Alright friends it’s finally here! The One Room Challenge! I have been patiently waiting for this day to arrive for almost a year now! I was planning to participate in the Spring 2016 challenge but I had recently found out I was pregnant and life was hectic and the pregnancy wasn’t the easiest. I decided to step down from the challenge and postpone it until this Fall. Well….now that I’m expecting and baby is almost here I decided to be crazy and do TWO reveals this Fall 2016 challenge! So 8 months pregnant and two renovations…no big deal right?!
So I apologize if you aren’t into room reveals as this is going to consume my blog for the next 6 weeks. I will be taking a break from Friday Favorites. In the next couple weeks I will also have a small mini master bedroom reveal for you all too! Can you tell I’m nesting?
Well to start of the challenge we will begin with our bathroom. We have 3 bathrooms in our home, two upstairs and one downstairs. Our master bathroom is TINY so that’s my husband’s bathroom and I use the main bathroom upstairs. It is kind of strange not sharing a bathroom but it’s also kind of great at the same time! I have sooo much space! What’s a girl not to love? Well….the bathroom itself is not my favorite. It has a ton of storage but almost too much! I know that may sound strange coming from a woman but this bathroom is loaded with unnecessary storage. I have managed to fill it up but am willing to compromise some storage to open the space up a little. More details on that later….
Here is the before of our main bathroom:
It’s not terrible but it defintely needs a little TLC. It is your basic 90s builder grade bathroom. Here is my checklist (in no specific order) for the final reveal:
- Paint bathroom cabinets & trim
- Paint vanity counter tops
- Rip out previous linoleum (2 layers..fun!)
- Tile floor & wall
- Remove medicine cabinet & cabinet above toilet
- Replace mirror
- Replace light fixture
- Change outlets & switches
- Repair holes in wall from cabinet removal & towel bars
- Paint walls
- Replace toilet paper holder and towel rod
- Replace faucet
Now here is my inspiration board for the project and how I hope for the final reveal to resemble:
Well I better get going as I still have so much left to do and so little time! I want to thank all of my sponsors for this reveal!
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Amanda says
Can’t wait to see what you do! I’m doing my bathroom too – it’s a big job! Your inspiration board is gorgeous!
Ruthie says
It really is a big job and I can’t wait for it to be finished! 🙂 Can’t wait to see your bathroom plans!
Jenna says
“Can you tell I’m nesting?” — My exact thoughts this morning! 😉 Can’t wait to see all of your finished projects!!
Ruthie says
Haha I defintely am nesting pretty badly! 🙂
Iris Nacole says
I love your mood board Ruthie! Can’t wait tonsuring come to life!
Ruthie says
Thanks Iris! I’m so excited to see how it all turns out!
Ariel says
Exciting! Nothing like a hard deadline i.e baby to get you going! I look forward to watching the journey 🙂
Ruthie says
Haha yeah the baby is good motivation to get it done quickly! 🙂
Brittany Goldwyn says
Can’t wait to see the progress, Ruthie! Those cabinets are screaming for you to attack them with some paint!!
Ruthie says
Yes agreed! Our whole house has that woodwork and I’m slowly painting it all! The task is not fun but so worth it!
Lindi says
Yay! I’m excited to see what you do! The plans look amazing 🙂
Ruthie says
Thanks Lindi! I’m so excited to get this room finished!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says
I’m doing my bathroom for ORC too, but you are way more ahead of the game than I am! I gotta get my mood board game face on. Yours looks beautiful!!! Can’t wait to see next week’s progress.
Ruthie says
Thanks Kyla! I’m looking forward to following along with your bathroom transformation too!
Amanda @ A Crafted Passion says
Love this!! And that tile is gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the transformation.
Ruthie says
I know I’m obsessed with the tile! Love it and can’t wait for it to be installed!
Thalita says
Oh this is going to look so great! Looking forward to following along!
Ruthie says
Thanks Thalita!
Heather | Craft + Tell says
I am already so jealous of how awesome your bathroom is going to be!
