It’s the reveal week for the One Room Challenge, so it’s pretty much like Christmas day in blog land! There are so many beautiful rooms to check out.
Today, I’m sharing my Moonrise Kingdom-inspired bathroom that I’ve been working on for 6 long weeks.
If you’re new here, we bought our house in central Maryland about 2 years ago. We’ve been working non-stop to update it and make it feel more like us. In the spring, we completed our kid’s treehouse and now we’ve completed a bathroom!
Week 2: Shiplap in a bathroom and tile progress
Week 3: Shopping purchases
Week 5: How to build industrial pipe shelves
Bathroom Before
When we first bought the house, it was filled with wallpaper and dark wood tones. Luckily the tub and tile were nice and in good condition. White tile in a tub is always going to be a good thing.
I made some temporary changes by removing the wallpaper and painting. We eventually replaced the vanity, so we were left with a hole in the vinyl flooring where the old one used to sit. This hole combined with messy kids meant that it needed to be fixed.
Moonrise Kingdom Inspired Bathroom Plans
The bathroom plans were inspired by the lovely kitsch of Camp Wandawega and the colors from the movie, Moonrise Kingdom.
Bathroom: After
It’s come such a long way!
The shower curtain was my starting point. The details and colors are so perfect. To me, it’s almost like a big piece of art.
Bonus feature: you can learn the Latin names for flora and fauna while in the bathroom!
I love the shower curtain so much with the tile. The tile has subtle stripes that remind me of linen. It’s so much better than the gross vinyl flooring from before.
The tile always looks clean, even though we have black lab that sheds like crazy.
The stenciled walls provide such a happy backdrop for all of the other elements.
The bunny light switch never fails to delight me. An item that is used this much should be beautiful!
The paint by number art is so amazing. The picture is printed on the wood and the edge is painted a lovely shiny gold.
I made the sunprint art with leaves from the trees in my backyard. The paper turned such a pretty color of blue! The art is meaningful and will always remind me of autumn in Maryland.
I painted the existing mirror green to match the shiplap. I like how you can see most of the art in this picture.
The leaf plate is a thrift store find. It has the prettiest crackle in the glaze. It’s there to hold random hair bands, bracelets, and stray Legos.
The new toilet is so easy to clean (I’m sure moms of boys can appreciate that!)
The industrial shelves add storage as well as a place for display. It’s my mini cabinet of curiosity! We also added bamboo blinds to make guests feel more comfortable.
I added a few fun items for display here, like this skull that my dog brought me. Isn’t she sweet?
I’m so glad that this bathroom is finished. (We must be crazy because we’re starting another one this weekend! From scratch! Like there aren’t even walls built yet… Eek!)
Be sure to check out the reveals from the featured designers and all of the guest participants as well!
Moonrise Kingdom Inspired Bathroom Sources:
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Wall color: Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray
Shiplap paint color: Ralph Lauren Felt Green
Door paint color: Sherwin Williams Flannel Gray
Coral stencil | Tips for Stenciling Post
Vanity (similar)
Light switch and electrical plate
Pipe shelves | Tutorial
Shower curtain
Sun print art paper | Tutorial
Frames | Home Goods (similar)
Mirror |Home Goods (similar)
Towels
Glass mushroom | Home Goods
Snail planter | Vintage
Owl planter | Home Goods (similar)
Gold mushroom
Audubon Field Guide to Insects
Unidentified animal skull | gift
Basket | Home Goods (similar)
Emy is a vintage obsessed mama of 2 DIYer who loves sharing affordable solutions for common home problems. You don’t need a giant budget to create a lovely home. Read more…
Cassie Bustamante says
it looks awesome! i LOVE the tile and those shelves, and i love that you went bold with the green! it’s such a fun bathroom!
Emy says
Thanks Cassie! Its so funny because I never would have used green a few years ago!
Ariel says
Emmy! This is a space after my heart!!!! Do you want to do a Wes Anderson inspired home decor blog hop with me a few other bloggers?! Let me know 🙂
Emy says
Thanks so much! I’m super happy with this space. I’d love to join you Ariel!
[email protected] says
Wow, this is so good! I love the green – it really sets the tone for the space. Btw, we have that toilet (with a little guy ourselves) and love it!
Emy says
Thanks Ashley! Who knew that toilets could bring such emotions? 😉
Kari @prairiegirlhome says
Wow, Emy, it really all came together so beautifully! The stencil is subtle enough to blend yet still a feature! The shower curtain is so fun! I love the warmth the bamboo blinds add and you know I adore your industrial pipe shelves! Gorgeous!!!!!
Emy says
Thanks Kari! I’m so happy with it!
