Believe it or not, bathrooms are fun to redesign and this white farmhouse bathroom is one of my favorites. This small space belongs to my niece. While visiting we spontaneously decided to redecorate the hall bathroom.

There were a few things that needed fixing in this bath so before we could put pretty farm decor on the wall we had to pick out a paint color and solve a few problems like a mirror.

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White Farmhouse Bathroom

Whenever I start redesigning or decorating any room I start with an inspiration piece. That might be a photo from Pinterest, a piece of art, or a rug. For this bathroom, my niece showed me photos of white bathrooms on Pinterest. We talked about what she likes and what she could live with.

Before we knew it she wanted a brighter bathroom with a white theme but keep the warm wood tones of the vanity. Her focus was modern farmhouse-style bathrooms. Now that we know the style we had to fix a few problems like the mirror and light.

Corner Vanity Mirror DIY

Smaller bathrooms can instantly look larger if you add a large mirror. For this corner, a wrap-around mirror would be perfect. This is such a good idea for any tiny bath.

Next, let's talk about how to make a corner vanity bathroom mirror. To begin we needed to build out the corner so there would be a center mirror because when someone stands in front of the sink they need to see into a mirror instead of a crease made from where the vanity mirrors would come together.

Basically, we cut pieces of wood into triangles and screwed them into the wall behind it.

Next, we glued all the mirrors to the wall and the triangle blocks in the corner. Lucky for us we had a white chair rail for a backsplash so the mirrors sat on the trim and we used mirror clips on the top while the glue was drying. We removed the clips after the glue dried.

Now that we solved the mirror problem let's paint the small bathroom a popular choice called Sherwin Wiliams alabaster white.

Sherwin Williams Alabaster White Bathroom

Probably the easiest decision we have made yet is the paint color. A white color scheme will liven up the small farmhouse space. For our project, we painted everything. The trim, walls, doors, and all the trim are alabaster white.

The easiest paint projects are when everything is the same color. Not nearly as much cutting in with the paint to get a straight line.

Consider a light color when figuring out your color scheme for your bathroom. A lighter color makes a small room feel larger and for the bathroom, the white color makes preparing makeup and dressing much better.

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Small Bathroom Storage Solutions

Our next problem to solve is the lack of storage. Since all she has is the vanity we needed somewhere to store towels and toilet paper. She needed more storage space.

When you walk into the bathroom there is the perfect spot for a small cabinet that is easy access. We found this adorable distressed white piece of furniture. Having a piece of furniture that sits off the floor, meaning it has feet, allows light to travel under it and makes it feel less cluttered.

Not only is the cabinet solving our organizing problem but it is a classic look when you are coming down the hall. And a great focal point for the bath.

Inside the cabinet are some of our bathroom necessities — stacked towels, a fabric basket to hold the toilet paper, and a metal basket to hold hairbrushes, and hair bands. Great ideas for storage are baskets because it keeps things more organized. You can use wicker baskets and clear plastic too.

The next problem we had was the light so let's look at how we went from one light on one of the walls to a central pendant.

Corner Mirror Bathroom Light

So many times when we look at a bathroom we think our lighting has to be on the wall. But don't forget you can drop lighting down from the ceiling or go with recessed light.

Originally in this bathroom, we had a wall-mounted light on one of the walls. It looks off-balance and once we added the angle for the mirror we knew we couldn't go back with the wall mount light. So, we opted for a pendant light.

If you have a corner mirror this is the best solution for lighting. It is very simple. Take a pendant light kit then add your favorite globe to it. We went with a white schoolhouse globe.

The vintage white glass is perfect for putting on makeup. It filters light beautifully and fans a smooth glow of lighting without shadows. Keep this in mind when choosing bathroom lighting because it makes for the best light to put on makeup.

Black Matte Bath Vanity Faucet

Next on our agenda is a new faucet and to make this a more modern farmhouse look we went with black. Black fixtures polish the look of any space. The matte black finish was just what the wood vanity and white countertop needed. It has a nice contrast to the vanity area. To repeat the black look we went with new black hardware.

Two knobs to replace the ones already there and a pull on the panel at the top that looks like a drawer. Adding that one pull gave the cabinet more pizzazz.

