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Tessa Kirby 10/18/22 Tessa Kirby 10/18/22

The Details Behind The Checkered Shower Walls

For this bathroom we used all Daltile products which we love because they offer a wide variety of quality styles at a very affordable price.

Tessa Kirby 8/16/22 Tessa Kirby 8/16/22

Organic-Scandinavian Bathroom Remodel-Adams St. Project

When redesigning this bathroom this client knew she wanted a very clean Scandanavian/modern style with a pop of color and texture….

Tessa Kirby 7/14/22 Tessa Kirby 7/14/22

Budget Friendly Bathroom Faucets

I’ve rounded up 9 of my favorite bathroom faucets under $160. A lot of these we have used in previous renovation projects too!

Tessa Kirby 7/11/22 Tessa Kirby 7/11/22

The “Green Tile Bathroom” Plan & Color Story

The story behind this big beautiful home goes a little something like this….we found out this old 1920s English Tudor in the heart of the University of Illinois’ campus with water damage that wrecked havoc on the entire main level….

Tessa Kirby 2/26/18 Tessa Kirby 2/26/18

Our Bathroom Remodel Part 1

Here we go again! Am I right? If you've stuck around my blog long enough you probably aren't surprised that we are already starting another project. This is now our fourth bathroom remodel in the last 2 years and I think I am MOST excited about this one. If you missed our last big bathroom remodel you can check it out [HERE].

Tessa Kirby 6/30/16 Tessa Kirby 6/30/16

Complete Bathroom Makeover With Lowes

We started this project in the beginning of March with the hopes of creating a bathroom that was not only functional but beautiful. Seeing as this bathroom is the master suit of the house, we wanted to emphasize the size of the space while truly creating a “his and her” bathroom suit. If you have been following me along on Instagram you have seen the many different phases of this renovation. While not always pretty, this process has given way to more beauty than I think this house knows what to do with.

Tessa Kirby 6/30/16 Tessa Kirby 6/30/16

Before and After Bathroom Remodel With Lowes

When we began this bathroom remodel we knew we were in for a LOT of work (see the "before" pictures here). I mean anything that is covered in mauve colored anything requires a complete makeover, am I right? This whole process has stretched us and challenged us to really think outside the box but with the help from Lowe's Home Improvement we were able to make this renovation worth our while.

Tessa Kirby 6/30/16 Tessa Kirby 6/30/16

How To Build A Bathroom On A Budget

Get a complete source list of our bathroom renovation here.

Tessa Kirby 6/28/16 Tessa Kirby 6/28/16

Bathroom Update: We Are Almost Finished

Before we reveal the final transformation of this space I thought it would be fun to go back and look at the MANY stages of this renovation.

Tessa Kirby 3/4/16 Tessa Kirby 3/4/16

Bathroom Update: Split Level Chronicles Cont.

To keep the fun rolling we thought we'd share with you the worst part of the renovation...demolition! My husband has put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into the removal of all those pepto pink tiles but I am NOT sad to see them go! Take a look!