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20-Day Small Bathroom Makeover – Before and After

Last Updated on May 24, 2013 by Kristi Linauer

My small bathroom makeover is finished, and I made my goal of getting it finished in 20 days!! (That’s 20 working days, not 20 calendar days.) And I packed this bathroom full of small bathroom design ideas, all done on a budget.

20-Day Small Bathroom Makeover - small bathroom design ideas

The “before” bathroom was full of apartment-grade…well…everything — the cheap laminate countertop with the 4-inch backsplash, the basic builder plate glass mirror, the ugly  1970’s vanity light, the cheap vinyl flooring, the obviously-bought-in-bulk berry wallpaper, and the cheap fiberglass tub and tub surround.  (Are you noticing a theme here?  Cheap!  And not in a good way.  🙂 )

Small bathroom before makeover with apartment grade fixtures before makeover

But now all most of that cheap, apartment-grade stuff is a thing of the past.  (There are still a few remnants, like the fiberglass tub and tub surround that I painted, but hopefully the upgraded finishes and pretty stuff disguise those remnants now.)

Small bathroom makeover

Of course, the backdrop to the whole new look is the faux wood slat wall treatment, painted in a bright, clean white, and then the upper walls painted in a dark teal color called Mystic Forest by Behr.  (Sometimes it looks more blue, other times it looks more green.)  And I painted right over the wallpaper, after doing some prep work so that the seams wouldn’t show through.

Small bathroom makeover - small bathroom design ideas

The shower curtain with the pleated ruffles was made from a queen size bed sheet, and accented with yellow striped fabric that was provided by Fabric Warehouse Direct.  And since I would never have been able to find a patterned rug with the perfect colors in it, I opted to make another painted floor cloth, this time with flowers and leaves rather than my go-to stripes that I seem to use on everything.  🙂  (You can find directions for making a painted floor cloth here.)

Small bathroom makeover with DIY ruffled shower curtain, open shelves, mosaic tile mirror, painted floor cloth

The vanity area needed a great deal of work.  The outdated light was replaced by an inexpensive “special buy” light from Home Depot, and the basic builder plate glass mirror was replaced with a custom mosaic tile mirror that I made out of wood yardsticks — the most labor-intensive project in this whole bathroom that took up 3 of my 20 work days!!

Small bathroom makeover with painted vanity cabinet and wood countertop

The old laminate countertop was replaced with a $35 wood countertop that I  made from cedar fence pickets, and rather than trying to dress up the old doors and drawer fronts, I decided to make new cabinet doors and drawer fronts from scratch.  I found a way to make them using no special cabinet-making tools!  A new sink, faucet, and cabinet hardware finished off the vanity area.

Small bathroom vanity makeover with DIY doors and drawer fronts and paint

Several people asked why I didn’t just “dress up” the existing doors and drawer fronts.  I explained that here.  🙂

Bathroom makeover after 10

Above the toilet, the old, massive cabinet is now gone, and I now have shelves that I made from scrap wood and very inexpensive brackets.

Small bathroom decorating ideas - open shelves in place of closed wall cabinet

I’m generally not a fan of replacing closed storage with open shelving in such a small living space, but that wall cabinet was just way too big and bulky for this room.  Replacing it with open shelving really opened up the room and made it feel more spacious.

Small bathroom before and after - small bathroom ideas - shelves made from scrap wood

I filled the shelves with useful items, combined with a few items just to give some sparkle and color.  The paint chip flower artwork is one of a set of four that I had originally made for my breakfast room, but I ended up replacing it with something else.  The blue/teal flower worked perfectly in the bathroom, especially since one of the colors in the flower is the exact color that I used on the bathroom walls!

Small bathroom makeover - before and after

And then on the other side of the bathroom is the vine and flower artwork that I made using drywall mud.

DIY artwork for bathroom

And that’s the tour!  I’m so pleased with how this bathroom turned out!  And I’m even more pleased with the fact that I made my 20-day goal.  I’d estimate that I worked an average of 5 to 6 hours each of those 20 days, and I did all of the work myself, so that’s an estimated 100 to 120 hours of work that went into this bathroom transformation.

