Master Bathroom Remodel Luxury Hotel: REVEAL

See the master bathroom remodel that was once boring builder beige and now is luxury hotel. The One Room Challenge bathroom reveal is here!

The master bathroom remodel from the boring beige tile to something special has been a dream of mine. It always felt out of reach, but after saving for a few years I turned that dream into a reality!

Fast forward to a spilled glass of wine on a rug and poof it was time to makeover the bathroom!

What I love out this master bathroom remodel for my readers is that I spent my own money and made a point of being budget conscious.

I was able to change the look dramatically, without making any structural changes which makes this bathroom a great starting point for your own remodel. 

Product sources and paint colors at bottom of post

Master Bathroom Remodel Before and Design Plan

So you understand how far this bathroom has come, we must look back at the before pictures!

At the time I built my home 9 years ago, I went with the builder’s model home beige tile. It looked beautiful (at the time) and felt really new – now not so much!

If you would like see the progress each week, where I dive deeper into the details of each area, please visit this page Luxury Hotel Bathroom Remodel.

It seemed easier to remodel the bathroom than to find a new rug!

See that lovely rug? Well, after a dumb decision to bring red wine into the bath it was ruined.

This ruined rug was at the core of my color scheme, couldn’t be replaced, so the kick off to this remodel commenced!

Design Plan Goals

Having a clear design plan, before ever getting labor quotes, helped me save time and money. That’s my best advice for you!

Know what are must haves and what are nice to have that can be dropped if it gets too expensive. 

1. Update all tile on floors and in shower, with a marble look porcelain.
2. Maintain bathroom vanities, repaint and update cabinet hardware.
3. Purchase a new streamlined oval drop-in bathtub.
4. Remove granite and replace with marble and add a marble tub deck.
5. Replace all bathroom fashion plumbing fixtures.
6. Relocate vanity lights from a single bar above the mirror to two sconces on either side.
7. Install 4″ LED overhead lights over vanity and in shower for brighter lighting.
8. Upgrade to a frameless glass shower surround.
9. Create shower niches for toiletries and a foot rest for shaving. 
10. Add a crystal chandelier above the bathtub.

A nice to have was to update the linen closet space and create something prettier. Unfortunately, all plans ended up outside of my budget!

Luckily, you’ll see I found a clever and affordable way to “dress-up” both doors in the bathroom.

Are your ready to see the pictures?

With the help of Tiffany Ringwald my professional photography friend, we’ve been busy getting the pictures ready for the reveal.

SOURCES can be found at the bottom of the post.

Master Bathroom Remodel Reveal

It’s so exciting to share with you how the bathroom has been transformed! If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you know my style is a bit French or European.

Of course I brought that style into the bathroom! Since I’m a single mom, I’ve been able to decorate my home with a more feminine flair and this bathroom is no exception.

It now feels like a luxury hotel bathroom was dropped into my home – wow!

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Master Bathroom Tile Details: Floor and Shower

The beautiful mosaic marble-look tile, in a basket weave pattern is a stunner! It has a charcoal gray accent versus the typical black, which softened the look of the floors and worked perfectly with the Shadow Storm marble.

Not going with a honed surface and instead polished surface tile added more dimension and light reflecting quality.

The tile was carried into the shower, where we created a zero entry look using pencil marble trim. To not take away from the mosaic tile, I went with a drain that could be tiled for a more upscale look.

The general contractor laughed that I insisted I needed at least a toe rest, when shaving my legs.

Adding a small niche on the short wall of the shower has been just the thing I needed to store my razor and prop my foot.

Not wanting to do a corner shelf it was fun to instead design niches to not only add interest to the shower, but store my stuff!

To preserve the clean look I desired on the main shower wall, I loved that we were able to create two niches inset on the same wall as the faucet and shower head. 

It creates so much depth and an interesting focal point. The pump bottles and soap dish were the perfect way to bring in that hotel feel inexpensively.

My initial design for the shower was to incorporate porcelain slab for a seamless look. Unfortunately, porcelain slab was NOT in the budget!

By selecting a large format marble-look tile in 24 in. x 24 in. squares, we were able to create the LOOK of marble slab using a 1/6 in. grout line.

The tiler took the time and painstakingly focused on making sure we had constant movement of the veining from tile to tile.

It is exactly as I hoped for am glad I left the one wall devoid of any other detail for that true slab feel.

The large format tile looks amazing with the mosaic tile on the shower floor.

Master Bathroom Double Vanities 

What about those marble counters and tub deck? That says luxury to me. The Shadow Storm marble has a crystalized depth too it and on a sunny morning sparkles in the light.

I went with a non-upgraded beveled edge, which looks more finished adding architectural detail without spending more money. 

Painting the walls and ceiling a color helped to break up all of the white and create a cozy feel, without being harsh or too cold. 

Ah the sconces! Such an affordable find that were similar to a much more expensive design.

I’ve always wanted sconces on either side of the mirror because symmetrical design soothes my soul!

It’s such a nice upgrade, after having a single bar light over the mirror. We added dimmers to all of the lights too, for more romance.

Notice something unique about the wall color? I decided to pull the same color used for the cabinets up onto the wall behind the mirror.

When putting on make up or doing my hair, it’s better to have a white wall to look into versus blue or gray. Much more flattering!

I like the depth the color change creates in each vanity nook and a white back drop is a better contrast to the gorgeous antique silver mirrors. 

Taking the cabinet color from a mint green to a clean white gave them an entirely new look! Full cabinet painting tutorial here.

So did the Shadow Storm marble counters and new polished nickel faucets.

