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Our New Bathroom (Details & Sources)

June 5, 2013

You may have caught our closet-to-bathroom conversion on The Home Depot Apron blog last week.  Today, I thought I’d follow up with some source information and tips for creating a similar look. 

This project was part of the renovations we did a few months ago.  It started out as our much used (and abused) upstairs toy closet:

converting a closet into a bathroom

 

closet before renovation

 

playroom before renovation

Even before it was a bath, we had a shower curtain up for their “shows.”

 

We were able to put the boys’ bathroom entirely in the existing closet, with a new closet built out on each side of the doorway, creating a little hall:

 boys' bathroom & bedroom

 

 

painted green bathroom vanity

Vanity: The Home Depot

Vanity Paint:  “Wintergreen” by Martha Stewart Living (The Home Depot)

Mirror: Nadeau

Sebring Indoor/Outdoor Wall Lanterns: Joss & Main

Woven Basket: Target

Rug: TJMaxx

Wall Color: Shoji White by Sherwin Williams

 

boys bathroom towel hooks and mirror 

Towel Hooks: Nadeau

Letter: Hobby Lobby (& sprayed in Valspar’s Indigo Cloth Blue)

 

boys' bathroom open storage

Tribeca Console Table: Joss & Main

Poster: Alexander Creative on Etsy

Toilet: The Home Depot

Wire Baskets: Thrift Store

Globe: My Parents’ Attic :)

 

white subway tile in shower

 

boys bathroom accessories

 

 Tips for creating a similar look 

Mix and match finishes.  Mix old with new, painted with natural, shiny with distressed—it all balances out in the end and makes for a more interesting finished space.  The vanity we chose also had a coordinating mirror, but I love the look of pairing it with something completely different.

Put color on the vanity instead of the walls.  In this case, the bathroom was so small (and windowless) that using a bold color on the walls could’ve been a little overwhelming.  I had my mind set on a minty shade of green and put it on the vanity.  Painting a vanity is one of the easiest ways to get a custom look. I wrote more about how I painted ours here.

 

Wintergreen paint by Martha Stewart Living

 

Shop outdoor lighting first.  I came across so many cute and affordable outdoor lighting options when looking for our bathroom sconces.  They give a great industrial feel to the room, and seemed a little less formal than most bathroom lighting.

Add storage with a a piece of furniture.  We had originally thought about adding cabinetry to the side wall by the toilet, but the idea of open shelving stayed on my mind.  I was able to find a console table–almost the exact measurement of the wall–that could always do double duty somewhere else in the house if we change the look of the bathroom later.

Shop anywhere but the bathroom section for accessories. I knew my flea market and thrift store shopping/hoarding would eventually pay off.  I had most of the smaller accessories around the house already.  I think it’s always more interesting to put your toilet paper in a wire basket than in an actual toilet paper holder. . .

 

 

*Thanks to The Home Depot for providing me with a gift card to purchase some of the items for our closet-to-bathroom project. 

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  1. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    June 5, 2013 at 11:44 am

    It looks amazing Emily! I love the pop of green on the vanity, plus the cute styling! What a great use of the space.

    Reply
  2. Heidi says

    June 5, 2013 at 11:55 am

    This is so creative – love the mix of finishes and colors! I’m dying to see how your powder room turned out, too!

    Reply
    • Emily A. Clark says

      June 5, 2013 at 6:05 pm

      It’s getting there. I think I *might* have finally decided on some art. Right now, it’s all blank, dark walls. . .

      Reply
  3. Naz says

    June 5, 2013 at 11:55 am

    This looks incredibly good! It’s not only attractive but smart in it’s construction. Well done Emily.

    Reply
    • Emily A. Clark says

      June 5, 2013 at 6:04 pm

      We had a great contractor with a great eye, which also helped.

      Reply
  4. Jillian says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Looks great! Perfect room for your boys! We renovated our bath recently (ok, 6 months ago) with the same vanity (painted a blue grey), a wood mirror above the sink and outdoor lights on either side! Feel so validated in my decisions that you did the same :)Thanks for sharing!

    earningourstripes.blogspot.com/2013/04/our-finished-bathroom.html

    Reply
    • Emily A. Clark says

      June 5, 2013 at 6:04 pm

      I love your space. Fun to see the same vanity painted in a different color.

      Reply
  5. Leanne says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    This bathroom is fantastic!! I love it all! Great job!

    Reply
  6. Andrea says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    Emily, the bathroom looks FANTASTIC! I love the green vanity and your storage solution was brilliant. You did such a great job. I bet your oldest son loves it!

    Reply
  7. BaileyWife says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    Emily!! This is now my favorite room in your house! I love the mix of colors and texture! I would be jealous of your boys!:) ~ Kim

    Reply
  8. loveolympiajune says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Ahhh I love it!!! You are so talented! It looks amazing, Emily!

    ~Stephanie

    Reply
  9. Katie Peters says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    Absolutely love this!

    Reply
  10. Alyson says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Love the idea of painting the vanity to make it look more custom! That is great.