20-Day Small Bathroom Makeover - small bathroom design ideas

If you’re looking for any of the projects that went into this bathroom, you should be able to find them here:

Sources & Costs

Groutable Vinyl Floor

  • TrafficMaster vinyl tiles from Home Depot, color Shasta:  $36
  • Pre-mixed grout from Home Depot, color Sandstone: $25
  • Klean-Strip Adhesive Remover: $27

Bathtub Refinishing

Mosaic Tile Mirror

  • Supplies for frame: $55
  • Replacement mirror: $55 (I could have avoided this cost had I not broken the original mirror that I had planned on reusing)

Vanity Makeover

  • Sink from Home Depot: $69
  • Faucet from Home Depot, $79
  • DIY wood countertop, $35
  • DIY doors and drawer fronts, $40
  • Cabinet hardware from Home Depot, $12
  • Paint (Arizona Tan by Behr) from Home Depot: $16

Scrap Wood Shelves

  • Wood brackets from Home Depot: $10.50

Shower Curtain –

  • Main fabric, queen size sheet: on hand
  • Accent fabric: provided by Fabric Warehouse Direct
  • Extra large eyelets from JoAnn Fabrics: $9.50
  • Extra long 86″ shower curtain liner from Bed, Bath & Beyond: $29.99
  • Shower curtain rod from Bed, Bath & Beyond: $29.99

Painted Floor Cloth –

  • Vinyl floor remnant from Home Depot: $24.97
  • Clear sealer: on hand

Flower and Vine Artwork –

  • All supplies: on hand

Walls –

  • Wood and trim from Home Depot: $45
  • White paint, Polar Bear by Behr, Home Depot: $29
  • Dark teal paint, Mystic Forest by Behr, Home Depot: $29
  • Premixed drywall mud from Home Depot: $13
  • Zinsser Oil-based Cover Stain primer from Home Depot: $18

Lighting –

  • Vanity light from Home Depot: $39
  • Replacement glass shades from Home Depot: $12.00  (The original shades didn’t allow enough clearance between the shades and the wall for the mirror frame to fit.)
  • Tiny Hampton Bay ceiling fan from Home Depot: $60

Accessories –

  • Soap pump from Bed, Bath & Beyond: $9.99
  • Candle and candle holder from Bed, Bath & Beyond: $14
  • Basket from Hobby Lobby: $14.99

Miscellaneous:

  • Includes caulk, wood glue, construction adhesive, nails, etc.:  $75

TOTAL MAKEOVER COST:  $996.93

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    Mark E Tisdale
    March 12, 2013 at 9:19 am

    Truly excellent! I knew that I’d like the final product even though it was hard seeing the vision when it was part way through! I really love that you shared this project all the way through so that we could see the general rehab chaos as well was the before and after. It made it so much more real!

    I don’t remember seeing the ceiling fan mentioned along the way. I would never have thought to put one in a bathroom but I really like it. I like the style you chose and the diminutive size! Neat!

    Anyway, no surprise but the after should turn heads when you get ready to sell in a way the before wouldn’t have! LOL

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      Kristi's husband
      March 12, 2013 at 2:58 pm

      Kristi put that fan in about a year ago or so for me since I have heat in tolerance due to MS. It is a huge help.

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        Mark E Tisdale
        March 12, 2013 at 8:56 pm

        It coordinates so well with everything else in the room, I would have totally thought it was a recent purchase to go with everything else. Anyway, it is a nice fan and glad it is so beneficial to you!

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      Gwyneth Evans
      July 22, 2013 at 8:58 am

      I’d love to know more about HOW the ceiling fan was installed! My bathroom has no air circulation, I think it would be perfect.
      Gwyn

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      Margaret Pickett
      March 26, 2019 at 8:18 am

      Hi,
      I can’t find yet where I can send an email. Basically I want to say that I LOVE your blog and so much of what you show is encouraging and doable. I just moved in to a very small condo after living for years in bigger houses. I love my condo but it is not great for storage (I do have a basement.) I am so encouraged by your creativity! Thanks for the ideas.

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    Evelyn Wedgeworth
    March 12, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Awesome! What a fabulous job!

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    Mary Carr
    March 12, 2013 at 9:38 am

    Wow, it’s GORGEOUS!!!! Love the ceiling fan (instead of those ugly bathroom fans), love the artwork, love the countertop (and thinking about doing the same in our bathrooms), love the colors, love the rug. Stunning! Thanks for sharing everything!

