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Young House Love » Reader Redesigns » Reader Redesign: Green With Envy

| By John Petersik | July 26, 2012 | 124 Comments

Reader Redesign: Green With Envy

When we opened this reader email, our first thought was that someone had stolen photos of our guest bathroom and just adjusted the color to turn our yellow tiles green. Seriously, how similar are they (our yellow guest bathroom is here on our house tour page)? But it turns out Susanne was just lucky enough to have a real-life green-tiled bathroom of her very own. Here’s her letter.

Hi John & Sherry! We just completed a total DIY renovation of our 1956 en-suite bath. Prior to the renovation, the bathroom looked a lot like your yellow bathroom…. lovely green tile up to your eyeballs (well, your eyeballs when you’re 5’2″). Three different patterns of green tile, a scary, small shower with little ventilation, cramped quarters… and so on. We did our best to update the look with accessories, but at the end of the day it just wasn’t our cup of tea.

Susanne Befores

Like you, we’ve tackled big renovations before (our kitchen in 2011), but this was a whole new beast. Trying to level concrete floors is something I’d rather never attempt again. However, we did it all ourselves, we did it on a dime, and we did it all together…. and the end result was so worth it!

Susane Afters

Susanne After Window

Going from old dated tile floors to new marble hex ones was definitely a welcome change…

Susanne Before After Floor

And we even framed one of the old tiles to remind us of how far we’ve come!!

Susanne After Green Tile

Thanks for your time and for considering us! – Susanne

Susanne After Towel Bar

You can check out more jealousy-inducing pictures over on Susanne’s blog, including this post with a few more detail shots. What do you guys think? Are your mouths hanging open like ours were? What’s your favorite part? Mine is the awesome floating glass shower door (so much more open than the small tile stall that was there before) and Sherry’s obsessed with that marble hex tile.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for AnneAnne says

    July 26, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    Looks great! Love the framed old tile. Great idea. :)

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  2. Avatar for ClaireClaire says

    July 26, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I’m with Sherry…. that marble hex tile is awesome.

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  3. Avatar for maribelmaribel says

    July 26, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    The shower sits right next to the awesome tub from the other day…. Boo, i have the pleasure of showering in a ugly 80’s maybe even 70’s fiberglass tub/shower. I pray the day i can rip it out…..

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  4. Avatar for Lindsay @ Me, Ed and PeaLindsay @ Me, Ed and Pea says

    July 26, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    Gorgeous! We have three bathrooms like her “before” picture…a pink one, a gray one, and a yellow one! Isn’t that special ;)

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  5. Avatar for MargaretMargaret says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Beautiful! I love the framed tile – it reminds me of the framed wallpaper rabbit in Uncle Jesse’s room. FH reference, that’s right.

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  6. Avatar for Felicia @ lakehouseeffectFelicia @ lakehouseeffect says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    Love it! We just redid our bath and have a totally similar vibe with the beadboard on the walls and color scheme. LOVE that shower!

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  7. Avatar for KrystaKrysta says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    I really love that old tile but I also really love how open and light the new shower is. I love that they kept one of the old tiles in homage.

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  8. Avatar for Amy @ a new old houseAmy @ a new old house says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Beautiful!!! My fav is a tie between the tile and the frameless shower door- makes it look so much bigger!

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  9. Avatar for JanetJanet says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    This looks like my bathrooms. This is what we had in mind to do to one of them. When I saw the after pic I was amazed. It turned out great!!!I have to get started this weekend on the main restroom.

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  10. Avatar for JulieJulie says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    I love this take on the floors!

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  11. Avatar for Paige @ Little NostalgiaPaige @ Little Nostalgia says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    Literally gasped out loud! That’s an amazing transformation! I’m especially in awe of that glass shower. Come to mama.

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  12. Avatar for Anne with an eAnne with an e says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    And I totally have that bathroom in the pink version! And wow, would I love to have their updated version replace the 50s one. Love that they framed a tile – what a fun touch.

