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Modern Vintage Bathroom Reveal

This post is sponsored by Lowe’s but as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Ahhhh we made it!! It’s the final week of the One Room Challenge hosted by Calling it Home and we successfully renovated our master en suite in 6 weeks and turned it into the modern vintage bathroom of our dreams! I couldn’t be more in love with this room and am DYING to share it with you guys!

If you want to see where we started and all the progress we made you can follow along from the start: Week 1 :: Week 2 :: Week 3 :: Week 4 :: Week 5.

One Room Challenge

MODERN VINTAGE BATHROOM REVEAL

Let’s take a quick look down memory lane and what this room used to look like.

Anndddd here’s where we are now…come on in! (I’ll share links to everything at the bottom of the post)
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Modern vintage bathroom entrance with vintage rug

Thank you sooo much to everyone who chimed in on my basket debate on instagram…I ended up going with a combo of the round baskets and I love them! There’s nothing in them yet, but they’re the perfect added storage for us.

And can we talk about these gorgeous floors from Lowe’s? They really opened up this space and made it feel huge.

Corner bench with leather seat cushion in bathroom

This corner was so awkward and really challenged me but I’m super happy with this little nook we created. I just didn’t feel like I’d use a vanity area very much so this just made more sense.

neutral pillows and baskets on a custom corner bench

And when you turn the corner…ahh this view! I don’t even know where to begin!

Modern Vintage bathroom makeover

That shower door is seriously what dreams are made of. It was the very last thing we put in and it totally tied the whole room together.

black steel frame shower panel in bathroom

I don’t think we realized how HUGE this shower was going to be once we knocked down the walls and built the new ones. We kept the floor the same as the rest of the floor tile and used these 6×6 tiles on the wall.

modern wood bench in shower

I’m so happy with how this DIY Ladder Shelf turned out…it was such an easy project so be sure to check out my tutorial!

Oh and hello gorgeous rain shower head and vintage rug.

black shower panel partition with brass fixtures

charcoalogy shampoo with modern label

a diy leaning shelf in a modern vintage bathroom

a concrete planter and brown glass candle in a bathroom

Moving on to the tub…I still haven’t used it yet because we need to put a couple more coats of sealer on it to protect it from the water but I.CAN’T.WAIT.

cedar wood planks around a bathtub

a floating wood shelf above the bathtub

belly basket in the bathroom for towel storage

wood planking on a bathtub in a modern bathroom

brass cup planter in a bathroom

I’m in love with all these gorgeous brass fixtures. I was a little worried about the placement of this faucet but it was really the only place we could put it and I think it works.

brass tub fixture in a modern bathroom

I originally bought some brackets to put a shelf above the toilet but there just didn’t seem like there was enough room so I went with a simple macrame wall hanging I made instead.

macrame wall hanging above toilet

brass toilet paper holder

Gahh I couldn’t be more in love with this antique vanity I scored on Craigslist. It’s PERFECT.

vintage dresser turned bathroom vanity

turkish towels in a modern vintage bathroom

amber bottle soap dispenser with DIY printable label

faux fiddle leaf fig in the bathroom

I paired it with some gorgeous brass sconces on either side of a wood mirror and love how they all play off of one another. Lighting can be tricky to choose but I followed some tips from my friend Ashley on choosing the right size for a wall sconce. It was so helpful!

vintage rug and vanity in a modern bathroom

modern and white toothbrush holder

Here’s the view from inside the shower…I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of it.

modern vintage bathroom with an open shower

Oh and see that fan in the shower? It’s also a blue tooth speaker so you can jam out while you’re getting clean. Best decision ever.

black frame panel door on an open shower in a modern bathroom

faux fiddle leaf fig in a modern vintage bathroom

I’d say our second One Room Challenge was a success 😉 I can’t believe the transformation and how far this space has come. We couldn’t have done it without our awesome contractor Paul Frease (if you’re local look him up!) and my FIL and hubs. They all rock and put up with my crazy ideas.

And a HUGE thanks to Lowe’s for making this all possible and providing product for our new dream modern vintage bathroom!

