Salvaged farmhouse bathroom makeover
It’s hard to define my style. I like a mix of so many different things, as well as a sprinkle of salvaged / vintage architecture for good measure. So I’m going to name this room the salvaged farmhouse bathroom makeover!
Because that’s the feeling it gives off. It’s a little bit vintage, a little bit salvaged, a little bit modern farmhouse, and a whole lotta fun!
So let’s take the full tour! With all the paint and product sources listed at the bottom of this post.
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Salvaged farmhouse bathroom makeover
{ a salvaged frame was created with yardsticks and weathered cedar strips screwed directly into the wall }
There aren’t many rooms in my home that I adore. So when I set out to pretty up this bathroom, I made sure every element was something that truly spoke to me.
While utilizing a brand new modern vanity from VirtuUSA.
Why go new?
For several reasons.
{ an antique soap dish was an unexpected find but so perfect! }
I’m not a pro builder. I have ideas, but I don’t yet have the experience to build something amazingly professional.
So when the opportunity came to recreate a bathroom I loved, this amazing new black vanity topped with a white countertop and vessel sink did it for me!
Branch jewelry holder
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Most of us have access to pre built vanities. So what better way to get a pro build, teamed up with a little salvaged vintage flair?
But the bathroom challenge became so much more than that. It was about creating features that until now, only lived in my head and my heart.
I grew up in a farmhouse, and I miss the architecture and character. So I decided to see if I could emulate that myself, starting with this one room.
A branch freshly pruned from my neighbour’s yard became an instant jewelry holder once attached to the wall. Isn’t it fun?
Farmhouse window moulding
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How to create a farmhouse window tutorial is HERE
I self-taught myself how to frame a builders’ grade window with easy farmhouse-styled window trim! Note there are no miter cuts nor fancy boards in sight! SO easy to do, and made such a dramatic farmhouse impact on the entire space.
Since the window trim turned the room into instant farmhouse charm, a ceiling makeover was next…
Planked ceiling tutorial – click HERE
Planking a popcorn ceiling
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I covered the popcorn ceiling with planks! Without removing the popcorn first.
If you have never planked a ceiling before, starting with a small room worked SO well. It taught me so many lessons while working with planks at a manageable size so I could do it with no assistance.
I used pine tongue and groove boards, nailed right over the popcorn ceiling. Crown molding is pine 1 x 4s.
Planked ceiling tutorial – click HERE
How to make a board and batten attic feature wall – tutorial HERE
Board and batten attic wall treatment
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And that’s when a ‘farmhouse attic wall’ became the next brainstorm.
The plain wall across from the vanity became a whole lot more interesting and productive with what I call a board and batten attic wall treatment.
Trim boards were air nailed into place, then the works painted.
The added hooks really increased the towel hanging potential in this small bathroom space! Can one have to many towel hooks? I think not!
And angling one board across the wall gave the room an instant attic kind of framing vibe.
How to make a board and batten attic feature wall – tutorial HERE
So let’s chat about some of the other additional bathroom elements in the room next!
Toilet paper storage
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A place to store excess toilet paper is always handy.
A vintage rustic basket (from my junker brother’s garage sale) on its side stores toilet paper in a tumbling down style.
And no, they didn’t fall out! But I did keep the toilet lid closed in case they did.
Checkerboard toilet paper holder tutorial HERE
This funky toilet paper holder is actually created from a checkerboard tray I previously made!
Adding an extra yardstick to hold the toilet paper with a hinge of sorts makes it easy to load and unload as desired.
HERE’S another cool way to hold toilet paper!
About the bathroom vanity
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The vanity I chose from Virtu USA is AMAZING. It’s called a Brentwood single sink 28″ vanity, (no longer shown online) which came with a countertop, vessel sink, sleek chrome faucet, base, and mirror. Totally complete. And the quality is beautiful.
Vanity specs:
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- 28″ Brentwood
- single white vessel sink
- chrome one-lever faucet
- black framed mirror
- white countertop
The doors and drawers are self closing so it’s whisper quiet! I have always wanted a vessel sink and now I have one! I’m so in love with it and it’s the perfect size for the room!
And as you can see, I added eclectic hardware, license plate bling and framed out the mirror.
The vanity arrived so well wrapped with everything intact.
Yardstick framed mirror
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Don’t all those black details look fabulous against reclaimed wood?
The black framed mirror was framed with vintage yardsticks and cedar strips to give it more of a visual frame. Plus, it’s cool!
Sisal floor carpet
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I even managed to find a sisal style rug to chime in with all the wicker in the room!
Mat source: Superstore in Chilliwack, BC Canada.
Before and after
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And finally, today!
Working with Virtu USA was truly a little dream come true for me. Not only was I able to create the bathroom of my dreams, my contact Hung was amazing to work with. He was professional, personable, and made sure every i was dotted and t crossed. They are truly king in customer service.
This salvaged farmhouse bathroom makeover far cry from the day I moved in I’d say. Wouldn’t you?!
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Source list:
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Paint – Kitchen/bathroom quality eggshell by Cloverdale Paint in Canada
Wall colour – Bamboo Beach, half strength
White colour – white straight out of the can
White window trim – General Paint HP2000 semi gloss straight out of the can
with a few drops of white added.