Now that our major problems are solved let's begin decorating this white farmhouse bathroom.

How to Decorate a Small Farmhouse White Bathroom

The fun part is decorating this adorable little farmhouse bathroom. Let's start with a shower curtain.

Buffalo Check Shower Curtain

If there is one thing that adds farmhouse charm it is buffalo check. Since we already had the nice grey rugs we decided to find a buffalo check shower curtain. To the internet, we went to find the exact shower curtain for our bathroom.

Modern Farmhouse Style Towel Bar

Since we have children using this bathroom and it is the guest bathroom a row of hooks would be the most functional. Plus here is another decoration that has farmhouse written all over it.

We put the hooks low enough for the little girls to be able to hang their towels. And since it is low we needed to add a decoration above it. So let's talk about wall art for tiny white farmhouse bathrooms.

Cozy Farmhouse Bathroom Wall Art

Choosing wall art for a small white bathroom is easy. Because the walls are white there are endless options for art. My niece loves greenery so we found this cute “forever grateful” piece of art for over the farmhouse cabinet. It adds nice visual interest to the powder room.

Next, we looked for something to go over the towel hooks. And we thought a wreath would be cute but instead of just a lambs ear wreath, we added this tobacco basket to give it more texture and color.

Look for art that fits the farmhouse look. You can purchase vintage items at flea markets or shop at stores like Kirkland's and Hobby Lobby to name a few. Also, consider art that is no wider than your piece of furniture or towel bar.

Last, we added farmhouse decor to the cabinet, behind the toilet, and in the vanity area. Greenery will warm up any space. If you don't have a green thumb go with artificial plants. Other items to look for that fits the farmhouse look are lanterns, crocks, and wooden decorations like candle holders to name a few.

During this project, my niece fell in love with Rae Dunn so we added liquid soap to her decorations. It fit in perfectly!

Guess what? We have finished redesigning this bathroom.

Conclusion

Decorating a small white farmhouse bathroom is actually pretty easy. The hardest part is if you have bigger projects like our mirror and light. So if you don't have any bigger projects then this project will be a breeze.

A tiny bathroom can easily be brightened up with white paint colors. Remember light colors always make a space feel more open and larger.

Also, remember if you purchase any furniture to make sure it has feet so light can travel under it. This will help it not feel crowded.

And last, be minimal on your decorations. I like to use larger pieces like our “grateful” sign and a few faux plants here and there.

Here is how the mirror turned out. The only way I could get a good shot was holding my camera right in the middle. LOL

I hope this tutorial has been helpful and good luck with decorating your little bathroom. For more white modern farmhouse bathroom ideas try these small bathroom ideas or these small farmhouse bathroom ideas.

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So you are trying to decide if you should paint over or remove wallpaper. Let me assure you that you can paint over wallpaper and after working with Sherwin Williams I have great directions on the best way to paint over wallpaper.

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Best Way to Paint Over Wallpaper

Before we dive into the steps on how to paint over wallpaper lets see if your wallpaper is in a good place to be painted over.

Paint Over Wallpaper or Remove

There are a few important things to look for when considering painting over wallpaper. First is your paper good and secure to the wall?

Look over your wall covering carefully and see if it is glued down securely. Look at the joints to see if they are rolling back. If your paper is coming down then you might want to consider taking it down. Since it is coming down already it might very well come off easily.

However, if your wallpaper is pretty secure and most the joints and edges are fastened then you are good to go on painting your wallpaper.

Second, is your wallpaper flat. Does it have an embossed or raised pattern? If your paper has a raised pattern then you will need to have it skimmed with sheetrock mud or remove the wallpaper otherwise you will see the pattern when you paint over it.

What is the Best Primer for Painting Over Wallpaper?

Oil-based is the best primer to paint over wallpaper. Oil-based primers are more durable and bond better for this type of project.

What kind of paint do you use to paint over wallpaper?

The best kind of paint to paint on wallpaper is an oil-based primer but once you have primed your wallpaper you can use pretty much use any kind of paint. I used Sherwin Williams Designer Edition interior latex to paint over the oil-based primer.

