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Reveal: Boho Farmhouse Master Bathroom Remodel

Reveal: Boho Farmhouse Master Bathroom Remodel

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It may sound odd to admit, but I think I could totally stay locked away in my new master bathroom for hours on end.

After five full years of wishing, dreaming and scheming – I finally have the spa-like retreat that everyone woman deserves.

While I never thought the day would come, I am totally elated to share the reveal of my 1980’s bathroom with you today.

**For your shopping convenience, at the bottom of this post,  I have listed affiliate links to all decor sources used.**

So before I get to the pretty pics, I thought I would give you guys a little refresher of what I was working with (and for those of you who missed the original design plan post, click here)…
master bathroom before our remodel

As you can see from the “before” photo above, this 1980’s bathroom was basically the antithesis of my style. With no source of natural light and a tiny shower, this space was more of a cave than a true master en-suite. In fact, the lackluster bathrooms in our house was something that always perplexed me about my fixer upper.

While all of the main living areas are relatively spacious and open-concept (with ample natural light), it seems as though the bathing spaces were nothing more than an afterthought…and I was initially ok with that as I wanted our home to be more about family and entertaining above all else . One doesn’t typically throw parties in a bathroom (or maybe I am just not that freaky).

Essentially, I ignored this space until the design fanatic in me could no longer stand it.

Aside from our pool excavation and re-installation fiasco, this master bathroom remodel has been one of our biggest remodels to date.

modern farmhouse bathroom with matte black hardware

While we did decide to keep the existing footprint of this space, the demolition of the wall between the bath and shower (in addition to a window install) dramatically changed the appearance of our bathroom.

boho modern bathroom reveal

To further utilize what limited space we had to work with (our bathroom dimensions are only 12′ long x 8′ deep), we decided to demolish the original skirt of the Jacuzzi tub as the built-in step majorly cramped the traffic flow. (In this post, I show you how we redesigned the skirt of the tub for under $25. Click here for that tutorial.)

**For your shopping convenience, at the bottom of this post,  I have listed affiliate links to all decor sources used.**

boho modern bathroom remodel ideas

As for the aesthetics of the space, I wanted something that could stand the test of time (in case we ever decide to sell this place), while also representing my signature, Boho meets Modern Farmhouse style.

modern farmhouse bathroom ideas

While we installed the floating vanity, shiplap accent wall and LVT flooring ourselves, we decided to hire out the shower remodel and wall demolition and it’s a good thing we did.

neutral modern bathroom ideas

While the wall between the shower and tub was not structural, it did contain water pipes, plumbing ventilation and even electrical wiring. As a result, the contractors had to completely re-route the plumbing, electrical and ventilation (something entirely out of our comfort zone).

Here is what our shower looked like “before”…

shower before renovation

By moving the plumping to the opposite wall, we were able to knock the divider wall down- opening up the sight lines of the room.

diy master bathroom renovation ideas

While the shower install and wall-demo was a pretty large investment  , in the end, it was totally worth it. The shower now appears way larger and brighter.

Luckily we invested minimally into the bathtub by painting the tub white and adding the DIY skirt, so at least we saved there. 

It’s amazing how removing the corner bench of the original shower configuration and opening up the wall had such a huge impact.

While we couldn’t extend the shower lengthwise because of the tub, we were able to extend the width of the shower slightly. And going from an acrylic shower liner to subway tiles also allowed for some additional space (acrylic liners are about 2 -3 inches deep).

shower remodel ideas

And I am totally obsessed with the way the black matte hardware pops against all of  the contrasting white.

boho modern farmhouse meets spa master bathroom

As with the majority of our home, the walls here are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace.

boho modern farmhouse bathroom makeover

I love how the wood on our new vanity provides warmth and texture to an otherwise stark design scheme.  And can you believe that the flooring is actually click- and- lock luxury vinyl plank? We were able to install the new flooring directly over the existing tile floor like we also did in the kitchen (here is that tutorial) .

While my master bathroom may still be small, every inch of it packs a major punch.

Since the bathroom remodel, I have even rediscovered my love for Epsom salt baths and essential oil aromatherapy.

While this project was five years in the making, the wait was totally worth it. It truly feels like I am living in a completely new home now.

boho spa master bathroom transformation

(Keep scrolling for the decor source list with affiliate links included.)

Bathroom Decor Sources:

**Bathroom dimensions are 12′ long x 8′ deep**

Wall Color- Benjamin Moore’s “Chantilly Lace”

Vanity- Home Depot (click here for the product page)

Woven Chandelier- Overstock (click here for product page)

Vanity Light-  Amazon (click here for product page)

Flooring – Wayfair (click here for product page)

Shower Head- Home Depot (click for product page)

Frameless, Pivot Glass Shower Door – Mine was cut to custom dimensions by the people I hired to install my shower , but here is a similar one .  **My Shower Door is 21” wide with a 27.75” panel next to it. **

Vanity Faucet- Amazon (click here for product page)

Roman Shades- Home Depot (click here for product page)

Round Vanity Mirror- Target (click here for product page)

Shower Bench- Amazon (click here for product page)

Towel Hooks- Amazon  (click here for product page)

Art- Society 6 (click here for product page)

Rug- Hobby Lobby

Eyeball Mirror- Ross

Bathtub Skirt Makeover Tutorial

My Painted Bathtub Review

And here is a little more “before and after” action for you..

a master bathroom remodel reveal with sources

Thank you so much for stopping by, my beautiful friends.

If you would like some related bathroom remodel ideas, I have listed some more projects directly below..

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Now get out there and design some good vibes along with a fabulous life.

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DIY-ish master bathroom remodel reveal

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Ashley Allen

Wednesday 12th of February 2020

WOW Erica!!!! It turned out so freaking good and I couldn't be happier for you sweet friend. We have almost the exact same shower/tub situation going on in our master bath and eventually planned on doing the same thing with the wall separating the shower and tub so the fact that you already went through it successfully makes me feel much more at ease. Enjoy those baths girl, the space is gorgeous.

Designing Vibes

Wednesday 12th of February 2020

You are seriously the best, Ashley. Thank you! And for your sake, I hope there is nothing in that divider wall. I am glad we hired that job out. xoxo

Maria

Wednesday 12th of February 2020

Wow! wow! wow! You did an amazing job with this reno, absolutely gorgeous. Yeah, i would be in that tub nightly:)

Designing Vibes

Wednesday 12th of February 2020

Thank you so much, sweet friend. haha!! Since I discovered CBD bath salts, I am basically in the tub every night. Wishing you a happy Valentines. xoxo

Karlene

Wednesday 12th of February 2020

Bathroom looks stunning! I’d call it a retreat ( too pretty to just be a bathroom!)

Designing Vibes

Wednesday 12th of February 2020

haha! I like that! It really has become my little retreat. Thank you so much for the sweet words, Karlene.

Rozanna

Wednesday 12th of February 2020

That's so beautiful!

Designing Vibes

Wednesday 12th of February 2020

Thank you so much, Rozanna! :)

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life

Tuesday 11th of February 2020

Oh my word, it is amazing and I love it all. You did an amazing job.

Designing Vibes

Wednesday 12th of February 2020

Thank you so much, Marty! I really appreciate the sweet words. xoxo

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