My coastal bathroom makeover

Hannah Harrelson
Sep 14, 2023
2 min read

A renovation? Not quite. A good, budget-friendly makeover? Yes.

No ripping out shower inserts or vanities over here - just a paint color that packed a punch and a risky move on the tiled floors - and I'm still ecstatic with how this bathroom makeover turned out six months later.

Here's the before...

Our house was built in the 1950s, and this was likely a mid 2010s reno. There's no telling what this was originally. Probably my dream mint green 1950s bathroom.

Here's some of my design inspiration...

I'm usually not one for themes but with the recent move to the Texas coast, I'm embracing the region and incorporating seashells and dolphins in my design choices. LOL!

And here's the final result...

Salty sailor painting by me! : )

I have to say, looking back at these pictures - I'm pretty proud of what I came up with. I achieved my goal of salty, vintage coastal vibes - and no Hobby Lobby wall signs were required! I'm all about vintage, reclaimed items as much as possible, and what I decorated with was just that.

The stencil I used to achieve this pattern on the floor about killed me but I made it through. Stencils require patience and I have none! Pretty sure nothing else was achieved in the house that week, plus the Murdaugh trial was happening.

Although stencils are not for me, I think the floors are the star of the show in this bathroom makeover. To achieve a more lived-in look on the floors, I opted for a cream/beige color instead of a stark white to pair with the blue that I had painted the walls with.

I'm doing a post soon on my process for the floors and how they look six months later, so be sure to come back for that.