The Basement Bathroom is Functional

We have a working bathroom, yippee! Now I just need to pretty things up a bit. And I should probably paint that vent.

I have plenty of bath accessories to play around with, though I need to figure out where I’m going to put them all (shelving?). I still haven’t found a mirror that I love, but I might pick up this frameless mirror for $15.

Or I could just put this print up instead.

Thank you to Vintage Tub & Bath for the toilet, sink, and faucet, and Schoolhouse Electric for the lighting.

Comments

53 responses to “The Basement Bathroom is Functional”

  1. jbhat Avatar
    jbhat

    Very nice! The final touches will make the room.

  2. Stacy @ Design Something Better Avatar

    It’s beautiful! I wasn’t sure of the color at first, but LOVE it with the pops of white, and I can’t wait to see it accessorized!

    PS: I own that Ikea mirror – it’s lovely and a cinch to install. I’d highly recommend it!

  3. Sheri Avatar

    That is a lovely color, Nicole! It’s fresh and springy. Good job!

  4. Melissa Avatar

    It is looking so good! Love that light fixture.

  5. Carole Avatar

    lovely!

    don’t go for the Ikea mirror, hold out for something special :) something curvy that is paintable would be cool:

    http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/fuo/2219254390.html
    http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/fuo/2213166794.html

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Those are cute. Wilmette is such a trek though, and there’s nothing I like closer to home right now.

  6. Benzie Avatar

    I like the poster. The ribbon reminds me of toilet paper!!

  7. Tiffany Avatar
    Tiffany

    Great job. I love it so far.

  8. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    Carole took the words out of my mouth! Wait till the right mirror comes along!

  9. Tanya from dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com Avatar

    Wow! Looks amazing so far. I love the wall colour you went with.

  10. Aleta Avatar

    I love everything you’ve chosen so far! I have this mirror in our entryway and love it. Maybe its an option for your bath!

    http://www.target.com/Umbra-Trapeze-Mirror/dp/B001ENY5N0/ref=sc_qi_detaillink

  11. Katie Mac Avatar

    I love the print, but I don’t think a bathroom feels complete without a mirror

  12. Keatley & Co. Avatar

    The green reminds me of the green collectible frogs my grandmother had in her bathroom. They always freaked me out a little bit as a kid.

  13. Anita K Avatar
    Anita K

    I absolutely love that print! I must have it!
    And how much nicer it would be to look at that than your face anyways :) (i mean my face, not yours!)

  14. kelsey Avatar

    you are such a good decorator!!

  15. marguerite Avatar

    I love that you went for the darker grout color — shows off the great tile!

  16. Courtney Avatar

    I LOVE this print! I hope all is going well with your precious baby boy!

  17. Alice@AliceinDesignland.com Avatar

    The color of the bathroom is beautiful.What color is it? I vote for using a mirror and not the print.

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      The color is “olive tree” by Benjamin Moore.

      And the idea of using the print in lieu of a mirror was a joke. ;)

  18. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. Avatar

    We got our powder room sink,toilet, etc. from Vintage Tub and Bath, too and we loooooooove them.

    Your bathroom is coming along so nicely! Isn’t the accessory part so much fun?

    :)

  19. Catie Avatar

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that color!!

  20. misshotcakes Avatar

    looks amazing!
    the ikea mirror will do for now, until you find the right one. $15 is cheap!

  21. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    So were the bathroom fixtures donated in exchange for you advertising them on your blog?

  22. Rachel Avatar

    You know what would look REALLY cool? The design of that print etched onto a plain frameless mirror.

    1. Danielle Avatar
      Danielle

      OO! I like this idea!

      1. Making it Lovely Avatar

        That would be fun!

  23. Anja Avatar

    hihi, that picture is awesome. BUT. Let me tell you: I´m still looking for a mirror for our guest-restroom, too. There´s a blank wall above the sink. And EVERYTIME i´m washing my hands, i´m looking at it, in expectation of seeing myself. Not to be able to, irritates me. So my advice: Go for a mirror and look for another lovely place for the picture ;-)

  24. Holly G Avatar
    Holly G

    gorgeous! love the green color…not something you often see in a bathroom but it makes the white really pop! I love that print though…I think I would rather see that on some days!

  25. Ayleen Avatar

    Love it all!

  26. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    A lovely hexagonal mirror would be delish!

  27. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    I’ve really been liking the idea of mirror clusters. Saw this set today on Martha, it’s a pretty inexpensive set and I’m sure there are others that are nicer, but it could complement the shapes of the tile in a cool way.

    http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202504221/h_d2/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&keyword=seneca&jspStoreDir=hdus%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD=P_PARENT_ID&navFlow=3&catalogId=10053&langId=-1&ddkey=Search

  28. mélo Avatar
    mélo

    Nice base! I use this spice rack in my bathroom.. Small and cheap plus everything stay in place. Take a look maybe you’ll like it.

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40070185

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      I love the mirror, but it’s too big.

  29. leslie Avatar
    leslie

    I’m curious about the vent. What color would you paint it..the same as the walls? If it’s plastic, would that work?Bathroom is looking fantastic!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Same color as the walls so it blends in. It should be fine if we prime it first.

  30. Amy Vermillion Avatar

    Love the Olive Tree paint! Looks great so far.

  31. Party Babble Avatar

    I have a sign in my downstairs bathroom from my dad’s miniature golf course that says “Please let faster players play through”. It’s from the 60s and is painted in that scripty print they used in all of the signs from back in the day.

    The olive is fabulous!

  32. Anita Avatar

    Love it! The paint and tile look perfect! You are one busy mama!

  33. Christina Winters Avatar
    Christina Winters

    this antique mirror is cute, and made in illinois!
    http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-SHABBY-CHIC-DESIGNER-MIRROR-/140511451711?pt=Antiques_Decorative_Arts&hash=item20b7229a3f#ht_500wt_1156

    from the same seller (this one could use a coat of paint but the shape is nice):
    http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-SHABBY-CHIC-DESIGNER-OVAL-MIRROR-/140512989657?pt=Antiques_Decorative_Arts&hash=item20b73a11d9#ht_500wt_1156

    disregard the shabby chic label, this seller has stuff worth poking through :)

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      You just found my mirror (the second one). Thank you!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      That one is nice as it is.

  34. laurenjanelle Avatar

    Oh the bathroom looks great! I love the flooring.

  35. Kathy in Michigan Avatar
    Kathy in Michigan

    I might be a little late in chiming in but I found these mirrors and I love them….a little whimsy might be fun!!
    http://www.amazon.com/Umbra-Fairest-Wall-D%C3%A9cor-Mirrors/dp/B002HEXD5Q/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&qid=1298386408&sr=8-29

  36. Stephanie@Geezees Avatar

    One of my favorite colors!

  37. […] da, here’s the design for the basement half-bathroom! I found a mirror on eBay, thanks to a comment by Christina. I’m going to get that lovely print too, though obviously it will not be taking the place of a […]

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  39. bridget b. Avatar
    bridget b.

    i LOVE the olive green paint. it really pops with the white accents.

  40. jja Avatar

    It looks nice, but I would never want to clean that toilet. For cleaning it is easier (for me) to have hanging one

    http://www.stylepark.com/db-images/cms/duravit/img/p268629_488_336-1.jpg