One Room Challenge Week 8 // Reveal Part 2

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Written By Lauren Koster

We made it! Another One Room Challenge in the books! I am just so happy with how this bright and modern kids bath turned out! Started from a dated 80’s bathroom with a blue formica countertop and carpet and gave her a major glow-up in the form of a complete renovation. Now - classic selections with a special layer to make it a happy, updated space for my kiddos. You can read lots more in the previous weeks. A BIG thank you to Colette of The Lipstick Lens for capturing the space.

Week 1 - the befores and plans

Week 2 - Subway Tile Layout

Week 3 - Favorite bath Etsy Lighting Sources

Week 4/5 - Updates and all about my first time hiring a job out

Week 6 - Accessories

Week 7 - Reveal Part 1

BEFORE

Here’s what it looked like in last week’s post.

AFTER

LKC Kids' Bath Vanity

What we did -

  • demoed everything

  • repaired and painted walls

  • installed tub and tile surround

  • replaced carpet and tile with classic mosaic tile

  • installed pre-built vanity

  • new lighting

  • novelty paint details

  • fun accessories

Lauren Koster Creative Kids' Bath Reno

What We Saved on -

We demoed everything ourselves. While the vanity wasn’t cheap, I purchased almost a year ago on sale, and included the marble top and sinks. I repaired and painted walls myself. Also installed light myself. Using sample paint jars at a few dollars per color saved hundreds over wallpaper or other novelty install.

What We Splurged on -

For the first time ever I hired out tub and tile installation and all the plumbing. The tub needed a specialty drain that I had not accounted for in my budget. Lighting was on the higher side, but it was exactly what I was looking for. I also splurged on really bringing in color and fun with accessories.

Lauren Koster Creative Kids' Bath
Lauren Koster Creatie Kids' Bath Striped Wall
LKC Kids' Bath Vanity

SHOP THE POST

vanity - Lowes / faucets - Wayfair / backsplash - Cle / mirrors - Target / tub - Wayfair / shower curtain - West Elm / mosaic hexagon tile - Home Depot / subway tile - Home Depot / light - Etsy / building art - FY / fight the good fight art - FY / towel hooks - CB2 / checkerboard bathmat - Urban Outfitters / smiley face bathmat - Urban Outfitters / towels - Urban Outfitters / terrazzo vase + air plant holder - SpecklGoods

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Don’t forget to check out all the the other fabulous ORC participants.

Lauren Koster
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