Lynn Spencer says
Emy…you did it! Doesn’t it feel good? That shower curtain is just lovely…you could do so many things with it! It looks great with the tile floor and the green wall. And I love those shelves you put together. All in all, I’m thinking that going to the loo is a lovely experience in your house.
Hugs, lYnn
Emy says
Thanks Lynn! The loo is such a lovely experience now. 😉
Jen says
Emy, this turned out so great! The tile is obviously awesome 😉 but I am so crazy for the green shiplap- the whole room is so special!
Emy says
Thank you so much Jen!
Delia Gibbs says
Hi Edy. The bathroom looks lovely! That shower curtain is really beautiful! I am a fan of bright colors so I like it a lot : ). Great job on the stenciling as well.
Emy says
Thanks Delia! Bright colors make me happy.
heather says
SUPER fun, colorful and quirky. Some of my favorite things 🙂 Congrats on a super transformation!
Emy says
Thank you so much, Heather! It feels good to be done, doesn’t it?
Rane dae says
There is so much love in this room! Starting with the showy curtain is a great idea! I totally have toilet envy. I really love the wall stencil. It’s very soothing. I love all the handmade art and the curiosities shelf. [email protected]
Emy says
Thanks Rane! You can come use my toilet any time. 😉
Brynne | The Gathered Home says
Oh my goodness, I just love this! Especially the Moonrise Kingdom inspiration – love Wes Anderson! I recently completed a Royal Tenenbaums-inspired kitchen makeover over here myself 🙂 Love your choices in this space! Wonderful job!
Brynne | The Gathered Home says
Oh gosh. I’ve been clicking through all the links in the link party and it didn’t register that this was your blog! Of course! Total brain lapse over here, Emy!
Emy says
🙂 Haha, no problem! Thanks Brynne!
Tara @ Lehman lane says
Wow, what a transformation Emy! I love all the pops of green.
Emy says
Thanks Tara! The green really makes it feel special! 🙂
Crystal Fox @ The Weathered Fox says
It’s so stunning and fun and bold! I seriously love it!
Emy says
Thanks so much Crystal!
Jessica | Petal + Ply says
Your bathroom is fabulous! I love the deep green color and the shower curtain…so cute!!
Emy says
Thanks Jessica! Bold colors and stencils really make a room fun! 😉
Meg @ Green With Decor says
I love all of the green!! The vanity and pipe shelving are so great in the space! Enjoy your bathroom!
Emy says
Thanks Meg! Green lovers unite! 😉
Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says
Way to go Emy! This looks great – we especially love the green hue and the industrial shelving!
Emy says
Thank you so much Vicki and Jennifer!
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
What a beautiful transformation in this bathroom. The tile is gorgeous. Sounds like there are many meaningful items which always adds the personal touch. Great job!
Emy says
Thanks Erin! Personal touches seem to make the room complete. 🙂
Jen @ Noting Grace says
Those walls!! That shiplap!! That floor!! Wow! I am just loving this entire room reveal! Congrats on an awesome job!
Emy says
Thanks Jen!
Carol, The Red Painted Cottage says
Emy, It looks wonderful! I love the tile, shower curtains, bamboo shade, the green shiplap and mirror, stenciled walls and those gorgeous industrial shelves. OK, I love it all!! Beautiful job.
Emy says
Thanks so much, Carol!
Ashlea says
What a cheerful and bright space. I absolutely love your use of color- and all of the creative touches. I just used a bright green in my sons bathroom and love it.
Emy says
Thanks Ashlea! Green seems perfect in bathrooms! 🙂
Katy {ashadeofteal} says
What a great transformation! It turned out so good, and the green shiplap is amazing!
Emy says
Thanks Katy! 🙂
Tee @ Beauteeful Living says
i love your bathroom makeover, Emy! Love the the green in this space (awesome shower curtain). The floor tiles came out so nice too. What a transformation. Congrats!
Emy says
Thanks Tee! If nothing else, the tile is a million times better than before! 🙂
sherry hart says
Awesome makeover…..love the green and the shower curtain!
Emy says
Thanks so much, Sherry! I really love your bedroom and bathroom update!
colette @ restyle it wright says
i love all the pops of green and the fun shower curtain! congrats!
Emy says
Thanks Colette!
Jessica says
This is such a fun space! I love all the detail!
Emy says
Thanks Jessica!
Marcie Millholland says
Looks great! I love the paint color, the little details, and picking up some conversational latin is never a bad thing!! LOL
Emy says
Thanks Marcie! I agree! A little bathroom reading and learning is helpful and fun! 😉
Jenny @ Refresh Living says
What an amazing starting point – I LOVE that shower curtain! You completely transformed your bathroom and it looks amazing now. Job well done!
Emy says
Thanks Jenny!