    Reply
  11. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Love the painted vanity. Such a great idea! The whole space is wonderful!!

    Reply
  12. An Inviting Home says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    We are working on making decisions for a bathroom remodel so this post is great! I love the green vanity…it all looks so lovely! :-)

    ~Sarah

    Reply
  13. JenV says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Looks amazing! Would love to know the source for the duvet cover on the bed!

    Reply
    • Emily A. Clark says

      June 5, 2013 at 6:02 pm

      It’s from Nate’s line at Target. I have a little more work to do on his bedroom before it makes it on the blog officially :)

      Reply
    • JenV says

      June 5, 2013 at 7:13 pm

      Thanks for the info! Love how the room is looking, can’t wait to see it finished!

      Reply
  14. Nancy says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Fantastic Emily! What a great use of space, the best I’ve seen for those looooonnnnggg attic rooms. Perfect, and love your choices and that Tribeca table is fab!
    xo nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

    Reply
  15. Amber B (Simple Dwellings) says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    Wow, I love it all! That mirror above the sink is stunning. Love that rustic detail. And I love the console in the bathroom. Great idea! :)

    Reply
  16. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    I love everything about this bathroom…the different textures and colors; the mix of rustic and contemporary all work together to make it unique. I couldn’t agree with you more about not shopping in the bathroom section for accessories.

    Reply
  17. Chelsea says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    That is just adorable Emily!! Perfectly masculine for a boys bathroom, but still pretty;)

    Reply
  18. Kimber says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Emily!!! This looks outstanding! I love the mix. Beautiful!!!

    Reply
  19. La Monica says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    I love that the room is fresh and youthful w/o looking “kiddie.” Great tips! You’ve got me thinking now…

    Reply
  20. Jessie says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    The bathroom looks fantastic, love it. The green vanity and the console area are my favorites. You did a really great job, Emily!

    Jessie
    http://www.mixandchic.com

    Reply
  21. mom23 says

    June 5, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    It looks so great, Emily! That room transformed so well with the 2 closets and bathroom. I love the colorful bathroom cabinet and rug.

    Reply
  22. René says

    June 5, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    I am in love with that little bathroom! The fact that you were able to add the closets is a bonus!

    Reply
  23. Jenna says

    June 5, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    I looks great!!! I love the rustic wood – especially in the mirror and the towel hooks. What a great space!

    Reply
  24. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    June 5, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    I love this whole project – what a great use of space – and you still have closest space!! I have the hardest time decorating a bathroom – you make it look so effortless!

    Reply
  25. merrynunnari says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    Love this bath. I’ve always liked that vanity at the HD, but the green color really makes me love it. Great job!

    Reply
  26. Simply LKJ says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    It looks amazing Emily! Hard to believe the space started out as a closet!

    Reply
  27. Brittney says

    June 5, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    This looks SO perfect! What a great use of space!

    Reply
  28. theanatomyofdesign.com says

    June 5, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    looks amazing! I love that green color, and I love the perfect proportions on everything, so that your small bathroom looks plenty spacious!

    Reply
    • Emily A. Clark says

      June 5, 2013 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks. I was also surprised at how roomy that tiny closet ended up feeling as a bathroom.

      Reply
  29. jackie jade says

    June 5, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    love this makeover. painting the vanity is such a fantastic idea – it adds color to the space without overwhelming it. love this!
    — jackie @ jade and oak
    — $50 shabby apple giveaway

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  30. South on Broadway says

    June 5, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    I cannot begin to say how much I love this renovation. I am also obsessed with the table you put in for storage. Love it!

    – Jaime
    http://www.southonbroadway.blogspot.com

    Reply
  31. Lauren Cook says

    June 5, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    Looks great! Would love to know the dimensions of the space…

    Reply
    • Emily A. Clark says

      June 5, 2013 at 7:58 pm

      I meant to include that in the post. The bathroom is approximately 11′ x 4.5′.

      Reply
  32. tina says

    June 5, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    Beautiful as always. :) But I have a question Emily, are those kind of ‘regular rugs’ good for bathroom? I love to have such thing but just not sure if it works out when you come out of shower with damp foot… (especially kids…)

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    • Emily A. Clark says

      June 5, 2013 at 7:59 pm

      I’ll let you know :) It’s pretty thick so I’m thinking it should hold up well. And, it was $30 so if it doesn’t, it’s not a huge loss, I suppose. Anybody have experience with washing these?

      Reply
  33. [email protected] says

    June 5, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    Such a smart idea! The bathroom looks so good!

    Reply
  34. Jena {Involving Color and Home} says

    June 5, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    Emily, I’m totally swooning over that green vanity! The whole bathroom looks amazing. I’d love to feature the vanity color on Involving Color. Let me know if you’re interested!

    Reply
    • Emily A. Clark says

      June 5, 2013 at 8:00 pm

      I’d be honored. Just let me know if you need anything else. Thanks!

      Reply
  35. Becky {This Is Happiness} says

    June 5, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    Such an amazing transformation Emily! Loving the green vanity and lighting!

