Those favorite trends of the 80s, neon and pastel, are back in full force in the design world! In small doses, they can work in interiors, and we're loving Emily Henson of Life Unstyled's use of the trends to turn a drab bathroom into something classic, fresh and fun.
From the sad shower to the dull decor, this bathroom was in serious need of a facelift. The bones of the makeover consist of classic interior design elements: bead board wainscoting, subway and penny tile, and vintage style plumbing fixtures. On their own, these features might seem traditional, if not a bit plain. But because of the accessories and color choices, the room is simultaneously timeless and on-trend. The pop of lime green, splash of lavender, and vintage pieces of furniture give the bathroom just the right amount of character. When the trends shift, or their tastes change, they can easily update the room.
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It looks like she has a regular sized toilet seat on an elongated toilet?
Like the colors!!!
I can hardly believe it is the same bathroom. Awesome!
nice makeover, however I would be concerned bumping my head getting up from the toilet?
Love it.
Meh. The "before" bathroom was not that bad. It probably "never looked clean" because the bathroom had terrible lighting. Shower stalls and mosaic glass may be outdated, but it seems to be a lot more functional than a claw foot tub. That's one trend I could not get behind. I have a shower stall and mosaic glass. It's not really trendy or what I would have chosen if I built my home from scratch, but it's not offensive.
I noticed the magazine rack got kicked out. They used that rack for the TP though - where did that go? You can make an argument for a bathroom without magazines but arguing against TP in the bathroom is kinda tough. Seems that the shower curtain is hiding out in the same spot as the TP. Maybe they are in that huge cabinet above the toilet only to be taken out when needed?
Loving the before, hating the after. Just kidding, it's the other way around !
The before was dated, cluttered, and, frankly, disgusting (wallpaper scratches ?). I love how clean and cheerful the after looks. I love seeing claw foot baths in other people's houses (don't have the patience to clean it) and I love the green neon.
Her before has my current shower. OH, how I would LOVE to get rid of it in favor of something less ugly. Alas, that is not to be. Kudos to her for getting that gorgeous tub!
I went back to check out the full house tour again--still love this place. Is it a problem showering without a curtain? Also, I grew up in Highland Park (S. Ave. 60, between the freeway and the gas station) and I'm curious: Are your kids going to the local school? (No judgement either way, just curious! We are trying to buy a house in the Bay Area and struggling with trade-offs of neighborhood vs house.)
I'm also wondering about showering in a bathtub. I get enough water on the floor WITH a shower curtain ... can't imagine without.
Wainscoting that doesn't go all the way around a room drives. me. crazy.
After reading all of these ridiculous comments I felt like I wanted to add to them. @HHRI I wondered about the TP too and then thought "I bet its just not in the pic," voila, go to the house tour and there it is - complete with magazine rack. @GJHALL the whole house is pretty - interesting - don't question it, just let it be. No shower curtain? Who cares....water for everyone! :)
The cabinet above the toilet seems really out of place, but that TUB! I would die for that tub!!
I really dont think the calwfoot bathtub was refinished all that well. The outside looks like latex paint. As a bathtub refinisher myself i would have to say ive seen better. Although i do like the granny smith apple color with the white interior. By the way you could probably purchase a beaten up clawfoot bathtub for between $100 and $350 depending on where you live. Restoring it and the plumbing can be pricey. Refinishing it professionally would typically run anywhere from $600-$1000 depending on a number of factors and the plumbing depends on the material you buy (gold plated will cost a lot).
i have a claw-footed tub in my current apartment and would actually not want to do it again. it may look charming, but good luck cleaning all the way under it (especially with the teeny-tiny tiles) and moving it if you ever want to repaint.
The claw foots are charming, but they need to be relegated to the heap. We had one in our upstairs bath when I was growing up. Mother had painted the outside of it red (room had black and white tiles). It was pretty.
LOVE IT. that green is fabulous! everything is fabulous! <3
i guess none of you have heard of NO SHOWERS?? i just went thru all these comments and wow... no imaginations! this bathrooms is fab. also, if you stand in a tub and 'shower' with a hand held like that, you dont get water spraying everywhere. its not that hard to keep water IN the tub. besides.... baths are sooooo much nicer! especially in a crazy green tub!