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Ideas for Small Bathroom Update: Give Your Boring Bathroom A Fresh, New Look

Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas with before and after pictures featured by top US DIY blog, Domestic Blonde.
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It may just be the little bathroom downstairs, but in reality it’s the bathroom our family uses the most. It is the only downstairs bathroom, so we are in and out of it ALL day long. It didn’t match the rest of the living area, and when my husband even says the room is a hot mess – you know it’s time for an update.

I wasn’t sure what my plan exactly was when I started. I just knew the feeling I wanted the space to have.. Cozy, yet modern. Fresh, bright and inviting.

Here is our small bathroom before I started tearing it apart like it was demo day on Fixer Upper. I love a good demo day..

Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas with before and after pictures featured by top US DIY blog, Domestic Blonde.
Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas with before and after pictures featured by top US DIY blog, Domestic Blonde.

Why are there 3 random chunks of wood on the wall like that, you ask? No idea. For some reason I thought it was a good use of some scrap wood about.. 5 years ago. It just stayed there.

Here are the changes I made in the room, and I really do looove it all.

Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas with before and after pictures featured by top US DIY blog, Domestic Blonde.

ITEMS FOR BATHROOM UPDATE:

I started with a fresh coat of paint – Simply White by Benjamin Moore. Just this step alone completely changed the room.

I went with a mix of matte black and brass for the fixtures and hardware. Although I really wanted to go with brass for the faucet, I ended up deciding on black. While looking at other gold faucets, they seemed to show spots and fingerprints so easily. With the amount of times we use this sink in a day, the last thing I want to worry about is a messy looking faucet.

You couldn’t keep me away from the gold though, so I mixed it all together and gotta say, I like it better than if it were all the same color. And the vanity light is a fun, modern touch.

The vanity is solid, with soft-close doors, and it came fully assembled in this gorgeous light grey color. I ordered the countertop separately- and LOVE it. It’s a white quartz with grey vain throughout.

Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas with before and after pictures featured by top US DIY blog, Domestic Blonde.

I decided to add this half wall of shiplap on a whim one day, I feel like it was a great decision, it completely tied the space together. Not only does it make the room feel cozier, it turned a boring wall into a little feature spot.

Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas with before and after pictures featured by top US DIY blog, Domestic Blonde: shiplap wall and art in bathroom
Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas with before and after pictures featured by top US DIY blog, Domestic Blonde: modern bathroom update, black and gold fixtures
Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas with before and after pictures featured by top US DIY blog, Domestic Blonde: before and after bathroom makeover

I may just hang out in this room now, because I love it so much. I will link up all the items I used, including the rug, which has become my most favorite rug of all time.

If you want to add a stenciled floor to your bathroom, check out my post with the step-by-step guide to a gorgeous (and affordable) floor.

SHOP MY SMALL BATHROOM UPDATE ESSENTIALS:

Ideas for Small Bathroom Update: Give Your Boring Bathroom A Fresh, New Look

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Ideas for Small Bathroom Update: Give Your Boring Bathroom A Fresh, New Look

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Comments

  1. Clean Space

    July 11, 2020 at 1:16 am

    Plants did really add beauty to every space. All in all, I’m lovin’ its look!

    Reply
  2. Lilly

    August 15, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Hi! I LOVE this bathroom redo. Could you share what you did with the countertop? It looks like you replaced it, but I couldn’t find a mention. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 8, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      Here is what I did with the countertop!
      https://domesticblonde.com/2016/12/09/the25countertop/

      Reply
      • lindsey

        October 24, 2020 at 7:08 pm

        Where did you buy the vanity countertop?

        Reply
        • Kelly

          October 24, 2020 at 9:14 pm

          The countertop comes already attached to the vanity! It’s so perfect

          Reply
  3. Lisa

    September 4, 2020 at 8:39 pm

    Where did you find the sink?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 8, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      The sink is from Lowes.com =)

      Reply
  4. Tressella Jaggers

    September 13, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    Where did you get the mirror over the sink

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 15, 2020 at 11:12 am

      So sorry I missed this! I just updated the links for the bathroom mirror! Its at the bottom of the blog post. https://domesticblonde.com/2020/01/22/small-bathroom-remodel-ideas-before-and-after/

      Reply
  5. Darcie

    October 22, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    Hi there! Bathroom looks great! Can you link to the vanity you bought? Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 23, 2020 at 9:50 am

      Hi! The vanity is already linked in the post. In the middle, and also at the bottom where the photos of the products used In the room are shown. Let me know if you still have issues. Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Sandy

    November 20, 2020 at 10:42 am

    Beautiful Bathroom! You are an inspiration! I am painting my existing cabinet so I’m only in need of a vanity top. What material is your vanity top? It looks like the options that came with your vanity are white carrara marble or white cultured marble. Which did you choose and are you happy with it? Is it solid white with no other color?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      November 25, 2020 at 12:14 pm

      That’s so nice, thank you!The material of the vanity top is quartz. It didn’t come with the vanity, I ordered it separately. I love it! So gorgeous! It’s white with a grey vain throughout. Quartz will be a better, more solid material of the choices you mentioned. Here is the top I got–> https://rstyle.me/+Y6xe2KuAH3iIiPS9NAm7OA

      Reply
  7. Elizabeth

    November 25, 2020 at 11:43 am

    What color paint is on the cabinet? So pretty!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      November 25, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      The vanity came completely assembled and in this pretty color! I highly recommend it, too. Here is the vanity link –> https://rstyle.me/+BTTCdosApOZTNXvhxRjH6g

