If you want a refresher of what this room looked like before we renovated, check it out here. Last year I finally added some of my photos over the tub and I was really happy with that how looked but it still needed a little more oomph.
After finding this fun patterned rug at Target, I picked up some candles, a cheap tub caddy, and mini vases to complete the look.
Nothing earth shattering but it looks a lot more finished to my eye now, not to mention the tub caddy being really useful when taking a bath. I really like how it looks a little more lived in now. What do you think?
I love the matchstick idea, but what will people strike them against?
ReplyDeleteIt has warmth to it, and yes more lived in. I can't believe you got that rug at Target. I think it would look great in my master bath, I'll have to go check it out.
ReplyDeleteOh~ I need a tub caddy now too! I'll have to see if they make one wide enough for my tub. I love how you displayed a book on it. The rug is a cute little touch.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so gorgeous! I love all those little touches! The rug and pictures add so much character to the space!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautimous! Great job. Love the additions. I don't think anyone is ever done tweaking! :)
ReplyDeleteCan I ask where you got the caddy? I'm torn between a $100 one I found online and a $20 Walmart option. Did you go high or low end?
ReplyDeleteI just bought that same rug!!! I love it. I love the pop of green in the vase. Such a beautiful bathroom.
ReplyDeleteI love the caddy with the book. I'm wondering if a glass of wine would stand upright. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLooks great, the colors all work together really well. I really love that rug, it's perfect for the space.
ReplyDeleteOhhh wow!! Seeing those before pictures is truly amazing!!! I can't believe the bathroom looked like that BEFORE!! You did a fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteThe bathroom looks gorgeous. I love the accents, especially the photos over the tub. I think the little things can make such a huge impact. My home has undergone some ripping out & replacing too, but I haven't yet attended to the little touches and you're right: it looks less lived in and "homey". My bathroom has two rubber ducks and a photo. It needs something more ;)
ReplyDelete~Tanya
dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com
Your bathroom is stunning! The whole transformation is just WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great Thursday!
XO
Kristin
Oh...Love that target rug, so pretty! :)
Gorgeous! Love the matchsticks. That clawfoot tub is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'm endlessly stunned by your bathroom. You are so great at designing your home! I lovee it!
ReplyDeleteThe blue accents are great, and your brick-cut marble? PERFECT.
ReplyDeleteThe extra touches have really added some personality to this space.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the rug is from Target! It looks so expensive!
Lurve it!! Its stunning and I feel inspired, especially the matchsticks in the vase! Love it. And I echo the first commenter, do you have the box stashed somewhere to strike them? or are they just for decoration?
ReplyDeleteI love it so much! The new accessories make a world of difference!
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ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful and relaxing. I love the splash of color with the flowers and your pretty rug. Thank you for sharing.
Claudia
Looks great!! I'd love to relax in the bath there...
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great! I love the rug! Hmm... haven't seen it in my Target. I guess that means I need to plan a trip! You're right, it is more finished now. I say more finished because when are we ever done with a space! I'm still crushing over your fabulous photo's used in the space!
ReplyDeleteI love how everything is similar in color, but the different textures, patterns, shades, etc. add so much depth. I would have guessed light grey/white/marble would look stark, but it's the total opposite - warm and inviting. It's perfect!
ReplyDelete1. Love the added touches. TOTALLY feels lived in now.
ReplyDelete2. The painting/picture over the toilet... where did you find that? I love apothecary jars filled with bathroom things and feel like a painting of these favorite things would be pretty great for my own bathroom.
Very gracious additions. It looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteI've always heard the bathroom should "sparkle" and you have certainly accomplished that!! It is beautiful, soothing, and relaxing! Great job!
ReplyDeleteAND if I followed directions, I'd leave an e-mail address for an answer to my question:
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Thanks everyone.
ReplyDeleteOn the little cup of matchsticks, I totally stole that from Kay of Apartment #412 ( http://apartment-412.blogspot.com/ ) Such a simple idea.
I need to glue some of the striking thingy to the bottom of the vase or get some self striking matches like these (http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Strike-Anywhere-Kitchen-Matches/dp/B0044FT8WI/ref=pd_sim_sg_2)
For now they just look cool but will be functional soon.
Anon: I went for the super cheap tub caddy (http://www.amazon.com/The-Storage-Store-Chrome-Caddy/dp/B001J1SR4U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1294341291&sr=8-2) and it totally looks it. It does the job but I should have just gotten the fancy one b/c I think this one looks chintzy. Oh well - live and learn.