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SOURCE LIST

(if I missed anything let me know)

Wall Color – Du Jour by Valspar
Ceiling Color – Valspar Ceiling Paint
Grout Color: French Grey from Bostik
Floor Tile
Wall Tile
Ratan Wall Decor
Middle Pillow
Striped Pillows
Shower Door
Shower Head
Tub
Tub Faucet
Sink
Sink Faucet
Sconces
Bluetooth Speaker/Fan in Shower
Ladder Shelf
Artwork above tub
Brass Candlesticks
Toilet Paper Holder
Macrame Hanging – DIY
Mirror
Vanity – Craigslist
Toothbrush Holder
Plant Basket on Vanity
Rug
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Planter for Fiddle Leaf Fig
Turkish Towels
Turkish Hand Towels
Grey Towels in Basket
Baskets under Bench in the middle – Joanns
Baskets under Bench on the outside
Hand Soap
Towel Bar in Shower
Towel Hook
Toothbrushes
Shampoo and Body Wash – HomeGoods/TJ Maxx
Macrame Plant Hanger
Bench in Shower
Belly Basket
Leather Cushions on Bench – Handmade
Tray on back of toilet – HomeGoods/TJ Maxx

Don’t forget to head over to Calling it Home to check out all the action and see the rest of the makeovers!

Comments

  5. Thanks for sharing this vintage, I’m great fan of rustic decoration, I’ll ready add this bathroom reveal in our next to do list. Can I share your project with a single picture? Thanks

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  6. Love the bathroom! Was just wondering if you sealed the vanity to be waterproof? I just bought a mid century modern credenza for this purpose and didn’t know how to go about this. Thanks!

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  10. LOVE this so much!!! Curious what color grout you used for walls and floors? Gorgeous job! We have a woodplanked tub and I love it!

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  11. Nice job! I need to set up a “picture taking station” like you have. I love the wall you put together. I actually want to cover a wall in our bedroom like that. Love it.

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  13. Hi. Love your bathroom! Sourcing products for own own bathroom remodel. Silly question…What is the brand/model of your toilet? 🙂

    Thanks!

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  16. I love your modern vintage bathroom, you really combine both modern and vintage cleverly. I hope some time you can share with us how to make this diy shelf step by step.

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  17. Your bathroom is so gorgeous! This is a great inspiration. Putting that nook in the corner is so perfect. Plus the ladder shelves, speakers, and choice of tiles, everything in it blended well. I also observed the tiles were up to the ceiling in the shower?

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  19. Hi Bre –
    I love what you’ve done with everything! I’m currently starting a master bath project and am using so much of this as inspiration. I have a question about the shower door. Our house is from the 1920’s, so I’ve been looking at some of the paned glass shower doors to keep with the classic vibe. Not cheap, as you know. The one you used is very reasonable and seems easy to install. How do you feel about the plastic appliqué used to mimic the metal-frames though? I love how it looks in your photos, but was just wondering if the quality translates in person. Does it look or feel fake? Thanks in advance for your opinion!

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    • Hi Gabrielle! Thank you so much! And I love it! You really don’t notice that it’s not a metal frame and it looks very sleek and modern so I would definitely recommend it!

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  20. I’m obsessed with your master! We are renovating and I’m determined to get this look in my master. I’m having an impossible time finding two mid century dressers! Were you nervous to not put a top on it? Everyone is telling me I really need to, that is if I ever find two pieces that will work together. It’s absolutely gorgeous!!!!

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    • Hi Leslie! The dresser already had a veneer on it so it’s been holding up great so far! I thought about putting a marble top or something more durable on it but it wipes down quite easily and hasn’t left any stains or water marks!

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  21. Hey there! I absolutely love your bathroom remodel and like everyone else, the shower door is gorgeous. I’m considering it for a project I’m working on and have a quick question. At only 36″ wide have you had any issues with water splashing out of the shower? Thanks!!

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    • Hi Heather! It only sprays out very minimally and I always put a regular bath mat right outside so the rug doesn’t get wet and that works perfectly! It also helps to have a rain type shower head where the water shoots straight down and not out at an angle. Hope that helps, we really love it!

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      • Awesome idea with the dresser! I have this exact bedroom set just collecting dust in a spare bedroom. You should see how big the mirror is that came attached to the back of this very dresser. It would be perfect in your space too!
        Let me know if you might be interested in it. We don’t have the budget to do anything with it…
        I want to sing and play in your big shower!
        Great Job!

        Aileen

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  22. Hi Bre! This room is so inspiring to me! I seriously cannot get over the transformation! WOW! You have some serious style.

    I’m thinking of converting a mid-century dresser into a vanity for a bathroom reno for a client. Did you end up finding a taller than average dresser for this project? I’m just curious because mid-cent dressers are usually about 30″ high which really seems low for a bathroom vanity. Please let me know your solution or if you think the height is ok?? I see the sink adds a bit of height here.

    Thanks in advance and thanks for keeping all of us updated with your beautiful home reno!

