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DIY Bathroom Remodel (Our Master Bathroom Renovation)

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For the last six weeks, we’ve been working on a major budget-friendly DIY bathroom remodel, and the time for the big reveal is finally here! 

DIY master bathroom remodel - how to remodel a bathroom. A master bathroom with white subway tile, cedar-planked ceilings, and a glass shower

You guys! It’s time! It’s here! The big day!

Have you properly prepared yourself to see more photos of my master bathroom than you could ever possibly want to see? Get ready, because it’s going to be awesome.

I’m practically shaking with excitement over getting to finally share this with you guys.

But first, let’s back up, just in case you have no idea what I’m talking about.

(And because I’m a tease.)

Corey and I just finished participating in the One Room Challenge for the first time ever – the whole idea is that bloggers and designers take one room in their house and give it a total overhaul over the course of 6 weeks. We chose to do our master bathroom because we’re ambitious and slightly insane.

Before we dive into the after photos, let’s take a walk down memory lane and remember what this bathroom used to like – I feel like I need to remind you of the before photos so you can fully appreciate how huge this transformation is. I seriously feel like I’m stepping into another world when I walk into our bathroom now. I can’t believe it’s actually mine.

Our Master Bathroom Before

Here’s what the room looked like for the first few years we lived here:

Master bathroom renovation: before

DIY bathroom remodel: before photo

Bland, brown, and boring. Then, a few years ago we had some issues with the shower caving in on us, and so we began demo for a renovation that we ended up putting on hold for nearly 3 years. Meaning, for the past 3-ish years my bathroom has looked like this:

Before photos of a bathroom remodel

Super cute, right?

Well…for the last 6 weeks, we have been pouring every extra second of our time and every extra ounce of our energy into completely transforming this room. I’ve documented the journey here, so if you need to catch up, go ahead and do that before you keep reading. I promise, it’ll be worth the wait.

And that brings us to today. The big reveal. The after photos. The grand finale.

Are you ready?

Let’s do this.

DIY Bathroom Remodel REVEAL

Master bathroom remodel - after image with text overlay

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This week was all about finishing up a few lingering projects, getting the vanity done, and styling the room. I can’t even believe the difference the last 10% or so made in this room – it went from feeling really beautiful but a little sterile to feeling cozy, welcoming, and like the bathroom of my dreams.

I mean, that vanity. Come on.

A master bathroom remodel with a coral vanity and black and white hex tile on the floor

Can you even handle those milk glass knobs? They’re from D. Lawless (one of our sponsors!) and I’m in love. These are the knobs we used on the cabinets, and these are what we used on the drawers. I gave Corey total decision-making power when it came to the hardware in the bathroom, and he knocked it out of the park!

Let’s talk about the countertop – it’s quartz and it’s so pretty I want to cry a little bit every time I see it. This was not our original plan for this bathroom and was way out of our budget – but when a friend caught wind that we were renovating our bathroom for this challenge she reached out to let me know her husband runs a countertop company, Set in Stone Countertops, and they wanted to sponsor this project. I just about died. It was so surreal to get to go out to their stone yard and drool over all of the amazing options and actually choose one for our bathroom!

I was pinching myself the whole time.

Corey and I wanted something that had a bit of a marble feel to it – something with lots of movement that could really stand out in the room. Originally, our plan was to do a tile backsplash around the back with black penny tile, but between time crunches and a lack of energy we ended up deciding to go with a simple quartz backsplash and I’m so glad we did. It really lets this countertop be the star of the show, and the more classic look fits right in with the rest of this bathroom.

Oh, and can we talk about those faucets from Moen? They’re so sleek and modern and perfect and I could just sit there and stroke them lovingly all day long.

Close-up of coral vanity with quartz countertop.

We chatted a few weeks ago about the vanity lights and what we should do – I wanted to go with a one-light fixture but worried it wouldn’t be enough light. You guys agreed with me, but I decided to dive in and go for it anyways. We found these guys for super cheap at Lowe’s and spray painted them black…and I love them! We got these really cool light bulbs to go in them, and I’m just beyond thrilled with how it all looks together. It’s definitely less light than it was before, but I kept about half of the light bulbs unscrewed in our old fixtures because it was too much light, so this is working out nicely for me so far.

master bathroom DIY renovation - after photos of master bathroom with cedar planked ceiling and hex tiles

Another quick project we tackled this week was the shelf on the pony wall. This used to just be a plain white piece of wood on top, but we had to remove it when we demolished the old countertop and we figured it would be fun to try something a little more unique and added some cedar on top instead. It’s a small touch but I love how it looks, and I love that it brings some of the wood tones from the ceiling down into to the rest of the room.
Master bathroom renovation with white subway tile and cedar planked ceiling

Oh, oh, oh…the overhead light.

Master bathroom renovation with cedar planked ceiling and large soaking tub

Drool.

One of the things that I think made the biggest difference in this room is the accessories. We never really did much in the way of styling this room before (maybe because it was so dang ugly?!) but it really does make a giant impact. I mean, this giant art basically makes the room. Can you even handle it?!

Art ideas for master bathroom remodel

That beauty is from my friend, Lisa – she has a shop where she sells everything under the sun with her gorgeous designs, and I fell hard for this piece a while ago – thankfully she loves me and agreed to send it over to me to be featured in the room. It fits so perfectly with everything else, and it makes me so happy. It really just looks like it was made to go here, doesn’t it?!

Overhead shot of master bathroom remodel - black and white hex tile, coral vanity, and quartz countertop

Phew. Can you even handle all of this gorgeousness?

