Not every renovation is a total overhaul. When walls are structurally sound, the plumbing works where it is and the layout is functional, sometimes all a space needs is a refresh. That was the case with our client, Susan and Carl's, guest bathroom.

Don't get me wrong. The before pictures are pretty rough, but the bones of this bathroom were great and just needed some TLC.

**UPDATE: This renovation is now featured on Apartment Therapy.

Check out the full coverage here.

BEFORE

Couple of things to take note of from the 'before' images:

- Obviously, that pink wall tile is very pink. Susan and Carl were ready to see that go.

- The linoleum tile was lifting and pretty grimy.

- The walls had been opened previously to access a leak which originated from the shower.

- The bath fitter had exceeded its lifetime, and was also ready to go.

A little recap from Instagram if you were following along:

Progress report from the #southstbathroomreno! New rustic oak pergo floors, wainscoting + bath fitter replaced with subway tile. I have this strange feel we're missing something important though... 🚽

A post shared by John and Courtney Achilli (@contentandcompany) on Feb 1, 2018 at 10:39am PST

On the list of refresh projects:

- Pergo floors

- Subway tile bath enclosure

- New solid wood doors

- Trim, including a wainscoting towel hook accent

- Lighting fixtures

- Radiator cover

- Plumbing fixtures

- Painting

DURING 

We're back helping one of our favorite customers in their beautiful, historic beach home! And this pink tile #southstbathroomreno is the 2nd of it's kind this season (not to be confused with a similar post from last week). I see a trend here! Who else is starting 2018 off with tile removal? Check out our Story for the demo nitty-gritty 🛠️

A post shared by John and Courtney Achilli (@contentandcompany) on Jan 4, 2018 at 6:14am PST

Prepping for tile backer in the new shower enclosure

Insulation and drywall

New trim

The trim upgrade from the existing quarter round to a fresh, square trim gave the space a more modern feel. Trim was redone around the tub, doors and windows.

Wainscoting wall accent 

We chose to add a wainscoting or beadboard accent along the entry wall and use this space for towel hooks. The top is accented with an additional piece of trim for a finished look. It’s beautiful and functional in this small space.

Paint Color

If you’re just starting to consider paint colors, we’d suggest using a paint deck fan, like this one from Benjamin Moore, to focus your search.

However, if you do not have a local Benjamin Moore distributor, you can start your search at a local home improvement store:

• Lowe’s carries Sherwin Williams or Vaslpar products

• Home Depot carries Behr products.

Pergo Flooring Install

Shower shelf

Subway Tile Enclosure

Wainscoting towel hook accent wall

Sources

WALL PAINT: White Aura Bath and Spa by Benjamin Moore

TRIM PAINT: White by Benjamin Moore done by

Donofrio Painting

FLOORS: Pergo XP in Rustic Espresso Oak

TUB: Original American Standard

TILE: White subway, Mapei Silver grout

SHOWER TRIM KIT: Moen

PEDESTAL SINK: Kohler

TOILET: Kohler

VANITY:

Light Grey

HANGING PLANTER: Ikea basket

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