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Gray and White Bathroom
Hello! Today, instead of our normal craft or easy recipe, I’m taking you into a part of our home that we recently renovated. So, welcome to Smart School House (literally!).
Since we purchased this home a year ago, we’ve been working on it a lot. Don’t get me wrong, there were no major problems with the house when we bought it and it definitely wouldn’t be considered a house that needed any sort of flipping. In fact, it had always been well maintained and I know that the owners before us had regular house cleaners, so it was loved.
My only issue was that it was built in 1991 and styles have changed so much in the past 25-30 years. So, I was excited to get into this home and make it beautiful again! To bring back the shine, the light, and the life it deserves! You might have seen our kitchen updates here, and I loved it so much that I was inspired to make this bathroom similar. It’s not an incredibly large bathroom (which was helpful on our wallet), but now that it is done, it feels SO much bigger! Let’s get started!
Here’s a glimpse of the bathroom before:
and here’s what it looks like now:
My-oh-my what a difference two colors can make: gray and white!
Pretty much every part of our home is now gray and white now that this bathroom is done being renovated. There is something about the color gray that makes me calm and happy. Our gray and white bathroom is so pretty now! Bye bye old brown cupboards and brown floors. Hello gray and white marble and patterned tiles!
We framed the existing mirror, painted the walls, and installed new countertops, sinks, and fixtures. I love, love, love the farmhouse inspired sink in our kitchen so much, that I picked out coordinating faucets for this bathroom.
Keeping with my gray and white theme, I picked marble. I wanted to have quartz because, in the past, it was more cost effective for extremely durable results. But, it turns out marble was a better price and, darn it, I LOVE marble so I couldn’t say no to that!
We also switched the round drop-in sinks for a more updated look with rectangle under-mount sinks.
The windows also needed some help. After all, they were over 25 years old.
Installing new windows will help our energy bill from here on out!
So white, so clean, and so much bigger! Well, to be honest, we made one HUGE change that made the space much larger. We took the big step-up-and-in bathtub and replaced it with a shower.
That poor tub had seen better days…
I picked gray spa-like rocks for the ground. They feel SO GOOD on your feet when they warm up with the water from the shower.
I love that the darker gray color is a slight contrast from the other gray and white flooring. Here’s what the original floors looked like (everything was so brown and tan!):
Nothing was wrong with that floor, but I was ready to transform the look with two colors: gray and white!
I simply cannot express how much I LOVE this porcelain tile floor. Each tile is slightly different. They look rustic because they have a worn-effect to them. They have just a “pop” of style that the bathroom needed. In a small place, I knew to pick one area of focus. I’m so glad I went with these gray and white rustic patterned tiles!
After lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of emails about where I got the floor….
here’s where I got them from!
Specifically, I got the porcelain gray matte Marrakesh (not the glossy finish:) They are PERFECT!
If you’re considering subway tiles in your home renovation…
The newest subway tiles come in so many options! I picked long white subway tiles with a matte finish. Yup! The matte finish adds a very cool texture to the white and gray theme.
If you’ve never considered how much lighting can change a room, just look at this:
Updating a light fixture can sometimes transform a space! I picked this Chrome Molten Glass Bath Light for our bathroom. GORGEOUS! Talk about a facelift! Goodbye 1991:)
….and speaking of how lighting can transform a space, here was one more little change we made. This poor chandelier was worn out, burnt out, and out of style!
Look at how updating a light fixture makes a whole room more modern!
The one small old chandelier let off a little light. But, turning on this beautiful chandelier at night makes my heart sing! It gives off the most beautiful light for the entire room!
For more information on this crystal chandelier, click here. You can’t go wrong with this Lamps Plus option. They have a few size choices, so I’m sure you can find something that suits the space you are looking to improve!
I simply can’t believe how changing 2 colors can transform the look and feel of a room! We love our new gray and white bathroom.
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Loving your floor tiles too! Please email me where you found them. Also – do they come in larger tile sizes??
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:) They don’t come in larger sizes though.
I am obsessed with that tile, actually with the entire bathroom! Can you please email me the name of the time or how to find it? 🙂
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
Please send floor tile info,thank you
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
Please tell me the name/vendor of the printed floor tile. Beautiful job! Thank you!!
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
Would love to know where you got the tiles. Always looking for interesting grey and white floor tiles for our upcoming remodel!
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
Please send me info on the floor tile too
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
Could you email me about floor tiles too please? They are stunning! Great job with the whole Reno!
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
I love the redo!! My whole house is beige :/ and I love the freshness of grey and white! Where can I find those tiles??’n
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
Where did you find the floor tiles please?
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
I love the design! Can you share where you purchased the beautiful gray and white floor tiles? Beautiful!
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
I too love the floor tiles and woudl like to track them down for my home bathroom! Thanks for sharing your amazing transformation!
Please share info on floor tiles.
Thanks!
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
Would also love to know about the floor tiles; in the middle of a bath reno now and these would be great!
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
Where did you find the floor tiles?
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
This is my dream bathroom!!!! Would you be willing to share where you found your floor tile as we are purchasing our first house and have to redo the bathrooms and kitchen. Thank you and job well done!
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Me too please 🙂
We will be remodeling our bathroom very soon and would love a floor like yours!
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
Love the tiles and colors. Everything goes so well together. I’d like to know where you purchased the tiles from.
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
I love love those floor tiles too!! Can you send me the info?
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
Beautiful!!
In love with the floor tile. May I also ask where you found such an amazing find?
Thank you
I just emailed you:)
Where did y you find the floors tiles? I love them and can’t find tiles like that anywhere!
Please share,
sylvia
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
Love the floor! Do they come in different colors? Where did you find them???
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
All looks great. But love floor tiles. Can you share where you found them. Thanks
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)
I would love information about the floor tile as well. The bathroom is lovely and timeless.
Wow! Your bathroom looks so beautiful! Love the gray and white! How long did the process take? What is the color you painted on the walls?
Where did you get the shower rock floor? What is it exactly? thank you!
It’s called a “pebble mosaic” design. I got it at a local tile store! It comes in squares (similar to regular tile) and our contractor filled it in with grout. It’s not uncommon material and I bet you can find it at your local tile store(s) too!
I love this!!! Where did you find your floor tiles? I’ve been looking for patterned tiles like those and cannot find them. I’ve always been partial to black and white, but I am LOVING the gray and white!!!
I just emailed you Jean:)
Can you please also share with me where you got the floor tiles. I’m trying to help my son renovate the bathroom in his first home. Thanks!
I just updated the post with all of the gray and white rustic tile floor information:)