It was certainly a process of a few month’s work, but my brother-in-law, Bruce, finished up their master bath renovation and it looks fabulous! I can’t wait to share it with you all. Did you know that kitchens and master baths are right at the top of the list for spaces to renovate in a home that will add the most value? It’s true. I hear it all the time. Most folks when they are looking at a resale home really love it when it has an up to date kitchen and renovated master bath, so hopefully these master bath renovation ideas will give you some things to ponder.
So, not only will they get to enjoy the beauty and newness of their master bath, it will add value to their home too, when they sell it down the road. That’s a win-win for sure. And also the fact that Bruce did the work himself saved them a TON of money. Bruce shared with me that he spent about $8,500 on the whole bathroom project, including the new Closet Maid closet system that he bought and installed too. That’s quite a lot of bang for your buck for a brand spanking new bathroom.
I shared the Before pics in this post, so go and have a look at what they started with. This house was built in 1998, so back then it was cutting edge, but fast forward a few years and it was in need of a refresher. They had never utilized that big tub and all it did was take up valuable space, so their idea to take out the tub and make that space a larger shower was a brilliant one. Why not renovate for your own needs? They still have a tub in the upstairs guestroom. No, not a huge tub, but everyone doesn’t use a large tub. I love a big shower myself, that would be the same thing I would do. And the old shower became part of the closet, so that’s another win in this remodel. They completely redid their master bedroom in 2011 that I helped her with and it turned out fabulous too. Check out the master bedroom here and here. Now the bathroom is completely up to date with the beautiful master bedroom suite.
Are you ready to see the final bathroom?
It is beautiful and I love all the details. It’s been so dreary around here with lots of cloudy days, so this day was not a great one for taking pics. So keep that in mind as you look at the colors. It’s really much brighter in here and the wall color is a soft blue/green/gray, Comfort Gray by Sherwin Williams (same color as in my downstairs den). Not nearly as gray as it looks in these pics.
After gutting the old bathroom and taking out the old tub and tile, Bruce worked hard on this space since the first of September to get it finished right before Christmas. I know he’s proud of his work and he should be, it’s beautiful.
The new seamless shower door is so open and airy now.
I love these large rectangular porcelain tiles in a look-alike marble. They got all the tile from Floor and Décor.
A border tile was used to accent the floor tiles and some darker tones in the room. Smaller tile was used on the floor of the shower with gray/brown tones to pick up the shower walls and the floor tiles. Notice that square drain in the shower. Bruce was pretty happy about the way it turned out, by using 4 squares of the tile inside the drain, it almost disappears.
It’s a beautiful shower with a nice bench seat too.
With shower heads on each side, it’s a great shower now.
Little niches built into the shower are great too for holding things. The accent tile border just adds to the charm.
The toilet room, with a yardsale chandelier my sister found while we were out last spring.
This is a vaulted ceiling space with a large window above the shower. Lots of light comes in here. She got a new rug from Wayfair to add to the cozy factor too.
And this chair that was in there got a new fabric too.
The leaning mirror that was in the master bedroom got moved in here, now that there is no longer a door to the closet right here. Great mirror to get dressed in front of to check all sides. They kept the old vanities and added molding and feet, using my friend, Kate’s directions. Great way to keep an old piece and make it look like furniture. Adding those feet kicks it up a notch for sure. And with new granite countertops with an undermount sink, this vanity looks nothing like the old one.
The vanities were painted with my paint choice, Valspar Fired Earth, the same paint I used on my stairs and doors in my house. Beautiful deep espresso color. The flooring in here is porcelain tile planks, a look alike wood product that is so popular now. With variegated colors of browns and grays, it’s a beautiful tile choice on the floors.
The granite tile countertops were fabricated and installed by my favorite granite folks, Legacy Granite, in Alpharetta.
We went there and picked out the granite (White Fantasy) and sinks and they measured, fabricated and installed their new granite countertops in one day. They turned out beautiful. Another wonderful job by Legacy Granite! I love the rectangular sinks, which were included in the job.
I tried to get a shot of the feet that were added, but this pic is not so great. They are turned wood chunky feet and you can find these at the home improvement stores or online. Great addition to a plain cabinet to elevate it off the floor.
Here’s a closer look at the porcelain tile planks.
Round mirrors were also added over each vanity and these are from Wayfair.
Here’s a look at the transition between the bedroom and bathroom. Amazing how real these porcelain tile planks look like wood, isn’t it? All the colors from the master bedroom flow right in here.
Now, let’s take a look at the newly revamped master closet! It’s a masterpiece too. They used Closet Maid from Home Depot and Bruce installed all the pieces In here. What a difference that made too! This door was the former shower door in the old bathroom, so he opened up the wall there to make the closet bigger and moved the door to the closet here instead of by the vanity as it used to be. That gave them wall space for the leaning mirror in the bathroom.
