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]]>I helped my friends with refreshing their dining space. They moved halfway across the world to live in Houston! They were living in an apartment in Singapore and brought all the furniture with them, but in a Texas home, everything feels smaller. I wanted to help them with their space since moving in itself is overwhelming!
Dining Room makeover- The Before
Here are a few photos of the space before – it’s a well-lit beautiful space that just needed a refresh.
Dining Room Makeover- What I like about this space:
●The wainscoting
●White walls
●Beautiful black sideboard they got from Singapore!
What I planned to change:
●The dining table – the current dining table is small for this space, and they want to be able to host more people here. We got an extendable table just to keep it flexible.
●Pendant light – Again, the current light is small for this space. I wanted a more linear light that’s proportionate for the new table. It also needs to make a statement since this is the first room you see when you walk in!
●Chairs- since this is a room and not a big open space, I wanted shorter profile chairs, as that would make the space feel more open as opposed to 8 tall chairs.
●Add a mirror/art to anchor the black sideboard.
●Address the side wall and change the current art to something that will fill up the space but not look too crowded. Also, I’ll add a tall faux tree to balance the space.
My friends were skeptical of wallpaper but decided to try it. (Spoiler alert – they love it!) I usually prefer the whole room wrapped in wallpaper, but love the alternative of just having an accent wall. It gives the room some pattern and interest without it being overwhelming, and I’m really happy with how this turned out!
Here is what the space looks like now-
I hope you found this helpful if you are making over your own dining space. I’m so glad I could help my friends with this space with products from homedepot.com/decor. They are so happy with how it turned out and that’s the best part for me! Let me know what you think! XO
Home Decorators Collection
Extra Large Round Black Classic Accent Mirror (35 in. Diameter) https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/2050362/1471884/
Home Decorators Collection
Eldridge – Trestle Dining Table with Self Storing Extension in Haze
https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/2050362/1471885/8154
Baxton Studio
Elegant Gray Fabric Upholstered Dining Chairs (Set of 2)https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/2050362/1471886/8154
Livex Lighting
Meridian 3 Light Black Chrome Linear Chandelier (English Bronze is the color I used) https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/2050362/1471888/8154
Home Decorators Collection
Round Woven Seagrass Storage Baskets (Set of 3) https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/2050362/1471889/8154
Ellen 88 in. L Rectangle Antique Natural Oak Wood Dining Table (Seats 8) http://homedepot.sjv.io/i/2050362/1609448/8154
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]]>This post is sponsored by Home Depot. Ever since I started working on our guest bathroom I’ve been dreaming up our guest room makeover and for it to really compliment each other!
Planning
Our Guest bedroom is very basic and I haven’t done anything in there yet. It has an angled ceiling and I want to make the angle part of the wall which will make the bedroom look taller. I also want to do a ceiling detail just for added omph! Since our guest bathroom has Beadboard, I wanted to use that detail in the bedroom ceiling to tie in both spaces. For the walls I went with recessed panel molding.
What helped with the installation
To me, the ceiling is the fifth wall and I always consider it when doing a space. The last time I did a ceiling treatment was for the girls’ bedroom and I used wallpaper for added texture. It wasn’t a good experience mainly because I had a basic aluminum ladder which wasn’t sturdy!
So this time I knew I will not go through that and got myself 2 fiberglass Werner ladders available at home depot – they truly made this install a breeze! The oversized foot pads mean I can run up the ladder 
Needless to say, I’m a HUGE fan!
Here are some of my favorite features that make this Werner ladder from home depot a great option for DIY projects:
- Multifunctional Holster top with hardware bins and magnetic strips
- Heavy duty internal spreaders for easy opening and closing
- EXTREMELY stable with slip resistant traction-Tred steps for safety
- 300 lb load capacity
Getting this ladder is a no-brainer for your home projects! Now I will be confidently doing more ceiling treatments around our home! Once I set up both the ladders on either side of the room we put some liquid nails on the tongue and groove beadboard and attached it to the ceiling with a nail gun.
