I am pleased and surprised by the feedback on Friday’s post, so glad y’all liked the song, and if it somehow changes a few hearts and minds out there, then that is grand.
Today we are going to talk about work. I kind of don’t know how to set up this project, because it is a personal project, and some of you eagle eyes will recognize a few pieces of our furniture that we donated to the cause, but it ain’t my personal bidness to share…Sooo what we will say is that this was an apartment fluff up done on the major budget, and I hope it is inspiring to see what a huge impact combining budget and splurges can have.
Here are the befores: 
These pictures were taken with the previous tenants stuff, but it wasn’t bad… 
The set up is weird because you enter into the bedroom…And then the bathroom/closet was a problem. The bathroom was so tiny Pete could literally not close the shower door and move around. The closet wasn’t bad, but the space is being shared by a mother and a daughter and it just wasn’t functional. So we combined the former closet to create a bigger bathroom, and then turned what was a hallway to an old elevator shaft into the closet. And like I said, really the space is not bad for what it was. We just wanted to make it special for the very special people moving in here, two incredible people who have been through a lot in life, and we wanted them to have a happy lady space. The before and afters probably demonstrate this better than I am communicating right now.
I apologize in advance…These pictures are not styled at all. I literally worked on the install for 10 hours on Friday and snapped these before I left because I am not sure I am going to be able to get in there to get proper pictures once the ladies move in, and I wanted to share it with y’all!
Bathroom Before:
The bathroom is immediately to the right when you walk in, and there was the smallest pedestal sink I have ever seen. 
The width of the space stayed the same, but by combining the bathroom with the old closet it was much longer and we were able to move the toilet so there could be a better sink situation for two.
Before:
On the other side, tiniest shower of all time. 
During construction. We saved by using white penny rounds and subway tiles from home depot, literally about the cheapest tile you can find. Adding the black grout made it special. Then we splurged on the shower fixture and door.
The black grout, and then the pink stripes totally elevate the whole situation. 
To me this looks like a super fancy situation, when really the major elements are all budget, and the accessories and some DIY finishes are luxe.
Bedroom Before:
We didn’t really change much in here, besides moving the closet door. 
And paint obv. The beds are ikea, side table West Elm, lamp z gallerie, bedding Serena & Lily.
We added a fun girly vanity area, and not pictured are some bookshelves and a dresser. The vanity and chair were pieces I had but that we won’t be using in the new house that we passed on…
In the living area, again we didn’t really change that much.
We switched out some hardware, painted, and added this fun backsplash out of leftover tile from Gracie’s bathroom in Austin.
Isn’t it so HAPPY!?
Before:
We had a lot of life we had to account for in here.
The couch was a hand-me-down and is a pullout. The table is another hand-me-down and has two more chairs and can be pulled into the center of the room if they are entertaining, but to save space lives against the window otherwise. Curtains are coming this week.
Before:
We also had to fit in a desk area because the daughter is still in high school. 
That is a lot of functionality for such a small space, but I love how it all came together and think (and hope and pray) that they are going to be really happy here!
If you would like to be a part of this kind of action, I will be accepting resumes until Thursday, so head over to The Everygirl to learn more about interning with me at Biscuit.
ALSO!
I am super excited for our post tomorrow, sharing the pictures from Gracie’s first 1st Birthday Party in Chicago catered by the always incredible Truffleberry Market. Cofounder/Chef Brittany was kind enough to impart some major party planning wisdom for all of us, and a recipe for the most delicious apps in the world evers.
Gorgeous! Well played, Bailey.
I LOVE this redo! I am just crazy about all of the pops of pink throughout and love the shower– there’s nothing like white subway tile with black grout. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Love, love, love the bathroom redo–the stripes are ADORBS and have done similar things to ‘save’ but make things pop! It does look ‘wow’ w/out being costly–a great combination in my book. Question for you: where did you source the shower door handle? I need something similar for my very own bathroom redo!
That bathroom is the cutest! Nice work!
I cannot get over my love for this renovation, especially the minty wall color and the yellow table and chairs. It’s such a lovely, happy new space!
It looks gorgeous! How wonderful that you were able to donate some of your own pieces to the cause. It looks like the perfect use of funds and finds!
I love it! At first I misread it and thought “major budget” meant that it was all going to be super high-end (it’s Monday; my brain is still waking up), but I appreciate how attainable most of this is!
The bathroom and kitchen area are awesome. I really like the combination of the salmon tile with that blue/green wall color–so happy!
You have done anabsolutely fantastic job. They are a lucky Mom and Daughter. Have you moved yet and when you have a new home are we going to see it too. Hope so, anxiously awaiting Gracies BD part in Chicago. Love your blog and you too.
Love, love, love! Your post almost inspired me to break out some paint and re-do our kitchen (almost).
Bailey,
This is the sweetest post I have ever read. Way to go! These ladies are obviously very important to y’all… And I know that they know it now! way to go!
Hugs,
Kkrs
This is all amazing, but I am obsessed with the pretty minty green paint color. I love how it is pretty and feminine without being too girly. What brand and color is it? I am in need of new paint and I think that is just too perfect. Thanks!
You said that you were surprised by the response to your song and thoughts. I would just like to point out that the general person who is for traditional marriage is not the type to come out and make some rude comments because you don’t agree with them.
However, had you spoken up in support of traditional marriage, you would have readers boycotting, people who never read your blog trashing it, etc. (Proof: look at the Chick fil A fiasco)
Tolerance is about respecting other people’s beliefs, even if you don’t agree with those beliefs.
How lucky these ladies are to benefit from your stylish generosity! I love seeing your take on apartment living. So presh.
What a wonderful makeover! It’s inspiring to see such style on a budget. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the bathroom. That pink striped wallpaper needs to be in my life.
Love that bathroom so much! Where is that laundry basket from, I would love to swoop one of those up for myself!
AH-mazing Bailey! So stunning. Love the bathroom and the backsplash among everything else. The cabinets looks refinished and wayyy chicer in the “after” too.
Love this apt @ the black grout! But what do you mean about your new house that you passed on… Me no comprendo…
Love this apt & the black grout! But what do you mean about your new house that you passed on… Me no comprendo…
Claire- We passed along some furniture that we will not be using in our new house in Houston, lo siento por the confusion!
i want to move in to the bathroom. i’d definitely marry it. it’s gorgeous. and i’m not even that into pink. you be amazing!
Holy crap! You are so talented! I love everything you did here!
What color paint did you use in the kitchen/ living room? I love it and I’m looking for paint colors for my new apartment. Thanks!