Love the result! A quick tip is to fill your bathtub with water when you caulk or when you put weight in it while bathing or showering it can stretch the caulk and lead to cracking. I have caulked a few tubs in my time!
The tile job in the shower is truly the definition of "landlord special" looks great for what you were working with! I would definitely check for water damage around the shower fixture though. Had similar tile in my house growing up and they started falling out like that because everything behind it was water damaged and rotting
Love it! Biggest transformation: the caulk. Dang what a difference some fresh caulk makes! The wall ledge was a genius idea- it is small but adds so much! The divider is pretty. I have a tankless water heater in my laundry room that is an eye sore…and I’ve wanted to build a faux cabinet around it for a while, but maybe a divider like this would suffice…great job!
I’d also paint the inside of the over-the-toilet cabinet with the green. You’ll see it reflected in the mirror and it would tie in so nice. Love the divider!
Love the transformation! Not sure if someone already mentioned it, but it's a good idea to fill the bath full of water when you do the silicone, to avoid it stretching/detaching when you eventually have a bath. Learned this from a bathroom fitter.
@@jackieb.1118the temperature doesn’t matter, you just want the weight of the water in the tub, because sometimes the tub will move or flex when it holds the water due to the weight
I recognize Kelsey's green bathtub color as the new cabinet color! Also a pro tip: Get a grout cleaner and a toothbrush to remove the black stains from the grout in the shower :)
this is rachael's best video yet. i really like how the changes make perfect sense for the space and add a lot of visual value/intrigue without looking cheap or cutting corners.
This is absolutely realistic! The bathroom is tiny, and the problems are relatable. I feel like I could maybe do some of this! Maybe not the sawing yet, but the caulking for sure!
loved this makeover! These are diys that even people with no experience or expensive tools can do and I loved the outcome, especially the room dewider is something that I wouldnt have thought of in a small bathroom, but it looks so good!
The divider and mini floating shelf are vital....so good for that space! The weird black handles on the hanging cabinet are, well, weird...that one is a no from me.
It looks amazing! But if you want to change the caulking around the tiles there is a special pen for it that comes in white, black and grey(as far as I know). And that could help with cohesiveness of the different tile colors!
I love the partition! It gives it some romance. If you use a wet finger when you smooth out the caulk it makes less mess for you and the seam. I alternate wet rag/ dry rag for my finger.
They make really awesome durable paint for tile! It’s all about proper prep and seal! Painting the tiles all the same color would definitely hide the fact its mismatched. Gorg makeover!
love how the divider totally changed the light of the space and the way the shadows fall-- very poetic! would try a grout brightening pen just to freshen up the tiles in the shower area even more.
Big impact for a little space. Looks so cool, even the mismatched tile fits now. Great job. love the lamp and divider the best. Little shelf is the room talking to you, it belongs. Peace!
I love everything here, but especially the tiny shelf behind the door! I've been trying to figure out what to do with a similar space in my bathroom because the bare wall just isn't the vibe. Thanks for sharing this beautiful transformation! ❤
Well done, Rachael! Love your sense of humor too. Great ideas that I may steal from you-- especially the little shelf behind the door! Thanks for sharing!!
I am in the process of buying my first home and this transformation made me a little more hopeful in my search for a home. It reminded me that I can suck it up with a tiny bathroom for sake of location and make affordable but changes to work for me!
Beautiful! It does look unrecognizable from before. The all-black fixtures with the pale green and the divider are a good mix of modern and vintage. The one thing I'd have done different is leave the hanging light wire visible. I think with wires it's either hide it or embrace it, and the white covering ends up being more conspicuous. And since the wire is black it'd blend in well with the fixtures.
I honestly love the original 30s tiles around the outside walls. Ashame they ruined it in the tub but you did an excellent way to mask it. Now you can draw the curtain too when guests are over but still have light come through the divider. Genius idea Rachel 😌
A great job on the space with the limitations you had to work in both in square footage and being renter friendly. You mentioned struggling with blending in plugged holes, I find using a plug cutter to get the material to fill the hole helps in blending since you are working with long grain as opposed to the end grain you get with a dowel. They are about the cost of a regular drill bit and work in any drill.
Love this! that wall divider is so beautiful and it elevates the bathroom so much. Also, I hope your landlord is watching this. I like to shame building and home owners that rent to others. Make spaces better for your tenants people! They are so lucky to have you and all the UA-camrs that are making (and teaching how to make) spaces livable and beautiful!
I'm glad Rachael left the handle bar in the bathroom! Accessibility features are important and can also look nice. Reminds me one of our bathrooms in our house is so plain. We originally wanted to make it fun and vaporwave inspired but that's turned out to be quite challenging in a rental to find not affordable decor for so it needs a bit of a pivot, but hopefully can be worked on this summer.