Vanity / mirror / sink / tap – VirtuUSA
Lights, hooks and ceiling planks / Home Depot
Wood boards / Allenby’s in Yarrow, BC Canada.
Wicker hamper / Costco a few years ago
Towels and mat / SuperStore, Canada
All else from thrift stores and various antique shopping areas.
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Other related posts you may enjoy:
Build a farmhouse window with plain boards / no miter cuts HERE
Create a board and batten attic wall HERE
Make a checkerboard yardstick toilet paper holder HERE
Visit all master bathroom 2014 posts HERE
Other Makeovers
And some exciting news! Visit even MORE Virtu USA bathroom makeovers below!
You won’t believe your eyes…
Disclosure / I have partnered with Virtu USA for this event. But as always, my opinions are my own. I’m so happy with their product and amazing customer service!
Update: It’s now Sept 2021 and I still have this vanity that looks just as good. It’s been a total keeper!
Love every lit bit! Fave part is the branch I love how you always bring nature in❤️
Thanks Mimi! I don’t know what it is about sticks but I seem to need them everywhere! 🙂 Nature’s reclaimed wood I suppose…
Absolutely love it, Donna! We are finishing our master bedroom and then headed to our bathroom next with a rustic appeal. Thank you for inspiration! 🙂
That looks great – I don’t think my husband would ever go for something like that though. Some neat ideas and great creativity.
-Carole
Thanks Carole! My son is generally a hard sell when it comes to my kinda quirk, but he even went in there and said he LOVED it. Maybe he wanted me to order pizza or something… I’ll have to quiz him again. haha
OMG!! I am so going to use some of your ideas. I love love love the wall!!!
Thanks Dawn! The wall was so incredibly easy. And cheap too! 🙂
How lovely! I love the mix of old and new. I have the perfect old farmhouse bathroom to do over like this! Now, to convince the other half!!
…crushing on this Donna!…Serioulsy I can’t decide which I like better the walls the ceiling (where is the fan?) the toilet holder or the mirror…
The vanity is wonderful, and I like it all came as one!
My daughter and her husband are needing a smaller vanity..I shall have to check this out!
Thanks for inspiring!
Thanks Colleen! The vanities are sold EVERYWHERE. VirtuUSA specifically deals with wholesale. You can find them in any big box store and beyond. I just love their attention to detail.
Your bathroom turned out amazing! So many people have been saying lately that they don’t really know what category their style falls in. Salvaged farmhouse works perfectly!
Thanks Lisa! Ha! I thought up that reference in the wee hours of the AM. I think I’ll hang onto it!
beautiful job!
yes yes to a bathroom redo enter me NOW, one of the only rooms left to redo in my home and your home is always so cute …. love all you do thanks for sharing
Fantastic redo….love everything about this, it was nice before but the trim and ceiling take it to a while new level with all your details….wow. I can’t wait for the plank ceiling tutorial. :).
Thanks Corry! I didn’t dislike the before, but I always felt a need to ditch the sea of drywall for something else. The ceiling took effort, but the wall was so easy. Still, all well worth it.
There is a lot to love in this bathroom, I’m going to pin all sorts of parts to my various boards, but what is throwing me over the edge of delight is the toilet paper holder. I love it!
LOL Bliss! Coming up with something for the toilet paper holder was tricky. I had to cover the existing hole in the wall as well as centre it under the window if possible. This actually works very well! I’ll try and take better pictures of it and add it to this post.
It’s perfect and I love it !! I am going to steal a few things to use in my kitchen redo!! I love vintage and farmhouse!!
Amazing! I love the transformation, Donna!! I love the tree and the toilet paper holder…so creative. You can really see that your poured your heart into this bathroom! Pinning! Have a great weekend! XO
Thanks Christy, I really did. I wanted to love everything this round and worked it! There are some areas I avoided taking pics of because I didn’t reach that point of love yet. I’d love to do something creative with the door as well as shower surround and linen closet. Coming soon!
You did an amazing job – I love everything.
Looks AMAZING!!
What a great bathroom! You always have such great ideas!
Realllly cool bathroom! And that’s not something you can say about every bathroom!
Donna, this bathroom looks amazing! I love the farmhouse look you have created from the window framing to the ceiling and wall. The vanity set is beautiful. I liked your funky bathroom before but this new look is really beautiful. Great job!!
Thanks Pamela! I fell in love with that little vanity right from the get go. The boxy lines allowed you to cover it with other things so easily. It was fun to play!
Donna,
This is amazing……..looks awesome……you have done a great job.
I really love all your details, especially the window and ceilings, but
then again, I have to say I really like the original way you used the
tree branch for decor but for also a place for your necklaces. Everything
meshes so well together (and love the license plates on the cabinet doors and the mismatched pulls!!)……but really not surprised, because that’s what you do!! and do it very well!! Take care!! Keep inspiring…………
Thanks Joanie! The smaller details are all a result of not cleaning up after myself. If I plunk stuff down on the floor, I tend to pick it up and create with it again. Guess that gives me license to never clean up again? haha
Donna – wow! Just beautiful and I love all the added personal touches. You are very talented indeed!