Master Bathroom Reveal!
A Master Bathroom Retreat, my gift to myself! The total amount of months it took me to complete my renovation was fifteen. I spent almost every day after work at the house, almost every weekend and it just about killed me. Going into the renovation I knew it would be one of the hardest things I had ever done but also, what I wanted to do more then anything I had ever wanted to achieve in my entire life. This master bathroom was my treat to myself. The double slipper tub (*swoon*) was the one splurge I gave myself for all of my work and I have never regretted it!
(8/1/2019 OMG I can’t believe its been three years since this post came out. Since then my master bathroom has gone through a ton of transformations, almost as many as I have myself! I’m a single gal now and if you would like see my master bathroom haven as it is now check it out here!)
As far as the design of my second floor master suit it all starts with the passing of my other Grandma: Eleonora. I’ve her mentioned a couple of times here along the way in my Before & After of Eleonora’s Rocker and Eleonora’s buffet/my entertainment center.
You’ve also probably heard me mention my incredible and undeniably sexy white leather tufted hassock (check out the post about my Master Closet to see it in action!) It was in Eleonora’s attic room for my whole life as far as I can remember and it was such an incredible gift my family gave me when I was able to bring it home.
This was the smaller of the two bedrooms on the second floor (smaller because the staircase takes space from this room and not the other) it was once my mother’s bedroom after her parents built a bedroom downstairs for them when she was a teenager.
My aunt had the room across the hall that became my Master Bedroom. This room was absolutely ideal as both my master closet and my master bathroom.
I struggled and struggled and struggled with the design of this room(s). It first was just a giant master bathroom and then that seemed like a lot of space when I really a walk in closet. Then, it was my master bathroom with a closet in it and I didn’t like that at all.
What I really wanted was a master closet with the vanity in it and then all the rest of the bathroom in the next room. I never managed to get it done. So, it is a walk through closet to the bathroom.
With the slanted walls there was very little area to actually have a shower so having it in the center of the whole old bedroom (across from the vanity) was the only choice. I didn’t want plumbing on exterior walls but, in the end, I just didn’t have any choice and I think the bathroom vanity looks like it is exactly where it belongs. It was an old dresser/buffet of my mom’s, you can see more about it here: How to: Turn a Buffet into a bathroom vanity
So, I bet you want to hear about the tub huh? Yeah, it is my pride and joy 🙂 Of the hundreds upon hundreds of hours I put into this house in the renovation I gave myself this one splurge. A lot of folks wouldn’t call it a fortune (I purchased the tub on sale at Menards for $599) but to me it was an extreme indulgence.
However, I literally thought about slipping into this tub on a daily basis and it became a part of my working mantra to keep me going throughout the entire house renovation. It is wonderful and I am so glad I got it for us! I take a bath at least once a week now and I wouldn’t live without a big tub again.
So, the tub faucet I saved some money on, I got it for $70 at my local fleet store and it is the exact same faucet as my kitchen faucet because (brace yourselves) it is a kitchen faucet. I don’t think it looks like a kitchen faucet much at all though, in fact I think it looks like it belongs there and nobody has ever questioned it. Pedestal tub faucets start at around $200 and run into the thousands of dollars so the choice of this faucet was a bit of a no brainer for me. There is also one major advantage to it being a kitchen faucet that I did not anticipate: the faucet swivels completely out of the way and I LOVE that.
See that cute little magazine rack beside the tub and commode? It was in my Grandparents’ living room for years (now my Living Room) and I ended up spray painting it black and using it as an end table in my Master Bedroom for lack of better alternatives before we moved in here even though it was way too short and didn’t look right/really work at all.
It found its new home here and it is exactly where it belongs. With its cedar lined storage cubby I have a place for girly storage and we actually use it as a magazine rack as well and, of course, it is the perfect perch for my wine glass when I take a bath and who knew a table lamp would be great in a bathroom? Well, it is and this little magazine rack made it all possible.
