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August 15, 2016 43 Comments

DIY Master Bathroom Makeover

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You. guys. If there was one room that needed a makeover most, it was our master bathroom. For the past couple of months we’ve been chunking away at this master bathroom and it’s finally d-o-n-e. And… it’s everything! This DIY Master Bathroom Makeover makes me so happy. If you saw the before pictures of this dark and dingy space with ugly floral wallpaper then you know just how BIG this transformation is.

This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. My favorable opinions of their products are 100% my own!

DIY Master Bathroom Makeover
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Marble Round Mosaic | Subway Tile [beveled shown but we decided on flat] | Glass Mosaic

Remember, it all started with this tile selection from Floor & Decor. I had major heart eyes for those marble rounds. Remember, we did marble herringbone for our kitchen backsplash so I thought this would really tie in nicely.

Bathroom Reveal

The number one mission was to open up our shower. We knew that would the game changer. We knocked out the shower enclosure to open up the whole wall. We also cut the top portion of this half wall next to the vanity so we could get a better view of all that pretty tile!

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And can we just have a moment for this large space that pulling down that wall revealed? The shower is the exact same size, yet it looks ten times bigger now.

The minute our tile guy started putting the tile I up, I literally got the giggles. I was so excited. I had made several trips to Floor & Decor to peek at tile but it wasn’t until I sat down with a designer at Floor & Decor that I finally settled on a combo and it was about this moment that I realized that my tile selection was on point!
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As the tile was going up I had already set my mind on white grout but when I saw the dark spacing between the tile, I considered switching to a gray grout. For just a minute. Then, I stuck with my original plan and I’m so glad I did.

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The white grout is so clean and fresh looking and with such a small space, brighter is better! And the round marble is everything, isn’t it?

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After the shower was complete, we had to do away with the flower power wallpaper. We decided to hire the wallpaper removal job out because it was way too much work for us to tackle. I love DIY but sometimes you have to weigh the pros and cons. Days of wallpaper removal with two small kids in the middle of summer was a definitely no thanks for us. Ya know?
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I wanted a really calm, retreat-like space. We painted the walls Ben Moore’s Oyster Shell which is a very light gray that has a hint of blue/green to it. It’s perfect for a coastal feel while still keeping the bathroom nice and bright.

Master Bathroom Reveal

The bathroom makeover continued with the vanities. We had a pinkish oak cabinetry that we painted gray (same as in our kitchen). The major game changer for the vanity was the re-glazing of the countertops (and tub).

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The countertops were cultured marble which I realllyyyy did not like. We had them reglazed to a bright white. We also changed out the faucets and vanity lighting.

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We kept the original mirrors but customized them by framing them out.

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It’s so bright and clean in here now that I almost can’t believe this is the same space.
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So glad that the last bathroom makeover in the MHB Florida House is in the books.

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Thanks for letting me brag on our bathroom makeover and sharing in the excitement with me, guys! I hope you have a great Monday! If you’re planning a bathroom makeover don’t forget to pin this to save for later!

Bright and Fresh Master Bathroom Makeover

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About Chelsea

Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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  1. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    August 15, 2016 at 7:56 am

    Chels! It looks awesome! The before and after comparison is amazing. You guys really did so much to the space! I bet it feels like a spa retreat every time you walk in now! 🙂 Wonderful job!

    ~Abby =)

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    • Chelsea says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:34 pm

      Totally retreat worthy. Can’t even believe it’s ours. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kara says

        March 26, 2017 at 9:38 pm

        Do you have a tutorial on reglazing the sink counter ?

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        • Chelsea says

          March 27, 2017 at 8:44 pm

          Hi Kara, I don’t have a tutorial because we hired it out. We had our tub and two vanities done. It’s essentially very strong and durable paint that you apply over the counter. I’ve seen kits at Home Depot. Sorry, I’m not more help!

          Reply
  2. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

    August 15, 2016 at 10:30 am

    It looks amazing. I love how open it is and your tile choices are wonderful.

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    • Chelsea says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you so much, Marty! The tile is my fav!

      Reply
  3. Daphne says

    August 15, 2016 at 11:23 am

    Chelesa, it looks beautiful so bright and pretty you did an awesome job,thanks for sharing before and after photos…

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks Daphne! We really love it – it’s amazing it’s even the same place.

      Reply
  4. Natalie @ A Turtle's Life for Me says

    August 15, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    That looks amazing!! We moved into our house this past February and the master bath is a disaster!! It’s on our list to tackle next year and this is great inspiration!

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    • Chelsea says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you! Bathrooms are big projects so good luck to you guys!

      Reply
  5. Katie Jones says

    August 15, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Lovvvvvving thisssssss! And so on board with the hiring of the wallpaper removal peeps… that is NOT a fun DIY! Beautiful job momma!

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    • Chelsea says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      Huge change – we’re loving it! Thanks for enjoying it too 🙂

      Reply
  6. Denise says

    August 16, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    LOVE IT! Looks like a totally different house! Great job!

    Reply
  7. Linda says

    August 20, 2016 at 7:46 am

    I have the same cultured bathroom counters and didn’t realize they could be reglazed. What type of business does this as I would like to have mine redone in white also? Thanks for a great post!