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    Cindy Miller
    March 12, 2013 at 9:40 am

    Great redo. I’ve been trying to get ahold of you to do some work on my blog. Are you not doing that anymore? If so contact me 910-986-0289. [email protected] Thanks

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    Heather
    March 12, 2013 at 9:54 am

    SWOON!! I am so in love with yellow and navy (my wedding colors). I have been trying to convince my fiance to let me paint navy walls somewhere in our house, but he has been against it….maybe if I show him how fabulous this bathroom looks, he will agree. You did a great job!

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    Ellen
    March 12, 2013 at 9:57 am

    So awesome. Come and do our little mini bathroom!

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    Megan @ Rappsody in Rooms
    March 12, 2013 at 10:04 am

    WOW! I am a new reader and I am officially blown away. Your ideas and what you do for such a small amount of money is pretty much mind blowing. Can’t wait to keep reading about your projects!

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    Nicole
    March 12, 2013 at 10:08 am

    You need a round of applause!! What an amazing transformation.

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    Ellen
    March 12, 2013 at 10:11 am

    This is a wonderful way to do a reveal with photos and links to the projects at the bottom of your post. I love it.

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    Chriss A. Wilson
    March 12, 2013 at 10:11 am

    Absolutely love it!!!

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    Diane
    March 12, 2013 at 10:41 am

    Absolutely fabulous–I love it all!

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    Tami
    March 12, 2013 at 10:52 am

    It looks beautiful! You did an amazing job and I love your creativity!! Just curious how much you would say you spent on the bathroom redo?

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    Gilmer Gal
    March 12, 2013 at 11:20 am

    I believe the first buyers to view this house will probably want to sign a contract. It is so beautiful, and I’m pretty sure there are no other units as fab as yours. Kristi, I can’t wait for you to get your new home and start working on it. That is going to be FUN (at least for me-HA).

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    Lynn
    March 12, 2013 at 11:48 am

    I love blue and yellow together. This bathroom is awesome now. You did an amazing job. And I love how you documented each step (esp for someone like me whose biggest remodel so far has been paint!!) Love everything about it…. the mirror, the counter, the shower curtain, the shelves over the toilet. You rock!!

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    brehaut
    March 12, 2013 at 11:51 am

    Love the after. What a wonderful job!!!! Was wondering what length shower curtain liner you used since you did the floor to ceiling length and where did you find it?

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    Susan M.
    March 12, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Amazing what a creative spirit with a “can do”and fearless attitude can accomplish in 20 days!

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    Little Bit
    March 12, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    It looks fabulous! and that mirror… wow! it looks amazing, and I can’t believe all the work you put into it to make your tiles for it… It’s all just great! Little Bit from http://www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com

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    Beth Swartz
    March 12, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    I have truly enjoyed “watching” you makeover your bathroom. You did a fantastic job and I feel so proud of you, which I know is weird since I don’t know you, but still…

    What are you making over next? I’m ready for your next makeover! (You don’t need sleep, right?) 🙂

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    Kimberly @ West Coast at Home
    March 12, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Kristi, this looks absolutely amazing! I can’t believe your ingenuity! Who would ever come up with a mosaic yard stick mirror? It’s absolutely fabulous. You have also inspired me with your home made vanity doors which look great. I have been contemplating making my own cupboard doors for the bathroom for years. My hesitation comes from my fear that if they aren’t laminated, will they one day warp in all the hot steam in there? You’ll have to let me know how they age. Once again, AMAZING job.

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    Kim
    March 12, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Beautiful bathroom…makes me want to start updating mine. I can’t wait to see your next project.

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    Anat
    March 12, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Applause!!! thank you for sharing all these little projects summing one fabulous bathroom.

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    April
    March 12, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    Wow! The finished product is beautiful! Following your makeover has been exciting, entertaining, and inspiring. I can’t wait for the next chapter:-)

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    Christine
    March 12, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    Wonderful job! It looks so bright and cheery now!

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    Sabina claus
    March 12, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Congrats!

    It looks amazing, now when are you coming to Colorado to help me with mine…lol, i would never have that vision!

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    Beth
    March 12, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Kristi, looks really good! Love the color palette you chose and all the things you made..It all makes the room!

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    Angela
    March 12, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Amazing job!!!! I love the blue and yellow color scheme.

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    Stacie
    March 12, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Love it! It looks beautiful! I love the colors.

