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One Room Challenge Week 6: The Reveal

Hi Everyone!

Happy ORC Wednesday friends! We’ve made it to week 6 yall.  Barely. But we made it!

It’s been a very long, exhausting, emotional road through this renovation and I’m happy to share with you the culmination of all that work today. As you know I ran into issues with the shower install so the space isnt 100% complete, but its about 85% done and we are excited about where its at.  So without further ado….

Lets take a quick look back at where we started just 6 weeks ago:

And here we are today:

Even though we kept the same layout the space feels completely different, and the end result is so much more functional for our family.

So lets talk about the key players.  Starting with the most drastic visual change in the space: the walls.

Super high on my priority list was getting rid of those boring white terribly lit walls and this combination of wallpaper from Milton and King and shiplap from Metrie painted black makes me so so happy. Im known for being quite bold with my wallpaper choices and this is certainly no exception.  I really wanted to go with something a bit unique and different in here.  Once all the tile and other materials with hard angles started making thier way into the room things were starting to feel very very modern and a bit minimal. I needed something with some movement to soften it up and balance things out, and this paper couldn’t be more perfect.  Its inspired by a vintage Valentino print and I’m obsessed with the circling leopards.

This paper comes in 3 colorways and I chose the Osaka (brown).  I love the way it looks with the black wainscoting.  I was trying to avoid it looking too similar to the laundry room wallpaper because of the purple monsetra leaves, and I think its just right.

Our house was built in 1940 so I also wanted to bring in a bit of a traditional element like wainscoting into the mix as well. I challenged myself to use shiplap since Im tyically a big proponent against it.  The pre primed Option M shiplap from Metrie was really really easy to install and work with.  Once I painted it black it totally changed the look of it.  I used the color Blackest in semigloss from Clare paint by Nicole Gibbons.  For the ceiling I kept it light by painting it a creamy off white called Timeless in the perfect eggshell finish.

Another top priority for us in this space was bringing in much needed natural light.  I shared in Week 3 the addition of our new Velux skylight and we still pinch ourselves every time we walk in here.

 The room gets flooded with so much gorgeous natural light all day long.  It truly is such a wonderful experience.  We definitely don’t take it for granted.

Previously we also lacked storage. Big time.  Another big focus was to amp up the storage potential in here as much as possible so we brought in a generous floating vanity from Overstock, added a tall niche with shelves along the wall, and added storage niches in the shower and tub.

Baskets tucked under the vanity serve as additional storage to hold toilet paper and extra towels for guests.

And I fully plan to enjoy long relaxing baths in the tub with a glass of wine, a book, and candles with this bamboo bathtub caddy 

For the vanity area I brought in a round mirror from Varaluz and I much prefer the size and scale of it in here compared to the rectagular one that was here before. I love the stopwatch detail of it too!

As for the lighting I replaced the single over the mirror vanity lights with two Cornwall sconces from Hudson Valley Lighting.

They are so gorgeous and very generous in size, too.  I love the way the brass looks against the wallpaper and contrasts with the black elements in the room.

Now for one of my absolute favorite addtions to the space…the faucetry. Im obsessed with beautiful bath fixtures guys.  In a bathroom one of the places I believe in splurging is on fixtures.  Water is essential to life.  It’s an experience we look forward to at the end of the day and there’s nothing better or more luxurious than enjoying a wonderful bath or shower with gorgeous faucetry. Our new Crosswater London faucetry is just stunning.  We love them so much!

I selected the MPRO collection for our space and we love the sleek, modern styling of it.  I opted to add a handshower in the tub for convenience and to make baths just a tad more luxe.  I chose to mix metals with the faucetry as well and went with the polished brass fixtures for the tub and shower, and matte black for the vanity.  MPRO comes in 5 finishes and they are all so so beautiful.  I chose the faucet with the knurl detail for the sink and, again, its just another distinctive touch that makes it really special.  I really love the brass fixtures against the unglazed hex tiles. 

There are a few finishing details that didn’t quite make it in time for the reveal like the towel bars, hooks, toilet paper holder, vanity hardware, etc., so Ill be adding those in an updating images as they arrive.  Ill also be back with a part 2 of this reveal once the shower install is complete as well.