Now that we have answered a few important questions let's look at what supplies you will need.

What you need to paint over Wallpaper

You will need some standard tools like what's in my paint crate and then a few extras.

• Cleaner (I used warm water and white distilled vinegar)
• Oil-based primer (I used Sherwin Williams ProBlock Primer)
• Paint (I used Sherwin Williams Designer Edition interior latex in finish satin)
• Caulk (SherMax Urethanized Elastomeric Sealant)
• Paint roller, paint tray, and roller frame
• Wooster paintbrush
• Painters tape if needed
• Lattice trim
• Nail gun and nails
• Miter saw
• Sandpaper

Now that we have the ground work layed and you know what tools you will need to paint over wallpaper it is time to walk you through the steps.

Clean the Wallpaper

Grab a bucket and fill it with hot water from the tap then add about 1 part white distilled vinegar to 3 part water. So if your bucket holds 9 cups of water then you need 3 cups of distilled vinegar.

Take a clean rag and start wiping down the walls. If you have any stains and they are not coming off the wall you may need a degreaser. I recommend Krud Kutter. It works great to clean areas where you have been using air fresheners that may have gotten on the wall or body spray that has oil in them.

The main thing is to make sure everything is clean so the primer will bond nicely.

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Repair Wallpaper

Since you just washed down all the walls you probably got a close up look at where any wallpaper has peeled away on joints and edges. You will need to make sure these areas that are unraveling are glued back down and this is where the caulk comes in.

Take the Shermax caulk and squeeze it into a crack behind the wallpaper and press the joint back together or down to the wall. I had to hold my finger of the joint for a minute until it stuck down on its own.

Once all the wallpaper is repaired it is time to paint the first coat of paint but I have a little trick to hide those joints.

Lattice Trim over Wallpaper Joints

I love trim! If you are a lover of trim too then you will love this optional idea. If you don't want to add trim over the joints you will need to skim the wall covering joints with spackle and then sand it. But I prefer this method.

Take some lattice trim which is so thin you don't have to remove any baseboards and cover all your joints with it.

This easy DIY farmhouse style wainscot is perfect for a cottage look.

Isn't this awesome! You get a custom trim look and hide the fact that you have painted over wallpaper.

Because I didn't have crown mold I ran one row of lattice trim along the top of the wall and then ran vertical lines of lattice trim over all the joints. There were some wallpaper joints where it was in an inconvenient place like under where the towel bar goes.

So I left that joint open and used spackle to cover the joint. Simply use a putty knife to swipe the spackle over the joint being as neat as possible. Let it dry and sand it smooth.

Primer Painting over Vinyl Wallpaper

Next on the paint on top of wallpaper project is your first coat of paint which is an oil-based ProBlock primer by Sherwin Williams paint. This is some good stuff.

Cut into corners and along edges with an angled paintbrush then come behind that step by rolling the paint onto the wall. Painting a room is simple.

Oil-based paint has a bonding and blocking ability that is amazing but not all primers are equal which is why I recommend ProBlock primer oil-based. This is an important step so do not skip it.

Also, here are a few more tips when dealing with oil-based paints. They do not clean up with soap and water so make sure you have drop cloths down on the floor, wear disposable gloves if you don't want to deal with clean up on your hands, use a roller that you don't mind trashing and use a paint tray liner so you can trash it when you are done.

If you do these tips then all you have to clean is the paintbrush unless you decide to trash it too. But don't let my tips scare you because I was nervous about using oil-based paint and it was super easy.

If you need to clean your brushes and other tools use mineral spirits. It works like a charm.

Paint with Latex Paint on Wallpaper

Now things are starting to get fun! Apply your latex paint just like you did the primer. A good quality one coat paint will make this your last step. Trust me it is worth paying extra to get one coat paint.

I used the Emerald Designer Edition interior latex in satin. This paint applied like brushing butter on a piece of toast. As it dried it started leveling out beautifully which was magnificent over a few uneven spots.

Emerald Designer Edition Paint

Here are a few more details about this new paint that I thought you might like to know.

This paint comes in its own line of colors. You can see the colors on the Sherwin Williams website or go into the store and grab some of their pamphlets.

