Details of our Oakwood Cove Bathroom

Hi friends, it's Morgan.  Hope everyone is doing well! We're on a countdown for Summer at my house and, to be honest, there are some mixed emotions about it.  We're excited to have a break from the school routine and more time to play, but a little nervous about all of the "togetherness" and how we're going to stay entertained (and sane). Ha!  

There's one thing I don't have mixed emotions about and that's our Oakwood Cove bathroom remodel.  I LOVE it.  Today I'm sharing some of the details of this project.  Let's start with the shower room. Here's the before:  

The old bathtub and shower were adjacent to each other on the back wall of the bathroom.  The shower was so tiny and had only one small light. And while we love pink, this pink tile wasn't really doing much for us.  It was time for a change! 

Along with our sweet client, we decided to nix the bath tub and opt instead for a large walk-in shower.  We tiled the entire room in classic white subway tile.  For the grout, we went with a dark  charcoal, almost black, to give the room some contrast and depth.   

Here's what it looks like now: 

Pretty big improvement, right?  

What's our favorite part of the shower area?  (I'm sure you were wondering)  Our answer - the shelves!   We love how the natural wood looks against the tile and how it breaks up the space both visually and functionally.  The contractor built and stained these to our specifications, but you can find similar shelves and brackets here: https://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/products/8-arched-shelf-set/configurations/oil-rubbed-bronze-white-oak

Aren't these hooks pretty? They're from Pottery Barn and you can find them here: https://www.potterybarn.com/products/boulevard-hardware-hook/?pkey=e%7Cbath%2Bhooks%7C132%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C48%7C%7C18&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH

The towels are from World Market.  They're not online anymore, but here's another option that we love: https://www.worldmarket.com/product/gray-lurex-yvonne-bath-towel.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=fn. 

Here's a close up of these beauties: 

Now on to the vanity.  Here's the before: 

Miles and miles of vanity that needed some love.  Here's the after: 

What a change! New cabinets, countertops, sinks and faucets laid the groundwork for this beautiful new vanity. We also moved the sinks so they were closer together and the empty spaces on the countertop were symmetrical.  Seems like a small change, but it made a big difference! 

The mirrors are from Pottery Barn and they're not available online anymore. Here's an option that is very similar: https://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/collections/20-x-30-metal-framed-mirror-rounded-rectangle/products/5939dd55bbddbd4e8eebd716

The lights are so fun.  They bring in a different metal finish for the vanity area.  We're very much in favor of mixing metals.  And last, but definitely not least, the rug! It adds a perfect pop of color to this room! Here's a similar option: https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/bhilal-rug-eggplant

See what I mean? No mixed emotions here, just a whole lotta love for this beautiful bathroom. 

Hope everyone has a great day. 
xo, 
Morgan

What We're Loving: Black and White Bathrooms

We're wrapping up a great week at MG Designs! Lots of progress was made at our Caprice project, a second project made big purchases for an install next week, and a third project saw her outdated bathroom get a good ole’ demo! We are giddy with progress, and it’s only Thursday. And can you believe it, a blog post, too??! Pinch me!!

While our lives should be filled with color, we’ve recently reminded ourselves that great things also come in, well, black and white. Take bathrooms, for instance.

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In the Oakwood Cove design, Morgan took an outdated tub and toilet area and created one large wet room. Using classic white subway tiles, black grout, and a custom black shower divider, she created a unique but timeless space.

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Black and white baths, especially when combined with natural white stones, lend themselves to a high end eclectic look.  Here are some other bathrooms that use black and white to really pack a punch. 

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See what I mean?? Black and white baths give me some heart eyes! 

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5 Inspiring Kitchens for The Caprice Project

Working with the architect to plan the new layout of the Caprice house pushed me creatively, and it turns out the kitchen design is following suit. The kitchen is small in size, so we want it to set the tone of the home while still meeting functional needs. Taking into account the natural light, small butler’s pantry off to the side, and the new open floor plan, these are five kitchens that are inspiring us:

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Can you tell where we are headed?

Color! Windows! Tile! Natural Woods! Oh My! 

The Caprice Project

MG Designs has spent the last two months planning a large-scale renovation in one of our favorite neighborhoods. Rather than tearing down a classic central Austin home, the Caprice Remodel will give life to a worn-out ranch house from the early 60s. Classic updates are planned that stay true to the original style of the house but also give it that fresh, modern take.

The existing front elevation. Plans by TvH Architecture 

The first step in a remodel? Hire an architect. This is invaluable. Our architect provided layout options that utilized space in a way we hadn’t thought of and took into account code standards for structural engineering, electrical and plumbing while meeting our design expectations.

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The new exterior elevations include the addition of a gabled roof; adding interesting dimension to the front of the home while providing necessary height changes on the interior. A set of corner windows will brighten up the kitchen and a new black steel and glass front door is on order.  A  stained horizontal wood plank siding will wrap around the front porch and flow into the interior entry wall, helping to connect the exterior into the home. We are so excited for the planned changes to come to life. Follow along on our Instagram feed for progress updates. 

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