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Summer Bathroom Decor

Home Decor· Summer· The Seasonal Home

2 Aug

Sharing memories of summer and simple summer bathroom decor for ideas and inspiration.

Hello, August. It’s nice to see you again.

This time last year, we were hauling block for the garage foundation, counting down the days until we got hitched and had a stress level out of this world 🙂

shiplap wall in bathroom with rustic industrial shelves

Funny how much changes in a year.

Next weekend we’re actually building the garage; the project that has been two and a half years in the making. The project that had us staying up until dark, trying to get all the block in before our family descended on us for the wedding.

bathroom vanity with concrete counter top

Speaking of wedding, we’re coming up on our one year wedding anniversary. ONE YEAR, my friends. I find myself constantly thinking if they’re all going to fly by this fast?

August is also marks being in the house for 2.5 years. And this bathroom? It was our very first start-to-finish room renovation project.

bathroom vanity with concrete counter top

Technically, the entryway was the first space but it isn’t actually done, so we can’t really count it. The bathroom on the other hand, while there are things we want to go back and update, is completely done. The trim, the tile, the counters, the sink – everything is installed and finished and working.

I still remember going to our builder outlet store with Brett and my parents, picking out the tile floor. And then a few months later, strolling the aisles of Lowe’s in West Saint Paul at 9 o’clock in the evening, on our way home from some family function.

bathroom shower

It’s funny what memories stick out when looking back – which ones make an impact on us and which ones fade into the dark.

So, as we wind down another summer season, I wonder where we’ll be next August…

rustic industrial bathroom

While I can’t be sure what memories will spark next year, one thing is for sure. I know we’ll be looking back, thankful for another year in a house that we get to make our own.

All our best,

 

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  1. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says

    August 2, 2018 at 6:35 am

    Oh my goodness Kelly – gorgeous bathroom! The vanity and countertop are showstoppers.

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      August 7, 2018 at 12:18 pm

      Thank you so much! Brett built the vanity himself – he definitely nailed it 🙂

      Reply
      • Crustal says

        January 22, 2020 at 2:25 pm

        What is the paint color for the sink? The green is so pretty.

        Reply
  2. Gayle says

    August 7, 2018 at 11:05 am

    Kill, is that Grandma Ella’s stool in the bathroom? I’m so glad you were able to use it. It fits perfect!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      August 7, 2018 at 11:44 am

      It is her stool! It’s hopped around a few of our rooms – I love it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kati says

    August 9, 2018 at 11:32 am

    What a gorgeous bathroom! Love the colors and that vanity top is fantastic.

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      August 17, 2018 at 8:01 am

      Thank you, Kati! The vanity is a DIY concrete one we did and I agree, it turned out so good for our first time 🙂

      Reply
      • Jacqui Myers says

        May 11, 2021 at 12:28 pm

        I’ve been looking for an example for a concrete vanity top for our sons garage apartment bathroom. Your vanity top has been in my dreams!! How did you texture the top and sides? Is there a template you used?

        Reply
  4. Krystle says

    March 30, 2019 at 8:39 pm

    Love the cabinets. What color is that?

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      April 7, 2019 at 6:04 am

      Thank you so much, Krystle! That was Brett’s first furniture build! 🙂

      The vanity is painted in Sherwin Williams Acacia Haze.

      Reply
  5. steph says

    May 25, 2019 at 11:23 pm

    Any chance you have some plans for guidelines for Brett’s vanity build? We love the design and would like to do the same style.

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    • North Country Nest says

      May 28, 2019 at 7:17 am

      Hey Steph!
      Unfortunately, we don’t have any plans, yet! He kind of just threw it together.
      However, we are planning on building a custom vanity for the master bathroom project and will definitely have plans for that.

      Reply
  6. Kara word says

    July 12, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    Wondering what color the vanity is?

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      July 13, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      Hey Kara! It’s Acacia Haze by Sherwin Williams 🙂

      Reply
  7. Schelly Harrison says

    July 13, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    Hi! I love your bathroom vanity! Did you make it yourself or purchase it? We’d love to know where- starting to build our basement bathroom soon. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      July 17, 2019 at 8:47 am

      Thank you, Schelly! Brett actually made the vanity himself – unfortunately, we didn’t follow along with any design plans. I think he went off some videos on YouTube. Good luck with your bathroom!!

      Reply
  8. Julee says

    August 20, 2019 at 2:53 pm

    Hi!! Love the vanity! Can I ask the brand of the sink or where you purchased it from.
    Thank you

    Reply
  9. Katie says

    February 29, 2020 at 7:30 am

    Love this vanity! Am looking to refinish our existing one, and add a wood countertop. Wondering where did you get the wood and what stain is it? Thanks!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      March 1, 2020 at 9:42 am

      Hi Katie!
      We purchased the wood at our local home improvement store. The vanity is painted Acacia Haze by Sherwin Williams 🙂

      Reply
  10. Amber says

    June 19, 2021 at 6:17 pm

    Hi! I know this is a really old post, but I was wondering what color the walls are. I love that color mixed with the vanity. But it’s tough for me to tell if it’s a really light grey or a cream. Thanks so much! Love this!

    Reply

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