We get it all the time – people think working with a designer is synonymous with busting down walls and rebuilding every square inch. And while, yes, we are certainly here for those big projects, we are also skilled at making simple updates that have a huge impact. If your goal is to spruce up your space before the holidays, it’s time to get on our books as soon as possible.
A perfect example: in a Nashville home, our client wanted a full-house facelift while maintaining the home’s character and unique qualities, while sprucing up some of the dated elements. We approached each room a bit differently, some requiring a bit more manual labor and others just a bit of polish.
In the guest bathroom, see how we spruced the space without a demo day.
Vanity Refresh
The biggest focal point of most bathrooms is the vanity, and this one was a classic builder-grade look that was original to the home and made no apologies for that. Instead of breaking it down and replacing it with a brand-new, modern built-in that would’ve upped the budget and the labor significantly, we selected a pretty green paint and a professional painter to bring it back to life.
One splurge-worthy upgrade was the countertop – formerly a brown granite that showed its age, we spruced it up with stunning new warm white quartz with gold veining. We completed the vanity refresh with new gold drawer pulls that matched the rest of the space, and added a modern faucet.
A Touch of Wallpaper
Bringing in bold, focal elements is a great way to modernize a space and add personality. In this bathroom, we added a stunning floral wallpaper in relaxing tones to the entire room (even covering the electrical sockets). This helped give the look of a brand-new space for much less effort than new construction.
We toned down the bold pattern with neutral floating shelves and a cream-colored shower curtain that brought some brightness back into the room.
It’s All In the Details
One benefit of working with a designer is that no detail goes unnoticed, which is all the more important when sprucing an existing space instead of gutting and rebuilding. To help this guest bathroom look and feel intentionally designed, we ensured all details and hardware – from toilet paper holders to knobs, towel racks, curtain rods, and lighting – worked seamlessly together without looking cookie-cutter.
We swapped the former dual mirror with one large mirror trimmed with wood detailing, then completed the look with dazzling sconces on either side.
If you’re thinking about refreshing your home, fear not. It doesn’t have to be a major expense and even bigger headache – intentional change is very possible with the right team in place. Let’s chat.