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  13. Avatar for Krystle @ Color Transformed FamilyKrystle @ Color Transformed Family says

    July 26, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    Wow! That transformation is amazing. My favorite part is that they framed one of the old tiles. Ok… that isn’t my only favorite part… I love it all. Oh, to have a glass walk in shower like that. Their hard work payed off.

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  14. Avatar for BethanyBethany says

    July 26, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Such a huge transformation, they did such an amazing job! I never would have known it was the same bathroom. And like a lot of other people have said, I love that they framed one of the old tiles. It reminds me of Full House when Uncle Jesse framed one of the pink bunnies from Stephanie’s old wallpaper… anyone else? Hahaha

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  15. Avatar for LisaLisa says

    July 26, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    Oh. My. Godiva! What an incredible makeover!

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  16. Avatar for JenJen says

    July 26, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Ummm…. Are you sure that’s not the bathroom from my previous house? Awesome job! I could’ve never envisioned our ugly bathroom looking this good so we sold it AS IS!

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  17. Avatar for Kristen @ LoveKKristen @ LoveK says

    July 26, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    What a beautiful transformation!!

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  18. Avatar for danielledanielle says

    July 26, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    i love that they framed the old tile. genius!

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  19. Avatar for AllyAlly says

    July 26, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    Beautiful work, Susanne! :)

    (What did you inscribe under the saved tile? :)

    xox

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  20. Avatar for BethanyBethany says

    July 26, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    What a great idea to frame one of the old tiles! Bet it makes them feel proud every time they look at it!

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  21. Avatar for SkeeterSkeeter says

    July 26, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Ooh, I love it. The wainscotting, the tile, the shower door. Basically all of it. On an unrelated note. Do they have a parade of homes out there? I just saw a billboard for ours here and instantly thought ” John and Sherry would llove that!” it’s basically a whole weekend and citywide house crashing of our newest and nicest homes. Anyways, that was my random thought of the day lol

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 27, 2012 at 9:22 am

      Yes, we love it! We’ve blogged about our adventures before. So much fun!

      xo,
      s

  22. Avatar for Christine Witt (Brush Dance)Christine Witt (Brush Dance) says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Amazing makeover – LOVE that floor and the clean open feeling in the room overall.

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  23. Avatar for KatieKatie says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    Is there a source for that floor tile? I love it, and have been hemming and hawing about what to do in my bathroom for months.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 27, 2012 at 9:29 am

      I think if you click over to their site they have that info!

      xo,
      s

  24. Avatar for AzulaoAzulao says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    ( .)(. ) Oh. My. Goodness. What a super-fantastic job. Their *persistence* blows me away!

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  25. Avatar for kellykelly says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    we are about to do a similar project this gives me great hope!! love the tile! this is simply beautiful!!

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  26. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    It is undoubtedly beautiful but my practical side has a question and a comment. First my question is, where do you put your shampoo, soap washcloth or loofah and razor? I hate going to a hotel that doesn’t have a spot for these things so it would drive me berserk to live with that problem everyday. Certainly no one wants to stare at that stuff through those beautiful glass doors but it has to be used and has to go somewhere? Surely a couple shelves built in wouldn’t ruin the look too much and look better than some other options. Next is my comment – I also have a teeny tiny bath but I traded out my pedestal sink for a small cabinet sink which gives us space for an extra roll of tp, mouthwash and cleaning wipes so I can quickly sanitize after one of my boys’ aim went awry (the joys of little boys). Soooo glad we have the extra storage!

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  27. Avatar for SamanthaSamantha says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    WOW, love love love this redo!!! I love everything about it!

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  28. Avatar for Sofia - WinterStaysSofia - WinterStays says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    I have to say I think it looked really nice before you changed it, but I understand what you meant with a cramped shower, I also prefer glass instead.

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  29. Avatar for NatalieNatalie says

    July 26, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    And now I’m more determined than ever to keep both my crazy tiled bathrooms -one is green (so like the one they ripped out), and the other is black and pink. I kid you not. These guys obviously did an amazing conversion job, but I actually really loved their before pictures. To each his own I reckon.