Ruthie says
Haha thanks Heather! I’m anxious for it to be done that’s for sure!
Maria says
This is my favorite part of the ORC are the complete transformation of a room, I can’t wait to see the upcoming posts. I am just doing redecorating of my laundry room area, which is not so intense like your. Love the colors and textures.
Maria
Ruthie says
Thank you so much Maria! I can’t wait to see what you do with your laundry room area!
Sarah says
Love your mood board! The bright whites/grays will look so pretty in the bathroom with the light blue wall. So dreamy! Can’t wait to see how it all comes together.
Ruthie says
Me too! It’s crazy how you have a vision in your head for so long and can’t wait to see it all come together!
heather says
oh my gosh! my hat is off to you! I’ve been there in that third trimester doing renovations….you’re a girl after my own heart 😉 That bathroom is RIPE for the reno! It’s gonna be AWESOME!!! Best of luck!!!
Ruthie says
Thanks Heather! I’m super uncomfortable but man my nesting urges are really pushing me through it! 🙂
Emily says
Love your inspiration board!! Can’t wait to see how you transform it 🙂
Ruthie says
Thank you so much! I’m really looking forward to the final product!
Maggie @ Maggie Overby Studios says
it’s going to be gorgeous ! If I weren’t in a rental I would rip my bathroom out in a skinny minute.
Ruthie says
Yeah it’s so fun to be able to do whatever I’d like! I rented until this house and always wanted to change so much!
Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says
Your inspiration board is gorgeous and we know that your room will look fabulous! You are brave to tackle two projects…we hope to finish one LOL!
Ruthie says
Thanks ladies! I can’t wait to follow along with you as well! I’m getting lots of help from my husband so that’s super helpful with the two room job!
Melissa @ Polished Habitat says
You are brave! How awesome that baby will never have to live with those oak cabinets and will be greeted with gorgeous marble instead. 🙂
Ruthie says
Haha right?! Unfortunately there is lots more oak to paint in our house but she won’t have to see as much as we have! 🙂
[email protected] says
Love where you are going with this!!
Ruthie says
Thank you!! 🙂
Kristi says
Oh Ruthie, this is going to be incredible!!!
Ruthie says
Thanks Krisit! I’m so excited for it to be finished!
Angela, Blue i Style says
Your plan looks great! I’m so impressed by your ambition to take on two projects! Can’t wait to follow along to see the reveals {and the baby} in a few short weeks!
Ruthie says
Thanks Angela! I’m so excited for all of those 3 things too! The baby will defintely be a nice gift for all this hard work! 🙂
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
Nothing like nesting to get the house ready, right? I adore these bathroom plans. Can’t wait to follow the progress. Have fun with the linoleum 🙂
Ruthie says
Thanks Erin! I’m so ready for this room to be done and just enjoy it! 🙂
April R - Uncookie Cutter says
OH this is going to be good!!! I can’t wait to see Ruthie!!!
Ruthie says
Thanks April!!
Kim says
Wow! You really ARE nesting! Can’t wait to see how this comes out and super excited that you’re joining in this time!
Ruthie says
Thanks Kim! I’m nesting on another level. It’s good and bad at the same time 🙂
Katy {ashadeofteal} says
Love your inspiration! If I had to put together bathroom inspiration is would look just like yours, so I’m excited to see the end result.
Ruthie says
Thanks so much Katy! I’m looking forward to seeing the end result as well! 🙂
Jenny @ Refresh Living says
Oh, I can’t wait to see this room!! I love the tile, and it looks like it’s going to be so light and bright. Super exciting!!
Ruthie says
Yeah I’m hoping it’s very light and bright! A great way to open up a smaller space!
Sara says
I can’t wait to see it all come together! What paint color are you using?? I’m obsessed with Benjamin Moore paints… it looks pretty close to some of my favorites!! I love your inspiration – it reminds me of my master bath!
Ruthie says
Thanks Sara!! I can’t wait for it to all come together too! 😉 I’m using Constellation by Benjamin Moore!! 🙂