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    • Chelsea says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      Hi Linda, it’s called re-glazing. My husband just searched online and ended up finding a service via Homeadvisor.com – I plan on blogging about the experience at some point so stay tuned!

      Reply
  8. April Hoff says

    August 20, 2016 at 9:47 am

    This is an AWESOME makeover, Chelsea! I love the new tile, and what a genius idea to open up the shower and remove a portion of that wall! It looks like a completely different room! I’m soooo with you on hiring people to remove the wallpaper! Great job, girl! xo

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    • Chelsea says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      Thanks, April! xo

      Reply
  9. Jessica says

    September 15, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Your master bathroom looks ah-mazing! It is so tranquil, and calming…perfect for long, leisurely baths or even a quick shower. I still cannot get over how different it looked after just opening up the shower, and you’re right – your tile picking skills are definitely on point. BTW, I love the flooring – is it the porcelain tile done to look like wood, or something else?

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    • Chelsea says

      September 17, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      Hi Jessica, thanks for your comment! The floors are a vinyl product by Shaw flooring. I absolutely love it. It’s a wide plank.

      Reply
  10. Krystle says

    October 9, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    What a bright open space now! Great job. Could I ask where you got the basket on the floor from?
    Thanks

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    • Chelsea says

      October 10, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Hi Krystle, it was a Home Goods find. Thank you!!

      Reply
  11. Felitia says

    January 17, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    Hi Ches,

    We are in the process of questions bathroom make over, we have all the materials. Yes we are doing it ourselves, and we are tired. Of course he is a 15 yr tiles layer, but this project is totally different. Totally. The set up for the bath is in Floor and Decor!!

    Hanging in there.

    Reply
  12. Molly says

    February 8, 2017 at 1:32 am

    Beautiful job. So bright and fresh looking. I especially love the penny rounds. An unusual combination with the other mosaic tile–and it totally works!

    Do you happen to remember where you got that light fixture?

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      April 27, 2017 at 3:22 pm

      Hey there – the light fixture is from Lowes

      Reply
  13. Lane says

    April 27, 2017 at 11:39 am

    We have cultured marble counters in our bathroom as well. I have already added trim and painted the cabinet and was wondering if I could have them reglazed similar to a tub. I’m glad to hear you had it done successfully. How would you say they are holding up?

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    • Chelsea says

      April 27, 2017 at 3:23 pm

      Hey Lane, they reglazing was the best thing we did. We’re almost a year out and everything still looks great. We don’t use the tub very frequently but obviously the sinks get used daily – and it’s flawless.

      Reply
  14. Nancy says

    October 4, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    Hello,
    May I ask which faucet did you buy?
    Thanks! Great bathroom re-do!

    Reply
  15. Becky says

    March 23, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    Just found your site! I love your master bathroom. We’re going to soon be redoing ours. What type of flooring did you use? It looks grey, do you know what the style name is?

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    • Chelsea says

      March 23, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      Hi Becky, ours it’s a carpet from the Home Depot. I wrote about it here: https://www.makinghomebase.com/the-best-carpet-for-pets/ after almost a year, WE LOVE IT!

      Reply
      • Becky says

        March 23, 2018 at 7:12 pm

        Oops, I meant the master bathroom flooring. But I like the bedroom carpet too! Oh and one more question, the border tile in the shower, who makes that color/style? The ones I’ve seen near me in Ohio are browns, black and white and multi grays. I’d love to have something like the one you have.

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        • Chelsea says

          March 24, 2018 at 1:45 pm

          Becky! Ooops – sure! I actually wrote a whole post about the bathroom flooring because I get a ton of questions about it. You can read that here: https://www.makinghomebase.com/vinyl-flooring-review-1-year-later/

          The accent tile is from Floor & Decor but I couldn’t find it on their website. I did a quick search for “glass mosaic tile” on The Home Depot site and found a lot of blue/green/white options so I’d check there. Hope that helps!

          Reply
  16. Becky says

    March 25, 2018 at 10:40 am

    Thank you! We’re still in the planning, getting ideas stage which I love to do, even when it gets a bit frustrating making choices LOL! This will be a master bedroom/ bath redecorate and hopefully will be starting on it in the next month or so..

    Reply
  17. Tricia says

    September 12, 2018 at 9:51 am

    Hi Chelsea – You have such a darling home : ) Anyways my dear, could you please give me the dimensions of this shower. We are in the process of remodeling our bathroom – and I really would like a shower curtain (instead of glass) but I fear our shower is too large and a curtain might not work. Thanks so much! Have a great day!

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    • Chelsea says

      September 18, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      Hi Tricia – the opening you see here is 57 inches. I hope that’s helpful!

      Reply
  18. Laurel says

    January 18, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    I love everything about it! I’m in a rental right now, but I may be able to steal some of the design elements to brighten my bath. Inspirational!

    Reply
  19. Mindy says

    April 22, 2019 at 11:54 pm

    Love this makeover!! Do you recall what color was used for the vanity? The greyish color?

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      April 23, 2019 at 9:09 am

      The vanity is Still Gray by Behr – I wrote a whole blog post about painting our cabinets a few years ago. Seach painted gray cabinets and you should be able to see details 🙂

      Reply

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