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March 1, 2018 · 82 Comments

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.

  • Week 1: Demo + Design Plan
  • Week 2: Backerboard + Paint
  • Week 2.5: Choosing the Tile
  • Week 3: Tile Installation
  • Week 4: Cedar-planked Ceiling
  • Week 5: Baseboards & Finishing Touches
  • Week 5.5: Shower Glass Installation
  • DIY Bathtub Tray

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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Comments

  1. Hilton says

    July 10, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    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!

    Reply
  2. Jon Wood says

    October 13, 2017 at 5:23 am

    Woah! what a transformation Amanda Its so amazing, i loved it 🙂

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      October 13, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Akshay says

    September 28, 2017 at 2:33 am

    The whole damn room is just beautiful. Now I really tempt to do such similar beautiful thing to my bathroom. Great transformation.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 28, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    August 21, 2017 at 10:56 am

    OMG Amanda, I just love everything about this bathroom! That cedar-planked ceiling is gorgeous!!!!!

    I just wanted to let you know that you were featured as a Rockstar at last week’s Creativity Unleashed party! Congrats, and thanks for sharing at our party! http://www.practicallyfunctional.com/creativity-unleashed-186

    Reply
  5. Leanna says

    August 7, 2017 at 4:39 pm

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

    Reply
  6. Emma Clemantine says

    June 23, 2017 at 8:14 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      June 25, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks, Emma!

      Reply
  7. Betty says

    April 5, 2017 at 8:51 am

    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!!!!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      April 6, 2017 at 8:15 pm

      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!

      Reply
  8. Jenny @ Refresh Living says

    November 22, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    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!

    Reply
  9. Brian says

    November 20, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    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.

    Reply
  10. Colette @ restyle it wright says

    November 16, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    Wow! That quartz counter top is heavenly….i want it everywhere in my home!!!!
    The black and white really look beautiful in this space. So classy!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 17, 2016 at 11:28 am

      Thanks! We LOVE the counter!

      Reply
  11. Charlotte says

    November 15, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 16, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks, Charlotte!!

      Reply
  12. BonBon says

    November 14, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    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.

    Reply
  13. Sophia says

    November 14, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    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.

    Reply
  14. Katy {ashadeofteal} says

    November 14, 2016 at 2:13 am

    Everything came out beautifully! I still can’t believe you tackled all that tiling and that amazing ceiling in 6 weeks, great job!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      Thank you Katy!

      Reply
  15. Carol, The Red Painted Cottage says

    November 13, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    STUNNING! The coral vanity, tile and that amazing ceiling are some of my favorites. You and your husband did an excellent job in transforming this bathroom!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      Thank you, Carol!

      Reply
  16. Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says

    November 13, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    Ah-mazing!!!! I just love everything in here. The tile, that ceiling… and I love that pop of color with the vanity. How awesome that you got that countertop! Just gorgeous!

    Reply
  17. Nicole @ The Inspired Hive says

    November 13, 2016 at 9:15 am

    GORGEOUS! I love that tile and the ceiling! So pretty!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 13, 2016 at 6:34 pm

      Thanks, Nicole!

      Reply
  18. Vicki and Jennifer says

    November 13, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Girl…what’s beyond knocking it out of the park?! This bathroom is stunningly gorgeous! All of your beautiful tile, that coral vanity and don’t even get us started on the ceiling! Well done!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 13, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Aw, y’all are too sweet! Thank you!!

      Reply
  19. Iris Nacole says

    November 13, 2016 at 8:53 am

    Oh my gosh, this is an amazing transformation! Love it! Congratulations on all of your hard work paying off!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 13, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Thanks so much, Iris!

      Reply
  20. Tee @ Beauteeful Living says

    November 12, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    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!

    Reply
  21. Meg @ Green With Decor says

    November 12, 2016 at 11:06 am

    Omg,, Amanda, this is SO SO good!! I don’t think there is anything better than white subway tile. Love that painting and the mirrors and the lights and basically ALL of it! Enjoy your bathroom!!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 12, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Thank you, Meg!

      Reply
  22. Jessica | Petal + Ply says

    November 11, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    It’s gorgeous! Like a mountain chalet spa. The countertops set it over the top.

    Reply
  23. Kobi says

    November 11, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 11, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      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

      Reply
  24. Melissa says

    November 11, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    Wow! That was A LOT of work in 5 weeks! Way to go! Tiling the full tub/shower wall was the best decision. It looks great!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 11, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      Thanks, Melissa! I’m so glad we decided to take it all the way up!

