Just after Thanksgiving, I started on a major home improvement project – remodeling the downstairs guest bathroom! If you didn’t see the start of the project, you can catch up {here}. While the handyman completed construction before Christmas, I hadn’t yet shared the final result with you because I wasn’t quite done decorating. But I am now and can’t wait to show you how it turned out! Are you ready for an amazing bathroom remodel with BEFORE and AFTER pictures?
1980’s Bathroom Before
You might recall, the bathroom started out as a builder-grade creation straight out of the ’80s, complete with cultured marble countertops and shower walls, brass everything, fluorescent lighting, and a mismatched patched flooring.
My inspiration piece was an old dresser that I found at the antique fair that I wanted to use as a vanity. The overall look that I wanted to achieve was a mixture of warm and cool tones paired with contemporary finishes and antique accents.
Bathroom Remodel AFTER
Here’s what it looks like now!
It is *so* much brighter and as a result, feels so much bigger! We removed the old vanity and countertop, along with the wall mirror, fluorescent lighting soffit, and toilet. The new vanity isn’t quite as long as the old but actually offers more storage since it’s a bit taller and the drawers are deep.
Antique Dresser as a Vanity
The old floor was replaced with 12×12 marble and we added matching subway tile in the shower. I also asked my handyman to add a decorative panel that drops down from the crown moulding to hide the shower curtain tension rod.
Marble Subway Tile in Tub/Shower Combo
Inside the shower there is a shampoo and soap recess and while it took forever to figure out how to align it properly with the wall, I love the end result.
Shower Shampoo Niche
The shower curtain itself hides behind this decorative, ruffled panel. The panel is actually an 84″ curtain panel that my mom lengthened for me over the holidays.
DIY Ruffle Shower Curtain Panel
Next to it is a small table that holds extra soaps and Q-tips, but all of that decor can easily be moved and stored in the vanity if guests would prefer to keep extra towels or a change of clothes on the table.
Silver Butler Tray Bathroom Decor
I have even more spare toiletries in a vintage sewing drawer on the back of the toilet. The drawer holds a wash cloth, extra hand soap, travel sized shampoo and conditioner, room spray, nail files, and even a small sewing kit.
Guest Bathroom Essentials in a Sewing Drawer
Above the toilet is a small vintage hand mirror and compact that I have framed and placed a vintage comb from the late 1800’s above.
Bathroom Decor Ideas
The wall art on the back wall is a large gold and silver vintage hand mirror and I love the juxtaposition of it against the bright, contemporary wallpaper.
The vanity itself is still my favorite part.
Turn a Dresser into a Vanity!
I love that the paint looks like a warm, weathered patina with its mix of warm and cool tones and I love all of the carved details.
The old faucet was replaced with this vintage-inspired one.
Vintage Style Faucet
Separate soap and lotion dispenser sit on a small tray on one side…
Beautiful Vintage Style Soap Dispensers
…while a boxwood sphere in a mercury compote dish sits on the other along with a small container that can be used to hold guest items such as tooth brushes, toothpaste, jewelry, watches, etc.
Cute Bathroom Decor
Above the vanity, two sconces offer additional lighting. The sconces are on a separate switch from the overhead lights and the overhead lights are on a dimmer, so all of the lighting can be customized to each person’s comfort level. The mirror is actually the front of what used to be a medicine cabinet. I love that its shape repeats the pattern in the wallpaper.
Sconces Flanking a Mirror
From builder-grade…
…to beautiful!
It is so nice to have a bathroom where the sink doesn’t drip, the toilet doesn’t leak, and the shower actually works! This is now our favorite room in the house and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!
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This bathroom is just beautiful. Job well done! Did you buy the dresser like this or did you paint it?
omg! Drooling over here! What an amazing transformation! Love every detail in the room but that vanity! Oh my! Soooooo beautiful!!!
Absolutely gorgeous! We’re in the planning stages of remodeling a small bathroom, and I have an antique washstand that we’re going to use as a vanity. It keep going back and forth between putting the sink right in the top of it, or topping with with stone. I love the look of your vanity, so you might have just swayed my decision. I made sure to pin your post and am now following you!
Absolutely gorgeous and inspiring! I can’t wait to get my hands on a couple of our bathrooms in our home. I would love to hear how you got your dresser to have the patina look and vintage.
Gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow….this is just BEAUTIFUL…love it!
Thank you, Tammy!
I love the vanity! Perfect finish. Visiting from Savvy Southern Style.
Melissa
Thank you so much, Melissa!
Love your bathroom and the vanity! I did the same thing with a buffet in my guest bathroom!
Ooooohhh….a buffet wold make an amazing vanity, too! I’ll bet it’s beautiful!
Outstanding! Will share the name of the wallpaper, faucets, and sconces?
Hi Ingrid – Sure! You can find the names and links to everything {here}.
Wow, what an amazing transformation. I especially love the dresser you used as the vanity. It has such a great patina on it.
This is a very inspiring and amazing transformation. I love the shape of the sink as well as the dresser you used as a vanity.
What a fabulous makeover. Love your mix of decorative accessories too! Lovely!
Kim! This is stunning!! That vanity is perfection!! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the fan favorites at the Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to the Showcase so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/02/sunday-showcase-from-make-it-pretty.html Hope to see you again tomorrow at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
WOW, Kim!!!! You did such an amazing job creating this gorgeous space for your guests!! So much to love…the vanity, vintage drawer, panel to cover the shower rod, perfect touches from top to bottom! Thanks for sharing at Best of the Nest!
Hi Pam! Thank you so much for your kind words! And thanks for hosting such a fun monthly party! :) Kim
I am in absolute adoration of that dresser turned vanity.Did you purchase it with that finish already in place or did you stain/paint it to get that effect?.I am in awe…that finish is what I have been wanting to create. I NEED a tutorial…please? Love the wallpaper also! :)
Hi Shelley – I *wish* I could provide a tutorial but I bought it that way! I was told that it’s painted and I think she said she used three different colors.
OH. MY. GOSH! Kim, you did an amazing job with this gorgeous bathroom, WOW!
Love every element, you really did well, love it love it love it!
Hi Michele – Thank you so much!!!! :) Kim
Oh my gosh – what a beautiful bathroom!! I love all your choices, the tile, wallpaper and finishes are all gorgeous, especially with a bit of wood for warmth!
Hi Lisa – Thank you! Thank you!!! :) Kim
Oh.my.word. This is everything I dream of! I LOVE the vanity! Everything is beautiful!
Thank you so much, Amber!!
Your bathroom turned out stunning, Kim! I am in the midst of our master bathroom makeover. Nothing as major as yours was, but enough to make a real difference in its look for not a lot of money. I’m waiting on a cabinet and then it will be done and I can’t wait! I love the piece you used for the vanity and the tile is gorgeous. You really turned this bathroom into a light, bright and elegant space.
Hi Kathy – Making over the master bath is a super exciting project! How fun! I’ll be you’ll be relieved when the cabinet arrives and you can really see the difference you’ve made. I’m sure it will turn out beautifully! :) Kim
This looks amazing! I’m about to be in the middle of a reno myself. I apologize if I missed it, but could you maybe name your sources for the tile in the shower and on the floor?
Again, love what you did with this space!
Hi Lianna – Thank you! I actually posted links to all of the sources today. You can find details about the tile here: https://www.tidbitsandtwine.com/guest-bathroom-details-sources/ Good luck with your reno!! :) Kim