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    Gen
    March 12, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Looks amazing! I don’t know if you did this for all your other finished rooms, but I really liked following you on the 20 day process! You have such a unique taste in design that matches mine quite well (complicated… can’t do simple). I find it so amazing the things you come up with, and this was no exception! The mirror frame is my favorite part. I love the countertop, too. So… bedroom now?! lol

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      Kristi Linauer
      March 13, 2013 at 12:58 am

      I actually think I’m going to do the living room next. But right now, I get tired just thinking about it. I might need a few days off before I start on it. 🙂

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    Recreate and decorate
    March 12, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Omg that looks amazing and I love the colors and the shower curtain. I have painted over wall paper too! In fact my husband just got through prepping the seams.

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    Peggy
    March 12, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    I LOVE what you did to your bathroom! It is so refreshing to see color used in a room. It seems so many are just using white, off white or gray. I need to live with color and this combination is great! My favorite things in the room are the mirror and shower curtain….yellow is one of my favorites and I love the color gradation. Perfect! Can’ wait to see what you do with the next room…….master or living room? Looking forward to your next project.

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    Kelly Palmer
    March 12, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    Absolutely beautiful Kristi and I can’t wait to follow your next project!!!

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    Debi
    March 12, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    Amazing….as usual!! I really adore the shower curtain, you are so creative.

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    terrillr
    March 12, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Love, Love, LOVE it, and extra love for the ceiling fan! I’ve never thought of a ceiling fan in the bath, don’t know why, I have one in every other room (must have item for the TX summers).

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    Carol-Anne
    March 12, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    My favourite part is the whole vanity area! It looks sooooo much more fresh & cheerful!

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    Mrs Mike
    March 12, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    oh, this is absolutely LOVELY!!!! I don’t see how any future buyer wouldn’t love everything in here! This is really an amazing transformation. You have such a good sense for what works in a room. Congrat’s on another wonderful room transformation!

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    Priscilla
    March 12, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    You are truely talented!! Your bathroom is absolutely gorgeous! I love your website & posts, keep inspiring us by doing what you love!

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    Traci (@beneathmyheart)
    March 12, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    It looks great, Kristi!!! Great job on everything. 🙂

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    Terri
    March 12, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    AMAZING RE-DO!

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    Lisa Dane
    March 12, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Kristi,

    Simply Ahhhhhmazing!

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    Lori jones
    March 12, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    WOW!!! What a great job !!! I so want to do something with mine but we nt and don’t want to put in a lot of money and sweat and not be able to take it with us.

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    Carla
    March 12, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Kristi – are the shelves stained the same color as the vanity top? Entire room looks great!

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      Kristi Linauer
      March 13, 2013 at 1:02 am

      Yes, they’re the same. Both the shelves and the vanity countertop are cedar, and I sanded the wood and then applied one coat of Minwax Early American stain, and the one coat of Minwax Special Walnut stain.

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    Kevin
    March 12, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    I love the colors. I always loved harvest gold , Now it’s making a come back. As dose everything. It looks rich with the teal/turquoise. My favorite is the mirror project you did. It brings a high end look to the bath. Ruffles to are back but glad to see the modern pressed style of them. So clean looking. By using rich color you have made the space interesting so the eye pauses though out the room. It just goes to show you small spaces look great & spacious without going to white ,white, white such a common misconception. All for under a $1000. WOW

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    Deanna
    March 12, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    Looks Great!

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    JP
    March 12, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    Fantastic improvements! But, one question: Where is the toilet paper or tp holder?

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      Kristi Linauer
      March 13, 2013 at 1:04 am

      Haha! I was wondering if anyone would notice that. 🙂 The basket on the shelf is for extra toilet paper, and…well…as far as a toilet paper holder goes? I completely forgot. 🙂 I didn’t realize it until I was taking pictures. I’ll have to get one, and probably install it on the side of the vanity, where the old one was. Or maybe I’ll just stick with the basket and let the next owners worry about the TP holder. 😉

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        JP
        March 13, 2013 at 7:36 am

        Thanks for clearing that up, Kristi! Haha! I thought you might have some sort of secret way of hiding it in a pretty way I couldn’t see! Looks so nice without that boring but necessary item, doesn’t it. Your new bathroom is really stunning.