So you are probably wondering what makes this paint different from Sherwin William's other paints. Well, the base on this paint is a much purer white base so it develops brighter, richer, and more intense colors.

You have to check out their colors. They are great if you want a farmhouse look. The color I used was Ghosted which is a pale gray more on the white side.

Accent Wall over Wallpaper

Now if you want an accent wall like in my bathroom all you need to do is grab a different color and paint. I used Interesting Aqua SW 6220 for my accent wall. If you have a small wall you can use a sample can of paint.

Sample cans come in a satin finish so if you don't like your accent wall color you haven't invested a lot of money.

Once you have your accent wall painted you are all done. Yay!!!

Next add some accessories like this maiden hair fern plant by Studio McGee at Target.

Glass apothecary jars.

A bench to hold towels or anything you might need while bathing and a medallion round bath mat.

And my favorite which is this wall mounted crock. I am so excited to fill it with fresh greenery every week.

Conclusion

Now you may be asking yourself if you can do this in your bathroom, kitchen, entryway, bedroom or any room and the answer is yes. You can paint over wallpaper in any room.

Did I just make your day?

Here is a before and after so you can see how amazing the painted over wallpaper turned out.

I am so thankful to Sherwin Williams for walking me through the steps on how to paint over wallpaper. Now my next project is painting cabinets and I have loads of popular Sherwin Williams cabinet paint color ideas for inspiration.

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HOW TO PAINT OVER WALLPAPER

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Steps on how to paint over wallpaper using primer, paint, and a clever trick using trim.

Prep Time 1 hour

Active Time 2 hours

Total Time 3 hours

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• Cleaner (I used warm water and white distilled vinegar)
• Oil-based primer (I used Sherwin Williams ProBlock Primer)
• Paint (I used Sherwin Williams Designer Edition interior latex in finish satin)
• Caulk (SherMax Urethanized Elastomeric Sealant)

Tools

• Paint roller
• Paint tray
• Roller frame
• Wooster paintbrush
• Painters tape if needed
• Lattice trim
• Nail gun and nails
• Miter saw
• Sandpaper

Instructions

1. Wash walls with vinegar and water.
2. Repair with caulk where wallpaper is coming off.
3. Paint oil based primer over wallpaper
4. Install lattice trim over joints
5. Paint over

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Laying new flooring doesn't have to break the bank. We know because recently we decided to paint over tile floors and it turned out amazing! When we were planning to paint our tile we discovered other fabulous budget-friendly ideas for you.

If you thought you would have to hire someone to come in and redo your flooring, we hope that you will be inspired by these DIY flooring ideas and feel as though you can give your home the new look you've been hoping for.

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DIY FLOORING IDEAS

You don't have to have a special talent or trade to be able to change the look of the flooring in your home. Our friends have some great and simple DIY flooring ideas that you are just going to love.

Let's jump in and show you.

FLOOR POPS IN A FARMHOUSE KITCHEN

The idea of laying tile might terrify you, but that's why we want to show you what Floor Pops. It's a peel and stick vinyl floor tile. No grout or special tools required!

Our friend Ashley, from Fontaine Farmhouse, choose the Altair style of Floor Pops for her farmhouse kitchen and it looks amazing!

PEEL & STICK TILE IN A KITCHEN

Sheila, over at Little Rustic Dream, also went with the Floor Pops peel and stick tile for her kitchen DIY floor project.

She chose the Gothic pattern and it makes such a lovely statement in her kitchen.

PAINTED CORK FLOORING

If you'd like a great step by step tutorial on painting cork flooring, Brittany, from White Farmhouse, provides you just that on her Instagram page and she has a painted floors post on her website too that goes into more detail.

Brittany walks you through priming, paint color selection, type of paint she used and so much more.

The project turned out gorgeous!

BUFFALO CHECK PAINTED PATTERN ON TILE

Sherry, at Savvy Apron, writes a post on her blog all about how she painted buffalo on her laundry room floor.

This is an inexpensive solution to creating a new look without having to tear up tile.

PAINTED STENCIL TILE FLOORING IN A LAUNDRY ROOM

Painting tile with a stencil is a great idea! Our friend Liz, over at Within The Grove, did just that and you can see that it is beautiful!

