Ohmygoodness you guys! I've been super duper crazy busy cuz my grandma was coming for her annual visit- and oh my gosh our spare room was a disaster area. I had a ginormous list of things I wanted to accomplish before her visit- so although I didn't get a post published before she got here last week- I have several completed projects that will be coming out in the next little while {yay!}

Our guest bath was in dire need of an update. It was decorated with items from our last home-all shades of brown and tan. The bathroom doesn't have a window and the only natural light comes from the bedroom across the hall. The shadow on the shower curtain is me taking the pic- blasted room, so hard to photograph!!

For those of you who are new to my blog- we RENT! I know it's practically a dirty word in DIY blogging. So although there are no painted cabinets or walls- I think these before and afters look totally different!
I guess maybe the before wasn't ugly, but I was completely over it. I'm on a decorating mission, no more tan!
The room just received an update bringing it into the 20th century and making it seem a part of our home! It's crazy what decor can do, even in a bathroom, to make the room feel different.
So of course there's shades of gray and typography to make the room feel more like "us." A mixture of old and new objects make the space seem collected over time.
Some of the little details...
I almost titled this post "No Paint Makeover," until I remembered I had painted the now gray mirrors and chalkboard over the toilet. But I can't believe how different a room can look with a tired old bathroom can look with some new accessories and decor.

I knew I wanted the room to feel crisp and clean. Of course gray was a must to tie into the rest of out home. But I had this idea about juxtaposing the gray with gold. A color combo I haven't seem very often. But I thought it would be fun, especially with the pop of yellow from the shower curtain.
Sources:
- Shower Curtain, Bath Mat, Soap Dish- West Elm
- Towels- Ralph Lauren Home, from TJMaxx
- Gold Letters and Laundry sign- Hobby Lobby
- Frames, Mirrors, Glass Jars and Chalkboard- owned or made

Now I feel like the formerly plain walls feel like a design choice. The whole room feels crisp and clean- just how you'd want a bathroom to feel! What do you think? Have you dealt with any rental design problems? Or made over your bathroom lately?
I love the gray and gold! Great job showing what people can do with (almost) no paint!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this!
ReplyDeleteWe rent aswell and I've been trying to find ways to make my home look nice without painting
Fabulous! Love the gray mixed with the gold, the fun letters, the chalkboard and the pop of yellow! We rented while we remodeled and I didn't even try to make that scary bathroom look good!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Gorgeous!! Everythimg looks great!!! I love the gold with the gray :)
ReplyDeleteReally pretty!
ReplyDeleteUm yes, it's totally different. I'm digging the shower curtain and the bold, gold letters!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Modern, clean and fresh!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Love your color pallet, and the before and afters are WONDERFUL! This project would be perfect for our linky party featuring "Transformations" called Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal, I know our readers would love to see it too! (It starts Friday, March 2nd 2012 at 7:00 am MST and reoccures every 1st and 3rd Friday)
ReplyDelete-Whitney @ TheRoosterAndTheHen
VERY pretty! i love the grey and gold together. suddenly, gold has become one of my go-to colors. very strange. :o)
ReplyDeleteWonderful job! I love the new colorful look, much better!
ReplyDeleteThis is a GREAT transformation! I LOVE that shower curtain and actually just ordered the midnight blue version for my boys' bathroom! Thanks for the inspiration - looks great!
ReplyDeleteFantastic transformation. I just found your blog via Vanessa's (nifty thrifty) and I am so glad I did. We too rent, and trying to make some rooms that are older than I am look like "us" is a real challenge. Looking forward to more of your posts. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic transformation (I just found you through a comment you left on Vanessa's blog - Nifty Thrifty - and I am so glad I did). I too rent - and sometimes coming up with a way to make something that is quite a bit older than myself look like "us" is a real challenge.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the shower curtain. The letters look great too.
ReplyDeletemegan
craftycpa.blogspot.com
Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the Sunday Showcase Party! http://queenofsavings.com
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fabulous redo! You completely transformed that space. It is bright and fresh and chic! Shared it on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteHolly
(I adore the little details - those buttons!)
Pretty! I love that curtain and it really brighten up the room!
ReplyDeleteYou've done a great job!
ReplyDeleteThe old bathroom was awesome and the new bathroom is "fabulous darling"!!!! So cute!!! Nice going!!! I hope G'ma appreciated it! xoxSue
ReplyDeletegreat re-vamp! so fresh and lovely.
ReplyDeletecheryl xox.
YOur bathroom looks great Becca! I like the photo of you peaking round the corner taking the picture!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Very nice! I have a gold and black bathroom that needs an update soon and you've given me some ideas of how to accessorize it. And believe me there are plenty of days when I wish we were renting our house! :-) I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI love the letters on the wall spelling BATH. Great job.
ReplyDeleteBenita
It looks lovely
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought to do that color combination! This room looks fabulous. It broke my heart when I was renting, too, and couldn't paint. But you did a great job with this bathroom's makeover -- you don't even notice that the walls are white!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great, Becca!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your transformation! Thanks for showing what you can do without having to redo everything! I featured this at So Very Creative. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeletehttp://soverycreative.blogspot.com/2012/03/gray-gold-bathroom-revamp.html
Really good job!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bathroom and how clean and updated it looks! Another great project and I so appreciat you linking up...this will be one of my top five picks for the week. I'm sure your Grandma will love your place and spending time with you. Take care!
ReplyDeleteStunning! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteStunning! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteVery cool!! I love how the word Bath is almost perfect in a mirror image!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I love those gold letters you used! I really like your new header too :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job, as always!
--Katie
Loved this when I first saw it and it's still fabulous - checking you out again through The Rooster & The Hen link party!
ReplyDeleteKelly
That looks so classy and fabulous! I would love for you to share this on "Pin It & Win It Wednesday @ www.cheapcraftymama.com!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks terrific! Hugs and happy weekend wishes!
ReplyDeleteyou are right - it does make such a difference without paint!! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the revamp! You thought of every detail! So pretty and we are so glad that you shared it with us!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Trish
Looks great! I love the big "BATH" letters!
ReplyDeleteWe are running a Before and After Link party to support Habitat for Humanity, with a chance to be featured on other big blogs and win gift cards. Would love if you entered! http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/2012-before-after-series/
Info is out of this world, I would bang to see more from your writers.
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It's beautiful Becca! We rent too and my favorite part about renting is that it makes you get really creative! You've got it down pat :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Chelsea! I'm thrilled you liked it! It's been a fun challenge!
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