Everyone knows a bathroom renovation is no walk in the park, and when you add in renovating the only bathroom in the house its for sure not for the faint of heart.  My family has been really amazing through the process and we are all glad its almost over.  For now we’ve been enoying our space as it comes together.

Thank you so much Linda for having me. Its been such an honor to be included.  And thank you so much for the amazingly generous sponsors for helping us make this space special for our family.

Now make sure you head on over to the other featured designer spaces to check out thier reveals. Im seriously floored by how amazing they are!

At Home with Ashley | Brepurposed | Dabito | The English Room | Erin Kestenbaum

Harlow & Thistle | House of Brinson | J & J Design | Kelly Golightly | Linda Holt

Megan Bachmann | Michelle Gage | Mimosa Lane | Murphy Deesign | Vestige Home

Old Home Love | me| Shay Geyer | Sita Montgomery | SMP Living

Media Partner Better Homes & Gardens | TM by ORC

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Comments

  3. Oona says

    I just keep coming back and looking again, Shavonda! So much to take in. Such brilliant ideas in a small space just about like mine! The finishes are gorgeous, but what really makes this bathroom a revelation to me is the way you use all those dark colors and end up with a really light, bright room. That skylight is perfect for the spot, and bringing the ceiling paint down through the entire vault of the ceiling just expands the light it gives. Thank you for inviting us in. Can’t wait to see the finished shower… though you’ve more than earned a rest. Happy Thanksgiving!

  4. Karen says

    This looks so great! I like the wallpaper and I think the shiplap looks better in black! I’ve always been indifferent to it but the black is a standout!

    I probably say this everytime I comment but I’m so happy to see a blog that isn’t just neutrals and is dramatic. (not to knock those people, people like what they like.)

  5. Anne says

    Oh Shavonda it’s just so lovely! The details are perfect and the room feels so smart and luxurious. Well done on a huge job!!

  7. Inga Jolivet says

    Shavonda, you are truly an artist. I love, love, love, the wallpaper. You continue to amaze and surprise my senses. I can not imagine not having you and your daily anecdotes. you are funny and quirky. I am here for all the things #ShavondaMadeMeDoIt

  9. Carli says

    Ohmagosh!!!! Yes! Yes! And more yes! Oh how I love it all and that natural lighting just pouring in, so amazing! You killed it girl!

  10. Regina Easter says

    you seriously are amazing my friend…i gotta get by and see your place…i am sure i can learn a thing or two or three from you….HUGS….

  12. Jasmine Terry says

    Love this!! The contrast in colors is so amazing! The wallpaper was a shock, but it looks wonderful in the space. And I love how the tile around the tub isn’t jet black, but more of a charcoal. Everything about this is amazing! The floor, the vanity, the lights, the gold accents! Love this, job well done!

  13. Brittany B says

    The tranformation of this bathroom is absolutely stunning! It’s a new space indeed…fantastic job!

  16. Amy says

    This is incredible. The wallpaper is insanely awesome. I never would have thought I’d love black shiplap, but it’s gorgeous. And that matte tile in the tub!! Looooove!! Wow. And you pulled it off even with a major hiccup! I bow down. I’m a “light and bright” kind of girl (I live in the PNW and need lots of light in the grey rainy winter to feel happy) but man, your dark and bold style is jaw droppingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us!

  20. Jeanne Atkinson says

    You really transformed the space. Just curious … can you use the shower attachment without getting the wallpaper wet? I’m thinking kids could get wild with it, or maybe that’s just MY kids.

  23. Tania Pacheco says

    BEAUTIFUL! I’m not sure what I love more… The wallpaper. Or the way the lighting looks against the wallpaper. Or maybe the way the wallpaper is wrapped THROUGHOUT! Did I mention how much I love that wallpaper? Great job!

  25. Kelly S. says

    Nailed it! More than nailed it! The bathroom is stunning, but following your story over the last 6 weeks, I’ve been truly impressed by your perseverance and determination (especially after the shower tiling mishap 🙁 ). It’s not only a beautiful room that is a reflection of your personal style, its a triumph. Congratulations!

  27. Lee Ann says

    Amazing! Just amazing! Can’t decide which part is my favorite … the skylight? The wallpaper? The niches? Maybe the most amazing part is the ” … you did ALL THAT IN SIX WEEKS??” Holy cow!