    Reply
  36. Jeanette says

    June 5, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    I love the bathroom and the green. The boys are so lucky. And I the love the globe in the bathroom what great reading material….lol

    Reply
    • Emily A. Clark says

      June 6, 2013 at 1:11 am

      They should be really really good in geography :)

      Reply
  37. Lina Williams says

    June 6, 2013 at 12:32 am

    Well, you’ve done it again! It looks fantastic! You are a designing genius!

    Reply
  38. marshallhousematters.com says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:18 am

    That is a seriously stylish little boys’ bathroom!

    Reply
  39. Christina says

    June 6, 2013 at 2:14 am

    I love this so much! This is totally my inspiration for my boys’ bathroom in the house we’re building! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  40. graywolff says

    June 6, 2013 at 3:18 am

    Looks great! Do you have an exhaust fan in the bathroom and is it effective?

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    • Emily A. Clark says

      June 6, 2013 at 10:34 am

      Yes, and yes :) It’s on the ceiling.

      Reply
  41. Michelle Bacot says

    June 6, 2013 at 3:37 am

    You have such impeccable taste! I love the bathroom rug choice, the simple wall color throughout, the color combinations throughout. Beautiful!!

    Reply
  42. Megan Vaughn says

    June 6, 2013 at 11:29 am

    It turned out so great, Emily. I love that green on the vanity. The console table fits so nicely in there too. Love this transformation. :)

    Reply
  43. Msmoozy says

    June 6, 2013 at 11:55 am

    Wow it looks great and I just it all put together! :-) Love the idea of open shelves myself and that piece looks awesome in there. Thanks for sharing with us all. :-)

    Reply
  44. Kris @ Driven by Décor says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Love how it turned out – well done!

    Reply
  45. [email protected] says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    You have done it again lady! I love absolutely everything about this bathroom. It feels so collected and personal! Fabulous!

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  46. Cheryl Luckett says

    June 6, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    It looks fab! Love the entire space.

    Reply
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    June 6, 2013 at 2:02 pm

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  48. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    June 6, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    Amazing, Emily! I know you’re going to love how that functions for your family, too. :) Thanks for sharing!
    xo Heidi

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  49. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    June 6, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    Amazing, Emily! I know you’re going to love how that functions for your family, too. :) Thanks for sharing!
    xo Heidi

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  50. Anne {Almost Home} says

    June 6, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    Your bathroom looks great! I love the green on the vanity and your tips were great too! Well done!

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  51. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

    June 7, 2013 at 3:16 am

    Emily, this is awesome. So you! So perfect with the different finishes and I love the idea of painting the vanity a pop of color. What an awesome bathroom. {oh, and people say I have a California accent. . . you won’t understand me!!!}

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  52. Anneke at This, That and Life says

    June 7, 2013 at 4:12 am

    This looks so great! With a lot of creativity you nailed ~ I love the contrast between the mirror, sconces, vanity color, rug, tile….well, I guess about everything! :-)

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  53. Tiffany says

    June 8, 2013 at 1:32 am

    Wow, what a transformation! I love the color of the vanity.

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  55. Carolyn says

    June 18, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Just gorgeous!!! I love it :)

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  56. ChaoticallyCreative says

    June 18, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    Emily, I have been pinning images for my Boy’s bathroom re-model happening this month and it’s like you took this out of my brain. lol. I so badly wanted a green vanity for my boys but could convince my husband! Your bathroom looks amazing! Great job.

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  66. Estelle Sacre says

    October 10, 2013 at 8:33 am

    It is very personal what color you will like for your bathroom, but I only know that the brighter color you choose, the better the result will be. When the bathroom is too dark, it looks like an old one, however during my research I saw very nice bathroom painted in black, grey or even brown.
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  67. Sillowine sanderson says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    I very much love the rug and the wooden mirror! This has such a cozy feel to it, I’d love to have something like this! I’m thinking something like a maroon theme color for my bathroom fixtures and style. What suggestions do you have to make it feel cozy?

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  69. JpYoshy says

    November 19, 2013 at 2:35 am

    I love your advise on painting the vanity as opposed the the walls for a small space! I have a design background and that make so much sense! I am going to try this in my small spaces with items to bring color and try and keep the room feeling as big as possible.

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  71. Krista says

    January 1, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    I would love to have the dimensions of the bathroom as I am inspired to turn a closet into a bathroom too! Thanks!

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  72. Jody S says

    May 21, 2014 at 9:07 am

    Do you happen to remember the name of the floor tile you chose? Looks very nice and also very practical!

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    • Emily Clark says

      May 21, 2014 at 10:21 am

      This is the one I used on the design board:

      http://www.lowes.com/pd_28373-88283-76969538695_0__?productId=3740223&Ntt=ceramic+tile&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dceramic%2Btile&facetInfo=

      (Haven’t seen this in person–I chose it based on the online photo.)

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  73. Michelle says

    July 19, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    I’m looking for a faucet just like the one you used here…where is yours from? Thanks!

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    • Emily Clark says

      July 19, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      Home Depot–I believe it was also Martha Stewart.

      Reply

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