Volume 10: October

Change is a good thing, I promise

We all love options

Everyone likes change, right? Just kidding. Change can be scary which is why many times it is easier for things to stay the same. If you’ve taken on the big task of doing a remodel then this isn’t you. You were ready for a change. Change can be wonderful, especially when we have a chance to plan for it.

A bathroom remodel is full of permanent change. Great planning is important in selecting tile and plumbing fixtures as they are not easy to just “switch out”. On the other hand, accessories, artwork, and even hardware can be switched up for a fresh look even after a remodel. 

We recently finished a hall bathroom project with a client and wanted to show them different ways to personalize their space. Whether you want to change the look due to a life event, change of season, or simply to freshen up your space there are easy ways to do this.

Where we started

This bathroom was completely gutted with all the fixtures staying in their existing locations. We said goodbye to tile counters and Hollywood vanity lighting. In came a new bathtub, vanity, toilet, fixtures…..EVERYTHING.

After some big changes

The clients prefer a clean mid-century inspired style so I had to incorporate that look into a traditional 1990’s house. We achieved this design with a mixture of tiles, a floating vanity, high-contract black and white. 

Here’s the happy result using neutral accessories and a pop of color in the flowers.

We also had a little fun and played pretend for when a college aged daughter returns home from college. How can we personalize for her use? By switching up the accessories and adding in a few personal items, we've easily created a space that is her style. These simple updates bring a new feeling to a finished space.

These are photographs that I took while working with our fabulous photographer Julie Mannell. Please be sure to check out our Houzz profile for the finished project pictures.

See you next month!