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May 11, 2017 Bathroom

Powder Room Reveal – One Room Challenge Week 6

And we’re finally here! Week 6 – where we share all of the photos of the space that has kicked our butts the last few weeks (and let’s be real, up to 30 seconds before we started snapping pictures).

This ORC may have been the smallest space that we’ve done so far, but it was not without it’s challenges. In true Sypsie fashion, I realized while editing these pictures that I hung the frames wrong, but I suppose that’s not as bad as leaving my camera lens on the counter for every photo of our guest bathroom makeover πŸ˜› You win some, you lose some!

Mix crazy work schedules with busy weekends, a trip to Vegas over the weekend that I’m still recovering from (you win Vegas, you win), a last minute printing job gone wrong, and just moving into a new house, this room was getting a major side eye from us. Often. BUT – now that it’s done, we’re so excited to share the first room that’s checked off of the list in our new home and we couldn’t be happier about that.

First off, here’s the room before we started.

And here’s what it looks like now!




It’s not typical for such a small space, but since we had fun tile on the floors and added the wood shiplap on the ceilings, we added some photo ledges to balance everything out in between!

Three cheers for the pretty trees all over our property for some last minute flowers!




This room is kind of tucked in the center of the house and with no windows, it’s always super dark (and challenges your photography skills!). I love how the wood tones warm it up, and even at night it gives off a welcoming vibe (as goofy as that is to say about a bathroom) that I’m hoping we’re able to emulate throughout the new house!




Thanks so much for stopping by and for Linda at Calling it Home for hosting this fun event! UPDATE: all of the sources for everything we used is below! But first, be sure to check out all of the amazing designers and other guest participants before you head out πŸ™‚

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no cost to you, if you click through and purchase I earn a small commission to help keep this blog up and running.

Tile: Home Depot or Amazon

Vanity (original) painted with: Annie Sloan, Graphite

Vanity Hardware: Pulls, Knobs

Frames: Target, Homegoods, Michaels

Shelves: DIY

Light: Lowes

Mirror: Painted, originally from Homegoods

Sink: Similar (with three faucet holes, ours had 1 but is no longer in stock)

Faucet: Lowes

Garden Stool: Homegoods

Vases: West Elm (found on clearance but still see in store!)

Towels: William Sonoma (similar)

Want to check out more reveals? Thanks to the ORC, we’ve also tackled these rooms!

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Categories: Bathroom Tags: bathroom, cement tile, half bath, picture ledge, powder room, shiplap

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  1. tim@designmaze says

    May 11, 2017 at 1:14 am

    what a sweet bathroom! love that you’ve incorporated a gallery wall for lots more interest and something unexpected in a bathroom. congrats on week 6 of ORC!

    Reply
  2. Lizzie | Emmerson & Fifteenth says

    May 11, 2017 at 8:19 am

    That tile is gorgeous, and I love the sink and vanity so much.

    Reply
  3. Cassie says

    May 11, 2017 at 8:45 am

    what an awesome powder room! i love the ceiling so much!

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  4. Bre says

    May 11, 2017 at 9:47 am

    Ohhh I love this! The wood on the ceiling and the tile on the floor tie it all together perfectly!

    Reply
  5. Danielle says

    May 11, 2017 at 11:58 am

    Love it! This turned out so gorgeously. Love the unexpectedness of the picture ledges!

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  6. CoCo says

    May 11, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    This look amazing! I love your floors and that picture/art ledge too. I’ve never seen that in a bathroom before – it’s really creative. Everything came together so beautifully. Great job, CoCo

    Reply
  7. Bre @ Average But Inspired says

    May 11, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    Wow, it’s all just so beautiful! You turned a blank slate into a gorgeous bathroom. I love your mirror and light fixture choice!

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      May 16, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks Bre πŸ™‚ We really appreciate it!

      Reply
  8. Deb says

    May 12, 2017 at 10:13 am

    What a fabulous makeover!!!! I love every detail, that ceiling, and the gallery wall, Oh my it’s all just so beautiful!

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    • Sypsie says

      May 16, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      Aw thanks so much Deb! You’re too sweet!

      Reply
  9. Jessica | Petal + Ply says

    May 12, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    Wowza! What a transformation! Love the floor and ceiling!!

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      May 16, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks so much Jessica!

      Reply
  10. Nicole Q-Schmitz says

    May 13, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    LOVE the floors and the wood ceiling! Such a fun and unexpected feature πŸ™‚

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    • Sypsie says

      May 16, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks Nicole! It’s a lot packed into a little space but I love how they play off of each other πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Christy says

    May 13, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    Amazing transformation, great job!

