DIY Bathroom Remodel— Modern Farmhouse Style
It’s raining, it’s pouring, and this faithful farmwife is roaring with excitement over our DIY modern farmhouse bathroom remodel! I know, I know… most Manitobans reading this post aren’t at all happy with the weather this weekend… or this month, rather… or the past two seasons, mind you! But I’m dancing in the rain today, getting my boots all muddy, and smiling for our water well, dugouts, trees, pastures, grain land, and every living plant! And amidst the rain, I’m enjoying the cozy comforts of our little house on the prairie—including our recently flipped farmhouse bathroom! Come take a look!
DIY Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel
Home projects take time, patience, and a good dose of determination—especially when you’re dreaming up a space filled with charm and character. Our DIY modern farmhouse bathroom remodel has been years in the making, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!
For 23 years, I’ve imagined wainscoting, antique brass hardware, coal black accents, wicker baskets, farmhouse whites, and every little detail coming together. And let me tell you, this project was worth the wait (though I probably wouldn’t share that with my Farmer hubby)! From gutting the space to turning a humble dresser into a beautiful vanity, it’s been a journey I’m excited to share.
My modern farmhouse bathroom dream come true! I’ve dreamed of wainscoting, antique brass hardware, coal black statements, wicker, wood, enamel, greenery, glass shower door, medallion flooring, and farmhouse whites for 23 years! Patience is a virtue folks! This dream was so worth the wait! I honestly would’ve waited another 23 years… but we don’t need to tell my Farmer hubby that!
Featuring
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My Step-by-Step Transformation
These are the steps that brought this transformation to life—shared to guide and inspire your own project. Learn better by talking it through? Let’s connect for a consultation to bring your vision to life.
Process:
- Me convincing my Farmer hubs that our TEENCY TINY 8′ x 5′ bathroom has seen its’ day, and very much needs to be gutted and flipped!
- Me convincing my Farmer that despite communication from a reputable renovator that bathroom renos typically start around $15k, that I swear on all my dogs’ graves I’ll keep it well under $7.5k!Me knowing all too well that I’ll have to do a big chunk of the work myself to keep it well under $7.5k!
- Obtained 2 quotes from local contractors. Decided to go with Garrett’s Contracting. Super conveniently just down the road from us!
- Contractor: Gutted entire bathroom
- Contractor: New floor, new drywall, new window, flooring install, wainscoting install, trim install, shower install
- MacMillan Plumbing: Plumbing and vanity hook-up
- Me, Myself & I: Planning, shower/hardware/flooring selection, painting, decor’ing, Farmhouse Vanity Furniture Flip
- Me: Lived up to my promise and kept it all (labour, material and purchases) well under $7.5k!
Products:
- SHOWER: Essence SH-6030 Acrylx Alcove Four-Piece Shower (McMunn & Yates)
- SHOWER DOOR: Maax Duel Sliding Shower Door – Matte Black – Frameless – Alcove (Rona)
- SHOWER FAUCET: Kingston Brass KB3633AXSO Restoration Pressure Balanced Shower Faucet, Antique Brass (Wayfair)
- VESSEL SINK: Glacier Bay Rectangular Vessel SinkGLACIER BAY Rectangular Vessel Sink (Home Depot)
- SINK FAUCET: Kingston Brass KB1603AX Heritage 4 in. Centerset Bathroom Faucet, Antique Brass (Wayfair)
- LIGHT FIXTURE: Carrion 2-Light Armed Sconce (Wayfair)
- TOILET LEVER: Kingston Brass KTDKL3 Kaiser Front Mount Toilet Tank Lever, Antique Brass (Wayfair)
- TOILET PAPER HOLDER: Kingston Brass BA1758AB Heritage Toilet Paper Holder, Antique Brass (Wayfair)
- FLOORING: Amador Medallion Vinyl Sheet – Heirloom Gray (Hart’s House of Flooring)
- AMBER FOAMING SOAP DISPENSER: For the life of me, I can’t find my receipt for this! I purchased from an online Canadian company. If I ever come across the receipt, I’ll be sure to update here!
- NATURAL LINEN HAND TOWELS: 1871 Farmhouse
- TOWEL HOOKS: Sienna Coat Hooks (Lee Valley)
- SHELVING BRACKETS: StyleWell L-Shape Steel Shelf Bracket – Black Powder Coat – 10In (Home Depot)
- PAINT COLOURS: Wainscoting ~ SICO ‘Clay Mask’ 6213-41, Walls & Trim ~ SICO White (Rona)
- VARIOUS GREENERY: Michaels (purchased ON CLEARANCE)
- VARIOUS DECOR ITEMS: Thrift Finds by ME!
- FARMHOUSE VANITY FURNITURE FLIP: Transformation by ME!
One-Hour / One-on-One / $80
Looking to achieve a similar look? Getting started with furniture transformations can feel overwhelming, but with hands-on experience since 2017, I’ve learned so much along the way. I’d love to share what I know and help guide you through the process.
Let’s work together! Whether it’s over the phone, via a screen-share session, or even over a coffee (or wine!), we’ll make a plan to bring your vision to life.
With all my heart and hands
This DIY modern farmhouse bathroom remodel has been such a rewarding project—seeing wainscoting, antique brass hardware, and the dresser-turned-vanity come together in harmony feels like a dream realized. Transforming this space into something functional and full of charm has been worth every step.
For folks like us, projects like this take time, patience, and a bit of resourcefulness. When you don’t have the budget to dive in all at once, you learn to wait, save, and tackle things as you can, bit by bit. That’s the beauty of DIY—making it happen with a few extra dollars and a lot of determination.
If you’re considering your own bathroom remodel, don’t let the scale of the project hold you back. Embrace the process, savor the creative details, and trust your vision—it’s amazing what you can achieve when you put your heart into it.
I’m beyond happy with how this space turned out. Until next time, here’s to creating rooms that feel as special as the memories you’ll make in them!
Faye Caroline
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