The powder room is complete!
It started out as this:
We only planned on replacing the toilet and sink at first. Then there were some issues with the floor. So since we were going to pull it up anyway, we got these tiles to replace the vinyl planks:
And then we found some mold behind the baseboard while preparing to install the floor. So we replaced a wall too. And it looked like this for a while.
But, since we were adding a new wall, it made building in a cubby above the sink easy.
If you’ve been following along, you know it was 100% DIY, from the marble tile floor to installing the thrifted ceiling light. We had a meltdown setback after grouting the beautiful new floor, but were able to fix it cheaply and naturally. We built the sink base from scratch out of reclaimed fence posts purchased at an architectural salvage store.
And we made the vessel sink from a $12 serving bowl.
We painted the walls and ceiling, installed trim around the door (there was just a big hole when we moved in) and hung a mirror.
I’m crazy about this cute mirror, but it’s a little too small with a 15” diameter. Normally, it wouldn’t be a big deal, but since the Hubs is almost a foot taller than me, he is at the very top end of the mirror and I’m at the very bottom… The design should be a fairly simple DIY, right? Maybe someday I’ll make a bigger version of it.
Originally, the room was lit by one ugly wall sconce. But this room has the highest ceiling in the house, so we were absolutely going to take advantage and hang a light fixture in the center. The geometric light was a salvaged bright brassy number for under $10. I spray painted it brushed nickel and then sanded off the high spots to age it a little.
I’m quite pleased how much we were able to stick to the original mood board this time!
This little 3×6 room feels so much bigger (and less awkward!) than it did before.
Total cost was under $500. We didn’t save the receipts for an exact total, but here is the ballpark for each item:
- $150 for the faucet and sink
- $150 for the reclaimed wood
- $100 for the marble tile
- $50 for the stuff The Hubs put down under the tile
- $30 for the paint
- Everything else, we had on hand
There you have it! 2 years after the powder room was rendered unusable because of structural floor issues, it’s back together. And in style. We’re pretty happy with it. What do you think?
Absolutely lovely!
Thank you, Neen.
Gorgeous! I love the raw wood + calm whites.
Yes, I kept going back to that combination while trying to plan the design…just couldn’t resist it.
I love it! The shelf inside the wall is really nice and I love the chrome pipes with the salvaged wood.
Thank you Leena!
Great job, the floor and the mirror are the highlights for me. Going to show my husband that floor and start mithering him for one like it in our bathroom!
🙂 Let me know if it works!
It looks gorgeous, I love the cubby hole, great idea, since you had all the walls down…your powder room looks so beautiful, great job!
Thanks Ginger!
Great result! The shelf in the wall looks as though it has been there forever. The floor is stunning, actually the whole little room is stunning!
Thank you! We were add to have some left over wood from the sink base to build the cubby with.
awesome result.. one little question: is there a towel holder?
You noticed! Good catch. 🙂 I haven’t been able to find just the right one yet.
good morning.. no hurry , im sure you will find a perfect one for such a cozy powder room.. hello from İstanbul, Turkey 🙂
This is amazing Christina! I am in awe of your making not only your own vanity, but own sink as well. Genius! xx
Anna (My Design Ethos)
Thank you, Anna. They were pretty simple projects and saved us a lot of money, too.
Looks fabulous! So glad you were able to save that incredible swoon-worthy tile 🙂
Thanks Meagan, meeee toooo!
Love it, especially the vanity table and sink! Amazing job.
Thank you!
I think I’d have painted the wall behind the toilet in that gorgeous blue. Other than that, it looks really nice.
Thank you, Meredith!
Oh wow I LOVE this room! Such a great job!!
I love everything about this bathroom. I especially love the lighting. I’ve been looking for hex tiles like yours but they are so expensive. Where did you find them so cheap?
Thank you, Susan! We got them at Home Depot, the reason we were able to splurge on them was because we only had less than 18 square feet to cover. But, we absolutely love them, they’d be worth saving up for if you have a bigger space.
Really nice! I love it. Especially your reclaimed wood vanity. Can you tell me how you cut the hole in the bowl you used as your vessel sink? Was it difficult to do? I absolutely love the results and the money saving potential.
Thank you! The sink wasn’t difficult at all. You just need a diamond bit hole saw from the DIY store, they are made for cutting ceramic and glass. We can’t remember exactly how much it cost, but we think it was around $20.
Where did you find that darling wall mirror? Love to add it to my bathroom.
The mirror was from Target, but I’m not sure if they still have it. I have seen lots of similar DIYs on Pinterest though…they’d be worth checking out if Target doesn’t carry it anymore.
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Love your bowl sink, I am contemplating such a project, did not know if possible, now I see it is, thanks Christina!