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Master Bathroom Renovation Plans: It's about time.

January 7, 2016 Kayla Miller

 

If you follow me on Instagram you may already know I am in the beginning stages of a master bathroom renovation. Over the entire length of this (sure to be long) project I will be frequently writing posts so you can follow along. Right now I'm in the planning phase. 

When we first moved into our house I had big plans to make it our home. The house was dated with some minor updates but none that appealed to me- to me the bones were good. I wanted to do a complete home makeover. Like my own version of HGTV's Fixer Upper. 

In my mind I saw the house as I wanted it, but getting it to that point has been a slow process. Let's just say I'm on a one-room-at-a-time schedule and budget. Slowly I have been transforming our house into the home I had first envisioned. 

Somehow the master bath and bedroom has been moved to the bottom of my todo list. Seriously I still have moving boxes in our bedroom and we have lived here almost two years... To me the master bedroom and bathroom are key rooms to a house. It is the special room and space you share as husband and wife.

With that being said there is nothing special about our bedroom or bathroom. I'm honestly ashamed to let anyone see it. The rest of my house is decorated with personal touches everywhere and in our room not one single thing is hanging on the walls, the bedding doesn't match, nothing is how I want it. Sad- just sad.

I made a promise to myself that I would change this in 2016 and I would make it my first home project of the year and I'm starting in the bathroom.

Our bathroom is pretty standard. It is an on-suite divided into two rooms. The vanity is in the first room. Well I guess you can call it a room?. There is no door separating this area from our bedroom. Then there is a door into the room with the shower and toilet. The shower is a shower/tub combo insert with a crack that has been repaired hideously and the vanity is just your standard builder basic blah. The floor is covered in linoleum that is stained. It truly is a sad room. 

Current Bathroom Layout

Current Bathroom Layout

Vanity area- day we moved in

Vanity area- day we moved in

Shower/tub area

Shower/tub area

I have removed the wall paper, mirror, lights, and painted the vanity since we moved in but this bathroom still needs a lot of help.

I want our master bathroom to feel clean, fresh, airy, and open. I want it to also feel warm and cozy- like home. 

So here is my plan:

  1. Gut the bathroom- removing the wall separating the two spaces, removing the shower/tub insert, removing it all!
  2. Put in a tile shower with frameless glass walls and door
  3. New vanity
  4. Shiplap
  5. Tile floor
  6. Recessed lighting
  7. New vanity lighting 
  8. Antique Accents 

As a designer I always treat my own projects as though it is a job. I sit down and sketch, research, and write out exactly what I want. Then I begin the design process with style boards. This is my current stage in this project. I don't know why but I always find it so much harder to design my own home. It takes me FOREVER to settle on the smallest of details. 

And that is exactly where I'm at right now- the small details. 

And this is one option I put together:

I'm still on the fence about the design. If this was going to be my forever home I wouldn't think twice about it, but we do not plan on living here forever. Part of me is saying this design is too buyer specific for when we do put our house on the market, but then part of me is saying go for it...

I'm going to come up with a few more design boards (one a little more traditional) then I will make my decision. 

With love,

 
 