If you'd like step by step instructions and tips, she lays everything out for you on her blog.

TILE STENCILING ON A LAUNDRY ROOM RENO

Fariha, from Pennies for a Fortune, walks you through tile stenciling in her laundry room makeover blog post.

Something she does differently is painting her tile black and then the stenciling in white.

The ending project is breathtaking!

STENCILED OUTDOOR TILES

This outdoor stenciled tile project that Ashley, over at Arrows & Bows, did is gorgeous.

All of the hard work she put into it really paid off!

This technique covers all of the stains and cracks perfectly.

PAINTED STRIPED CONCRETE PORCH

Lolly Jane shows this inviting porch in their blog post and how they went about painting it.

It requires a little elbow grease to make sure you are starting with a clean surface, but after that, painting a concrete porch looks like a breeze.

PAINTED GINGHAM PATTERN ON A CONCRETE PORCH

This front porch with a painted gingham pattern on concrete turned out lovely.

Gwyneth, from House Wife Home Show, pulled off a sweet transformation that is welcoming to anyone that steps onto her porch.

FRONT PORCH PAINTED STEPS

You might recognize that front door and striking wreath that we featured in our post about farmhouse spring wreath ideas.

This is the home of our friend Kristi, from The Pickled Rose.

She pulled off this brilliant look on her front steps by simply painting the concrete black and adding a couple of white stripes.

STENCILING BRICK PATTERN ON CONCRETE PATIO

Our friend Sarah, at Dreaming of Homemaking, stenciled a brick pattern on her patio.

She was sweet enough to create highlights on her Instagram page to help you recreate the look. If you love it as much as we do, hop over and check out how your patio can look this great!

CONCLUSION

Do you feel like the overwhelming project of giving your flooring a makeover doesn't seem as bad as you thought?

These DIY flooring ideas just make choosing one the hard part now.

If you can't tackle this project yet, consider this Easy DIY Rug project. You can still spruce up your home with a new rug!

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Your farmhouse remodels can include your small bathroom. A powder room can be dolled up. New sink cabinetry, a clawfoot bathtub, shelving, and tiling can all be additions to a small bathroom remodel.

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SMALL BATHROOM IDEAS

Let's jump into some great small bathroom ideas for your farmhouse. We even have a small bathroom remodel to show you that we helped with.

AN APRON SINK IN A SMALL BATHROOM

Great storage and a statement piece are so important in a small bathroom.

This apron sink is breathtaking in Danie's, over at The Sycamore Farmhouse, home.

The white, gray and natural wood pull together the perfect farmhouse look.

GET THE LOOK

TINY BATHROOM IDEA WITH A FARMHOUSE SINK CABINETRY

The first thing you see when you walk into Mandi's, from Mandi Joy, bathroom is her sink. She has a great farmhouse style cabinet that her sink is attached to.

Her mirror, being the same width as her sink, makes you feel as though space is larger.

TINY BATHROOM WITH A POP OF COLOR PIECE

This vintage sink and dresser bring so much personality to this small bathroom with the pop of color and great look.

Also, don't miss the top half of a chair that Emily, from 3 Acre Homestead, hung above her toilet. It's great shelving and doubles as a towel hanger.

SMALL BATHROOM IDEA WITH FLOATING SHELVING AND CABINET

Tracy, at Remington Ranch Farmhouse, has a stunning small bathroom. The great wood shelves she has above her toilet and cute sink cabinet allow for more storage or decor in her powder room.

You might remember Tracy from our Farmhouse Kitchen post. If not, hop over and check out her beautiful kitchen!

GET THE LOOK

GLASS SHOWER DOORS FOR MORE SMALL BATHROOM IDEAS

Glass shower doors allow you to take in the whole bathroom without your view being broken up with a shower curtain. This gives a larger feel to an otherwise small bathroom.

A built-in shampoo niche in the shower is another space saver in Meagan's, from Megan Marquis Living, shower.

SMALL BATHROOM STORAGE WITH A CRAFT CADDY

Molly, from Grayyy Lane, saw this craft caddy and decided to incorporate it as storage in her small bathroom. It's a genius idea.