Right inside the door is my sister’s hanging jewelry cabinet. The cute crystal chandelier came from Home Depot.
Take a look at all the storage and hanging options in this space now. It’s fully utilized to the max, including the overhead tops of the shelves.
Lots of drawers, cubbies, and baskets to keep things organized now.
As usual, my sister has more than 1/2 the closet, but I think they make it work.
Bruce has this end of the closet and they have joint shoe racks that hold all the shoes up and out of the way.
From Bruce’s end of the closet looking back, you can see this is a long narrow space and it is utilized to the max now. She added rugs for softness underfoot on the tile. The closet is sort of an L-shape now.
Peeking back out to the master bath.
A few detail shots around the room, pretty plants in aqua planters are a nice addition in adding life and color.
Another closer look at the chair with new fabric.
Plants on the vanity.
And a look at the tall ceiling with shelves above the shower and the big chandelier hanging above. She added some larger pieces up here on the shelves.
I hope you enjoyed this peek at my sister’s new master bathroom. It was fun watching it come to life and even though they were inconvenienced for a few months getting it completed, I know they are happy they did it now that it’s over and looking so beautiful. It’s a great space, so functional and pretty too.
I’m partnering with Allstate today on this post and I’ve got some great questions and answers from their information team about taking on a bathroom remodel yourself. Take a look at these questions and they may help you decide on doing a bathroom remodel and if you want to tackle it yourself.
How much does doing a bathroom remodel save yourself save you?
A lot of the time the biggest cost of doing a bathroom remodel is the cost of labor, so doing a remodel yourself could save you more than three quarters of the cost of hiring someone to do the job. Bathroom remodels require many stages to complete the job and can be very labor intensive. A contractor may not only charge you for the labor, but also can mark up the cost for mistakes, add extra workers, change orders, etc. When deciding to do a remodel, set aside a budget that would be about 5 to 10 percent of your home’s value.
What are the dangers of tackling a bathroom remodel yourself?
The most common danger of doing a bathroom remodel would be the plumbing and how to replace it. There are many how-to books and videos online to assist with simple plumbing needs. However, when in doubt, contact a licensed plumber. You wouldn’t want to do something incorrectly and end up costing you more to fix. You will also want to check that everything you are doing is up to code and that the changes you are making are approved.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of doing a bath or a kitchen remodel yourself are the savings that you will receive on labor and that you have total control of the outcome. Another benefit is that there are many rebates and energy incentives available. Replacing an outdated toilet to a low flow model can save you money on water use and your local County Cooperative Extension may also reward you for saving energy. Check with your local office to see what your available incentives are.
Which is the most important remodel, bathroom or kitchen?
Both are important if you are going to sell your home and would like a return on your investment. These updates will generally pay for themselves. You can do a quick facelift of your existing kitchen cabinets with paint and hardware and/or update your appliances without doing a full remodel and still get a return on your investment.
There are also small things you can do to update your home. Door hardware is an easy change. Update any outdated door handles on your doors throughout the home, these can easily be replaced and this can make a big difference in the overall look and feel of a room. Another simple update would be to update your receptacles and light switches. If you have almond color, round receptacles, you can replace them with bright white, new square style plugs and switches. These are cheap and easy changes that will not break your budget.
Disclosure:
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marilyn says
Can you please share information on rug in bathroom. Source,size, manufacturer,etc.? I like the colors and the raised texture. Thank you.
Rhoda says
Rug is from Wayfair and it’s just under 5×8′.
Trish says
Yeah! The bathroom reveal! I have been eagerly awaiting the final results. It looks fabulous! I also have white bathroom cabinets as they previously had, and like the darker color. Very well done.
Teresa says
Great post Rhoda!! Bruce did a wonderful job and it turned out beautiful. I know how proud your sister must be of the finished product. I just showed the pictures to my husband and he really liked the marble looking tiles used in the shower and the porcelain tile floors as well.
When we built our house in 1992, everyone wanted jetted tubs. Now it seems everyone is having them ripped out and putting in walk-in showers. My hubby and I have talked about doing the same in the next year and the information you gave is very helpful. Labor is never cheap on any home remodel, but thankfully my husband can do a good amount of the work himself and my brother is a licensed plumber. We also have a tub in our upstairs guest bedroom so I am not concerned about taking out the jetted tub in our master bath.
BTW… My husband installed a closet system (E-Z Closets) similar to your sisters about 5 years ago in our master bedroom walk-in closet and that turned out beautiful. I believe we paid about $1,200.00 for ours and when we got a estimate from a professional closet company it was over triple that amount!
Susan says
Beautiful! We are doing our bathroom in the near future. I love the color. Would you please share what paint color was used on the walls? Thanks.
Rhoda says
HI, Susan, wall paint is Comfort Gray by Sherwin Williams.