I love my vessel sink! Not everyone likes them (I’ve read some horror stories online) they are definitely different then what I was used to! I splurged on this one and the faucet but I had always wanted a vessel sink.
So far, I’m extremely happy with it and find I am a lot less “splashy” and a lot cleaner. The vanity I left really high as well so I don’t have to bend over very far to use it and I love that.
The only real gripe I’ve ever found about the entire bathroom is that the buffet is very deep, meaning that leaning in to get close enough to the mirror for certain bathroom activities is kinda impossible. I got a little handheld mirror and: problem solved! I love the deeper buffet I used for a vanity here though because I have SO much storage!
In the end my second floor master suite is my very favorite place in the entire house. As always guys, thank you so much for all of your support and shares! See you next time!
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I’m Tarah!
It’s been a hell of a ride since I started this blog and renovated and moved into this old farm house back in 2015. I got married, divorced, lost my doggo soul mate, spent two years as a single gal, remodeled everything, threw my back out countless times and was even found by an amazing guy in my own backyard! (The story behind Storyhardt Farm.)
Around here we’re totally fearless when it comes to bettering our home. We love to refinish old furniture, re-purpose old pieces, build it from scratch and totally renovate anything that needs it! If we can do it – so can you. We’ve got some serious plans for this old farm and, for first time ever, I have a real partner!
This is gonna be so much fun!
You can also find out more about the amazing Grandma behind this blog who moved in to this old farmhouse with my Grandpa nearly 70 years ago!
LOVE your bathroom Tarah!! I’ll be featuring it at Thursday’s Vintage Charm 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up week after week–we love having you–
Diana, yay!! Thank you so much!
That tub is definitely swoon worthy! What a gorgeous bathroom! Blessings, Cecilia
Thank you Cecilia!!
When I saw your bathroom pictures on Vintage Charm #39 my first thoughts were, “There isn’t anything bad about this bathroom, it is perfect.” Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration.
SallyAnn
SallyAnn, thank you so much! 🙂 Its certainly not perfect but we sure do love it!
Hey Tarah, we were both featured on Vintage Charm this week. You so deserve it with this gorgeous bathroom. What a wonderful space you have created.
Heidi thank you so much for coming by and seeing my bathroom. I have dreamed of buying and redoing an Airstream one day too! Yours turned out gorgeous!!
Your bathroom is absolutely gorgeous! You have a beautiful eye for detail that really sets the room apart and I love that tub!
Thank you so much!
LOVE the new bath tub! Such a lovely makeover 🙂
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
Thank you!!
Wow!! What a beautiful makeover while keeping the wonderful aesthetics of the house. And unless you had told us, I would never have known you used a (gasp!) kitchen faucet in the bathroom! Love it 🙂
Thank you Rheta!! Those darned tub faucets are all of $200 (at least) and I thought that kitchen faucet looked just as nice! 🙂
I am in love! That tub is to die for Tarah. Thanks for sharing at #OverTheMoon! I look forward to what you will share next week.
Thank you Marilyn!
Holy wow this is amazing! What a transformation! My goodness where it was and where it is. You are so phenomenal. I love your taste and how you made it all work. I would love if you can link up to http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2016/09/18/diy-floral-crown/
Thank you Rania!!
Awesome bath reveal. Pinned and featured at the party tonight. Best wishes, Linda @crafts a la mode
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Thank you so much Linda!
Absolutely gorgeous! I have been looking at several bathtubs for the master bathroom in our new house (which hasn’t been built yet), and I believe yours is one of those that I have chosen as finalists! The kitchen faucet idea is ingenious, and if you don’t mind, I think I will borrow your idea! Thanks!
Vickie I so love my bath tub! I have heard people mention that the fiberglass tubs like this one don’t hold the heat like the cast iron tubs and it is very true however, we were able to carry this upstairs and install it no problem, we never could have got that done with a cast iron tub! I also look at the claw foot tubs but I loved the idea of a double slipper 🙂
Stunning! Pinned 🙂
Thank you Mila!!
Beautiful, just beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!
