Slowly, but surely I am updating the ole’ portfolio. Some will include before and afters which I feel makes it a little extra fun. Lately, I have found myself in a niche for those who may not want or need a full reno, but want a refresh all the same. It has been such a pleasure working within spaces that have been already mapped out and transforming them into something new. I have adored every client who has allowed me to work on their home over the years. Truly an honor.
In my shower...
When renovating the bathroom I knew the niche would play an important part. I did not want it to be too big to where extra product would sit and never be used just because we had the space. I also knew it needed to accommodate every tried and true product I had an loved. After years of trying MANY products these have become my top contenders. The shampoo and conditioner sometimes trade out, but only when I run out and have a wild hair to try out another clean product. I find myself coming back to the one by BC every time though.
Dr Bonner Pure Castille Soap - this is my go-to for shaving although it does so much more. Gives me a smooth shave without irritation. Plus it lasts a long time and is budget friendly.
GOOP G.TOX HIMALAYAN SALT SCALP SCRUB SHAMPOO - this shampoo is AMAZING! Worth the splurge in my opinion. I use a couple times a week and my scalp has thanked me ever since. Leaves my hair with extra volume which is always a problem for me. It was lasting me a long time until the Mr discovered it. Ha. A little does go a long way so I think this one canister is going on 5 months, but dwindling a bit quicker with his new discovery.
Counterman Charcoal Body Bar - We all love this stuff. It has really helped my hormonal back acne and cuts through teen boy BO. It does not over dry, but washes away impurities and protect skin from everyday stress.
Countercontrol Clear Pore Cleanser - Although Countertime is my go-to skin regimen this cleanser is one I love to keep in the shower. This daily exfoliating cleanser, designed for oily and blemish-prone skin, removes oil, makeup, and other impurities without harsh surfactants that can strip skin of moisture. Perfect for all that maskne I have been trying to keep at bay.
Daily Shampoo - This purifying daily shampoo gently breaks down buildup but never strips or dries out hair. Works great on my dry thick hair. Honeslty though since I only wash my hair a couple times a week I use this only if I am doing an extra wash. The G.Tox is my main shampoo.
Daily Conditioner - it help nourish hair, smooth strands, and leave hair looking shiny.
Bathroom Redo
This is our principal bathroom and it was in need of some love {see the BEFORE’S here}. When we moved in we simply painted and called it a day, but 4 years later we could no longer control the leaks. Did we want to do a renovation during covid? Not really, but we were at the point where the leaks were close to ruining the joists below and we were in need of replacing the sub floor which was rotting out. We had been saving for quite some time and I got in touch with friends that I worked with before and under took this renovation as designer and contractor. Let me say, about 4 weeks in I felt it for all my clients, but in hindsight it was a rather smooth process even if it did take 8 weeks. The space is small at merely 5x8, but we made the most of it. I will also say that smaller does not mean cheaper. This petite space cost close to what a normal renovation cost for a not so small bathroom. We exceeded our original budget of by $5000 due to some hiccups along the way and me upgrading a few items. The greatest cost was to my dear plumber who had a lot of replacing and fixing to do. We did what we could on our own too. Once demoed, I replaced the sub floor boards beneath and the Mr undertook all the painting. We hired out for the demoing, plumbing electrical, tile, drywall & trim + cabinet maker.
Now to the design, I wanted clean, minimal, warm & functional. I truly stayed true to my design aesthetic here. We tossed around the idea of getting rid of the storage area all together and extend the shower straight across, but in the end we don’t mind a smaller shower and we really did need some storage. The shower did grow about 6” which is so nice. We widened the shower door which also gives the allusion of it being larger. The shower rack built into the old door was done by the previous owner and I love the charm of it so we kept it. I did add a piece of stone to the threshold for easier cleaning. We originally planned adding shelves above the custom cabinet, but in the end did not need to. We truly are minimal in products and the new medicine cabinet added tons of storage. In the end my art by Joe Turner, makes me way more happy rather than say more body lotion. The medicine cabinet over the sink is functional and the one over the toilet is not. I had to have the back cut off because the toilet vent runs up that wall. It was a little sad to cut off the back of a perfectly good cabinet, but I needed the mirrors to match. The floating marble sink is by far my favorite piece in the room. It makes the small space feel a little special. Plus it did not break the bank. It was such a happy find. We still have two more doors to paint in the space and hardware to change, but hopefully that will happen soon. This space truly brings me the greatest joy and was worth the splurge in the end. I will stop here as I am not sure how much detail you all want, because truly I can go on and on, but ask me anything in the comments and I will try to help. I will also link sources below.
sources:
shower wall tile & all plumbing - Fixtures & Finishes
shower door - Birmingham Glass Works
stone for threshold and shower shelf - Cottage Supply Company
art - Joe Turner
Floor tile - Floor & Decor
marble sink - Floor & Decor
lighting - Parker Sconce
medicine cabinets - Pottery Barn
bath towel - West Elm {my color way no available}, SIMILAR
hand towel - Target
hand towel - Shoppe Amber Interiors
toiler paper hook - Shoppe Amber Interiors