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These cuties!! Ohh how I love them so. 
PSA- Charlotte finally destroyed the jute rug in our living room. Beyond repair this time. I could not work my weaving magic. 
Sooo I’ll be shopping for a new rug and I think I’m done with jute. They just shed way too much for my dark floors. Love the look and the texture- hate the shedding. Anyone know of a similar look without the shedding? .
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#neutralbedroom#upholsteredbed#upholsteredheadboard#upholstery#frenchcountrystyle#juterug#bhghome#bhgstyle#bhgpets#greatdanesofinstagram#linenheadboard#tuftedheadboard
I’m still here I promise! 2019 came with new beginnings, big changes, sickness, and a new outlook on life.
What was suppose to be a small break over the holidays turned into a month of silence on here...
So here’s why- 2019 started out with Austin getting very sick with the flu then my grandmother being hospitalized and diagnosed with congested heart failure. I experienced possibly the most terrifying night of my life as I sat beside her hospital bed watching her struggle to breath. She is now home and doing much better but still not in the clear. 
During all this I was personally making a HUGE decision about my future regarding my career. Over the past 6 months I have been doing lots of soul searching and praying about my future. An opportunity presented itself to me in mid December and it was the final nudge that I needed to do what I had been feeling for a long time. I felt like God was finally giving me a direction. 
I have decided to close and let go of my design business. And I honestly say that with a happy heart. This little business of mine has taught me so much. I created, owned, and operated my very own successful business. And I am very proud of all my accomplishments. But this business grew into more than I could personally handle. So over the past year I had to decide to either grow this business and hire employees or take all I had learned and put it to a different use. And to be completely honest I am a designer/creative not a business owner. I love designing and creating but the thought of owning and operating a company with employees gave me more anxiety than I could handle. And in order to reach goals I had set for my design business it was not possible to do it on my own. One girl can only do so much.
So with much thought and prayer the beginning of this week I formally accepted a job offer. I honestly can not tell you how excited I am about this!! If I could describe my dream job this just might be it. 
So what does that mean for my life here on IG? Well it will defiantly be more intentional. I will continue to share my life, what we have going on, and of course the pups. (CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️)
Trimming the tree with @Joann_stores! I shared all my tips for styling a modern neutral Christmas tree today over on the blog. 🎄
*(Click the link in my profile and scroll down to “recent blog post” to read.)
I also included a tutorial on how I made these marble ornaments and a no sew tassel tree skirt. I’m actually kind of impressed with the tree skirt (not to toot my own horn or anything). Let’s just say I got a little crafty with this look. .
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#ad#handmadewithjoann#Christmastree#ModernChristmas#marbleornaments#diyornaments#cozychristmas#ohchristmastree#bhghome#bhgholiday#bhgcelebrate#housebeautiful#christmasdecor#christmastreedecorating#neutralchristmas
“We see a day when all dogs are safe, secure, cared for, fed well, and LOVED.” - PEDIGREE Foundation Vision Statement. 
You guys already know how much our pups mean to us! Our wish this is that all dogs feel this same LOVE! Because every dog deserves it. ❤️🐶
This holiday season Bella & Charlotte’s wish is to help out some of their furry friends and spread awareness on how you too can help. 
Head over to my stories to learn more about the @pedigreefoundation and how they are changing the world one pup at a time!! .
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#pedigreerescues#dogmom#christmas#christmasdecor#christmasbedroom#dogsofinstagram#greatdanesofinstagram#greatdane#dogfamily#ilovedogs#dogsrule#bhgpets#bhgholiday#bhghome#furbabies
Charlotte has something to tell you-The DIY Felt Leaf Garland tutorial is now directly on my blog! 
After so many messages from people saying they couldn’t access the tutorial from my last post I just made the garland tutorial it’s very own spot on the blog. 
It costs less than $8 to make and no more than an hour of your time. So EASY!! Tag me if you create one and I’ll share it. 
Thank you @joann_stores for providing the supplies for this craft! .
