First of all, I just want to say one big thing Thank you To everyone who read and commented on last week’s post about our primary bathroom! Your kind words really mean a lot. As you know, I’m not a regular writer on the blog, so putting myself and my home out there is still a little nerve-wracking for me – but hearing from you makes it definitely fun!
Today, I’m excited to share our daughters’ bathroom! When you last heard from me in July, I gave a little peek at the Space pre-demo, but here’s a quick refresher.
Honestly, compared to the primary bathroom, the girls’ bathroom wasn’t that bad. I mean, both were Beautiful Bad, but the tile situation wasn’t that sad – and it’s a slightly larger space overall. Unlike Primary, where we had to knock down a wall, this was more straightforward: take out the old, bring in the new, and make it feel fresh again.
Here was our moodboard for the space…
If you remember, this bathroom was designed using felt. way This is more challenging for me than working on our primary. I think there are a few reasons for this. First of all, when we have guests over, it is the bathroom that is most likely to be seen. Some of our friends didn’t even know we had a bathroom outside our bedroom until our revelation last week! (Ha!)
We also have a half bathroom off the kitchen that we quickly updated during our larger main floor remodel – we took out the hardwood floors inside, painted it white, added an inexpensive vanity, and called it good. It’s tiny, but it definitely has potential. I’m hoping to freshen it up a bit in the new year – maybe some fun wallpaper? Stay tuned.
Anyway, since more people will be seeing the girls’ bathroom than the primary bathroom, there was a little extra pressure in designing it. I wanted it to feel fun and playful for them now, but as I mentioned in my previous post, it also felt like a place that wouldn’t feel Very As they grow up “little girl”. If I’m being honest, I’m not quite sure I’ve found that balance—but for now, it’s pretty sweet 🙂
tile saga
The morning our tile installers arrived, my husband and I both panicked for a while. I was about to leave for the shoot when he came running in and asked, “Are you sure you want to put patterned tile in the girls’ bathroom and not just solid tile?” To be honest, I was second-guessing myself – should we choose checkered, vertical stripe, horizontal stripe? I shared our bathroom plans on the blog just a few weeks ago, and all the feedback about the tile pattern has made me question things. Should we play it safe and choose the solid option?
When my husband admitted he wasn’t sure he was sold on the checker layout, I began to worry that we might be making a mistake. We ran to the garage to count how many yellow tiles we had, and realized we were only a few boxes short of being able to fold and insert a full line of yellow tiles. Thankfully, we didn’t have enough to change course — because in the end, the pattern changed the location entirely (as you can see in these process shots, we went with checkered). It brings such a playful vibrancy to the space, and now I can’t imagine it any other way. Both my husband and I are very happy with the results.
Okay, this is where things got a little tricky for me. It may be because I’ve never designed a bathroom before and wasn’t completely clear in my communications with our subcontractors — or maybe because I have difficulty speaking in situations like this — but when I came home from work the day the tile installed began, something immediately felt off around the niches. I liked how the tile looked, so I tried to convince myself that everything would come together after applying the grout. (I know, I know – I should have said something right then and there.) But once they finished grouting, it was clear that the niche situation was not improving.
Maybe this sounds dramatic, but I was so Disappointed We liked the tile, the color, everything – except that one detail. I felt like I had completely failed at this project (renovation feelings are very real). In my mind, it was done, the grout was applied, and we would just have to live with it. I sent Emily a ton of photos over the weekend while she patiently talked me through (I’m fully aware that this is a very privileged problem), and she simply said, “Why don’t you call your tile guy and see if he can fix it?” To be honest, it never occurred to me that this was an option. Then again, I sometimes have difficulty speaking in these types of situations. But of course, he came back the next day, fixed it, and was very kind about the whole thing.
Okay, that’s enough for the Reno drama. I guess it’s time for the final reveal…
Pride , Tap , mirror , light fixture Planter (unavailable) | Soap Dish (Unavailable) | tray Cup (unavailable) | pink tile , yellow tile , shower set
paneling color , bird art , vase art , toilet paper holder , toilet , white tray , bath mat , floor tile
We are so grateful to AllModern for gifting us so many beautiful fixtures for this space. We love how simple and playful it is this pride Is. The sides have doors, and the middle section is drawers, giving us ample storage for all the knick-knacks, jewelry, headbands, and hair ties that my 8 and 5 year old girls collect.
Pride , Tap , mirror , light fixture Planter (unavailable) | Soap Dish (Unavailable) | tray Cup (unavailable) | wall hook
You may notice a small change from our original mood board – I swapped out the large pill-shaped medicine cabinet for this smaller mirror. I wasn’t sure the basic shape would work with the other elements in the bathroom. I may later be disappointed in not having a medicine cabinet here, but for now, this mirror seems perfect.
i found This cute little lighting device On Etsy. Again, on a dimmer, of course 🙂
To the destination, we went together A lovely 2×2 tile in ivory glossAnd on the shower walls, we added 4×4 tiles Tumbleweed And haystackJust like the primary bathroom, we stuck with alabaster grout throughout the space, which brightens the entire space and makes the pattern pop. Honestly, now comes the real test—keeping it clean. I’m already cleaning daily, but really, it’s worth it for how fresh and cheerful this bathroom feels.
pink tile , yellow tile , shower set
As I mentioned earlier, I had planned to stay away from any pink — but clearly, that went out the window. Once we started seeing the paint colors, we decided to just lean into it. We tested several shades, from light blush to deep pink, but Pinky Beige by Sherwin-Williams The middle proved to be perfect. It’s warm and cozy without feeling heavy, and is completely separate from the floor so it doesn’t feel too mismatched.
And like the primary bathroom, we decided to panel the walls here too. It adds so much warmth and texture – to be honest, it gives the space much more character than plain painted drywall.
This bathroom had zero natural light and looked very sad, especially before the remodel. But the moment he velux skylight Went in, it was a complete game-changer. Immediately, the space felt brighter and much happier. Who knew that a small window in the ceiling could make such a big difference? Thanks again, Velux!
And thats a wrap! I said it last week, but thank you for this opportunity, M, for your trust, for your partnership, and for allowing me to share a little glimpse of my little design journey without spoiling the whole thing. And of course, thank you very much once again Ahead, most modernAnd fireclay For making this place feel so special!
*By Design and Photo Caitlin Green