I get soooo many tips and really good guidance from you all the time. Sometimes when Kels or Beks share their ideas I find it hard to follow (thas a 'me' problem btw lol) but just wanted to share because Rach, you're a huge asset to the team and I appreciate you 😊☺
Pro-tip - when sealing corners with silicone sealant (NOT caulk, which is not water resistant like silicone sealant is), after adding your bead along the edge, spray it with soapy water before spreading with your finger or tool. This avoids it sticking to everything and gives a nice smooth finish :)
When I caulked my bathroom, I cut about 4" off the corner of a basic plastic shopping bag (the kind some cities are banning) and wrapped my finger with it to get a super smooth caulk line and no mess on my finger.
I absolutely LOVED this video! 100% relatable, because a lot (if not most) of people live in apartments, with bathrooms very similar to this! :) Oh and - I absolutely adore all the videos by Rachael, something about her whole vibe and voice are so calm and soothing!
So nice! The little open shelf under the cabinet you hung on the wall would be fun to add some peel and stick wall paper. I love the plaster in a baggy trick, brilliant! Encore!!! lol
Soo many issues in this bathroom, you've done such a great job at making it look the best you possibly could with your skills and what you have. Love how you bring us real solutions to rl problems many on a tiny budget face. Great job!
I love it! Everything! With the new caulking I would new grout renewer pen (it costs only few bucks) and I would paint that grout white to make the tiles blend it even more
This is the content I've been longing for. Our home is under 700sq ft. Our bathroom is 6x4 and set up very much like yours. It all takes creative solutions.
Beautiful outcome! Such an improvement to what you originally had. My ONE qualm is I feel like the black handles on the cabinet above the toilet are a tad too bulky-looking. Other than that, it’s a win for me! 🙌🏽
You improved the space so much. Great problem solving with the light fixture and the screen. Love the little shelf and the cabinet addition. The one thing I would have liked to see is maybe a peel and stick wallpaper with a print to take away from the starkness. Maybe just one accent wall or maybe throughout. Something with the green of the vanity.
*Love the Divider, Mirror and Light fixture* . I will never think I have a tiny bathroom again. I was fortunate to purchase a home with a remodeled bathroom. New tile, breadboard and that picture ledge. I'm a lover of cottage styling and it suits my one person household. That was a challenging space to work with, love what you accomplished!
Thank you for showing us how to caulk! I’ve been needing to redo my kitchen sink but have felt so nervous because I have no idea what I’m doing - I’ll definitely be giving it a go with your tutorial in the background 😂
I love everything you did! The only thing I would have done differently is replace the brass ceiling mount cover with a plain, flat white cache so that you don't see it from the side. 😘
When I saw the thumbnail of the video in comparison to the starting product I thought you'd replaced the sink, so I was really surprised to see this was a no-demo renovation. Clearly being fooled means this was a total success 👍My favorite part is the skinny shelf behind the door, sleek yet functional 🍃
Soo many smart solutions to weird random issues in your bathroom! It makes it so relatable. Awesome, Rachel!
there is always a solve!!!
@@TheSorryGirlsSuper job! New subscriber 😊
Great makeover! I've seen the use of tub/tile resurfacing products. Might be a good way to unify all the types of tile to a single color, at least.
Such a big do-over for such a little space. The bathroom now has so much style and personality. Brava Rachel.❤
Love the result! A quick tip is to fill your bathtub with water when you caulk or when you put weight in it while bathing or showering it can stretch the caulk and lead to cracking. I have caulked a few tubs in my time!
great tip! thank you!!
Not doing this is what causes most problems. Great tip.
Would have loved to see the added element of Rachael sloshing in the water. Cue additional slipping moment. 😂
I had thought the same thing, I'm speaking from my own experience lol. I did the same mistake and now I have to fix it.
I'm about to re-caulk our stand-up shower because it is BAD. Any tips for caulking a shower (no tub)?
Definitely think you should’ve painted the over the toilet cabinet, the same green as your sink stand…… love the divider
I came to say the same! Maybe do the stain technique in that inset area of it, but all the rest of it green would have really looked great.
Yes and that I would have attached the black handles in the corners the previous handle's hole didn't need filling or would hide it
Agreed.
i think it's nice matching the wood tones and reflecting the divider. sink stands alone as a setpiece imo. great reno!
I like the wood tone but I would have painted the inside of the bottom cubby that same green from the vanity!
Not a fan of the handles being in the middle of the over the toilet cabinet, but everything else is 💯
Yeah they would of looked better going horizontal on the bottom!
