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This post is written in partnership with Signature Hardware. All opinions are my own.
My favorite house project from last year, by far, was our guest bathroom. It was just SO satisfying to see it go from a blah, boring bathroom to a space we really LOVE. It's not weird to use the word "love" in relation to a room where you do your business, right? ;) We had a goal to remodel at least one more bathroom in 2019, and I'm so excited that we get to do it SOON! In fact, we're actually starting on our kids' bathroom this month. I will do my best to show you guys updates throughout the process on Instagram Stories. Our kids bathroom has a very similar layout and look to the guest bathroom before. It's got beige builder tiles, beige walls, a honey oak vanity with a speckled Formica top, and a basic tub/shower surround. Our plan is to refresh the look of the whole space on a budget, by keeping the same layout but upgrading all the beige-ness. Since this is a kids bathroom, we are going to keep the tub/shower combo since it makes sense here. Our kids bathe in the tub all the time, and it would add a lot of cost to remove the old surround and put in a new tub. I prefer the look of tiled walls, but I like saving money even more. I think the room is still going to get a BIG cosmetic update with new floor tile, a beautiful new vanity, lighting and accessories! I'm excited...it's going to be fun.
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With this being a kids bathroom, I really wanted to make the room feel light-hearted and cheerful. Personally, I'm always drawn to classic choices and neutral colors. I love the look of a black and white bathroom with grey marble and some natural wood. But for a kids space? I wanted to have a little fun, and incorporate some color and pattern. My hope is that this room feels young and fresh, but not "little-kiddish." My plan is: patterned floor tile + a colorful vanity + mixed metals + some cute art. Here are a few examples I love that strike a nice balance between youthful and classy.
via HGTV
The last one is actually my sister-in-law's kids bathroom! I love the bright pop of jewel blue, and she has some fun peacock wallpaper in there too. Looking for inspiration on Pinterest is all well and good, but seeing a space in person is the most convincing.
I really lucked out; I get to partner with Signature Hardware on this room. They have a huge selection of beautiful bathroom vanities, including several in bright, fun, jewel-tone colors. I debated between a few different ones. See if you can guess the one we're going with!
1. Everett Sapphire Blue / 2. Lander Green / 3. Lander Blue / 4. Keller Navy / 5. Robertson Navy / 6. Everett Elderberry
Here are a few of the other design elements: Bareva widespread faucet in chrome / Keswick brass triple sconce from Lamps Expo / Estrella patterned floor tile from Riad Tile / Merzouga rug from Wovenly. I'm still deciding on a mirror and shower curtain too. I know it looks like there's a lot going on, but I think the mix is going to be cute!
Which vanity would you choose? Knowing me, which one do you think I decided on for our kids bathroom?
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Love your before-and-after magic with the guest bathroom! Can't wait to see how you transform the kid's space. Upgrading the beige and keeping the tub/shower combo sounds smart - budget-friendly and perfect for bath time.Bathroom Renovation