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#handmadewithjoann#feltgarland#feltleafgarland#diygarland#christmasmantle#anthropologie#anthropologiehome#anthropologieinspired#bhghome#bhgholiday#bhgpets#housebeautiful#christmasdiy#christmasgarland
“Santa baby, slip some BONA under the tree for me. Been an awful good girl.”
Today on the blog I shared my newest secret weapon for cleaning my floors by @bonafloorcare. You guys know how much I LOVE my Bona and this might be my favorite product yet! My floors haven't looked this good since we installed them. 
Head over to the link in my profile and scroll down to most recent blog posts and you can read all about it there. AND see a little sneak peek of my living room Christmas tree.
Now back to Birthday celebrations! Austin and the pups made me dinner and now we’re all cuddled on the couch watching a movie and eating cake. ❤️
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#bona#bonapowerplus #bonahardwoodfloors#lovemybonafloors#cleaningtips#cleaninghacks#darkhardwood#darkhardwoodfloors#bhghome#bhgstyle#flooring#fixerupperstyle#cottagestyle#farmhousestyle#christmastree#christmasdecor#christmascleaning#neutralchristmastree#neutralchristmas#cozychristmas
I’m back after a week long social media break. I took a few days after Thanksgivings to truly be present. I sat my phone down and lived. Well and I had no cell service Thursday-Sunday #campervaca. 
Y’all the “social media” life is no joke. But since stepping away from my traveling store this has became a big part of my job and income. It’s another FULL time time job. 
What you don’t see behind these pictures is the HUSTLE! The countless hours of work to create new content... finding content, taking photos, editing, coming up with captions, writing blog posts...The hours spent trying to keep up or defeat the IG algorithms. The EMAILS! 
And I do it all for YOU! ❤️
I create content to inspire YOU! I create content to give YOU free design/life/diy advise. YOU are my why! Thank YOU for being here, following, reading, and supporting! 
It’s okay to take a break sometimes. Although most instagramers/bloggers would disagree and say it’s terrible for your numbers. But guess what? The world will keep spinning and you can jump right back in once you’re ready. Never be afraid to take a break. Sometimes we just need that time. Felt like someone somewhere might need to hear that. 
Sorry for that mini novel! All that to explain my absence now who’s ready to see some Christmas content?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ These DIY stockings are on my most recent blog post with Joann. They are super easy take 10 mins and cost less than $10 to make. More Christmas is coming y’all!! ❤️🌲
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#christmasmantle#christmasmantel#christmasdecor#christmasstockings#christmasstocking#antropologie#anthropologieinspired#feltgarland#feltleafgarland#fireplace#christmasfireplace#bhgcelebrate#bhghome#bhgstylemaker#housebeautiful#mercuryornaments#modernfarmhouse#cozyhome#cozychristmas
Simple, cozy, and Charlotte approved! 
I had so much fun creating this look with @Joann_stores. You see that garland?! It’s felt and I did a full tutorial on how to make it. You see those gorgeous stockings?! I made them from craft stockings and various material I found in the craft and fabric section at Joann. They are so easy and only take minutes to make- no sewing required. And the best part is they are cost less than $10 to make! Let’s just say I got a little crafty. 
Head over to the link in my profile, click it, scroll down to “recent blog post,” and you can find the full reveal there along with the tutorials for the garland and stockings. .
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.
#ad#handmadewithjoann#Christmasmantel#Christmasdecor#neutralchristmasdecor#christmasstockings#christmasmantle#christmasdiy#christmascrafts#diyfeltgarland#diygarland#bhghome#bhgcelebrate#thecottagejournal#cozychristmas
Our Christmas front porch! 🌲
Even though I got poison ivy all over my hands from the garland it was so worth it.
This is the first year I’ve been excited about decorating our tinie winie front porch and I owe it all to our @simpsondoorco door. She completely steals the show.
Christmas is totally her look! Don’t you think!? .
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.
#christmasdecor#christmasfrontporch#christmasfrontdoor#bhghome#bhgcelebrate#housebeautiful#thecottagejournal#christmasgreenery#frontdoordecor#simpsondoor#paintedfrontdoor#farmhousestyle#housebeautifulhome#homeinspo#christmasbells
Another favorite view from last Christmas...
Last year it was all about fresh greens. This year.... I need to figure that out...But it’s a brewing. 
Question: Do you do an artificial tree or a real tree?? 🌲We do both but just curious. .
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.