Looked so out of place
Was looking for this comment. Aside from looking weird, I feel like it would be awkward to open
I thought gold ones to match the ones on the vanity would have looked better.
@@baltmv omg yes!
The tile job in the shower is truly the definition of "landlord special" looks great for what you were working with! I would definitely check for water damage around the shower fixture though. Had similar tile in my house growing up and they started falling out like that because everything behind it was water damaged and rotting
That may be the reason for the different tiles. (Spot treatments).
The divider really is the key item that gives the bathroom a whole new vibe!! Love the style❤
yah and I know it looks hard but it really was easy to make!
Love it! Biggest transformation: the caulk. Dang what a difference some fresh caulk makes! The wall ledge was a genius idea- it is small but adds so much! The divider is pretty. I have a tankless water heater in my laundry room that is an eye sore…and I’ve wanted to build a faux cabinet around it for a while, but maybe a divider like this would suffice…great job!
yes!! we did something similar for a laundry room makeover to hide a water tank!! ua-cam.com/video/KSI6YPw5Qhw/v-deo.html
I'm renting as well the and the caulk as super moldy and I went and fixed with some brand new caulk and it looks so much better
I’d also paint the inside of the over-the-toilet cabinet with the green. You’ll see it reflected in the mirror and it would tie in so nice. Love the divider!
Yes! I sooooo wanted that cabinet to be all green! That green is gorgeous 💚💚💚
That divider is genius. It divides the shower off so nicely and makes the space feel way more luxurious.
Love the transformation! Not sure if someone already mentioned it, but it's a good idea to fill the bath full of water when you do the silicone, to avoid it stretching/detaching when you eventually have a bath. Learned this from a bathroom fitter.
Should the water be hot or does it not matter?
@@jackieb.1118the temperature doesn’t matter, you just want the weight of the water in the tub, because sometimes the tub will move or flex when it holds the water due to the weight
Interesting. Thanks for sharing that tip!
I love little updates like this, where basicially 200 bucks & a coat of paint make it feel fresh and 3x as clean.
JUST ABOUT TO TACKLE MY SAD EXCUSE OF A BATHROOM and seeing what you've done to this little room is giving hope for mine.
You literally just elevated this tiny old bathroom by 100000 fold. Im in awe. Where was this video when I lived in my old apartment?!
You did a really nice job of making a boring bathroom much more interesting. The divider was a great idea as well as the interesting light fixture. ❤
I recognize Kelsey's green bathtub color as the new cabinet color! Also a pro tip: Get a grout cleaner and a toothbrush to remove the black stains from the grout in the shower :)
Much improved. Paint the open part of the over the toilet cabinet the same green as the vanity.
I definitely needed a video like this. I’m getting so much inspiration to design my space
yay! love to hear this!
WOW! This looks a thousand times better. And that super skinny shelf behind the door is genius. Great job!
That divider-idea is borderline genius!🤩 I am going to steal it😁
Good job👍
So so so so soooooo good! That divider is chefs kiss!!!!
It's fun watching a Canadian diy a PH lamp. Basically every Dane has at least one from heritage . It's so nice.
this is rachael's best video yet. i really like how the changes make perfect sense for the space and add a lot of visual value/intrigue without looking cheap or cutting corners.
This is absolutely realistic! The bathroom is tiny, and the problems are relatable. I feel like I could maybe do some of this! Maybe not the sawing yet, but the caulking for sure!
loved this makeover! These are diys that even people with no experience or expensive tools can do and I loved the outcome, especially the room dewider is something that I wouldnt have thought of in a small bathroom, but it looks so good!
The divider and mini floating shelf are vital....so good for that space! The weird black handles on the hanging cabinet are, well, weird...that one is a no from me.
When I moved into my house the sink wasn't even caulked to the wall. This makeover has inspired me to makeover my small bathroom
It looks amazing! But if you want to change the caulking around the tiles there is a special pen for it that comes in white, black and grey(as far as I know). And that could help with cohesiveness of the different tile colors!
I suggested this too. It would make it match and look cleaner.
There’s Black caulking??? 😮
@@WaterBearer789 Yes!🤩
@@xiaonihao7440 That is EXCITING! Thanks for that!
That hanging light just got me! Sometimes small spaces are difficult because doing too much can look crowded but your solutions appear to have worked!
Thank you for the caulking instructions. I have to do that this weekend and I'm glad to see how to do it.
I love the partition! It gives it some romance.
If you use a wet finger when you smooth out the caulk it makes less mess for you and the seam. I alternate wet rag/ dry rag for my finger.