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    Sharon B.
    March 12, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    WOOHOOO! It turned out so beautiful! It’s so fresh but also warm looking. You shouldn’t have any problem selling your place by the time you’re done with it. You are so creative Kristi, you continue to amaze me after two years of following your blog! 🙂 Sharon

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    Denise Hughes
    March 12, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    I love the look and all the work you did. I was just wondering where you are going to hang your wet towels?

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      Kristi Linauer
      March 13, 2013 at 1:08 am

      Ummm….yeah….that’s another thing (along with the lack of toilet paper holder) that you weren’t supposed to notice. 😀 I think for now, I’ll just drape it over the side of the tub. I really don’t want to put up a towel rack on the wall, and the only other thing I can think of is to install some sort of hook actually on the tub surround, so that it’s hidden behind the shower curtain. That’s not ideal, but I just don’t want a towel rack cluttering up the wall. So maybe I’ll let the next owners decide. 😉

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        Denise Hughes
        March 13, 2013 at 1:53 am

        Yeah, tp holders just seem to get in the way and/or fall off just when you need them!
        We love hooks for towels in our house though. Apparently hanging a towel over a bar
        is a lost art….sigh.

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        Jennifer
        March 14, 2013 at 6:50 pm

        My husband and I use hook racks that hang over the back of the door for our towels. Might be a good solution for you!

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    val
    March 12, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    That is truly a beautiful transformation!

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    Christina @ The Frugal Homemaker
    March 12, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    Your bathroom looks amazing, Kristi!! Can’t believe you did it in 20 days and for under $1000 too. was the $1000 budget a goal too?

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      Kristi Linauer
      March 13, 2013 at 1:11 am

      I actually didn’t have a specific budget in mind when I started. My goal was just to do each project as inexpensively as possible. 🙂

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    Diane | An Extraordinary Day
    March 12, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    What an awesome transformation Kristi!! You should be very proud. 🙂

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    Lisa T
    March 12, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Oh Kristi, this is gorgeous! Lots of work in that little baby, too. I’m so glad you did this before and after special post-the pics are amazing! Great job!

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    Nicki
    March 12, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    Love the entire thing! The tiny ceiling fan is adorbs! I have a good question for your blogging help section. I have not a clue how to properly grab a button that actually links to the site! I end up copying and pasting the image and then putting in a link to the site right under. I would love to know the proper way to do that.

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    Kimberly
    March 12, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    Kristi, I am blown away with how well the entire bathroom turned out! It’s like one of those breathtaking B&E decorating reveals they do on T.V.! But for the layout of the space, there’s no way to tell it’s even the same space, the change is so total and remarkable. I am duly impressed, and bow down to your DIY refurb mojo! Removing that bulky above-toilet cabinet was totally the way to go, it opens the space up dramatically. Everything about the new space is perfect, I wouldn’t change a single thing. And I must say, I am in love with your teeny tiny little ceiling fan, it’s the cutest thing ever. Also, thank you for providing such an organized accounting of what was replaced and cost, and also for quick links to your various projects. You have one of the most “together” well done DIY/Decor blogs in blogland!

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      Kimberly
      March 12, 2013 at 11:03 pm

      **Oh for Pete’s sake, I mean “B&A decorating reveals” (as in, before and AFTER), jeez, guess I’m just brain dead from work today!**

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    Laura
    March 12, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    Amazing! I need you to come do my whole house! (Right after you get my blog built, LOL)

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    Barbara @ DIY Home Staging Tips
    March 12, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    Great makeover, Kristi! You are an amazing person for your determination and creativity. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

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    Beata
    March 13, 2013 at 2:56 am

    simply wonderful!!!!

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    Donna Allgaier-Lamberti
    March 13, 2013 at 6:49 am

    You did an amazing job, truly amazing – what an updated and FRESH bathroom. While every little feature might not be for me or my personal bathroom, this makeover really shows your terrific design ideas and DYI talents. I especially love the fan, the blue painted wall bump-out (to hide it and make it just a part of the ceiling) and the colors. I’m a huge fan of a homes colors coordinating from room to room and you have certainly done this in your overall condo makeover. Can’t wait to see/hear how long the painted shower stall holds up (what a terrific economy option!!)
    Small House / Big Sky Donna / White Oak Studio Designs / SW Michigan
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    Small House / Big Sky Donna / White Oak Studio Designs / SW Michigan
    Hand-Painted Vintage Furniture Transformations
    Blog: http://smallhouseunderabigsky.wordpress.com
    Facebook: [email protected] (for portfolio of chalk painted work)