I can’t believe this bathroom is mine.

How to remodel a bathroom - ideas for a bathroom remodel with white subway tile, a large shower, and cedar planked ceiling

See something you love in this bathroom? All sources are linked below! 

And, with that, I think I’m going to go take a nap. For, like, a week.

What do you think?!?!?!! Was this bathroom worth the exhaustion over the last 6 weeks?

(My answer is a resounding, “absolutely!”)

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  1. Hilton says

    Totally love these bathroom renovation design. I will absolutely and certainly use your ideas for my bathroom renovation which will begin next month. Thanks for sharing this as it gives me a lot of informations on what to do with our bathroom!

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  5. Leanna says

    Love the floor tiles and the tangerine coloured vanity so striking, especially when together. Beautiful job on such a big project. Congrats.

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  6. Emma Clemantine says

    Hi, Amanda, Everything came out so beautifully! Loved the hexagon tiles completely. My God Can’t believe you accomplished a full bathroom renovation in Just 6 weeks. In love with the sink and cabinet. It’s wonderful. You did an amazing job. Best wishes and Regards.

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  7. Betty says

    Wow. Simply, wow. I LOVE the pop color you have there. And the tiles are great!!

    Question about the wood ceiling (love the idea btw). I’ve heard that its not a good idea to put wood on the floor of a bathroom because wood hates moisture and that moisture can mess up wood leading to molding and all the not so fun stuff. Do you think that is still an issue even though you have it on your ceiling instead? I’ve been working with a wood flooring contractor so I’ve been learning TONS of stuff. Maybe I need to go ask him. Anyway would love your thoughts (and your experience – has it not been an issue so far?).

    Way to go! Ya’ll are awesome!!!!

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    • Amanda says

      Thanks so much, Betty! To be completely honest, I don’t know that we are technically “supposed” to have wood on our ceiling in the bathroom. HOWEVER, our bathroom is well ventilated with vaulted ceilings and rarely gets very humid. We also chose cedar, which is more resistant to issues with moisture. We haven’t had any issues at all so far, but we do plan to keep an eye on it!

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  8. Jenny @ Refresh Living says

    WOW – I can’t believe you accomplished a full bathroom renovation in 6 weeks. It’s just gorgeous! I LOVE the wall and floor tiles, and you have every right to be in love with that marble counter top – it’s beautiful!

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  9. Brian says

    Hi! loving your bathroom makeover and of course the setting is incredible! I love the sink and cabinet. Its wonderful. You did an amazing job.

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  11. Charlotte says

    I canNOT believe you guys did all this in 6 weeks!!! It looks showcase worthy! The black grout is incredible and the hex tiles on the floor are my love language. The whole thing is just perfect!! Congrats! Go run a bath or something! xx

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  12. BonBon says

    Wow, what a beautiful bathroom. When walking in I think I would feel like I was at a spa. I love all the tile and especially the floor tile. Congrats on a job well done.

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  13. Sophia says

    Woah! Such a difference, gorgeous! Well done! Really like everything about it, from the cabinet color to the tiles and mirrors with big black frames.

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  20. Tee @ Beauteeful Living says

    Such a gorgeous transformation! You and your hubby did an amazing job. I can only imagine how much work was put into this space! Congrats on nailing it! It’s been so fun following along this room’s progress! Cheers to completing the ORC!

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  23. Kobi says

    Beautiful! Let me know if you have any tips for getting/keeping the shower glass clean – the mineral buildup on its is driving me nuts and none of the Pinterest stuff I’ve found has been able to get it all off!

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    • Amanda says

      Thanks Kobi! I will definitely let you know…we haven’t had to clean it yet, but you know I’m all about the path of least resistance, so I’ll be all over finding an easy way to keep it clean, haha

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  27. Kristin @ Postbox Designs says

    I loooove your transformation! I did my bathroom as my ORC too so I’m loving checking out all of the other bathrooms. I might have to swap out my gray vanity for a salmon colored one like yours someday…that is such an amazing focal point!

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  31. Sarah says

    What an amazing transformation!! Your room has been one of my favorites to follow and I’m completely blown away by how ahhmazing the finished room looks! The ceiling, the tile and that VANITY! I’m so impressed. Enjoy your week-long nap 😉

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  35. Kim says

    Amanda! What an incredible transformation! I love so many elements – the tile, the shower enclosure, and the artwork pulls everything together! You guys worked so hard – I’m so happy for you that you’ll have the bathroom of your dreams to enjoy for years to come!

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  36. Rachael @ This is our Bliss says

    Wow, Amanda!! What a fabulous transformation! I am so impressed by all the work you guys did – way to go! You’re right – that art is amazing and truly ties all the rest of the beautiful accents and accessories together. Love it!!!

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  38. Emily says

    You and Corey did an absolutely incredible job!!! There is so much to love here! I am most in love with your cedar-planked ceiling – I just love the spa-like feel that it has, and it’s so much more interesting and unique than a normal bathroom ceiling. Amazing job!! Go take that nap 😉

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  39. Lynn says

    Do you just pinch yourself every time you walk in to use the loo? Holy cow…it’s just so dang beautiful! Love the wood ceilings against the subway tile. Love that penny tile and your art work. Girl! You flat out nailed it!

    Well done.

    Lynn

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  49. Cinny says

    It’s so freaking beautiful! Bringing that little bit of cedar down to floor really makes everything look so cohesive. Also – those mirrors! I feel like they are the lipstick to the room!

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