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    • Aw thank you so much Abby! So our vanity is about 31″ and with the sink it makes it 36″. I honestly don’t have any issues with it and think it’s the perfect height! For frame of reference I’m on the tallerish side (5’7″) and it works great for me. Hope that helps!

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  24. Hi! I love your bathroom reno. I just had one question, the Turkish towels hanging next to the tub above the basket containing the grey rolled towels, are those black or grey? Thank you!

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  25. Absolutely stunning transformation. I adore your style! Would you please tell me what stain you used for the cedar planks around the tub? Thank you!

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  26. Can you tell me what the corner shelf in the shower and bottom frame of the shower is made of? Looks like shelf the products sit on in the shower is the same material as well. Some kind of imitation marble or a quartz? Everything looks great and I appreciate the post.

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  27. Wow! We’ve just started renovating our bathroom and this has given me some inspiration. I would love to see the DIY instructions for those leaning ladder shelves. They would be perfect in our new room. Do you know when they might be ready?

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  28. Being tall I’m incredibly envious of your bath tub, but I’m also curious by your mention of a coating for it. What are you using and what is its purpose?

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      • This is one of the most thorough blogs I’ve EVER read. Your bathroom is GORGEOUS. We’re about to renovate ours & I also love wood tones mixed in with traditional whites & grays. Do you still love your wood bath apron or do wish you’d gone with a wood look tile? My husband takes baths at night & is not the neatest bather. Just curious. Thanks so much!

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        • Thank you Amanda! I don’t regret it one bit! Our two kids take baths in here and splash like crazy! We haven’t had any issues at all!

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  30. Incredible! This is like my dream room—and it’s only a bathroom?!? So gorgeous, definitely going to be hooked on your blog from this one post! I do have a random question—it looks like your Q-Tips are in a turned bowl of some kind (ceramic? stone?), or a milk-bottle style match striker like the one offered by FarmHouse Pottery… I’m obsessed with whatever your Q-Tips are in! Any info you could share whether its a photo or a link would be amazing! (Can you tell I’m detail oriented? LOL!)

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    • Thank you so much Jenn!! I love that little vase! It came in a pair of two…I’m using the other as a planter in our laundry room 🙂 They’re from Left Coast Revivals…it’s an awesome online shop that sells tons of amazing vintage finds! They’re all one of a kind so unfortunately you won’t be able to buy them but I’m sure you can find something other treasures! Hope that helps! http://www.leftcoastrevivals.com/

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    • Thank you! It’s from Target and it’s actually a wine glass or drinking cup or some kind so you would find it in the kitchen aisle!

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  33. Congratulations! The bathroom looks fantastic! I just love every bit! Maybe you’ve shared already, but do you have plans orca tutorial for the corner bench? I love how simple it is and would like to build something similar in my small, eat in kitchen.

    Thanks!

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  34. Bre – I’ve been following you for some time – through two rentals – and now in this wonderful big but dated home. I thought I absolutely loved what you did to your laundry room but this bathroom knocks me off my feet – or chair, as it is. You are a wonderful designer and I hope you get the recognition you deserve on a national level. I love the shower door, yes, but I love everything else also. The only thing I would have done differently is to skip the ladder shelf and use that wall to hang large fluffy towels or soft terry bathrobes on gold-toned hooks so they are convenient when getting out of the shower and to add to your very elegant spa atmosphere. Oh, yes – the rug. It is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen in that style. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. I can’t wait to see your next project!!

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    • Aw this just made my day. Seriously, you are too sweet. I appreciate your kind words so much and love to hear that you’ve been with me since the beginning! Can’t wait to share more projects soon! xo

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  35. This bathroom is absolute perfection. FANTASTIC job!!! I have been eyeing that exact shower panel for months hoping to use it in our bathroom remodel. I was so excited to see it here and that you gave it a positive review! My husband worries that it will be too cold without an official “door” though. Have you had any issues?

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    • Thank you so much Claire!! I was worried about that too and I will say I wish it was a little longer for our space (not sure how big your shower will be) but it does stay pretty warm in there! We have a fan on the ceiling on the outside with a heater that helps keep the space warm – but you could also think about putting a heated fan right in the shower! Also, our room is quite large and there is no official door so everything is pretty open which definitely doesn’t help so if you’re room is smaller it probably wouldn’t be much of an issue. But overall – we don’t really notice it being too cold!

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  37. Bre!! I just wanna scream!! Holy cow, you killed it!! Out of the park, girl!! The vanity is gorgeous and every detail and accessory in room is so perfect! I love the rug and textiles, too! I would never want to leave the bathroom! You must be so pumped to have this amazing bathroom now!

