08/11/2026
Renovation #2: hall bathroom.
And apparently my solution to dated fixtures, builder-grade everything and a tired tub and surround is…tear it all apart. 😂
Swipe for the evidence.
This little bathroom didn’t need to become bigger to feel completely different. The footprint stayed relatively simple, but nearly everything else changed — flooring, tub & surround, tile, vanity, countertop, fixtures, lighting, mirror, hardware and finishes.
One thing I’ve learned from renovating homes: not every room needs an expensive architectural reinvention.
Sometimes the better investment is figuring out what isn’t working, keeping what does, and spending the money where it will have the greatest visual and functional impact.
I kept this one warm and neutral with large-format tile, wood tones and brushed brass — something that feels current without (hopefully) screaming “2026!” five years from now.
The middle of a renovation is rarely pretty.
But THAT is exactly why I love a good before and after.
Kitchen ✔️
Bathroom ✔️
Plenty more chaos where these came from. 😂