      Reply
  25. Crystal Fox @ The Weathered Fox says

    November 11, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    The whole thing is stunning, but that ceiling! WOW!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 11, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Aw, thanks, Crystal!

      Reply
  26. [email protected] Happy says

    November 11, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    The vanity, the floor tile and the larger subway tile is all so good, You must be so happy. Love!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 11, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks, Vanessa! We are SO happy! 🙂

      Reply
  27. Kristin @ Postbox Designs says

    November 11, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 11, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks so much, Kristin!

      Reply
  28. Tara @ Lehman Lane says

    November 11, 2016 at 11:56 am

    Wow what a transformation Amanda!!! Loving the tile and the sink console!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 11, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      Thanks so much, Tara!

      Reply
  29. [email protected] says

    November 11, 2016 at 10:31 am

    It looks absolutely incredible! The countertops are perfect and really I can’t imagine any other countertops there! I’m drooling over the shower doors!! Seriously, it’s so good!

    Reply
  30. Jen @ Noting Grace says

    November 11, 2016 at 9:36 am

    Yes yes yes!! All the heart eyes!! I am seriously swooning over this amazing transformation!! And that tile is beautiful! Congrats on an awesome reveal!

    Reply
  31. Sarah says

    November 11, 2016 at 8:05 am

    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 😉

    Reply
  32. Jen @ The Striped House says

    November 10, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    This bathroom is perfection! Seriously, I would get the same tile, tubs, and flooring if I could reno my guest bathroom next week. Enjoy your new bathroom, congrats!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 11, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks, Jen!

      Reply
  33. Nicki says

    November 10, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    This room is freaking amazing! That is all. You guys are rock stars!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 11:09 pm

      Aw, thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  34. Roxanne says

    November 10, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    I cannot believe what you two accomplished in only 6 weeks! Amazing transformation, that ceiling is beyond beautiful!! LOVE it!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 11:09 pm

      Thanks, Roxanne!

      Reply
  35. Kim says

    November 10, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 11:09 pm

      Aw, thanks! We’re SO pleased with it!

      Reply
  36. Rachael @ This is our Bliss says

    November 10, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks, Rachael!

      Reply
  37. Maggie @ Maggie Overby Studios says

    November 10, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    So much progress in just six weeks. Love the coral vanity with the black and white. Great finish!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks, Maggie!

      Reply
  38. Emily says

    November 10, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    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 😉

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      Thank you, friend!

      Reply
  39. Lynn says

    November 10, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      I absolutely do! Taking a shower in here is like a little slice of heaven. 🙂

      Reply
  40. Clarissa says

    November 10, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    Haha, I hope you were able to take that big ol’ nap! It turned out beautifully – that coral/salmon color on the vanity is perfect!

    -Clarissa @ The View From Here

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks, Clarissa – hoping for the nap this weekend, haha!

      Reply
  41. Emy says

    November 10, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    It looks amazing! Definitely worth the exhaustion!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      It absolutely was!

      Reply
  42. Amy @ My Life From Home says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Ahhh! It looks amazing, Amanda! I’m sure you need a nice long spa bath now! Great job!

    Reply
  43. Jamie says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    This room turned out amazing! The countertop! The shower! The ceiling!!! I die. Go take a well-deserved break.

    Reply
  44. Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    That pop of coral is tremendous!

    Reply
  45. heather says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    The floor is AMAZING!!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      Thank you, Heather!

      Reply
  46. Becki says

    November 10, 2016 at 11:10 am

    Wow this is beautiful! Amazing transformation! 😍😍

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 12:49 pm

      Thanks, Becki!

      Reply
  47. Breanna says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Ah I was so excited to see your reveal and it’s amazing! So lucky you got to pick out your countertop, it’s stunning!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks so much!!

      Reply
  48. cassie bustamante says

    November 10, 2016 at 9:52 am

    amanda, this is beautiful! that ceiling i am just in love with, and i am so thrilled to see such a fun color on the vanity! great work!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      Thank you, Cassie! The vanity might be my favorite part!

      Reply
  49. Cinny says

    November 10, 2016 at 9:51 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 10, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      Thank you so much! The mirrors turned out so much better than I thought they would! 🙂

      Reply

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