do something like this to a bathroom.
MJ says
08/16/2011 at 9:03 amWow! Such a beautiful and classic bathroom. I love it! Congratulations on your hard work – it definitely paid off!! :)
Kristine says
08/16/2011 at 3:40 amLooks SO amazing!!!!!!!! You did an awesome job!!!
We host a linky party called “Help a Momma Out” every Tuesday! This would be an awesome link up!! I would love for you to share it! Thanks so much for considering :)
Kristine
http://www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com
Jae says
08/15/2011 at 10:44 pmWow. This is great. I really wanted to tackle board and batten.
Excellent job!
Teresa (Our Corner House) says
08/15/2011 at 11:21 amSaw this transformation on a couple of blogs and wow! You are the master!!! Thanks for sharing (and inspiring)!
-Teresa
Rachelle says
08/15/2011 at 9:38 amA-Maz-Ing! I wouldn’t have thought you redid the whole bathroom on such a tight budget. Love it!
aimee says
08/15/2011 at 3:57 amit looks great i love the panels on the walls xx
Erin says
08/14/2011 at 8:38 pmAbsolutely stunning!!!! This bathroom will for sure be a selling point if/when you end up selling. :)
Lesley says
08/14/2011 at 8:23 pmWhat a transformation! Amazing! You have given me so many ideas.
Christina says
08/14/2011 at 7:36 pmWow! Absolutely amazing!
I love it all!
Jenny B. Jones says
08/14/2011 at 2:22 pmThat is AMAZING! You guys make my bathroom jealous.
Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says
08/14/2011 at 9:58 amDiane-
Your bathroom makeover is FABULOUS!!! You guys did an amazing job!! I love the board & batten treatment, the beadboard front tub, & the quick & easy makeover you did to the floor! That was pretty genious!
Kristin says
08/13/2011 at 9:53 pmWhat a great job you have done! It is updated and fresh. And the money you saved, amazing! Stopping by from {sunday showcase party}
Kristin
Tania says
08/13/2011 at 7:09 pmI just redid my bathroom too, yours turned out really great! I love how you did the walls and the windows!!
Tania
Candy says
08/13/2011 at 3:43 pmThis is truly impressive! I love it all, especially the modern color palette of the towels.
Carrie at The Created Home says
08/13/2011 at 12:39 pmOh my! You are amazing! I truly admire your talent! I am so glad I found you again… this time I made sure I became a follower! I look forward to being in awe of your creativity displayed! Hope to have you stop by and say hi sometime!
(I also linked up at Remodelaholic… so glad I did!)
Annella says
08/13/2011 at 10:48 amI am so impressed with this bathroom! You have done an absolutely beautiful job and completely inspired me. I’ve never been to your blog before and I’m so glad I found you.
amanda says
08/12/2011 at 9:28 pmwow! All I can say is WOW! It looks so great..Ive been wanting to do the boards in our bathroom…tying the tub in would be great as well..You have inspired me. I love the color combos as well :)
Simple Daisy says
08/12/2011 at 6:52 pmOh my goodness!!!! That looks awesome!! You gave me some serious bathroom inspiration:)
Jen @ The Decor Scene says
08/12/2011 at 4:04 pmI love how your bathroom turned out. Love it all!!!
HollyG says
08/12/2011 at 1:30 pmQuite the spectacular update Diane! I love the new look – it’s really great and your daughters are going to love it as well when they are home. And your tutorials are also great – I’ll be bookmarking this for the future. enjoy the weekend!
Heldy says
08/12/2011 at 11:56 amWOW! What a beautiful transformation. I love the B&B walls.
Veronica says
08/12/2011 at 11:29 amAmazing transformation! I love everything about it! So fresh. Great job :)
Stephanie says
08/12/2011 at 11:13 amHoly Smokes! What an amazing transformation! I love everything about it! I especially love the bead board idea! Can we trade bathrooms?! I just found your site today and love it! I am a new follower.
Amy @ MoMomma says
08/12/2011 at 10:32 amWow, the molding REALLY makes this bathroom a show piece. You did a fantastic job. Thanks for posting the steps as well. :)
fran says
08/12/2011 at 7:11 amWhat a gorgeous bathroom! You did a fabulous job! ( And this post is wonderful, too!) Everything you did in that bathroom is wonderful. I’m sure it is worth way more than the $300 you put into it. Congrats!
Anita @ GoingalittleCoastal says
08/11/2011 at 9:56 pmI think the transformation is amazing! I am sure your daughter will love it. The shower curtain is so pretty!
Angie says
08/11/2011 at 8:22 pmWow, this is gorgeous! Looks like a LOT of hard work but so worth the effort!
Heather @SimplyCottageLove says
08/11/2011 at 2:25 pmShut the Front Door! That is incredible! I’ve got to follow you now so I can soak up the goodness!