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      May 16, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks Christy πŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. kate says

    May 14, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Just love the transformation! The wood, tile, blue and white work beautifully together. Super awesome.

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      May 16, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks for the sweet comment Kate! We’re so happy to have a completed room!

      Reply
  13. Nicki Parrish says

    May 15, 2017 at 4:59 pm

    Great job with this powder room! It is so fresh and clean! Enjoy!

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      May 16, 2017 at 9:51 pm

      Thanks so much Nicki! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  14. KateR says

    May 15, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    Love the tile!Where is it from?

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      May 16, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      Thanks Kate! It’s from Home Depot (ordered online!) and is called Twenties Vintage Tile πŸ™‚

      Reply
  15. Mary says

    May 16, 2017 at 8:59 am

    What a fun powder room! ditto the comment above – I know you said you’ll post sources soon, but anxious to hear where tile is from!

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      May 16, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      Hi Mary! Thanks so much for stopping by! We ordered it online from Home Depot, and it’s called Twenties Vintage πŸ™‚

      Reply
  16. C.Previti says

    May 16, 2017 at 10:30 am

    I wished you described- where things are from like the sink and fixtures & the paint color on the cabinets.

    Reply
  17. Sara says

    May 18, 2017 at 10:56 am

    Beautiful!! What kind of wood did you use for the counter?

    Reply
  18. lesli says

    May 19, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    What a beautiful transformation! Nailed it and I love the countertops!!!
    I have featured your new room on a round up of my favorite ORC bathroom makeovers!

    http://myoldcountryhouse.com/one-room-challenge-guest-stars-fantastic-bathroom-makeovers/

    congrats

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  19. Jillian says

    May 19, 2017 at 8:50 pm

    Love this makeover! What’s the paint color?

    Reply
  20. Tracy says

    June 16, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    Hi! Love your design! Where did you get your vanity light bar? Do you know the style #?

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    • Sypsie says

      June 16, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      Hi Tracy! We purchased it at Lowes πŸ™‚ the link to it is: https://m.lowes.com/pd/allen-roth-Winsbrell-3-Light-9-24-in-Brushed-Nickel-Bell-Vanity-Light/50333857 Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  21. Shelly says

    June 25, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    Love what you have done. What color did you use on the cabinets?

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    • Sypsie says

      June 25, 2017 at 10:38 pm

      Thanks Shelly! It’s Anne Sloan chalk paint in Graphite πŸ™‚

      Reply
    • Martie Summerfield says

      October 3, 2019 at 9:31 pm

      Beautiful room. What paint color is on the walls and what brand of paint is it.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Sypsie says

        October 23, 2019 at 10:48 pm

        Hi Martie! Thank you! The walls are Benjamin Moore Cement Gray πŸ™‚

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  22. Karen says

    July 1, 2017 at 9:29 am

    Beautiful room. Would you please let me know what kind of sink you used? I’m looking at this type of sink for our powder room but worried that it might feel too high. Is it 6″ tall from the bottom to top? Many of these sinks seem like they would be huge but then look great in photos. Thanks for the help!

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    • Sypsie says

      July 1, 2017 at 10:35 am

      Hi Karen! Absolutely! The link of the exact sink we used is below πŸ™‚ We’ve had no problem with the height (I think this one is about 4″ off the counter) and we love it so far! Thanks for stopping by! https://m.lowes.com/pd/KOHLER-Vox-White-Vessel-Rectangular-Bathroom-Sink-with-Overflow-Drain-Included/999997992

      Reply
  23. Denise Fernandes says

    July 5, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    Hi! What paint color is on the walls?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      July 5, 2017 at 10:23 pm

      Hi Denise! It’s Benjamin Moore Cement Gray πŸ™‚

      Reply
  24. Bibiana says

    July 22, 2017 at 11:21 am

    What kind of counter top is that? Where can I find it

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      July 22, 2017 at 10:45 pm

      Hi Bibiana! It’s an edge glued board from Lowes and has held up great! As long as it’s sealed properly it shouldn’t give you any problems πŸ™‚

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      • Rachel says

        October 29, 2018 at 5:31 pm

        Hi Sypsie! I can’t seem to find what you sealed this wood counter top with. Is there a specific product that has worked well for you?

        Reply
        • Sypsie says

          October 30, 2018 at 9:52 am

          Hi Rachel! We put about 5 coats of Poly on ours, but there are some great marine grade sealers out there if you’re worried about lots of water splashing! With the large sink, water rarely got on ours, but I was never worried about it even if it did after sealing it πŸ™‚ Hope that helps!