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  30. Avatar for lizliz says

    July 26, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love how the glass shower doors make the room look so much bigger!! And I’m a sucker for carrara marble!

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  31. Avatar for sallysally says

    July 26, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    I hate this! It’s so “of the moment” there are a zillion re-dos like this online. The vintage tile was so unique. What a shame.

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  32. Avatar for GinaGina says

    July 26, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    That is a gorgeous bathroom!

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  33. Avatar for Sarah@SBrandesDesigns[email protected] says

    July 27, 2012 at 2:01 am

    I am in love with the hexagon tile. Seriously. And what a cute idea to frame an old tile!!! creative creative creative!

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  34. Avatar for MoHoleMoHole says

    July 27, 2012 at 3:34 am

    Wow! I am wildly impressed. That is a fantastic makeover. Good work, guys!

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  35. Avatar for John@RemodelingBIBLE[email protected] says

    July 27, 2012 at 4:11 am

    I think the flooring deserves top marks in my book!

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  36. Avatar for SammySammy says

    July 27, 2012 at 7:53 am

    LOVE the floor tiles!! And am so going to frame something from an old room before making it over!!
    xx

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  37. Avatar for JuliaJulia says

    July 27, 2012 at 9:05 am

    OMG! I actually have one of these pictures of their bathroom on my inspiration board for our bathroom (for when we get around to it)! Its so fresh looking, I love it.

    I don’t remember where I found it though? google?

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  38. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    July 27, 2012 at 9:17 am

    I want the floor! It’s so beautiful.

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  39. Avatar for AnnaAnna says

    July 27, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Ridiculously gorgeous! I would love to know the name of that paint color…

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  40. Avatar for KikiKiki says

    July 27, 2012 at 10:51 am

    It looks great, but am I the only one that loves the color of the tile? My parents had the old tile from that same time period (but pink!) so I understand getting rid of it. However…I kind of love the before pictures and would have loved to see it stay. It’s not my bathroom and their redo was gorgeous! I think that kind of tile is weirdly coming back. Which is good news for all the people who can’t afford a full redo. :)

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  41. Avatar for MelanieMelanie says

    July 27, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Absolutely gorgeous bathroom! Jelly over that one!

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  42. Avatar for Karla@{TheClassyWoman}[email protected]{TheClassyWoman} says

    July 27, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    They did an awesome job. Their new bathroom is stunning!!

    Reply
  43. Avatar for MargaretMargaret says

    July 27, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    They knocked it outta the park. Excellent job.

    Reply
  44. Avatar for T. Y. LeeT. Y. Lee says

    July 27, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    I love that she framed that old green tile as a memento! What a great idea, that I will totally plagiarize in my own remodeling job, as I have some really boring beige travertine tile I want to rip out (I really don’t like beige, at all, AT ALL, I’d rather the tiles be neon orange than beige!)

    Love the bathroom, but I really do prefer a tub in there, but that’s totally a personal preference! (I’m Asian, we NEED tubs, it’s very cultural LOL)

    Great job though, the bathroom doesn’t look the same AT ALL! And the glass doors on the shower make it look so much larger!

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  45. Avatar for how2homehow2home says

    July 27, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Wow, what a great transformation! I think making the bathroom white, totally gives the illusion that its much bigger and that full glass shower is to die for!!

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  46. Avatar for Kristina GulinoKristina Gulino says

    July 27, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Whew! So fresh and airy now! What a neat transformation.

    Kristina
    Nook & Sea

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  47. Avatar for AmandaonMauiAmandaonMaui says

    July 27, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    Wow! That’s a fantastic transformation. That shower was dark and unhappy before, but it’s so light and airy now!

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  48. Avatar for KaraKara says

    July 27, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    Framing the tile was the ultimate touch. Hilarious.

    Reply
  49. Avatar for NataliaNatalia says

    July 28, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Wow!! Their bathroom looks amazing! I especially love how they framed their old tile. What a fun piece of artwork.

    Reply
  50. Avatar for JackieJackie says

    July 30, 2012 at 4:36 am

    Yes, beautiful. And I also love that they framed the old tile. What a great idea…

    Reply
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