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  38. This is divine. I am using your bathroom as inspiration for every room in my house. So beautiful, warm and clean.

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  41. I simply can not believe you took that bathroom and made it into this gorgeous space! Around every turn I was more amazed and in love with this space. The fixtures, your vanity, that bathtub surround – all absolutely beautiful!!!

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  43. This is so beautiful! And I kid you not, it’s so close to what I’m planning for our own bathroom remodel it’s uncanny, haha! I also scored a gorgeous mid-century dresser off craigslist for our vanity, and so many of the other details are extremely similar. I’m glad to see I still like it all finished and not just in my head! But I’ll be lucky if mine is done in 6 months vs. 6 weeks. What was supposed to just be a regular, old remodel has turned into a half full-gut-renovation/half tear-down-to-the-ground-and-start-from-the-foundation-up! But thanks for another pin to add to my renovation boards! Such a great bathroom!

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  52. Wow!! Idk what my favorite part is, the tiling, shower, shelving, bathtub, or even the shower door?! It all looks awesome!

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  56. It looks so good! I love how much the wood warms up the space! That bathtub is dreamy! And that shower door is so good!

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  57. I don’t even know where to begin with this makeover. The shower door. The vanity. The cubby corner seat. The TUB!!!!!!! I mean, heart eyes at every inch and corner of this room! Way to kick some ORC butt yet again, Bre!

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  59. I love this so much! It’s a design that I wouldn’t gravitate towards but I love it when I see it! Everything is so pulled together it looks like an amazing spa space!

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  61. It’s gorgeous! I love the wood tones with the white tile and brass elements. They tie in perfectly! And the sink! Wow! What a great idea to use a vintage cabinet.

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  66. I’d say it was a success and then some! My husband and I are viewing this together, and we cant stop saying how beautiful all of the finishes are- we are also pointing out things that we want in our space-which is literally everything!

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  68. What a stunning makeover, Bre! I absolutely loved following along on this transformation and your reveal doesn’t disappoint! That vanity is so you! It’s all perfect and now enjoy it lots! xo

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  70. Girl you killed it, amazing! What a huge transformation. It doesn’t even look like the same space. I love the shower. We are going to be doing a makeover on our bathroom and would love to have something like this! Thanks for the inspiration!
    -Shonee

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  71. Hands down my favorite ORC. I can’t even. The balance and the colors are perfection. Now I wanna redo my whole house to match this bathroom that isn’t even mine 😂😍❤️

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  73. WHAT!? BRE! HOLY EFFING CRAP! This space is AMAZING! I totally love that your bathroom has an entry way. and then GABAM! Ohh this makes me wish I had a large bathroom to play with! (5×7 is a challenge)

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  74. YOU DID AMAZING!!!!!! Oh my gosh I am so in love with this bathroom make over. It is beautiful, the tile is perfect and that shower…… I might have to steal it for a basement bathroom inspiration!!! The wood surrounds really warms up the entire space and adds that rustic farm house feel. Good job!!!!

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  79. What a transformation, it is absolutely gorgeous! Well done, it’s an amazing job! You must be so proud of your achievement.

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  80. One of my favorites this round – amazing, amazing, amazing. This is a retreat most of us could only dream of having in our own home. I love the mix here and how it all plays together – the different tiles, the various baskets and textiles you used in the room and yes, my goodness that shower door. Be very proud – it’s a remarkable transformation.

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  81. Woah, the bathroom turned out so great! The shower door is amazing and is the perfect finishing touch! Love everything about this room!!

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    • Thank you Laurie!! Luckily, thanks to the ORC you only had to wait 6 weeks, otherwise we’d probably still have a ways to go!

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  90. Wow so nice to have such a big bathroom. Love the glass shower wall/door and that vanity! All of the wood and textures make this bathroom so inviting. Congrats.

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    • Thank you so much Tricia!! I’m so glad I went with that shower door, it totally brings the space together!

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  95. This is my dream shower Bre! I’ll be adding all these pics to my home build board for our next house. Your style, taste and execution is impeccable in every way. Keep designing and doing what you love!

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  98. This is the most beautiful bathroom I have ever seen. Incredible design. What color grout did you use on the tiles? And the tile link sent me to “wall tiles” did you use wall tiles on the floor? Are there any issues with doing this?

