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    Alright friends it’s finally here!  The One Room Challenge!  I have been patiently waiting for this day to arrive for almost a year now!  I was planning to participate in the Spring 2016 challenge but I had recently found out I was pregnant and life was hectic and the pregnancy wasn’t the easiest.  I decided to step down from the challenge and postpone it until this Fall.  Well….now that I’m expecting and baby is almost here I decided to be crazy and do TWO reveals this Fall 2016 challenge!  So 8 months pregnant and two renovations…no big deal right?!

    So I apologize if you aren’t into room reveals as this is going to consume my blog for the next 6 weeks. I will be taking a break from Friday Favorites.  In the next couple weeks I will also have a small mini master bedroom reveal for you all too!  Can you tell I’m nesting?

    Well to start of the challenge we will begin with our bathroom.  We have 3 bathrooms in our home, two upstairs and one downstairs.  Our master bathroom is TINY so that’s my husband’s bathroom and I use the main bathroom upstairs.  It is kind of strange not sharing a bathroom but it’s also kind of great at the same time!  I have sooo much space!  What’s a girl not to love?  Well….the bathroom itself is not my favorite.  It has a ton of storage but almost too much!  I know that may sound strange coming from a woman but this bathroom is loaded with unnecessary storage.  I have managed to fill it up but am willing to compromise some storage to open the space up a little.  More details on that later….

    Here is the before of our main bathroom:

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    It’s not terrible but it defintely needs a little TLC.  It is your basic 90s builder grade bathroom.  Here is my checklist (in no specific order) for the final reveal:

    • Paint bathroom cabinets & trim
    • Paint vanity counter tops
    • Rip out previous linoleum (2 layers..fun!)
    • Tile floor & wall
    • Remove medicine cabinet & cabinet above toilet
    • Replace mirror
    • Replace light fixture
    • Change outlets & switches
    • Repair holes in wall from cabinet removal & towel bars
    • Paint walls
    • Replace toilet paper holder and towel rod
    • Replace faucet

    Now here is my inspiration board for the project and how I hope for the final reveal to resemble:

    One Room Challenge Bathroom - Week 1 - www.ruthietabone.com

    Well I better get going as I still have so much left to do and so little time!  I want to thank all of my sponsors for this reveal!

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      • Ruthie says

        It really is a big job and I can’t wait for it to be finished! 🙂 Can’t wait to see your bathroom plans!

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    2. Jenna says

      “Can you tell I’m nesting?” — My exact thoughts this morning! 😉 Can’t wait to see all of your finished projects!!

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      • Ruthie says

        Yes agreed! Our whole house has that woodwork and I’m slowly painting it all! The task is not fun but so worth it!

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    11. Maria says

      This is my favorite part of the ORC are the complete transformation of a room, I can’t wait to see the upcoming posts. I am just doing redecorating of my laundry room area, which is not so intense like your. Love the colors and textures.
      Maria

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    12. Sarah says

      Love your mood board! The bright whites/grays will look so pretty in the bathroom with the light blue wall. So dreamy! Can’t wait to see how it all comes together.

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      • Ruthie says

        Me too! It’s crazy how you have a vision in your head for so long and can’t wait to see it all come together!

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    13. heather says

      oh my gosh! my hat is off to you! I’ve been there in that third trimester doing renovations….you’re a girl after my own heart 😉 That bathroom is RIPE for the reno! It’s gonna be AWESOME!!! Best of luck!!!

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      • Ruthie says

        Yeah it’s so fun to be able to do whatever I’d like! I rented until this house and always wanted to change so much!

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      • Ruthie says

        Thanks ladies! I can’t wait to follow along with you as well! I’m getting lots of help from my husband so that’s super helpful with the two room job!

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      • Ruthie says

        Haha right?! Unfortunately there is lots more oak to paint in our house but she won’t have to see as much as we have! 🙂

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      • Ruthie says

        Thanks Angela! I’m so excited for all of those 3 things too! The baby will defintely be a nice gift for all this hard work! 🙂

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    26. Sara says

      I can’t wait to see it all come together! What paint color are you using?? I’m obsessed with Benjamin Moore paints… it looks pretty close to some of my favorites!! I love your inspiration – it reminds me of my master bath!

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      • Ruthie says

        Thanks Sara!! I can’t wait for it to all come together too! 😉 I’m using Constellation by Benjamin Moore!! 🙂

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