#christmas#christmasdecor#christmasdecorations#christmasentryway#consoletabledecor#cedargarland#christmasstairs#juterug#bhghome#bhgholiday#housebeautiful#christmasinterior#christmasgallerywall#gallerywall
These cuties!! Ohh how I love them so. 
PSA- Charlotte finally destroyed the jute rug in our living room. Beyond repair this time. I could not work my weaving magic. 
Sooo I’ll be shopping for a new rug and I think I’m done with jute. They just shed way too much for my dark floors. Love the look and the texture- hate the shedding. Anyone know of a similar look without the shedding? .
.
.
#neutralbedroom#upholsteredbed#upholsteredheadboard#upholstery#frenchcountrystyle#juterug#bhghome#bhgstyle#bhgpets#greatdanesofinstagram#linenheadboard#tuftedheadboard I’m still here I promise! 2019 came with new beginnings, big changes, sickness, and a new outlook on life.
What was suppose to be a small break over the holidays turned into a month of silence on here...
So here’s why- 2019 started out with Austin getting very sick with the flu then my grandmother being hospitalized and diagnosed with congested heart failure. I experienced possibly the most terrifying night of my life as I sat beside her hospital bed watching her struggle to breath. She is now home and doing much better but still not in the clear. 
During all this I was personally making a HUGE decision about my future regarding my career. Over the past 6 months I have been doing lots of soul searching and praying about my future. An opportunity presented itself to me in mid December and it was the final nudge that I needed to do what I had been feeling for a long time. I felt like God was finally giving me a direction. 
I have decided to close and let go of my design business. And I honestly say that with a happy heart. This little business of mine has taught me so much. I created, owned, and operated my very own successful business. And I am very proud of all my accomplishments. But this business grew into more than I could personally handle. So over the past year I had to decide to either grow this business and hire employees or take all I had learned and put it to a different use. And to be completely honest I am a designer/creative not a business owner. I love designing and creating but the thought of owning and operating a company with employees gave me more anxiety than I could handle. And in order to reach goals I had set for my design business it was not possible to do it on my own. One girl can only do so much.
So with much thought and prayer the beginning of this week I formally accepted a job offer. I honestly can not tell you how excited I am about this!! If I could describe my dream job this just might be it. 
So what does that mean for my life here on IG? Well it will defiantly be more intentional. I will continue to share my life, what we have going on, and of course the pups. (CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️) Trimming the tree with @Joann_stores! I shared all my tips for styling a modern neutral Christmas tree today over on the blog. 🎄
*(Click the link in my profile and scroll down to “recent blog post” to read.)
I also included a tutorial on how I made these marble ornaments and a no sew tassel tree skirt. I’m actually kind of impressed with the tree skirt (not to toot my own horn or anything). Let’s just say I got a little crafty with this look. .
.
.
#ad#handmadewithjoann#Christmastree#ModernChristmas#marbleornaments#diyornaments#cozychristmas#ohchristmastree#bhghome#bhgholiday#bhgcelebrate#housebeautiful#christmasdecor#christmastreedecorating#neutralchristmas “We see a day when all dogs are safe, secure, cared for, fed well, and LOVED.” - PEDIGREE Foundation Vision Statement. 
You guys already know how much our pups mean to us! Our wish this is that all dogs feel this same LOVE! Because every dog deserves it. ❤️🐶
This holiday season Bella & Charlotte’s wish is to help out some of their furry friends and spread awareness on how you too can help. 
Head over to my stories to learn more about the @pedigreefoundation and how they are changing the world one pup at a time!! .
.
.
#pedigreerescues#dogmom#christmas#christmasdecor#christmasbedroom#dogsofinstagram#greatdanesofinstagram#greatdane#dogfamily#ilovedogs#dogsrule#bhgpets#bhgholiday#bhghome#furbabies Charlotte has something to tell you-The DIY Felt Leaf Garland tutorial is now directly on my blog! 
After so many messages from people saying they couldn’t access the tutorial from my last post I just made the garland tutorial it’s very own spot on the blog. 
It costs less than $8 to make and no more than an hour of your time. So EASY!! Tag me if you create one and I’ll share it. 
Thank you @joann_stores for providing the supplies for this craft! .
.
.
