I avoided letting visitors use our guest bathroom, and that says everything. The grout was permanently gray, the vanity was warped, and the lighting gave everyone a greenish reflection. We kept saying, “One day,” until the faucet finally started leaking. That forced our hand.
We didn’t gut the room we refreshed it. The old vanity came out and a simple wood-tone one replaced it. We installed subway tile halfway up the walls, painted the rest in a soft blue, and upgraded to a framed mirror. The harsh overhead light was replaced with two warm sconces.
The biggest surprise? The new tile floor. It made the whole room feel cleaner and brighter. Once everything was finished, it no longer felt like a neglected corner of the house. It felt intentional.
Conclusion
That bathroom taught us that renovation doesn’t always mean reinventing everything. Sometimes, improving a few key surfaces lighting, tile, fixtures turns “embarrassing” into “welcoming,” without tearing the room apart.