          Reply
  25. Denise says

    July 22, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    Love the mirror. I am doing a guest bathroom and it would be perfect. Where is it from?
    Thank you
    Denise

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    • Sypsie says

      July 22, 2017 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks Denise! It’s from Homegoods πŸ™‚ It was black and I just painted it white and sanded a few spots to add a distressed look. Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  26. Laura says

    July 24, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    Hello! I absolutely love the bathroom. I think you were going to post where you purchased everything. I think I missed it – is there any way you can post the list again? I am particularly interested in the tile and the vanity. Thanks!

    Reply
  27. Oak Furniture says

    July 26, 2017 at 7:43 am

    Everything is perfect and beautiful. This is really an amazing transformation. I like this bathroom.

    Reply
  28. Joanna says

    July 26, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    What a transformation! I love it! The cabinets in the “before” picture look very similar to the color of our cabinets. It’s like a faded whitewash or something? It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what color it is. Sometimes I like it, and sometimes I don’t. πŸ™‚

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  29. Christine says

    August 6, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    Where did you get the picture ledges??

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    • Sypsie says

      August 14, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      Hi Christine! The picture ledges were a DIY project where we used a 1×3 as the base, and a 1×2 on the front to hold the frames. The shelves are a bit narrow as the room isn’t huge, but I’d recommend using a 1×4 or larger if you have more space to better hold the frames πŸ™‚ Thanks!

      Reply
  30. Mary says

    August 13, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    I am curious about the picture ledges too. How deep are they? Do they get in the way when trying to use the toilet? Beautiful space!

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    • Sypsie says

      August 14, 2017 at 12:37 pm

      Thanks so much Mary! We made them from 1×3 and 1×2 lumber. We made them narrow enough to not get in the way, but in order to balance the frames better we’d recommend using a little bit wider of a base if you have the space πŸ™‚ Thanks again for stopping by!

      Reply
  31. Charlotte says

    August 14, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Love the floor tile and would like to know the manufacturer, etc.
    Also, do you answer your readers questions at all? Thanks

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    • Sypsie says

      August 14, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      Hi Charlotte, The floor tile is from Home Depot and is called Merola Twenties Vintage. I am working on a few back-end updates to make the user experience the best it can be on the blog so apologies if your comment didn’t get answered as soon as you’d hoped. I try to answer everything within a few days, but occasionally something gets missed. A resource list is next on my list and I appreciate you stopping by.

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  32. Charlotte says

    August 14, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    Sorry for my previous snarky comment as I see now you’ve answered some questions. It would be helpful, though, to have sources cited on the actual post. Thanks

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  33. Roxanne says

    August 26, 2017 at 8:06 am

    I just came across this on Pinterest, amazing transformation!

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    • Sypsie says

      August 26, 2017 at 9:53 am

      Thanks so much Roxanne! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  34. Cristina says

    September 6, 2017 at 10:52 pm

    Did you use wax over the vanity after you chalk painted with Annie Sloan’s Graphite or some other type of protectant. I’ve heard that it is not advisable to use wax in the bathroom so I’m curious what you used. Thank you for sharing your awesome bathroom project!

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    • Sypsie says

      September 6, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      Hi Cristina! We used a water-based matte poly for easier cleaning πŸ™‚ Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  35. HEIDI LOCKRIDGE says

    September 10, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    Lovely bathroom! What is the vanity counter made of? Wood? What finish did you use on it?

    Reply
  36. Ashley says

    September 30, 2017 at 9:05 am

    I’m curios what your counter top is. Is it real wood? If so how is it holding up?

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    • Sypsie says

      September 30, 2017 at 9:13 am

      Hi Ashley! It is real wood and it’s holding up great! We added a few layers of poly sealer to the top and since the sink is mounted higher than the countertop, we don’t get much standing water. Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  37. kasey says

    September 30, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    Looks great! I’m replicating the shelves with frames for my wife, and I was just wondering the distance to the floor from each shelf! Thanks!

    Reply
  38. Carolyn says

    October 11, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    Hi. I love love this bathroom. I didn’t see where you got your countertop? Also the wood you used on the bathroom Ceiling, where did you get that and what did you treat it with??

    Reply
  39. Evie says

    October 24, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    Hi, love everything about this bathroom. I’ve noticed you didn’t mention where you got the toilet. If it’s new could provide the source. Thanks.

    Reply
  40. Vane says

    November 2, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    I love the counter top. What wood did you make that out of?

    Reply
  41. katie says

    December 16, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    Gorgeous! Curious where you got the shiplap from and did you stain it?