#handmadewithjoann#feltgarland#feltleafgarland#diygarland#christmasmantle#anthropologie#anthropologiehome#anthropologieinspired#bhghome#bhgholiday#bhgpets#housebeautiful#christmasdiy#christmasgarland “Santa baby, slip some BONA under the tree for me. Been an awful good girl.”
Today on the blog I shared my newest secret weapon for cleaning my floors by @bonafloorcare. You guys know how much I LOVE my Bona and this might be my favorite product yet! My floors haven't looked this good since we installed them. 
Head over to the link in my profile and scroll down to most recent blog posts and you can read all about it there. AND see a little sneak peek of my living room Christmas tree.
Now back to Birthday celebrations! Austin and the pups made me dinner and now we’re all cuddled on the couch watching a movie and eating cake. ❤️
.
.
.
#bona#bonapowerplus #bonahardwoodfloors#lovemybonafloors#cleaningtips#cleaninghacks#darkhardwood#darkhardwoodfloors#bhghome#bhgstyle#flooring#fixerupperstyle#cottagestyle#farmhousestyle#christmastree#christmasdecor#christmascleaning#neutralchristmastree#neutralchristmas#cozychristmas I’m back after a week long social media break. I took a few days after Thanksgivings to truly be present. I sat my phone down and lived. Well and I had no cell service Thursday-Sunday #campervaca. 
Y’all the “social media” life is no joke. But since stepping away from my traveling store this has became a big part of my job and income. It’s another FULL time time job. 
What you don’t see behind these pictures is the HUSTLE! The countless hours of work to create new content... finding content, taking photos, editing, coming up with captions, writing blog posts...The hours spent trying to keep up or defeat the IG algorithms. The EMAILS! 
And I do it all for YOU! ❤️
I create content to inspire YOU! I create content to give YOU free design/life/diy advise. YOU are my why! Thank YOU for being here, following, reading, and supporting! 
It’s okay to take a break sometimes. Although most instagramers/bloggers would disagree and say it’s terrible for your numbers. But guess what? The world will keep spinning and you can jump right back in once you’re ready. Never be afraid to take a break. Sometimes we just need that time. Felt like someone somewhere might need to hear that. 
Sorry for that mini novel! All that to explain my absence now who’s ready to see some Christmas content?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ These DIY stockings are on my most recent blog post with Joann. They are super easy take 10 mins and cost less than $10 to make. More Christmas is coming y’all!! ❤️🌲
.
.
.
#christmasmantle#christmasmantel#christmasdecor#christmasstockings#christmasstocking#antropologie#anthropologieinspired#feltgarland#feltleafgarland#fireplace#christmasfireplace#bhgcelebrate#bhghome#bhgstylemaker#housebeautiful#mercuryornaments#modernfarmhouse#cozyhome#cozychristmas Simple, cozy, and Charlotte approved! 
I had so much fun creating this look with @Joann_stores. You see that garland?! It’s felt and I did a full tutorial on how to make it. You see those gorgeous stockings?! I made them from craft stockings and various material I found in the craft and fabric section at Joann. They are so easy and only take minutes to make- no sewing required. And the best part is they are cost less than $10 to make! Let’s just say I got a little crafty. 
Head over to the link in my profile, click it, scroll down to “recent blog post,” and you can find the full reveal there along with the tutorials for the garland and stockings. .
.
.
#ad#handmadewithjoann#Christmasmantel#Christmasdecor#neutralchristmasdecor#christmasstockings#christmasmantle#christmasdiy#christmascrafts#diyfeltgarland#diygarland#bhghome#bhgcelebrate#thecottagejournal#cozychristmas Our Christmas front porch! 🌲
Even though I got poison ivy all over my hands from the garland it was so worth it.
This is the first year I’ve been excited about decorating our tinie winie front porch and I owe it all to our @simpsondoorco door. She completely steals the show.
Christmas is totally her look! Don’t you think!? .
.
.
#christmasdecor#christmasfrontporch#christmasfrontdoor#bhghome#bhgcelebrate#housebeautiful#thecottagejournal#christmasgreenery#frontdoordecor#simpsondoor#paintedfrontdoor#farmhousestyle#housebeautifulhome#homeinspo#christmasbells Another favorite view from last Christmas...
Last year it was all about fresh greens. This year.... I need to figure that out...But it’s a brewing. 
Question: Do you do an artificial tree or a real tree?? 🌲We do both but just curious. .
.
.
#christmas#christmasdecor#christmasdecorations#christmasentryway#consoletabledecor#cedargarland#christmasstairs#juterug#bhghome#bhgholiday#housebeautiful#christmasinterior#christmasgallerywall#gallerywall

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