Kate’s Mamie pink master bathroom is finished — video
Kate - December 3, 2013, Updated: November 4, 2020
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Two years of planning. Six months and six days of brain-bending, back-breaking, tedious and careful work. From demo on day #1 until the final pieces were put into place, the epic journey to transform my tired old bathroominto the pretty pink potty room of my dreams has been nothing short of a renovation marathon. But here I am — having just crossed the finish line and now enjoying the spoils of victory. There will be many stories detailing all the details in the days and weeks to come. For now, take the video tour and bask in the warm “glowy” pink of my finished retro pink bathroom remodel. Can you tell I’m super excited?
Congratulations Kate looks like the real deal plus you haveplenty of storage space
karensays
amazing!!! it looks fantastic
Libby on the prairiesays
Way to go Kate! What an accomplishment- It looks downright amazing! Love it!
dukisays
Absolutely breathtaking, Kate!
You should be quite proud of the superb job you’ve done.
Just peachy! (Or in this case, pinky!)
I hope you don’t mind me asking a question. I noticed that you don’t have a toilet paper holder. Did you decide against one? Are the ceramic ones that insert/set into the walls no longer made?
Katesays
Thanks duki — I do want a TP holder but didn’t go the recessed/ceramic route. I was hoping to get a vintage starburst one to match my towel holders, but alas, I have not been able to find/purchase one yet. I’m giving it a while to see if one surfaces before I look for an alternative.
dukisays
Good Luck in your quest! I’m sure there’s one out there waiting to find the perfect home.
Janicesays
Your bathroom is lovely Kate! You did a fabulous job and I’m impressed with your carpentry talents! It may have taken you 6 months and 6 days but it was totally worth it. I’m about to embark on a bathroom remodel myself right after the holidays so I am about to feel your pain!
Katesays
Thanks Janice — good luck on your bathroom remodel!
Laurynsays
Bravo, bravo, bravo!! It looks AWESOME and it’s amazing you did all that work yourself. I absolutely adore how it looks and all the beautiful touches in it, but honestly, I think my favorite part is how perfectly the closet door just clears the towel rack! With a ridiculously small bathroom in our house (a closet would be a laughable and impossible dream it’s so small), I know how every inch counts, and I think that kind of exceptional planning shows truly superior design skills. Congrats, Kate, you rock!!!
Katesays
Thanks Lauryn! I planned this remodel for about 2 years before I took the plunge. It was well worth it to spend all that time thinking, planning, measuring, etc. 🙂
SusanD says
You are super-talented and did a wonderful job! It looks awesome 🙂
Cole says
Wow, so excited for you! So wonderful to know everything in there is super modern, beautiful and clean!
(As I watched this, I thought “I’m the only man in America this excited by this bathroom.” LOL)
Kate says
Cole, you are not the only man in America excited about this bathroom — my husband LOVES the bathroom — especially the large shower!
Heather says
You need this for your bathroom!!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/167116706/atomic-starburstdiamond-design-cut?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=retro+starburst+bathroom&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all
Heather says
You did a FAB job!! It’s beautiful!!!
J D Log says
Congratulations Kate looks like the real deal plus you haveplenty of storage space
karen says
amazing!!! it looks fantastic
Libby on the prairie says
Way to go Kate! What an accomplishment- It looks downright amazing! Love it!
duki says
Absolutely breathtaking, Kate!
You should be quite proud of the superb job you’ve done.
Just peachy! (Or in this case, pinky!)
I hope you don’t mind me asking a question. I noticed that you don’t have a toilet paper holder. Did you decide against one? Are the ceramic ones that insert/set into the walls no longer made?
Kate says
Thanks duki — I do want a TP holder but didn’t go the recessed/ceramic route. I was hoping to get a vintage starburst one to match my towel holders, but alas, I have not been able to find/purchase one yet. I’m giving it a while to see if one surfaces before I look for an alternative.
duki says
Good Luck in your quest! I’m sure there’s one out there waiting to find the perfect home.
Janice says
Your bathroom is lovely Kate! You did a fabulous job and I’m impressed with your carpentry talents! It may have taken you 6 months and 6 days but it was totally worth it. I’m about to embark on a bathroom remodel myself right after the holidays so I am about to feel your pain!
Kate says
Thanks Janice — good luck on your bathroom remodel!
Lauryn says
Bravo, bravo, bravo!! It looks AWESOME and it’s amazing you did all that work yourself. I absolutely adore how it looks and all the beautiful touches in it, but honestly, I think my favorite part is how perfectly the closet door just clears the towel rack! With a ridiculously small bathroom in our house (a closet would be a laughable and impossible dream it’s so small), I know how every inch counts, and I think that kind of exceptional planning shows truly superior design skills. Congrats, Kate, you rock!!!
Kate says
Thanks Lauryn! I planned this remodel for about 2 years before I took the plunge. It was well worth it to spend all that time thinking, planning, measuring, etc. 🙂