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    • Sypsie says

      December 16, 2017 at 8:44 pm

      Thanks Katie! We bought basic tongue and groove planks from Home Depot and stained them before hanging them πŸ™‚

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      • Katie says

        December 17, 2017 at 1:41 pm

        I may be too obsessed with this and have another question. I’m terrible at buying stains ‍♀️ But do you remember which stain you used?

        Reply
        • Sypsie says

          December 17, 2017 at 2:08 pm

          We used a mix of 3 different stains (all Minwax from Home Depot as well!) and made a batch for the counter, ceiling, and a few other projects. We bought an empty metal stain can and mixed roughly 4oz. of Special Walnut, 4 oz. of Cherry, and 8oz. of Weathered Oak together πŸ™‚

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  42. Katrina Pearson says

    January 14, 2018 at 9:09 pm

    Love this! What color paint did you use on the walls?

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    • Sypsie says

      January 14, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks Katrina! It’s Cement Gray by Benjamin Moore πŸ™‚

      Reply
  43. Silvia says

    March 28, 2018 at 11:47 am

    Beautiful bathroom! I love the shelving idea. How did you attached the shelves to the wall? How much space is between the two shelves? Thank you

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      March 28, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks so much Silvia! The shelves are attached with pocket holes from the base into the studs and there’s about 2 feet in between them! I used my frames as a guide for that part, and the frames are also attached to the wall for stability and so they don’t fall down on anyone πŸ™‚

      Reply
  44. Alice Prince says

    May 1, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    What kind of wood did you get for the counter top? Love the design!a

    Reply
  45. Elaine says

    May 13, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    What color is the grout and what size spacing did you use for the tiles?

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      May 14, 2018 at 7:15 am

      Hi Elaine! We used Bright White and I believe the spacers were 1/8″ πŸ™‚ Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  46. Katrina Pearson says

    June 13, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    love your project. How tall is the cabinet? we are having one built and I am trying to figure out the best height for a vessel sink.

    Reply
  47. Karen says

    December 6, 2018 at 10:45 am

    Hi Sypsie….wondering what spacing you,used between picture shelves?

    Reply
  48. Dana says

    February 3, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    What did you use to create your picture ledge? And what is the depth? Your room has inspired me to renovate my downstairs powder room. I can’t change my floor tile but I’m adding a tile look wall covering (similar to your floor tile) on vanity/toilet wall for a bold touch.

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      February 8, 2019 at 10:23 am

      Hi Dana! The picture ledges are just made of preprimed wood! I’d recommend a 1×4 for the base, and a 1×2 for the front ledge. I just used pocket holes to screw them into the studs and the side walls. Love the tile look wall covering idea! Best of luck with your project and thanks so much for the comment!

      Reply
  49. Vicky Garrison says

    November 10, 2019 at 10:42 am

    I love how you re-did your bathroom! Can you tell me where you purchased the wood vanity counter top? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      November 10, 2019 at 10:51 pm

      Thank you so much! It’s just an edge glued project board from Lowes that we cut to size and added the sink cutout too. With a few coats of a good sealant you’re good to go, and the wood only cost around $30! We’ve used them on two different bathrooms (half bath and master so both heavily used) and they’ve held up great!

      Reply
      • Rachael says

        June 16, 2020 at 8:49 pm

        Do you have a tutorial on using the edge glued project board? I have a similar sink set-up to your before picture and would love to do this to modernize my space but can’t find any instructions. Any guidance you have is greatly appreciated!!! This is a beautiful bathroom!

        Reply
      • Rachael says

        June 16, 2020 at 9:26 pm

        Do you have a tutorial on how to do this? I would love to try this on my bathroom vanity (it is very similar to your before photo), but can’t seem to find any instructions online. Any guidance you can provide is greatly appreciated!! Absolutely love the way this bathroom turned out!! Great job!

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  50. Rachael says

    June 16, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    Do you have a tutorial on how to do this? I would love to try this on my bathroom vanity (it is very similar to your before photo), but can’t seem to find any instructions online. Any guidance you can provide is greatly appreciated!! Absolutely love the way this bathroom turned out!! Great job!

    Reply
  51. Ben says

    March 9, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    Love all of this! I’m trying to emulate because I have a giant powder room and need to fill it with things like this.

    Any recs on the plants (brand, etc.) if those are artificial or real?

    Reply
    • Sypsie says

      May 9, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      Hi Ben! Thank you! These were just clippings from a tree we had on our lot, but I would check your local craft store, Pottery Barn or even Magnolia for something similar πŸ™‚

      Reply
  52. Lydia says

    October 9, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    I have a bathroom very similar. What size picture frames did you use here? How far apart did you put the picture ledges? Thanks!

    Reply

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