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Beautiful, beautiful bathroom renovation!…I love the tiles…at first glance I truly thought they were marble!…Love the bathroom and all of its pretty details and also love that closet!!….
Christina says
Oh Rhoda, this bathroom was SO worth the effort! It is a stunning remodel.
I adore the floor! Completely amazing work with all the elegant touches. The
window above the shower lets in so much light. The vanity is a show stopper
and ties in so beautifully with the closet!
Thank you for taking the time to photograph and share this beauty!
~ Christina
Susan says
Wow, it all turned out beautifully! Since I’m right in the middle of a master bath & closet remodel myself this post was perfectly timed for motivation! Thanks for sharing…
Janie says
That’s really gorgeous. Loooove the shower and “wood” tile floor. Your sister is so lucky to have 1) a husband who can do such pro-quality work, and 2) you to help put together the finishes. Super double win!
Jessica@SwatchPop! says
Amazing! Thanks for sharing! We completely gutted our master bath when we moved into our home two years ago but I am dying to do my closets now!
Terry says
Nice job! However, I had to fight about 20 pop ups covering the post to read this. Very tiresome.
Rhoda says
Hi, Terry, was this on your home computer or mobile? I’m trying to get these stopped. If you see them again and can do a screen shot for me, please email it to me.
Terry says
It is on my iPad and I see them again today. I don’t knows how to do screen shots. They pop up on like every single time I scroll down. Plus, hitting the x does not remove them unless hitting many times.
Rhoda says
Thanks, Terry, I’ve asked my ad guy about them and he is going to try to get it stopped. I don’t see them, so sorry! I am wondering if it’s just on mobile views.
KP says
Beautiful job! Thanks for sharing the wonderful results. Hats off to your brother-in-law on a great remodel! Hoping to do one some day on ours and trying to decide if the jacuzzi tub should stay or go and have a large walk-in (maybe roll-in) shower to help as we age in case we decide to make this our retirement home.
Sylvia says
Your blog was the first one I discovered many years ago. I have enjoyed reading about your DIY in both the Alabama house and your current home. However, this is my last visit. I understand everyone has to make a living but it seems that everything you now post is a result of your partnering with a company. Additionally, your constant over use of the word pics and the word too has become very irritating. Also, please use commas.
Best wishes as you continue to be a professional blogger.
Rhoda says
Hi, Sylvia, sorry to hear you are leaving after so many years. I really don’t see why it makes a difference if a good post is sponsored or not, but that’s your choice.
Lynne says
I think Bruce did a great job in the project. I loved how the shower drain isn’t even noticable now. All the tile work is very pretty and I loved the colors used in this bath remodel. I know they are glad to have it finished! It takes a lot of hard work to do bathroom renovations. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Jeanie says
What I wouldn’t give for that closet! Well, the bathroom, too.
Segreto Secrets says
A beautiful renovation! Bruce should be so proud! Love that oversized shower and the closet…gorgeous!
xo.Leslie
Segreto Finishes
Paula Lusk says
I’ve been waiting for this, since you posted about it recently. It looks beautiful. I love the colors. Bruce did an amazing job. Thanks for sharing.
Patricia Wilson says
Rhoda, your sister’s master bath is so luxurious and pretty. Your B-I-L is obviously a master craftsman. Love, love, love the rug just outside the shower. Beautiful. Where is it from, and what colors exactly? The closet is so organized and goodlooking, though I do see one “glaring” negative…those cowboy hats should be stored with the brims facing up lest the brims become distorted. Learned this years ago while skiing at Steamboat Springs where my husband and I bought our very first and only cowboy hats and boots. Those hats, stored “properly,” (I’m being facetious, yet it turns out to be true), still look good as new. Hey, what did we know? We’re from Connecticut by way of Michigan.
Rhoda, thanks for your step-by-step directions about posting “Comments.” For me, sort of like learning about how to place our cowboy hats. Who knew? Certainly not us back then.
Rhoda says
Hi, Patricia, yay you made it over here. The rug is from Wayfair, it’s soft aqua, tan and white shades.
Rachelle says
Hi! Did they do the seamless shower door themselves or have it installed? We have estimates for this in a bathroom remodel we just completed and they are very high, so we are weighing the cost / benefit.
Rhoda says
HI, Rachelle, they had Home Depot come out and measure and install the seamless door.
Charlotte says
Hey Rhoda…Your sister’s bathroom is beautiful. Great job to all involved….Sure wish had such big bath.
Just gotta chime in here….I’ve been following your blog since back in the day. I’ve always thought you have done a great job with your posts. I can’t believe one person has such a hard time with your comma placement. Really folks???
Kathy says
Really love the look. I know others have asked but do you have the specifics on the larger area rug? Can not seem to find it on way fair.
Rhoda says
HI, Kathy, my sister took a pic of the tag and it says: Jaipur, Collection: Fables, Design: Wistful Color: Cream
Hope this helps you find it!