carrara marble – The Artesian Project

(coastal bathroom)

Now that we are on day three of being stuck inside our house due to the Polar Vortex (out of snacks, please send help), I thought I would share the room in our house that makes every day seem like a beach day…the kids’ bathroom.

I am such a sucker for a nautical vibe, so I was excited to put it to work in this bathroom.

I wanted the bathroom for our future children (they were just a gleam in our eye when we built our house — as my dad would say) to be fun, but neutral enough that it could grow with them, so we chose some classics that had a lot of character. The marble hex tile is timeless and pairs really well with the light blue vanity (color tagged at the end) and carrara marble counter top.

Pro tip: you can use a floor mirror horizontally on most double vanities. We found this one at Homegoods for just $60! We also found the cute wooden sharks from Homegoods (my fav).

We went with chrome finishes to lend itself to a fun retro beach vibe (think Beach Blanket Bingo). We chose the Brantford line from Moen for the faucets and shower fixtures; I really liked the look with the smooth, rounded features and thought a single handle would be easier for kids than than two (so far so good!).

We went with the classic ice white subway tile with white grout and then amped up the color with this fun shower curtain that just screams “RELEASE THE KRAKEN!” (right??). I bought this curtain at Urban Outfitters (sold out), but also found it at ModCloth and Amazon. The wicker basket from Target adds some nice texture (and storage!).

I love these light fixtures because they also give me the retro beach feels – and they were very inexpensive! They were only $40 each from Home Depot (similar here).

We picked up this awesome print at the Bucktown Art Festival, the day before our youngest son was born this summer. I was a hot, sweaty mess, but it was a great family day. Our older son picked out this piece by Jillian Nickell and I absolutely love it. Love this one, this one, and this one, too.

These vases are currently available at Target (white and striped). Loving all the textured pieces from the OpalHouse collection that are making this Polar Vortex particularly difficult because they are just so darn cute and springy.

Lastly, the color of this vanity is Sherwin William’s Krypton. It really is an awesome color. It is a grey that reads more light blue and picks up all the beautiful blue undertones in the marble countertop and floor. If you are looking for a fresh, yet subtle light blue – this is your guy!

Alright, time to zone in from this mental vacation and back into subzero temps. How soon is too soon for a mai tai?

Happy weekend, friends! xoxo

Home Tour, Lighting

(master bath tour)

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but I believe your bathroom is the most important room of the day. A great morning routine plays a key role in getting your mood set for the day and ready to carpe diem that sucker – or whatever your motto may be. It is important to have a space you enjoy that sparks joy.

I LOVE our master bath. The cool tones, natural light, and fun light fixtures make me happy every single day. That and our awesome shower speaker that lets me blast Hall & Oates while I’m getting ready.

This room is full of playful textures that keep it interesting: the smooth and polished carrara marble against the hard concrete-replica porcelain Eleganza varese tile; the industrial lighting fixtures vs the soft capiz shell floral pendant; the classic shape of the faucets against very modern mirrors. It all works and it all makes me happy.

We were also able to triple our storage in this bathroom from our previous. A place for everything and everything in its place makes for an organized bath and an easy-to-navigate morning routine.

And let me tell you, morning showers in here are a complete dream. We splurged a bit here: we have a standard shower head, a rain shower head, and a steam unit which leaves your skin feeling like a baby’s butt. The glass panels allow a ton of natural light which makes waking up all that much easier – every bit helps on a Monday, amiright?

On the contrary, having different lighting options also help when going to bed. The sconces over the mirror are very bright – which is great for applying make-up, but can be rather harsh when getting ready to hit the hay. I am such a fan of this Pottery Barn Capiz Pendant because not only does it cast a magical shadow around the room, but it also radiates the perfect amount of soft light that you can brush your teeth, wash your face, and whatever you do before hopping into bed without feeling too awake — or reawake if you are like me and find yourself falling asleep on the couch most nights and just kinda sleepwalking into bed. Source list below.

Now carpe diem that day everyone!

Wall color: Sherwin Williams Gray Screen SW 7071
Vanity cabinet: Sherwin Williams Extra White SW 7006; Pyramid Cabinetry
Vanity counter: Bianco Carrara Marble; Stone City
Faucets: Moen Kingsley
Mirrors: T.J. Maxx HomeGoods
Sconces over mirrors: Restoration Hardware 20th C. Factory Filament Metal Double Sconce (on sale right now!)
Tub pendant: Pottery Barn Capiz Pendant (on sale right now!)
Shower wall/Tub tile: Arabescato Carrara Marble, 6×12
Shower floor: Carrara Polished Hex; 1×1
Bathroom floor tile: Eleganza Varese, 24×24