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    Gladys
    March 13, 2013 at 6:50 am

    AWESOME job, Kristi. It looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

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    Sue
    March 13, 2013 at 7:05 am

    This bathroom redo looks terrific! I really like everything you’ve done. I noticed in the ‘before and after’ how much bigger the bathroom appears when the big cabinet was removed. Wowzers! Isn’t it funny how one thing can make such a huge difference? This should help increase the value of your home and bring in the buyers. Great job!

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    Erin
    March 13, 2013 at 8:00 am

    Soooo incredible! you are an inspiration and you should be very proud of all the HARD work you put into this bathroom. Your house should sell in no time as you have totally made your house unique and set apart from the rest! Can’t wait to see the next room you tackle!

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    Vicki
    March 13, 2013 at 8:22 am

    Absolutely beautiful.

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    Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way
    March 13, 2013 at 8:30 am

    You did an amazing job! Love the transformation! The planked wall is amazing!

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    Runt
    March 13, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Wow wow wow!! It looks amazing!! I bet you feel so proud of yourself and you totally should!!! Congratulations and great job!!! You should take a nice, relaxing break and then come help me with my bathroom! Haha – just kidding. =] Great job though!!

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    Keith
    March 13, 2013 at 10:24 am

    I love the light you have introduced. I am not sure how removing cupboards and replacing them with open shelves reduces the apparent clutter but it certainly does. Good job.

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      Keith
      March 13, 2013 at 10:30 am

      Could you remove the link at the end of my post please? I have no idea how I added it and it goes to a non-page anyway.

      Sorry for the trouble.

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    Michelle
    March 13, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Looks wonderful!!!! Shows what one can do with a small budget and a lot of creativity. You should be very proud. 🙂

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    Siggie
    March 13, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Wow…It turned out beautiful! Very inspiring!

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    Amy
    March 13, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I loved watching this transformation from the very beginning to the end. I love how the finished product looks! You really are an inspiration in the DIY world. After watching you, I believe that I really could jump in and do it myself. We are working on our bathroom now but can’t afford to do an entire transformation. Thank you for sharing your projects!!!

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    Pat
    March 13, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Wow, this is amazing. You took a plain ordinary bath and turned it into a eye-catcher. Great job.

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    Jen L.
    March 13, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    I love your bathroom! It’s such a bright space now. This makeover is FANTASTIC! It has been fun to watch and learn “how to” on so many DIY things.

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    Katherine (harpsandollie.blogspot.com)
    March 13, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    You’re bathroom looks amazing. I am really love your choices! Good job!

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    Priscilla
    March 13, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Your bathroom is beautiful! Thank you for sharing it for all to see & be inspired. I hope to be a hardcore d.i.y. like yourself!

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    Lisa
    March 13, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    Beautiful job! You have brought such life into this bathroom. I am amazed at how talented you are..sewing, painting, tiling, plumbing, carpentry and electrical!! My gosh..is there anything you can’t do? I am inspired every time I read your blog!

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    DM
    March 13, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    Its beautiful. You did an awesome job. Thanks for the inspiration.

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    Kim A.
    March 13, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    A.MA.ZING. All of your hard work really paid off. I think the mirror is my favorite thing in the room. The whole room is so fresh looking!

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    Krista
    March 13, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    Looks fabulous! My very very favourite parts are the paneling and the tile mirror you made! That mirror truly makes the room! Congrats on your beautiful new bathroom!
    Krista

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    Althea
    March 14, 2013 at 12:39 am

    Massive improvement! And I am amazed you did it in 20 days (and I watched), it would have taken me 20 months at least.

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    Kim
    March 14, 2013 at 6:18 am

    You should be very proud. I could never do all those tool tasks! Looks professional.

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    Marti
    March 14, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Hi Kristi, I love your blog and your decorating taste and think you are awesome. For you there is nothing you can’t reach. You make wonders. God bless you.

    Marti from Hungary, Europe

    p.s.: I’m looking forward to see you tackling the living room. Can I see a before pic somewhere?

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    Jessica Sala
    March 15, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    Congrats for making your goal! It’s been fun watching the process!