Cabinet hardware is one of my FAVORITE things in life and is the perfect accessory to a perfectly plain white cabinet.

The clear glass pulls with polished nickel accents were the perfect complement to the sconces.

Then I went with oversized almost 2 inch round polished nickel knobs on the drawers for a wow factor. 

Surprisingly, they don’t pick up fingerprints – I knew you’d want to know with all of that reflective finish 🙂

The white tissue holders and round polished silver mirrored trays were the perfect find for the counters. 

Since I am someone who likes to keep my vanity clear of clutter, they neatly hold my pretty little things and display perfume beautifully. 

Master Bathroom Bathtub Nook

Then I MUST mention the artwork! The little hydrangea oil painting is an original and one of my mom’s “studies”. Isn’t is perfect!

We traveled to Bellagio, Italy last spring and we wandered into this beautiful artist’s studio.

I couldn’t afford his hydrangea painting, so she used a similar technique to paint one for me instead!

Then I wanted to balance the small painting with a larger abstract piece of art to anchor the space and used the same antique silver frame color for a cohesive look.

Adding the picture frame moulding to the walls was an inexpensive option, but ads that little extra special touch to the tub nook.

In order to provide as much visibility to the artwork as possible, I didn’t choose as large of a chandelier (try this collection of sold out)that could have fit in the space.

 

 

It’s much nicer when standing in the shower to not stare straight into a light fixture and instead a beautiful art feature wall. 

For the tub base, it looks so much better with the framed boxes painted Wales Gray to break up the white of the marble and tile floor.

I love how the boxes supporting the tub create dimension and work nicely with the picture frame moulding above the tub. 

A nice little side benefit of the chandelier is that little crystal ball reflects the light and throws rainbows around the room on sunny mornings! I couldn’t be happier with it. 

Oh and how can I forget the oval drop in tub? It is SO deep and I’ve loved taking baths in here sinking in up to my neck.

The tub filler in polished nickel is so pretty too, with the stepped edge detail for a more vintage look. 

Frameless Shower Details

Who knew how expensive glass is? Or how wanting polished nickel hardware was not common!

The shower looks so much more sophisticated now that it’s frameless. We took the glass up to a natural break in the grout line to make the look more seamless.

This took the cost up, but I am so glad I went for the extra height. 

Another extra was shifting the door to the center, which added an extra panel of glass. Again more money, but so worth it.

I needed to get the shower door away from being lined up with the bathroom door and this was my best option.

It looks amazing with the beautiful polished nickel hardware and I’ve been really happy with the door handle that acts as a towel bar too. 

Luxury Hotel Master Bathroom Details

Finding a watercolor rose floral drapes that complemented the blush towels and the paint color felt like a big win. 

The drapes filter the light, without blocking it, draw the eye up to balance the chandelier and artwork, plus add lots of color to the room.

To bring the glass detail to the wall at the end of the room, I used a clear acrylic drapery rod that disappears visually.

Did you notice the mirrors on the panels of the linen closet and toilet room doors?

This was a decision made after the remodel was completed due to how flat and uninteresting the doors felt among all of the other beautiful updates.

Now they reflect all of the gorgeous details in the room and add more perceived width. 

Plus a little side benefit is I can pull the door so I can see the back of my hair, when I am drying it!

Last, but not least, are the most AMAZINGLY soft bath rugs supplied by Mohawk Home.

It’s so cute that Mick loves them so much he literally flattens himself so his bare belly is on the rug.

These bath rugs have such a deep pile and feel amazing on your bare feet! They add a luxury feel to the room. 

Then, instead of doing a traditional towel bar I used three rob hooks that match the toilet paper holder on the main wall in the toilet room.

I love the look and pop of color the new blush towels bring.

Plus the towels dry out really well hanging like this (plus it is easier to hang them too!).

After all that work, it is time to take a bath!

One Room Challenge Reveals

If you enjoyed my master bathroom remodel reveal, then you will be amazed all of the other room makeovers via the One Room Challenge site!

Please stop by and check out both the featured designers and also the guest participants to see their final room reveals.

There will be some amazing inspiration for sure!

Bathroom Remodel Sources

It feels so good to be finished with this project that has been worked on mentally since December and physically since February!

Hopefully, there are some interesting details in the newly remodeled bathroom that will inspire your own creativity.

If you would love know where I found the many things included in the room, I’ll do my best to list them all!

Shop the Master Bathroom

Paint Colors

Primary Walls and Ceiling: Benjamin Moore Wales Gray 1585, Value 50%

Cabinets and Behind Vanity Mirrors: Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White OC 149

Tile

The Tile Shop: PLEASE MENTION PORCH DAYDREAMER SENT YOU!

Mosaic Floor: Calacutta Bianco Delray w/Cinderella Grey Porcelain

Shower Wall: Calacutta Bianco Gloss Porcelain 24 Inch

Marble Pencil Trim: Hampton Carrara Polished Somerset 0.375 x 12 in

Shower Drain and Niche

Shower Drain: 5″ x 5″ Square Tile Insert Shower Drain

Pre-Fab Niches: Double Recessed Shelf (separated lower half for shaving niche)

Doors

Custom Door Mirrors: One Day Glass

Artwork Framing

Frame: Picture Frames

Linen Liner: Franken Frames

Thanks Everyone!

Thank you to the following people and companies that made this dream bathroom a reality! For your reference, I live in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Photographer: Tiffany Ringwald

General Contractor: Finishing Touches Construction

Marble Fabricator: Cutting Edge Stoneworks

Frameless Shower: Dakota Glass

Bath Rugs: Mohawk Home

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