They make really awesome durable paint for tile! It’s all about proper prep and seal!
Painting the tiles all the same color would definitely hide the fact its mismatched.
Gorg makeover!
Love it all! You are extremely entertaining to watch. Glad you didn't get hurt!
it looks soooo much better. love these videos that are renter friendly(ish) lol
hahaha yes, renter friendly (aka approved by landlord but can be adjusted to be more renter friendly if needed)
love how the divider totally changed the light of the space and the way the shadows fall-- very poetic! would try a grout brightening pen just to freshen up the tiles in the shower area even more.
love the the green, it's always good with and if the natural light comes in
You are definitely talented for handling odd layouts of construction . Definitely like your style of decor. Good job gal.
My faves are the light fixture and narrow shelf, such little things but so much impact. Fun!
Big impact for a little space. Looks so cool, even the mismatched tile fits now. Great job. love the lamp and divider the best. Little shelf is the room talking to you, it belongs. Peace!
I love everything here, but especially the tiny shelf behind the door! I've been trying to figure out what to do with a similar space in my bathroom because the bare wall just isn't the vibe. Thanks for sharing this beautiful transformation! ❤
So cute!! And, more importantly for me, I love your youtube persona/presentation style. It is SO refreshing and natural and fun.
Love the divider you installed. Quite 'simple' but gives it some sort of privacy feeling.
This just goes to show that any space can be beautiful with the right touch ! Nice work.😊
Glad you kept the shower bar, they are definitelyyyy necessary for safety. You may think you don’t need one but you absolutely do!!!
Well done, Rachael! Love your sense of humor too. Great ideas that I may steal from you-- especially the little shelf behind the door! Thanks for sharing!!
Please do!
I am in the process of buying my first home and this transformation made me a little more hopeful in my search for a home. It reminded me that I can suck it up with a tiny bathroom for sake of location and make affordable but changes to work for me!
So beautiful
Only thing I would have done extra is Pam t all the tile the same white with tile paint xx
Beautiful! It does look unrecognizable from before. The all-black fixtures with the pale green and the divider are a good mix of modern and vintage. The one thing I'd have done different is leave the hanging light wire visible. I think with wires it's either hide it or embrace it, and the white covering ends up being more conspicuous. And since the wire is black it'd blend in well with the fixtures.
I honestly love the original 30s tiles around the outside walls. Ashame they ruined it in the tub but you did an excellent way to mask it. Now you can draw the curtain too when guests are over but still have light come through the divider. Genius idea Rachel 😌
A great job on the space with the limitations you had to work in both in square footage and being renter friendly. You mentioned struggling with blending in plugged holes, I find using a plug cutter to get the material to fill the hole helps in blending since you are working with long grain as opposed to the end grain you get with a dowel. They are about the cost of a regular drill bit and work in any drill.
Love this! that wall divider is so beautiful and it elevates the bathroom so much. Also, I hope your landlord is watching this. I like to shame building and home owners that rent to others. Make spaces better for your tenants people! They are so lucky to have you and all the UA-camrs that are making (and teaching how to make) spaces livable and beautiful!
I'm glad Rachael left the handle bar in the bathroom! Accessibility features are important and can also look nice.
Reminds me one of our bathrooms in our house is so plain. We originally wanted to make it fun and vaporwave inspired but that's turned out to be quite challenging in a rental to find not affordable decor for so it needs a bit of a pivot, but hopefully can be worked on this summer.
Such creativity and artistry, excellent job!!!
I'm stunned by how beautiful this bathroom turned out😮 I would have never thought it possible to make it look this nice😅
I love this makeover so much! Who would think so many little changes could make such an impact? Inspired to have a crack at my bathroom now!
I love it, especially the green cabinet under the sink ✨ so much I think you should've painted the other the same too 😂
Yeps I'd see it green with same brass handles
I really like the changes. The light and the divider are splendid.
I get soooo many tips and really good guidance from you all the time. Sometimes when Kels or Beks share their ideas I find it hard to follow (thas a 'me' problem btw lol) but just wanted to share because Rach, you're a huge asset to the team and I appreciate you 😊☺
Pro-tip - when sealing corners with silicone sealant (NOT caulk, which is not water resistant like silicone sealant is), after adding your bead along the edge, spray it with soapy water before spreading with your finger or tool. This avoids it sticking to everything and gives a nice smooth finish :)
When I caulked my bathroom, I cut about 4" off the corner of a basic plastic shopping bag (the kind some cities are banning) and wrapped my finger with it to get a super smooth caulk line and no mess on my finger.
Really love this makeover! The space doesn't look sad anymore. LOL. The changes are lovely and make a statement without over over powering the space.
LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!!!!! Especially the screen and tiny ledge..
The plate light fixture and how you hid the wall plate was so clever, but I have to agree that I would have painted both the cabinets in the green.
I absolutely LOVED this video! 100% relatable, because a lot (if not most) of people live in apartments, with bathrooms very similar to this! :) Oh and - I absolutely adore all the videos by Rachael, something about her whole vibe and voice are so calm and soothing!
Landlord Special: Tile Edition. Love that you got more much needed storage
Loved seeing Rachel tackle a project like this. She has an eye for creativity and getting to see her designing a room is amazing!
Wow, not only did it turn out great, but you managed to keep smiling through the chaos! Great job 👍
omg i’m so happy i found y’all again. i used to watch u years ago and now i’m moving into my own apartment and i can finally some of the diys 🖤🖤
Brilliant changes! It looks so much better and is elegantly decorated.
So nice! The little open shelf under the cabinet you hung on the wall would be fun to add some peel and stick wall paper. I love the plaster in a baggy trick, brilliant! Encore!!! lol
Soo many issues in this bathroom, you've done such a great job at making it look the best you possibly could with your skills and what you have. Love how you bring us real solutions to rl problems many on a tiny budget face. Great job!
Many innovative ideas in such a small and common space. That divider is killer, and I love the tony shelf❤ Good job!!
I love it! Everything! With the new caulking I would new grout renewer pen (it costs only few bucks) and I would paint that grout white to make the tiles blend it even more
This is the content I've been longing for. Our home is under 700sq ft. Our bathroom is 6x4 and set up very much like yours. It all takes creative solutions.
Had to laugh when I saw all the different tiles in your bathroom. Makes you wonder what they were thinking! Looks so much nicer now, Rachel!
BEAUTIFUL! You did an amazing job with the makeover. From design concept to execution... BRAVO!
Inspired to finish my bathroom makeover… thanks so much for showing all the cool features of a caulk gun!!
turned out great- love the idea of spray painting the security bar
Beautiful outcome! Such an improvement to what you originally had. My ONE qualm is I feel like the black handles on the cabinet above the toilet are a tad too bulky-looking. Other than that, it’s a win for me! 🙌🏽
Turned out so good! In my kitchen i just switched out the old handles and faucet for sleek black ones and it made the biggest difference 😍
This one of my all time favourite videos. Great work as always Rachael
You improved the space so much. Great problem solving with the light fixture and the screen. Love the little shelf and the cabinet addition. The one thing I would have liked to see is maybe a peel and stick wallpaper with a print to take away from the starkness. Maybe just one accent wall or maybe throughout. Something with the green of the vanity.
Incredible difference!!! I love the colors/wood. So warm. The divider is awesome!
*Love the Divider, Mirror and Light fixture* . I will never think I have a tiny bathroom again. I was fortunate to purchase a home with a remodeled bathroom. New tile, breadboard and that picture ledge. I'm a lover of cottage styling and it suits my one person household. That was a challenging space to work with, love what you accomplished!
What a lovely wooden light fitting you made, Rachel. The bathroom looks so much better now than it was.
I’d spray paint the inside of the cabinet cubby if it were me. Love this reno.
Same! I’d paint it the same green as the vanity to tie in all together ❤
What you did really made a big difference. Looks great.
My dad used to use an icing bag and small nozel for tight corners for the sealant. It was great as you could get straight lines from the nib
I love this makeover…it makes it feel doable to make a renters home feel like home. ❤
Thank you for showing us how to caulk! I’ve been needing to redo my kitchen sink but have felt so nervous because I have no idea what I’m doing - I’ll definitely be giving it a go with your tutorial in the background 😂
Beautiful job Rachel. What a difference!
I love everything you did! The only thing I would have done differently is replace the brass ceiling mount cover with a plain, flat white cache so that you don't see it from the side. 😘
Beautiful job Rachael!!
It has a Mediterranean feel to it. Really beautiful.
You did amazing work! I would take a grout pen to some of the tile areas in the tub and in the floor.
You did SUCH A GOOD JOB! Honestly!!!!!
When I saw the thumbnail of the video in comparison to the starting product I thought you'd replaced the sink, so I was really surprised to see this was a no-demo renovation. Clearly being fooled means this was a total success 👍My favorite part is the skinny shelf behind the door, sleek yet functional 🍃
for dividers I like to look in the garden section. think trellis type stuff.
I would not have thought to put the handles in the center of the cabinet doors. I like it.
I would’ve liked to see the tile or grout painted to get a fully clean look but the divider is a cool idea
Wow, the transformation is fabulous! I love, love the screen divider.😍