Thanks Chloe!
You did such a great job! Love that tub!!
Thank you!!
This transformation is stunning! I’ve never seen a linoleum floor like that. Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday Linkup, pinning to our linkup board!
Thank you Tanya!!
Wow, The transformation is unbelieveable! It looks amazing and I have serious tub envy too!
Christine, thank you!!
It’s perfect! Beautiful blend of old and new.
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Thank you so much Cindy!
Love the new look — it’s gorgeous!Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Thank you Dee!
Wow! You’re amazing1 I am truly in awe and so impressed!
#happynowlinkup
Thank you so much Brandi!!
Beautiful! Love the bead board and oh, that tub!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thanks Jann, that tub it my pride and joy!
Great tranformation! Love the tub! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Thank you Sherry!
That is a gorgeous bathroom! I love the vanity, and never thought to use a kitchen faucet in the bathroom. But the fact that it moves out of the way really is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Thank you very much!!
Oh gosh…this looks so amazing! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you!
Man I love that bath tub and sink!! What a beautiful job!! I’m jealous!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday – Hope to see you again tomorrow!! Pinned!!
Thank you so much Elaine!
Everything is just beautiful! You did an amazing job 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Together on Tuesdays!
Thank you so much!
I just love that bathtub Tarah! You must be proud of your accomplishments. How wonderful for you! xo
Thank you so much, it is definitely my pride and joy 🙂
I love this! You did an awesome job! Also #tubenvy – I LOVE THIS TUB!!! it’s on the list for my dream home someday. Congrats on a beautiful master bathroom and thanks for sharing with us on the Family Joy Blog Link Party!
>> Christene
Keys to Inspiration
Thank you so much Christene!
Gorgeous! I love the navy and the wood tone together. I know what it is like to need the girl time… when my hubby and I first got married we still had his children every other weekend so I did the same thing!
I think it is vitally important that we have our little “Getaways” to keep our sanity! lol Thanks for coming by Jill 🙂
My favorite thing in this room full of “Favorites” is the little lamp table~! How clever and it is so perfect for the room~Great idea and very useful, of course I love everything else in here too… gorgeous vanity, and tub and faucet to die for, you are such a great designer/decorator, you have a sophisticated eye for color and composition, too. And yet everything you do is so welcoming and warm and “Homey”. WOW is all I can say~!!!
I got such a wonderful compliment from my father in law when he first came into the house when it was all done. He said, “This feels like home.” It made my heart swell, all those beautiful homes we see in magazines and stuff sometimes I look at them and kind of long for more design style like that but then I think, “That doesn’t look very comfortable…” I guess I’m just too practical for some of those fancy places lol Thank you so much!!
Tarah, this is absolutely amazing! I am featuring your bathroom makeover today on my page at The Creative Circle. Just gorgeous, I need that tub in my life!
Thank you so much Deb!!
Wow! What a beautiful bathroom. And that bathtub is dreamy. Thanks for sharing at the Wednesday showcase party.
Thanks Kati!
Hi Tarah,
Thanks for bringing your post to last week’s Blogger’s Pit Stop.
Janice, Pit Stop Crew
Thanks for coming by Janice!
Absolutely gorgeous! The tub is a beauty and so worth your splurge.
Thank you so much Jean!
Only you would think of using a kitchen faucet in the bathroom, ingenious idea. Your entire bathroom is gorgeous. The tub is lovely, but I am craving a bowl sink so that stood out to me more. Love the job your guys did here. Beautiful as usual.
Thank you so much Leanna, it is definitely my little spot of Heaven!
Wow, Tarah what a makeover and that tub is divine. Totally worth it !!
Thank you Amber, it is definitely my little spot of Heaven!
That tub really is divine! Thank you for sharing with us at the Homestead Blog Hop!
Thank you! It is my little haven!
This wonderful post is a FAMILY feature on the September You’re the STAR blog hop: http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/2017/09/youre-star-week3-family-september-2017.html
Thanks
Angie
Thank you SO much Angie!