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  99. Girl, this bathroom looks SO fresh!! I’m so in love with how much space you have in there – such a great layout! Loving the classic subway tile and that shower partition is out of this world. Beautiful! ✌🏻

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    • Thank you so much Jessica! It was such an awkward space before – I’m glad we could turn it into something so much better!

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  101. Good lord! This is so beautiful. Do you plan on sharing a DIY for the storage bench? Also, I had read that the vintage wool rugs aren’t recommended for wet spaces like a bathroom, how do you justify this and keep it from getting musty smelling?

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    • Hi Adina! Thank you, yes I will definitely be sharing a tutorial for the bench! As for the rug – since the bathroom is so large and doesn’t even have a door, I don’t think it will ever get too wet and damp in there but I’ll definitely take the rug out from time to time to air it out!

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    • Thanks so much Ashley!! I was nervous about the door because I NEVER use black but I can’t imagine this space without it! xo

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  104. wow … what a fantastic bathroom! lots of elements I would love to incorporate in my next bathroom as well. my favorite has got to be the shower glass wall and your vintage vanity! oh and that antique runner too!

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  106. What a gorgeous transformation, Bre! That vintage vanity is truly perfect for this space. What a nice sized bathroom! The light tiles make the space look big. Love that tub! Congrats on a job well done!

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  107. WOWZA! I can’t find a sideboard like that around here, let alone one to use for a vanity! The tiling is on point, the styling is totally appropriate, and that shower is lovely!

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  108. Wooooow!! I had to scroll up and down to look at each photo three times! You guys did such an amazing job! Well, now this is my new favorite from you!!!♥

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    • ha thanks girl!! I thought the laundry room would be hard to top but this is totally my fav too! xo

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  109. Love every single thing about this bathroom! You did a remarkable job! Super congrats on an outstanding makeover. Susie from The Chelsea Project

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  110. Ahhhhhh, Bre!!! It’s absolutely perfect! Like every little thing about this space is just gorgeous!!! That vanity is everything and is so perfectly you! The shower door, brass fixtures and wood tones all work together to create so much rich texture and that incredible rug is just the icing on the cake! You are one talented lady my friend!

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    • you are too sweet, thank you Kristi!! I’m so glad everything came together just as I envisioned it in my head! xo

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  111. WHOA! This is AMAZING. EVERYTHING about it. That shower door is SO good. The vintage vanity. It’s all so amazing. I am pinning the heck out of this. My new dream bathroom.

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  112. Holy moly, woman! This transformation is incredible! First I wanted to move into your laundry room, now your bathroom! You’re right about the shower door – it makes the space. I love all of it, Bre! Great great great work!

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    • thanks Bre!! I’m so glad I went with that shower panel – I was super hesitant because it was black but I couldn’t love it more!

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  113. Wow girl, you out did yourself with this makeover! It’s absolutely perfect and I’m so in love with all the gorgeous details. The shower doors and vanity are by far my favorite! Great job on another amazing makeover!

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    • thanks girl!! It feels good to be done but I’m totally already plotting our next one! 😉

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  115. oh bre, this is incredible!!! i absolutely love this space and every well-thought out item. love the bench, the mcm piece as vanity, the shower… and i think i need to do that to my tub!

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    • thank you cassie!! I’m so glad I decided on a drop in tub so we could do the wood treatment! it makes such a statement!

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  116. Oh. My. God. It is SO BEAUTIFUL! What a change! That shower door! The vanity! The shelf! And oh my, the tub! Your ORCs are seriously the best ever… I’m kind of excited that you live in a house with so many TLC-needing rooms, it means we’ll get to see lots more of those incredible transformations 😉

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  31. […] It’s the first week of the One Room Challenge and I can’t wait to share all my plans with you guys! If you’re new around here – welcome! We have a bit of a unique living situation that you can read more about on my FAQ page. This is my third ORC that I’ve participated in and am so excited to be a featured designer this time around. My first time we tackled our laundry room and the second time we renovated our master bathroom. […]

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  58. […] 1 :: The Master En Suite – I think it’s safe to say that we can all agree that this was by far our best project of the year. It was our first major renovation (we hired a contractor to help) and biggest transformation. It also put my design skills to the test and pushed me to create a functional and stylish space. We couldn’t be more in love with it. […]

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  60. […] If your looking for inspiration when it comes to remodeling a funky laid out bathroom space, you will find ample inspiration with Bre Purposed’s recently remodeled en suite bathroom. In just six weeks, they took their standard furnished bathroom and turned it into a modern zen-inspired sanctuary. (Be sure to check out the before photos as well as discover all of the details to the decor on her blog here.) […]

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