For the recessed panel molding, I first nailed in the 1×4 and then used a base cap molding (similar to the one in our home office) and framed the inside of the boxes!
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This post is sponsored by Home Depot
Featured products – Kohler (Gifted)
Memoirs Classic 2-Piece 1.28 GPF Single Flush Elongated Toilet
Artifacts®Bathroom sink lever handles (vibrant polished nickel)
Shower transfer handle trim kit
Purist 1-Handle Trim Kit with Cross Handle for Transfer Valve
Purist 3-Spray 5 in. Triple Wall Mount Handheld Shower Head
Purist 3-Spray 5 in. Triple Wall Mount Handheld Shower Head
This is my first ever full renovation and I’m so glad Home Depot and Kohler gave me the opportunity to completely transform this bathroom and make it a reality!
The before
Initially, when we moved in two years ago, this bathroom looked like this – builder grade everything – boring tile, basic vanity and tub! Since this is our guest bathroom, I wanted to make a statement and have a reflection of where I come from – India.
The demolition
One of the first things I knew I had to change was the tub and make it a walk-in shower. My in-laws are in their late 70s and a walk-in shower would be way more comfortable for them when they come to stay with us for a few months. Don’t worry, we have tub in the other 2 bathrooms 
I rented tools from Home Depot – the rotary hammer and chisel bit to remove the tiles. This tool was a time saver and did the job really well! We took out everything thing from this bathroom and donated whatever we could salvage.
Plumbing
Next step was to change the drain location in the shower and move it to the middle. Also, redo the vanity plumbing and make it more aesthetic since I was installing a console sink.
They moved the toilet 5″ to the right to make a little more space for the shower.
I had the plumbers create a shower curb and install the shower floor liner. They also did the flood test to make sure there were no leaks.
Shower
This probably took the longest time since I wanted to create an arch wall entry to the shower.
I made a frame using 2x4s and screwed it into studs, and then using 1/2” plywood, I cut out the arch. Next, I screwed in blocks (total width – width of the arch plywood) and nailed the arch plywood into those blocks and covered everything with 1/2” drywall on the outside and finally, screwed in 1/2” cement board on the inside of the shower.
I covered the seems with tape and thin set and then applied red guard to waterproof the entire shower and got it ready for tiling. I let it dry for 24 hours before tiling.
Tiling
I wasn’t comfortable doing the tiling myself, so I got help for it. After 1/4th part of the shower tiling was done, I realized we had to change it as it did not look good. Around this time, I went to India for a month and had time to think of what I wanted in there.
I choose this marble tile from Home Depot and couldn’t be happier about this choice! The tile calculator helped me figure out the amount I needed.
I also used a black trim tile to add an accent to the shower wall and marble chair rail to trim out the shower niche and love how the black trim carries through inside the niche.
I went with penny tile for the floor and since I wasn’t doing a checkered shower wall I decided to add a pattern on the floor and did this pattern with black, grey and mustard penny tiles. I’ll share a separate post of how I did the penny tile floor. Check my IG highlight in the meantime!
I used bright White unsanded grout for the shower walls since the spacing was less then 1/8” and Snow White sanded grout since the space is bigger than 1/8”.
Bathroom walls
I decided to trim out the arch opening with flex trim moulding I found at Home Depot.
I added beadboard to the bathroom walls I found a vinyl beadboard at Home Depot. I’m not able to find an exact match online.
Few tips
Don’t use MDF bead board or other MDF boards in bathroom as it will bubble up and you don’t want to rip out your work when that happens. Look for wood (prime it with mold/mildew primer) vinyl, PVC or Polystyrene. They will last longer in a bathroom.
Then, I added a decorative chair rail on top and baseboard to finish it off. Once it was attached, I used caulk and wood filler to fill all of the cracks and holes.
I painted it a rich plum/eggplant shade, color matched at Home Depot and went with a semi gloss finish on the bead board & trim and a satin finish for the top alabaster.