  30. Jecks says

    Epic transformation. Doing without a bathroom ain’t any easy feat so I know your whole a seriously happy to get the room back and for it is look so amazing.

  32. Angela Martinez says

    Congratulations! Job well done! Glad you made it out alive! Shavonda you have done one hell of a job here. Loved seeing your vision come to fruition.

  34. Kris Keys says

    Sent over here from Nubi Interiors. I keep going to the before pic to see how this is the same bathroom! It’s beautiful,dreamy and the natural light is everything !

  39. Corinna Henderson says

    Swoon! The faucet is spectacular ? I love the original arch over the tub and how you did the wallpaper over it. That wallpaper is a gorgeous choice! I like that it’s similar to the laundry room but different enough to be… different! I never find myself questioning a single choice you make!

  41. Sarah says

    Shavonda, I knew it would be fabulous but DAMN you outdid yourself! I think this is now my favorite space in your home. Absolutely amazing and damn impressive.

  42. Arli says

    This reno is nothing short of incredible! What a complete transformation. So refreshing to see a bathroom that that is truly unique and not just another iteration of carrera marble + white subway-tile. I hope you take a nice looooong bath and relax.

  43. Shavon says

    SHAVONDA I am sitting here with my whole mouth open…oh my word. I don’t even know what to say, the colors, the wallpaper, the layered look, the play on texture and it all flows. Love it, love you. You are amazing!!

  46. Ali Breen says

    Shavonda, wow, just wow! This is all so entirely stunning + well thought out + beautifully executed. I was excited about the skylight alone, but all the rich textures + patterns you gave that natural light to play off…. full swoon! The leopards!!! OMG! And we see the wallpaper ninja magic above the tub. Enjoy!!! And thank you. This was amazing to watch unfold + this reveal was the lift I needed today!

  47. Jessica says

    Looooove!!!!!! I’ve been following this reno like a hawk – every step of the way – and I am OBSESSED. It is soo soo good. The (hopefully no blood) sweat and tears paid off ten-fold. I know you have to be so proud. Enjoy your new spa and Congratulations!!!!

  48. Mylene Raspado says

    Oh my goodness chica!!! This is a stunner! And my fave thing about it is how much it reflects YOU! Can’t wait to see the rest!

  49. Devonda says

    You have IT. ALL. Of. IT. Your space is breathtakingly beautiful. I mean… I ready to gut my newly renovated bathroom and start over. Thank you for being the representation I’ve longed for in the design world. Love you to pieces.

    Devonda

  51. Tiffany Sade says

    This is impeccable! I’ve watched you throughout the entire process. Simply gorgeous (& luxurious). Great job.

  53. Dimara says

    Yesssss!!! This is soooo good. Moody and bright. Wonderful use of space while honoring the original era of the house. Love it. I also enjoyed your honest sharing of the renovations. Did you film a reveal when the family saw the space? How are they enjoying it?

  56. brandy says

    I won’t curse on your page. However please know I just spit some out in a crazy this bathroom is so darn good. Jesus look at that wallpaper and the black hardware finish. Come do my guess bathroom…lol. It’s so good and i’m so happy for you. Now a magazine needs to print this quick fast and in a hurry.

  57. Erin says

    This is absolutely stunning, Shavonda!! I’m so happy you added that skylight because this natural light flooding your bathroom takes it to a whole new level of beautiful! Congrats on completing such a massive and gorgeous bathroom reno!

  58. Kim says

    The whole bathroom is just fabulous, but OH THAT WALLPAPER. Just the touch to make it a haven. Fantastic job!

  59. Tonia Nicole says

    Ohhhh Shavonda!!!!! You are so badass with this one! I just want the entire damn bathroom. I love it! @tonianicolephoto

  60. Rae says

    Holy wallpaper, Shavonda! This bathroom is so luxe. I love it! I’m super pumped to see the rest. Congrats on such a beautiful space.

  62. Natasha Habermann says

    Incredible work Shavonda, and team! This looks fantastic! What was this bathroom without the skylight?!?! I love the mix of fixture you chose and the wallpaper! I hope your family enjoys this bathroom and remembers all the TLC that went into this! REST!

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