Plants are also a great touch to a bathroom. It adds some freshness to a stale area.

A TINY BATHROOM WITH TOWEL HANGER UNDER A WINDOW

Making the most out of the space you have is oh so important in a tiny bathroom.

That's exactly what Carly at Home did when she added a towel hanger under the window in her bathroom.

Also, notice how having all things white make this space bright and open feeling.

WALLPAPER IN A SMALL BATHROOM

Mari, from Burlap & Book Pages, added so much personality to her small bathroom.

She added wallpaper to a slant in the ceiling, which ties in her beautiful shower curtain and towels.

SMALL FARMHOUSE BATHROOM IDEAS WITH A MINIMALIST TOUCH

This is just a teaser for the bathroom remodel we recently had the opportunity to help with at my daughter and her new husband's home.

If you'd like to see all of the great changes we made to their small farmhouse bathroom, we show off all of the steps in our recent post. And for more tiny bath ideas try our white farmhouse bathroom remodel.

CONCLUSION

We love our friend's small bathroom ideas. They have made beauties out of these tiny areas.

If you have more great ideas to help make a small bathroom design more functional or appear larger, we'd love to hear!

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This year my daughter became engaged. After, her fiance and she decided to live in an older house so we came up with some small farmhouse bathroom ideas.

Update: new content added towards the bottom.

I like to call this space the newlywed suite. Doesn't it fit since they are going to be newlyweds?

Okay, this post is a work in progress so check back each week to see what has happened in the newlywed suite.

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Small Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas

As I stated in the intro, this is a step by step renovation that will lead to loads of small farmhouse bathroom ideas. In fact, before it is over, I will bring you some farmhouse bedroom ideas along with minimalist touches.

Design Plan

With all interior design projects, it is good to have a plan ahead of time. A great place to start planning for any room is Pinterest. It was a treasure trove of modern farmhouse bathroom ideas. You're sure to find a great example or, more likely many great examples, of modern farmhouse style bathrooms. I like to recommend going through Pinterest and start pinning ideas. Have fun, and don't think about what others will think.

I also recommend looking at ideas in the bathroom category on our menu. Try white farmhouse bathrooms or small bathroom ideas.

Once you have many ideas pinned look at all of them for common elements. For example, are you gravitating to white, bright colors, dark, or light? What about the style, farmhouse, rustic, minimalist? And if there are details you love, then make sure to remember them. For example, white subway tile, and stained wood shelves.

After you have many ideas, you can create a mood board or design board like the one above. You will need to tweak it over and over until you get all the items on your design board that you plan to use.

For example, we started with gold fixtures and later changed them to oil-rubbed bronze because of cost.

Another idea when planning is to collect samples and place them together. I recommend sitting those pieces together that will be touching. For example, the subway tile and the penny tile will touch.

It is also good to step back from the sample when making decisions. Look at how it looks from a distance. I was looking at the grout samples with this subway tile, and I thought a really light grey would be nice, but when I step away from it, I realized a white would be better.

Material Selections

It is time to start selecting materials. I like to make an outline. It helps me stay on target with making selections, and it makes life easier for the person doing the work.

Here is a short example of a small farmhouse bathroom materials list, or you can peek at our official materials list for the newlywed's suite.

• Floors: tile large rectangle white and grey marble
• Walls: paint white Behr
• Trim: paint white Behr
• Ceiling: paint white Behr
• Shower: tile walls, floor, and shampoo niche white subway and penny tile white
• Shower: faucet oil rubbed bronze
• Shower: heavy glass doors
• Shelf niche: wood shelves stained and tile
• Vanity: white double sink
• Vanity: hardware Emtek antique gold
• Vanity: faucet oil rubbed bronze
• Vanity: light antique gold Linea Lighting
• Mirror

Now that you have all your materials picked out, it is time to begin demolition.

Shop tile and shower door:

Here are the faucets and lights. The light we used was a gold color.

Demolition of the Bathroom

Not everyone has the talent to demo a room and start from scratch but my daughter's future father-in-law is very handy with tools.

He decided this space needed to go back to the studs, so the tile, sheetrock, and all came down.