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
08/11/2011 at 12:17 pmWOW!! What a bathroom!! You had me with the beadboard around the tub!! Love it all!!
Toni says
08/11/2011 at 10:31 amDiane-What an amazing transformation! Love it-especially the walls.
alison says
08/11/2011 at 10:23 amIt looks amazing!!!!!!!!!
Katharine says
08/11/2011 at 7:22 amDiane, I bet your daughter was surprised when she saw her former purple bathroom. You did a great job! All the extra wood work really paid off. I love what you did with the window too. Thanks for sharing. I’ve gone through times where my husband was in and out of work. I was going to school full time and it was really stressful. I pray that your husband finds more work soon. Katharine
laurie says
08/10/2011 at 10:54 pmDiane! You did an absolutely AMAZING job on that bathroom! It looks like something out of a high end mag, girl!!! You are frugal, clever, and so very creative! LUV IT!
xoxo laurie
Vicki V says
08/10/2011 at 10:06 pmYou did an absolutely fabulous job, as usual. What an inspiration you are!
Amanda @ House Revivals says
08/10/2011 at 7:34 pmThis is one of the best make-over posts I’ve ever seen! Love, love all the tutorials, and how you explained why you did what you did. And the finished product is gorgeous!
~Amanda
Silly Sister #1 says
08/10/2011 at 7:15 pmMan Alive, what alot of work! It looks great, come and do my bathroom, Dave will help. But I must admit…I am kinda partial to the before picture, especially the 7 and 3 year old dollies! xoxoxoxooxoxoxoxo
annie says
08/10/2011 at 6:06 pmThis looks great…hardly can believe it was a budget re-do. Love it!
Lisa says
08/10/2011 at 5:19 pmI am loving every little bit of this bathroom transformation. The board and batten is incredible. Thank you for sharing.
Lisa
Diane @ home sweet homemade says
08/10/2011 at 4:50 pmDiane – you and your husband did such a GREAT job. I’m sure your daughters will be amazed at the fabulously stylish redo. btw, that photo of them as little sprouts is so adorable! Love your attention to all the details and how funny that it all started with a shower curtain :) xo, Diane
Barbara @diyHomeStagingTips.com says
08/10/2011 at 4:46 pmWhat a beautiful job. I especially like the tub treatment. It takes it to a whole new level. In fact, the whole room looks completely transformed! Be proud, since you did (almost) all the work yourself. Packed with ideas for the rest of us! Thanks for the helpful wrap-up.
Ugagirl says
08/10/2011 at 3:48 pmI sooooooo am in love with this bathroom!! I wonder if it would be too much to do board and batten throughout my entire house!!
Diane says
08/10/2011 at 7:09 pmHi Ugagirl-
I would love to do it in my foyer next – we will see – it would be a selling feature.
Lou Cinda says
08/10/2011 at 3:01 pmThis is gorgeous!! Thank you so much for including all the tutorials! I know your daughter is going to FLIP when she sees it!!
Soooo pretty!
Lou Cinda :)
Heather says
08/10/2011 at 2:41 pmI absolutely love this bathroom! I love board & batten and the craftman style. I used the black & white damask pattern in my wedding last year!
Sallie says
08/10/2011 at 2:19 pmIt’s beautiful! I love the board and batten and the beadboard on the tub. You’ve given me some great ideas for the guest bath. Thanks.
Kim says
08/10/2011 at 1:22 pmStunning! Absolutely amazing transformation. Great use of color and style.
xoxo,
Kim
Lisa @http://www.lminteriorsllc.blogspot.com says
08/10/2011 at 1:08 pmFabulous post – amazing transformation and great tutorials!
[email protected] says
08/10/2011 at 12:42 pmThank you so much…you have solved a major problem for me. I will be redoing my bathroom on a budget and had it all planned out including the board and batten. Problem is I have a blue bathtub and was not willing to tear it out. Using your idea and adjusting it a bit, I’ll be able to hide that tired old eyesore. ♥
Betty819 says
01/05/2015 at 4:32 pmYou could have that blue bath tub sprayed by a professional. I’ve seen it done and it came out beautifully! Get at least 3 estimates and ask for references from the companies that have had it done and if the homeowner will allow you to see the results, by all means go. That blue bath tub will not go away any other way unless you wanted to tear that out completely.
[email protected] Stroll thru Life says
08/10/2011 at 12:17 pmThe transformation is fabulous. It looks like a totally brand new bathroom. Love all the board and batten used. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
ritajoy says
08/10/2011 at 12:14 pmBeautiful job! What an amazing transformation. Your daughter’s going to love it!
Rachel Tatem says
08/10/2011 at 11:59 amI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love the way you made the walls look like molding!
Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me says
08/10/2011 at 11:58 amThis came out so beautiful!