      Reply
  8. Ava | HIREtrades

    November 25, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    Beautiful bathroom transformation Kelly! Love your choice of colour, it made the room look bigger. And your black faucet is so pretty.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 2, 2020 at 10:01 am

      Thank you so much! It’s amazing what a few changes can make

      Reply
  9. Nila D Kelly

    December 4, 2020 at 10:28 pm

    Interesting! Where did you find the sink?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 11, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      This is the sink I ordered, and I love it!
      https://rstyle.me/+Y6xe2KuAH3iIiPS9NAm7OA

      Reply
  10. Joselyn B

    January 6, 2021 at 1:27 am

    Love this room! What color did you paint the ship lap?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 15, 2021 at 8:51 am

      Thank you! Simply White by Benjamin Moore

      Reply
  11. Kelsey Ferguson

    January 9, 2021 at 9:05 pm

    You did such a beautiful job! Thank you for sharing — this is the exact layout of my small bathroom that I haven’t been able to crack.

    Two questions — do you have a post on how you installed the shiplap pieces? What piece did you use at the top to finish it?

    Also, do you happen to have a link for the medicine cabinet mirror to the right of your vanity mirror?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 15, 2021 at 8:51 am

      Thank you!
      I don’t have a tutorial on the shiplap. These are interlinking boards, which you can find at home depot. Super easy to install once you cut to length! I just grabbed a piece of trim for the top. I believe it is a 1 X 2″ board that I attached, and used very thin pieces of trim to finish the sides. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  12. Caley

    February 4, 2021 at 10:53 am

    I LOVE this bathroom, it’s perfect! Thank you for linking all the little details. Can I ask you where you got the basket?? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 17, 2021 at 8:55 am

      That is from Target!

      Reply
  13. caro

    February 4, 2021 at 7:54 pm

    Hi! Would you say the vanity is more of a cool or warm grey? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 17, 2021 at 8:54 am

      I would say a light/cool grey

      Reply
  14. Rebecca Petit

    February 5, 2021 at 10:54 am

    Hi there Kelly!
    I have been admiring your bathroom redo for several months-I am renovating my tiny bathroom too in a few weeks and I keep coming back to your page. I love what you did-it is lovely and I am going to be doing something similar.
    Your bathroom looks to be about the same size as mine-can you tell me what the size of your space is, from the shower to the door and the width?
    And thank you for the inspiration!

    Rebecca

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 17, 2021 at 8:54 am

      That’s so nice, thank you! From the shower door to the bathroom door, it’s about 5 feet. It’s also about 5 1/2 ft for the width as well! Small space!

      Reply
  15. Stacy

    February 24, 2021 at 5:12 pm

    Hi Kelly! We are also adding a bathroom to our basement and found yours to be approximately the same size as our space (just like Rebecca). How much space did you allow between your toilet tank and your vanity cabinet? And also between your toilet tank and shower? We’re trying to use the tiny space we have without moving existing walls. I’m so glad I came across your post! Seeing how the finished project could look is SOOO helpful! Thanks so much for your help!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 26, 2021 at 8:37 am

      Aw thank you! There is probably just around 6 inches on the shower side and 9 on the vanity side. It’s s tight fit, but works fine!! Hope that helps!

      Reply
  16. Kristin

    March 9, 2021 at 11:57 am

    Beautiful redo and super helpful for the one we’re thinking of doing. Thank you for linking everything – could you tell me where the little waste basket is from?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 22, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      Target!

      Reply
  17. Chrissy

    March 21, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    The link no longer works for the vanity. Any advice for where to look for it?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 22, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      Strange, it’s working for me!
      Here is the vanity-
      https://rstyle.me/+iqJW9zF71W4O8ng_2Hj9Yw

      Reply
  18. Tressella

    April 1, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    What color did you paint the ceiling? Is it the same as the wall?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      May 3, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  19. Tara

    April 2, 2021 at 12:04 pm

    I love the bathroom remodel!! I realize the floor was already existing, but can you tell me what kind of material it is and possibly where you got it from?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      May 3, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      The floor is a laminate wood by Shaw called Lumberjack Hickory

      Reply
  20. Erin

    April 7, 2021 at 8:53 am

    Hi Kelly! This remodel is a perfect starting point for our little bathroom which is almost the exact same size! Can I ask, what the overall cost was for this remodel?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      May 3, 2021 at 1:25 pm

      Under 1k for sure

      Reply
  21. Rebecca

    May 5, 2021 at 10:28 am

    Hi! Love your bathroom makeover. Is the mirror on the side a medicine cabinet? If so, where did you get it from?

    Reply
  22. Courtney

    June 22, 2021 at 11:34 am

    Love it all! Do you have a link or info/size for the side splash? Having a hard time finding one to fit!

    Reply
  23. Roberta R. Akers

    October 8, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    Hi Kelly! I totally loved how you did your remodeling for your bathroom. And even more so, your content generally. Sometimes it’s hard to think more ideas for a bathroom remodel but you did an absolute great job here!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 6, 2022 at 7:57 am

      I appreciate that, thank you!!

      Reply
  24. Bri D

    October 16, 2021 at 10:00 am

    Love this! If my bathroom already has wainscoting, would you recommend painting the wainscoting and the wall with BM Simply White or should I be doing something different to contrast? Thanks!

    Reply

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