Moving Plumbing, Electrical & More

Once you have cleared out all the sheetrock, tile, and such, this is a great time to move any plumbing, electrical, walls, and just about anything that goes on behind the walls or ceiling.

In our case, we decided on a two-sink vanity, so we added more plumbing and need a little more plumbing in the shower.

Because we went with a beautiful single light from Linea Lighting, we didn't need to move the vanity light.

But we did add a light/exhaust fan over the shower and a recessed light over the niche.

Sheetrock

Now that the plumbing, electrical, lighting, and all are in place, it is time for sheetrock.

Okay, this is where it gets real. You know, like when you first see a bump on a mommy's belly, and everyone starts to see that there really is a baby growing inside.

When the sheetrock goes up, the room takes shape.

Look how amazing the bathroom is coming along! You can see where the vanity goes because there are two plumbing ports for the double sinks.

And the shower is taking shape.

Now it is time to mud and sand.

Next on the agenda is the primer.

Primer

After the sheetrock is installed, mudded, and sanded it is time for the primer.

See how amazing this is starting to look! The room is taking shape.

Our first coat of paint is a primer by Behr paint. Behr is sold at Home Depot, and it is a good quality paint. This primer went on very nicely. I cannot wait to show you the paint.

Paint and Floor Tile

After the primer is the paint. We wanted to select a white paint and think we made a great choice. We used Behr Marquee's color white and finish matte on the walls, trim, and ceiling.

You are probably wondering why the trim and walls are the same finish. Well, if you want our walls and trim to be the exact same white, then you have to stay with the same finish otherwise, a different finish will make the color of white appear different.

So for this bathroom, everything was one finish and color.

Floor Tile

Now let's talk about the floor tile. For the floor, we went with a marble style rectangle tile. We already had some of this tile on hand. This tile was also purchased at Home Depot.

For this tile, we staggered the tiles and did a knife-edge grout line. A thin grout line is much easier to take care of and gives a more streamlined vibe.

For the grout, we decided on white which gives the flooring a crisper clean feel.

Now that the floor tile is finished, it is time for the bathroom vanity.

Bathroom Vanity

When you get to this stage in a project, you start to feel excited. This Allen and Roth Presnell 61″ two-sink vanity came from Lowes. A few features of the vanity that make it a great fit for any bathroom.

First, it has a shelf on the bottom, which allows for more storage. Second, it comes with drawers which also make for great storage. Extra storage space is always a great idea.

And last this vanity came with a countertop, sinks, and hardware and the price was great.

Many stores have vanities that come with countertops and sinks. This is a great way to cut corners on your cabinetry.

Sink Faucet

After the vanity went in, the sink faucets were installed. Your faucet is a great place to build on your style. These modern oil rubbed bronze faucets hint on the farmhouse side but the modern feel brings them up to date.

Bathroom Vanity Light

Another great place to build on your design style is the vanity lighting. Linea lighting has really come through with this brass modern light fixture. The glass globes have not been installed, but I wanted you to see the finish.

What brings the faucet and the vanity light together is the antique finish on this brass vanity light. The darker tones join forces with the almost black of the oil rubbed bronze.

One thing to know when shopping online is the challenge of selecting the same finish from different vendors. So when in doubt, look at the finish of one piece and accent that in the other piece.

Bathroom Shower Tile

The fun gets exciting when you start installing the shower tile.

Not only did we install tile in the shower, but we decided to wrap it around and into the niche where the shelves will go. Touches like this make a space. We went with lovely white tiles for the walls and white penny tile for the niche.

Another detail that can make a shower is adding a different tile to the shampoo niche. Here we chose a penny tile for the niche. It's the perfect place to add a contrasting shape.

We also decided on white grout since the bride-to-be loves the color white. If you are wanting a minimalist style, then white on white is the perfect touch.

Bathroom Shower Faucets

For the master bathroom, we choose a matching rain head faucet with a separate handheld wand. The future married couple has an old dog named Ellie, and this setup is going to make bathing her much easier. It's a good idea to take such things into consideration when planning your space.

Bathroom Floating Shelves

Have you ever heard me say that good designs are in the details? Well, look at these gorgeous shelves.

