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My guest bathroom went from dated and dark to bright, warm and timeless, and it is still one of my favorite before and afters. The old space had a white cabinet vanity, a round mirror, a three-light bar and a basic tub and shower. Now it has vertical plank walls, a warm wood vanity with a marble-look top, a brass mirror and sconces, and a tiled tub surround with a niche.
Keep scrolling for the before and afters, the paint colors and pieces for the same look linked below the photos, so just swipe through to shop!
Before and After: The Vanity
The biggest change was swapping the white cabinet vanity for a warm wood vanity with black pulls and a marble-look top, plus a brass mirror and linen-shade sconces in place of the vanity bar.
Before and After: The Sink Wall
Before and After: The Tub and Shower
The tub surround got new marble-look subway tile with a built-in niche, which makes the whole bathroom feel more custom.
The Paint Colors
- Walls: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee at 75% (matte)
- Baseboards: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee at 75% (satin)
See every color in my home in the paint colors I used.
Get the Look: Vanity and Faucets
Get the Look: Mirrors and Lighting
A brass mirror with rounded corners and a simple sconce on each side are what take a builder-grade bathroom to something that feels finished. I mix brass with black hardware here. Here is how I do that in my guide to mixing metals.
Get the Look: Shower Curtains, Towels and Accents
The small touches finish it: a long white or linen shower curtain hung high, striped hand towels, faux peonies and a couple of ceramic canisters on the counter.
My Tips for a Guest Bathroom Refresh
- Swap the vanity bar for sconces. Two sconces flanking a mirror feel much more high end.
- Add plank walls. Vertical planks add texture and height to a small bathroom.
- Warm it up with wood. A wood vanity keeps an all-white bathroom from feeling cold.
- Hang the shower curtain high. An extra-long curtain mounted close to the ceiling makes the room feel taller.
- Finish with soft accents. Towels, faux flowers and canisters make it feel ready for guests.
For more budget-friendly ideas, read my 5 affordable ways to make your bathroom look more custom, and shop everything in my home on my Shop Our Home page.