One Room Challenge Week 1: Retro-Tropical Guest Bathroom Preview
Howdy! For my old-timers, welcome back you’ve been around this block with me before and know how much fun we can have. For newcomers, let me formally introduce myself, Megan, the Mid-century Millennial.
I’ve been renovating my 1971 Austin, TX home room-by-room, as a first-time DIY-renovator on a budget. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok and it won’t take long to get to know me and my vintage-obsessed lifestyle. Please introduce yourself in the comments - i’m not shy and you shouldn’t be either!
Fall 2020, I participated in my first ever, One Room Challenge. I renovated my guest bedroom taking it from blasé to Texas tiki getaway. Check out the full journey to see how it went last time around.
before
after
The One Room Challenge is an 8-week design challenge to renovate one room with weekly updates, in community with official designers and guest designers participating in the challenge. There’s not really a competition element, with the intent being more about the process and sharing inspiration throughout.
Ready to bust some tile
The goal with this 8-week One Room Challenge kicking off April 6th is to transform our bland guest bathroom into a bright, retro tropical oasis with a heavy dose of kitsch on a DIY budget.
The before
Moodboard
The 100% diy guest bathroom plan
Re-tile the shower with bold glazed thin brick tile and replace the shower system
Strip and tile the floor with bold, funky patterned tile
Upcycle the existing vanity with new countertop, sink, faucet, paint, bamboo trim detailing and funky hardware
Install vintage shell mirror and shelving
Install a bold new lighting fixture care of Sazerac Stitches
Skim-coat and paint the walls Rose Season from Clare Paint
Create thrifted floating frame wall highlighting J.H. Lynch art
Curate and style thrifted details including a vintage Avon display and vintage towels
Stock guest bathroom supplies for total comfort
Featured partners
A big thank you to my favorite paint partner for the spring challenge, Clare Paint and a first-time lighting partner with all the colorful vibes from Sazerac Stitches.
What’s in store for week 1:
Be sure to follow along here, my Instagram and TikTok for all the behind the scenes action as I attempt to complete these steps throughout week one, truly breaking ground as the challenge commences:
Prepare space for demo
Remove existing tile from shower
Prepare shower for tiling with backer board and sealer
Remove existing mirror
Solve for remaining product gaps and order any required materials
The best part of this challenge is watching the range of projects and talents that come out of the woodwork, don’t forget to check out the rest of the participants on the ORC blog linked weekly.