Eddie, the father of the groom, is a jack of all trades, and he really made the small space with these cedar floating shelves.

They add so much character to the bathroom. If you are designing an all-white bathroom, think about adding some wood to the room. Natural materials will bring some warmth and accessories, which we will discuss later. And they are the perfect place to add farmhouse decorations.

Bathroom Shower Door

Next on the agenda is the shower doors. For this modern farmhouse look, we decided on heavy glass clean lines. It really makes space feel more open.

Do you recall earlier when I showed you the light from Linea Lighting? Well, here is the light with the glass shades. Beautiful lighting can make a space. Now, all we need are beautiful bulbs.

These bulbs are fabulous for function. If you are going for a style, I would recommend an Edison bulb but if you need a well lite long-lasting bulb, then go for a led bulb.

Master Bathroom Accessories

We are really getting to the fun part. While visiting Atlanta, we did some shopping at Ikea for some accessories. They have a lot of great options for farmhouse bathroom decor.

Honestly, we could have spent hours there and planned to return. We got so many great ideas.

Our first area to focus on was the open shelving. Keeping with the minimalist vibe, Savanna wanted some artificial plants, white towels, candles, and a basket on the bottom for dirty clothes.

One nice thing about Ikea is how inexpensive all their accessories are. All the plants came from Ikea. Natural elements, or natural looking in this case, bring color and life to the open shelves. They were a love complement to our white farmhouse bathroom ideas.

And towels and candles were wedding gifts, but the basket on the floor came from Ikea too.

Bathroom Art

Our second thing to focus on when accessorizing is the walls, and Smallwood Home had the perfect piece.

We fell in love with this charming word art! So Fresh and So Clean exactly describes the newlywed bathroom. It's a fantastic focal point.

This is our first time working with Smallwood Home, and we were very impressed with the quality. The font they used for their design really makes the whole space.

Now that we are almost finished with accessorizing, let's switch gears back to the cabinet.

Brushed Brass Cabinet Hardware

Now the room only needs one thing to pull it all together: the cabinet hardware. Changing out cabinet hardware can be the perfect way to bring a room together on a budget. Emtek came to the rescue with these beautiful brushed brass pulls.

I couldn't believe how closely they matched the lighting. The cabinet hardware was the finishing touch.

Emtek always delivers good quality finishes. These bar pulls are heavy and sold. They really added a higher-end look to the ready-made cabinet. Adding a good quality cabinet pull or knob will make a whole cabinet design. They are a great brand when considering your farmhouse bathroom design. It was so exciting to see our small farmhouse bathroom ideas come together. The farmhouse-style bathroom is almost complete.

Barn Door

Now that the bathroom is finished and the new carpet is down in the bedroom, all we needed was a little something special in the bedroom to set it apart, and barn doors did the trick. The sliding barn door makes the perfect entrance to a farmhouse style bathroom.

Again Emtek with their quality products and gorgeous designs helped us pull off a trending look with two barn doors.

Because the closet and bathroom were both on the same wall, we thought it would be fun to place the doors on one rail. The soft open and close feature makes them move smoothly. And the exposed spoke wheel gives character to the doors.

To finish off the doors, we used an appliance pull on one side in the same black to match the barn door hardware and faucets in the bathroom. I love adding a hint of what is to come inside a room with details like the black track and pull on the door.

This helps pull together the black and brushed gold that is in the bathroom. Just like the drawer pulls in the bathroom, this appliance pull for the door is heavy and quality. It feels nice to grab something that has a good feeling hand to it.

Conclusion

Well, for months now, we have been working on the newlywed suite, and I am happy to say it was finished and just in time for the wedding.

My daughter and new son-in-law are really enjoying their new bathroom and bedroom. We had a wonderful time coming up with small farmhouse bathroom ideas. Their wedding went great and was a joyous day of celebration for everyone.

Last, we want to say a big thank you to all the sponsors of this post. Each item made this room, not your average everyday bathroom but a charming, clean, fresh, and relaxing spa-like space.

Thank you!!!

Sponsor: Emtek / Smallwood Home / Behr Paint / Linea Lighting

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