I’ve never personally taken on a complete DIY overhaul before. Like starting with a dark, cold basement and turning it into a recreation room, extra bedroom, playroom and bathroom. But my old neighbors did and I’m just amazed.
I’m not going to take you step-by-step through the construction process, but I will show you how I helped them liven up their new lower level bathroom!
First off this isn’t some $10,000 bathroom overhaul. This is a realistic space with a realistic budget. They framed out the space, hung the drywall themselves, taped & mudded, installed the fixtures… EVERYTHING.
Now I did contribute a little bit (goodness, I feel bad even saying that though!). I knew they wanted an accent wall so I helped them with a large stencil from Royal Design Studio. They picked out the Large Marrakesh Trellis with this beautiful blue green color.
What I love most about the one accent wall is that it reflects in the vanity mirror from HomeGoods. You get the full effect of a stenciled bathroom with half the work, ha!
The plumbing fixtures they picked out are from Moen with the faucets being from the Darcy Collection. LOVE these babies. Luckily with the double sink vanity they purchased from Lowe’s they really get to show them off.
Their countertops and the shower are from the Onyx Collection. I love this corner shower too. Quite surprised at how spacious it actually is on the inside! And see that amazing showerhead?
Yeah, I definitely need one of these in our bathroom. This one is from the Caldwell series. It’s basically a standard spray showerhead with a handheld as well. Best of both worlds.
My friends still have a couple updates to make, like hanging the doors to the play room and guest bedroom, but overall this bathroom is done!
But now I know who to call when I’m ready to start building out my basement, right?
And sorry for the dark photos, no windows in the bathroom!
Sue says
This is beautiful – the stencil just makes it. I really enjoy seeing realistic room makeovers that people can actually afford. I like reusing and repurposing items, but there is something about a bathroom where I like the “freshness” of new items. Really pretty decor and yes, I would definitely be calling your old neighbors for help – their work looks like a professional did it!
Kim Weir says
I love the stencil! Beautiful room and surprisingly affordable which is the best! And the good news about her faucets is that Moen is true to their slogan ” Buy it for looks, buy it for life.” I never paid attention to it until our kitchen sink broke. I went to Lowes to get parts and found out that all I had to do is call the company and they send them to you for free! Yes free! Doesn’t matter how old it is either! Ours was ten years old! And they entire the parts and the instructions! Awesomeness!
howtonestforless says
Oh, that is AWESOME of Moen!! Did not know that!