Sarah: No, a glass of wine wouldn't stay upright on this one but you can buy some that have a wine glass holder!
Meg: I got that little painting 2 years ago at Home Goods. I actually got a set of 4 but it was just too much in here so I just put up the one. You can see the others here since I havent done a thing with them: http://www.brooklynlimestone.com/2009/01/art-for-loo.html
oh it looks beautiful!! i too, love the matches idea. well done!
ReplyDeletelove your bath! a beautiful and calm space for a good soak. I need a bath caddy for my freestanding tub asap. Thank so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteone more thing...silly question. I love what you've done with the matches. where is the strike strip - how do you light them?
ReplyDeleteIt looks great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference a couple of blue accents make! I love that little rug!
ReplyDeletelove what you have done in that bathroom. it looks stunning. talk about soak up some time, and enjoy the space.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job!! A definite improvement- but the bath was already so pretty - so a great enhancement!! Love the rug (and Target!)
ReplyDeletexx-Gina
BEAU.TI.FUL.
ReplyDeleteThat bathroom remains one of the most dramatic "afters" I've ever seen because of the sheer horror of the "before." It looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love the rug. I must have missed it at Target!
ReplyDeleteLovely bathroom! Where did you find the rack for the tub?
ReplyDeleteI'm a new reader and am slowly going back and looking at old posts here and there and I have to say you guys have done an AMAZING job. Wow. I can't wait to be able to purchase someting, anything! my one room studio is getting smaller and smaller...lol
ReplyDeleteI love that rug! Getting a new bathroom rug is on my list of things to do- sooner rather than later.
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I think it's breathtakingly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAmazing how the last finishing touches make a space.
Enjoy in good health!
It's beautiful! Never underestimate small touches...they make a big difference! Lovely girl!
ReplyDeleteLook how fabulous!! At first glance I thought the rug was inlay tile :) And simply things like the prestine matches make me giddy...love it all!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It looks more lived in now and definitely cozier. That rug is the icing on the cake.
ReplyDeleteThe bathroom is calling my name :). I like the mirror and shelf u put up. I've been eyeing a similar mirror by PotteryBarn. Enjoy your new space.
ReplyDeleteYour bathroom looks beautiful and your photographs are look amazing over the tub.
ReplyDeleteHow Gorgeous! Shoot, there's already a book just give me a bottle of wine and I'd live in there... ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat Job and nice styling.
~Jazz
I love your blog and I'm usually a lurker but I had to comment....simply stunning!!
ReplyDeleteTiles, rug, tub, green flowers... so many gorgeous touches! Looks fabulous, you must be so pleased :)
ReplyDeletejust love your bathroom - will have to go on my inspiration file :) best le
ReplyDeleteWhile I am completely obsessed with your photography, I also really dig the canvas of the hurricane. Where did you pick that up?
ReplyDeleteYour bathroom is such an inspiration!! I absolutely love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect example of how the little things add up! The blues in the rug, towel and candle bring out the blue stones in the stone. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteJanell
I think the rug adds the perfect pop of dimension to the floor. The black and white photos are also very classic on the walls with the tub.
ReplyDeleteYour bathroom is gorgous!! Love the tile and artwork. Do you know the name of the rug? Did you get it at Target recently?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Noelle
noellefernandez@msn.com
So beautiful! Your bath would be my inspiration if we were to buy that old beat up house...someday.
ReplyDeletethis is one CLASSY looking bathroom! I LOVE the wall colors and the carrera marble tiles!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bathroom, love that rug and the caddy! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteIt's very simple and soothing. I feel relaxed looking at the photos. Plus, this is a great design of a bathroom that lacks a window.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh...yes. Very much yes. :-) The photos look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteSO BEAUTIFUL! I just found your blog and wanted to let you know that I am a new follower-I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation from the original bathroom!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant, light and airy. Love the black and white photography.
Kinga
Why have I not been here before! It appears that I have been living under a rock and I guess someone just kicked it off me :)......It is a snowday here in Atlanta so I have had the whole day to sit at the computer guilt free....The bath is sparkling now as in "I need my sunglasses"......and I might have to put on my snow shoes to hike it up to Target for that rug!!! Your styling is perfection as are you photo skills...it might sound like I am gushing...I am! I must sign up so I don't miss anything.
ReplyDeleteLove your bathroom! I linked it to mine today!!
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