You want to use a higher sheen especially in a small windowless bathroom. This will make the space look more elevated rather than flat and dull.
Fixtures
It was time to install the jewelry in the bathroom – all the fittings. Every single thing I got from Kohler is a work of art. I got everything in polished nickel. It goes so well with the marble and the eggplant paint color. I’m not sure which is my favorite because they are all SO beautiful.
The console sink legs and the 30” sink are so perfect for this small bathroom. Such a classic. It’s so well made, elegant and feels timeless.
I can keep staring at the faucet. It’s so beautiful. It’s from the artifact line and it leans into timeless classic design – the main reason I fell for it!
The toilet has to be a favorite. I wanted something fit for the style of this bathroom and I found the most elegant toilet (haha). I love the shape and how the edges mimic the chair rail I installed in the bathroom.
The shower faucet is from the purist line and I love the clean simple lines and the modern luxurious feel of this shower set! I went with both shower head and handheld shower.
Incorporating both the artifact line and purist line truly blends the style I was going for – Modern Traditional! I couldn’t love it more!
I DIY-ed a shower curtain with Indian block print fabric and added some Indian inspired art. Repurposed an old wall sconce and did a pleated lamp shade with fabrics that I got from India.
Finishing Touch
I found a beautiful vintage mirror that is the perfect size for this bathroom.
Added the most beautiful brass and porcelain hooks I found at Home Depot. Changed out the plane switch plates for brass plates.
I’m so over the moon thrilled with how this space turned out!
Home Depot products I used – ($1900)
Marble tile – $677
Marble chair rail – $43
Black trim granite tile – $140
Beadboard – $190
Chair rail – $69
Base board – $30
White – Penny tile – $149
Black – Penny tile – $20 (I used 3 sheets)
Grey – Penny tile – (1 sheet) $10
Flex half round moulding – $46
Penny tile mustard yellow – 1 used sample sheet $5
Joint compound – $10
Dry wall – $32
Red guard – $47
Fiber tape – $8
Cement board – $60
2×4 – $35
Thin set – $30
Grout for penny tile – $9
Paint – $88
Miscellaneous products like caulk, primer, wood filler, paint brush, screw, scrap wood/plywood etc – $100 (most of which I already had on hand)
Kohler products I used (all products gifted) – (total – $6000)
Shower volume handle trim kit – $177
Ceramic 30″ sink – $806
Bathroom sink spout – $397
Fixed shower head – $157
Shower transfer handle trim kit -$370
Console sink leg – $2023
30 in. Slide Bar in Vibrant Polished Nickel – $276
Memoirs Classic 2-Piece 1.28 GPF Single Flush Elongated Toilet -$459
MasterShower 60 in. Metal Shower Hose – $82
Rite-Temp Pressure-Balancing Valve -$93
Purist Stillness Wall-Mount Supply Elbow -$109
3/4 in. In-wall 2- or 3-Way Transfer Valve -$180
Purist 1-Handle Trim Kit with Cross Handle for Transfer Valve -$370
Purist 3-Spray 5 in. Triple Wall Mount Handheld Shower Head -$163
Artifacts®Bathroom sink lever handles (vibrant polished nickel) -$233
Purist 3-Spray 5 in. Triple Wall Mount Handheld Shower Head -$113
Labour for laying tiles – 1500 (found a guy on Facebook marketplace) it took 3 days
Cost of Tile + labour that did not work out first time – 280 + 500(1 day labour)
Plumbing work and cost – $1900 – all supplies included
- moved the toilet 5 inches towards the vanity as the size of the vanity went from 45” to 30” . This made the shower slightly bigger.
- Repositioned the p-trap and concealed the A/c drain.
- Fitted all the plumbing fixtures
- centered shower drain (not necessary, I did not know at the time) – you can leave it where it is and this will save you money, you just need to slope the shower floor towards the drain.
Total cost – $12,000
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