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    Janet
    March 16, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Your bathroom looks fabulous!! Thank you for sharing all your creative talent. I still think you should do a video painting technique tutorial for the flowers you did on the floor mat because that’s my favorite part of this room 🙂 Congratulations and you should feel very proud of all your hard work.

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    Ayisha
    March 17, 2013 at 10:15 am

    Fantastic. You are definately on the grind girl. I can’t wait to see what you do with a house. I may die from shock.

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    Ayisha
    March 17, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Fantastic, you are definitely on the grind girl. I can’t wait to see what you do with a house. I may die of shock.

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    Ayisha
    March 17, 2013 at 10:25 am

    Excellent job. You are on the grind girl. I can’t wait to see what you do with a house.

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    maude
    March 17, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Fabulous job and certainly worth the effort:)
    Maude

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    Suzy @ Worthing Court
    March 21, 2013 at 6:50 am

    Kristi – Your bathroom looks phenomenal! I’ve really enjoyed watching your progress along the way. One question – how well does the small ceiling fan work? Does it provide good airflow? We have a tiny beach condo with a tiny bathroom that could really use a ceiling fan as opposed to the portable fan that we keep set up in there. BTW – I loved your post the other day about whether a not a home has to be neutral everything in order to attract buyers. I totally agree with your take on things! Thank you!

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      Kristi Linauer
      March 21, 2013 at 8:05 am

      Suzy, the ceiling fan works really well. Of course, it’s tiny, so it won’t move as much air as those giant fans. But that’s to be expected with these tiny, stubby arms on this fan. But even so, I was quite surprised at how much air it moved. I highly recommend them for small rooms like bathrooms or even laundry rooms.

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    Living Room Makeover – The Awful (And Awfully Boring) Before
    March 25, 2013 at 9:14 am

    […] time for me to get on the ball with my living room makeover!  I finished up my whirlwind bathroom makeover, took a couple of weeks off of DIYing to rest up, and now it’s […]

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    Jena @ Involving Color
    March 25, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Oh my goodness Kristi, your bathroom looks amazing! The dark teal with the yellow and white is a stunning combo. I’m kind of obsessed with dark blue colors right now, and I’d love to feature this on my paint color blog. You wouldn’t have to do a thing, just let me know if you’re interested! BTW – I can’t WAIT to see what you come up with for your living room!

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    Lori
    March 29, 2013 at 6:53 am

    Kristi!!! You are absolutely AMAZING!! You have totally inspired me! 20 days are you KIDDING me! You are like a DIY Queen! Btw… did I tell you how absolutely adorable your bathroom is??
    Blessings to you, darling!
    Lori 🙂

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    Leigh
    April 4, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MUCH OF A BLESSING YOU ARE TO ME….My color “delights” are almost the same as yours…(such great taste)…I have a 1300 sqft home and I am TOTALLY inspired by your pics and determined/worthy ways…Just please share with me how you turn your inspiriations into reality without being afraid……I love color, but I also know that sometimes you can get crazy with it (not in a good way)…so help me, oh knowledgeable one….HELP ME!!!!!
    Thanks! Leigh

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    Living Room Makeover – The Demolition Begins
    April 10, 2013 at 9:33 am

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    Lisa
    April 11, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Okay Kristi! First of all, you should have your own cable tv show!!! You are so talented!and secondly, I suppose your addiction to decorating is the only healthy addiction!
    I really enjoy your blog,
    Lisa

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    [email protected]
    April 12, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Totally AMAZING!

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    Craig
    April 19, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Your bathroom makeover looks terrific!

    I pinned this to The Home Depot’s Bathroom Design Ideas & Inspiration board on Pinterest.

    Thanks!

    -Craig, from The Home Depot

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    Amanda
    April 23, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    Great job!
    As I am looking to refresh a bathroom on a budget, how is the refinished tub holding up? I have read some complaints about that product peeling after a few weeks and was curious about your experience.
    Thanks and congrats on your new bathroom!

