When we bought this house the bathrooms had just been updated with Rohl fixtures and Toto toilets, but the vanities….were not so great. This bathroom is just too small for a vanity. I kind of think under sink storage is much like a basement. If you have it, you fill it up. If you don’t have a basement {or a vanity} you somehow manage. To update the bathroom we changed out the vanity for a pedestal sink in black. I’ve used the Kohler Memoirs sink in many bathrooms over the years, but never in black. It makes a big impact in a tiny space.
For a bathroom with no storage I made First-Aid kits using Ikea boxes that come in a set of three. I use the larger box to store the overflow of items used in each smaller box and restock as needed. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve found one of these kits in the garage, on the patio. No one ever asks, “Where are the band-aids?” anymore.
Other things I use in all bathrooms are hooks instead of towel bars and a trash can that has a lid. This one has a step opener, so even better. I used a white shower curtain from Urban Outfitters and amber bottles for soap from Aesop and Murchison-Hume. For a night light I use a small strand of white twinkle lights. The black and white photograph was taken by my nephew at our old beach in Dana Point, CA. The black and white rug is from Target. This space is not perfect, but so much better with a couple of changes.
Below is how I put together the first-aid kits using small boxes from The Container Store to keep everything nice and tidy in each kit. I used red electrical tape on the top of each Ikea box.
Before
What an impressive change. I love Memoirs sinks but never thought about using black. This is wonderful.
Karen
WOW! So awesome!! I just love everything about this bathroom!! Such great ideas for storage, decor, and love the idea of twinkle lights instead of a traditional nighlight!! Bravo!
Love this, love the black and white… Especially admire the way you use images from Dana Point as art. I’ve seen you use sunsets, palm trees, Junior Lifeguard stuff… Sometimes, I take for granted where we are blessed to spend our days, and in front of DS2 is one of these glorious places. Beautiful capture by your nephew by the way! You inspire me, thank you for the spark!
What a ginormous difference. You have such an eye. It looks perfect to me.
Xo J
We only have room for a pedestal sink too. Love your updates Annie! Thanks for sharing sources.
You are something of a creative decorating genius! The room, and the kit, look terrific!
AMAZING… you are just a-mazing!!! So fresh and graphic and I want to see it in person 🙂
anytime Mary Ann!!
I think I need to come stay with you to check this out in person. 😉
Looks FABULOUS of course!
okay!! Maybe wait until it warms up! I’m sure your CT daughter fills you in on just how ridiculously cold it is right now. The forecasters are using words like “brutal” for the weekend weather!
i love this black and white color palette…so classic in a bathroom! really gorgeous update.
You are sooooo clever! Love the black sink WOW
xo kelley
This is unbelievably clever! You are a genius!!
I love this makeover. Thank you so much for sharing. Where is the shower caddy from?