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Our Girls' Bathroom Glow Up

Our Girls' Bathroom Glow Up

Before-and-After Photos, Sources, & Thoughtful Details

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Megan Karp
Jul 02, 2025
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Dear Reader,

When we moved into our home, the bathrooms shot straight to the top of my must-fix list. We gave the powder room a quick facelift (a great wallpaper moment and a marble vanity), but our girls’ bathroom needed much more love.

I kept the original layout, but it was a true gut job: we tore everything out and started fresh, focusing on timeless finishes and soft, serene touches. A few gentle, feminine details—like an etched star mirror and a bow-adorned shower curtain—make it feel special without being overly sweet.

Below, I’m sharing all the before-and-after photos, sources, and thoughtful design choices that make this space feel loved.


Before: Just the Basics

The original bathroom was functional but forgettable: a tired palette, standard builder-grade finishes, and fixtures that felt bland and uninspired. The palette was “builder beige—heavy and flat, lacking depth or charm. What do you think?

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