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    Living Room DIY Built-In Bookcases, Part 1
    April 25, 2013 at 9:30 am

    […] lip at the top of each cabinet.  I used scrap pieces of  1/4-inch hardboard (the stuff I used on the wood slat walls in my bathroom) as spacers towards the back of the cabinets, and then screwed them […]

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    Junida Bitas
    April 30, 2013 at 2:23 am

    Fantastic! I was browsing and looking on designs on how to redo our bathroom and this is wonderful. I am glad if you can tell me the size of your new bathroom makeover. I am from Philippines and we do have a small space bathroom and even our own house is quite a little bit just for a 4 person I really want to renovate it and now i have the idea on how. thanks to you for sharing this blog…

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    JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose
    May 5, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Hi, you’ve done an outstanding job on the entire room. I’m most impressed with the counter top, as I’ve been searching for an affordable double vanity with top that won’t bust my budget, and I think you’ve solved my problem. Again it’s all very nice!
    JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose

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    Kathy Tobacco
    May 28, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    Gorgeous! But how did you put up that wainscoting on the walls for 45 dollars? I hate to bring a room with that much though down to one detail but to me the wall treatment makes the room look expensive and over the top. I love it. I can’t figure out how you did it but I have seen you pull a rabbit out of a hat a few time so I am very curious. I have looked and looked at the walls but can’t figure out what you have done to make them look like wood panels- wainscoting – which is expensive.

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    Mike
    June 15, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    Geez!, I would never have the patience for all that work!, it looks so good!< good job!.

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    Plumbing Tips You Can Do By Yourself | Dryer Repair Solution
    June 26, 2013 at 8:16 pm

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    Our Condo Floor Plan
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    bbrunophotography
    August 1, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Your posts prove that small changes make a gigantic difference. I *love* that you chose yellow for this bathroom, Kristi! So cheerful and really brings a whole new feeling to the space. You inspire me!

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    Neighborhood Spy: Textured Walls | Interior Complex
    August 17, 2013 at 8:02 am

    […] Addicted 2 Decorating shows what adding some wood paneling in the bathroom can do for a space. The texture, the color (white), and the other colors in the room give an updated, comfortable vibe. […]

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    Erin Rader
    November 1, 2013 at 11:12 am

    Man, your “Before” bathroom looks like mine! I was just telling my husband last night that I’m getting the “itch” to start the bathroom redo. I had a wood counter-top in mind. Thanks for the inspiration, girl! Erin @ UpcycledUgly

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    Angie P
    December 18, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Wow, what a beautiful re-do, looks amazing! the before def looks like most of our washrooms. :p
    Angie P.

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    A Completely New Direction For My Living Room Walls
    January 27, 2014 at 10:28 am

    […] Forest – This is the color that I used in the hallway bathroom at the condo.  It’s one of my all-time […]

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    Laurie
    May 9, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    Kristi –
    You are amazing! I was wondering if you talked more about the flooring in this room. Did you put your flooring on top of the existing vinyl? I saw where you layer it on concrete. Did you do anything different here.
    Laurie

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    Diane
    July 15, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Wow!! Luv the bathroom colors an everything you did…gorgeous! ! I used to b the diy diva when I was in better health now the hubs does it for me..lol…great job!! 🙂

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    Clarice
    August 1, 2014 at 10:07 am

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    I suppose for now i’ll settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to
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    Dawn Ocasio
    October 30, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    Love this bathroom!! Wish I was creative. Where did you get the glass jars from? I have been looking every where for jars like this and can’t seem to find them anywhere.

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    Tara
    January 13, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    Hiya:)

    I was wondering about the countertop – I want to do this on a larger scale in the kitchen. It is by no means a HUGE countertop, but i have a lot of cedar planks left over from the fencing job I did a few years ago and think it would look awesome. This may be a dumb question, but is there a reason why you just didn’t just glue the cedar planks straight on the old countertop. I will have a larger two basin porcelain drop in sink, and think that the old countertop will provide a little more support? Or should I rip out the old countertop as you did and get a thick plywood and then glue the cedar planks to the plywood and follow your steps form there??

    I look forward to your response

    – New to the whole DIY house projects and need all the advice I can get:)

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    Véronique
    February 9, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Beautiful transformation Kristi!

    I’m curious, do you do significant and concrete planning before you tackle your projects? Or are you more of a big picture, take it as it comes kind of person?

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    Jean C.
    January 9, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    You are amazing! I admire your resourcefulness and your can-do attitude. I have a very small bathroom that I use regularly, too and storage is such an issue. I’ve been putting off putting in open shelving, but you’ve inspired me! Thank you. I love your blog!