What's Old is New Again

“An early 2000’s built home through-and-through, I’ve been slowly chipping away at the beige since I moved in,” said Rylie. Ever since starting her home search in 2021, Rylie Perrault Staub has been creating Pinterest Boards, slideshows, and spreadsheets full of inspiration for every room in her house.

“I work in Real Estate, so I’m looking at houses all day every day. There’s no shortage of beautiful design + unique ideas out there, and I just couldn’t wait to start remodeling my house.”

Wanting to keep this project as budget friendly as possible, Rylie browsed Home Depot and Lowe’s for a handful of months, on the lookout for sales and affordable products. “People are always shocked at how inexpensive this tile was; I got it on sale for less than $1.50 per piece,” said Rylie.

A new vanity was also a priority, and completely modernized the space, according to the new homeowner. “I opted for a small pre-built option, which gives more space than the original vanity and really lightens up the room.” With the main pieces of the project - the tile and the vanity - selected, Rylie finished off the space with a fresh coat of paint and new black metal fixtures.

“I considered completely tearing out the tub and shower, as these are a little dated. However, switching out all of the fixtures + freshening up the decor gave the bathroom a whole new feel, and I don’t even mind the shower now.” By saving money on this portion of the project, Rylie says she’ll be able to start her next renovation sooner.

“I just love the way this turned out,” said Rylie. “It brings me joy every time I walk past it.”